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AMPACS Announces Industry's First 2-Way Over-Ear Headphone Reference Design Based on xMEMS MEMS Speakers
by Joao Martins

AMPACS Announces Industry's First 2-Way Over-Ear Headphone Reference Design Based on xMEMS MEMS Speakers

Furthering the integration of solid-state microspeakers in over-the-ear headphones, global ODM/OEM AMPACS announced a turnkey 2-way headphone solution designed in collaboration with MEMS pioneer xMEMS Labs. The patented 2-way module architecture improves spatial audio accuracy and reduces weight, among other benefits versus conventional single-driver architectures. Pre-production prototypes are ready now, and the production-ready solution will be available in September 2024.
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Ceva Bluetooth LE and 802.15.4 IPs Bring Ultra-Low Power Wireless Connectivity to Alif Semiconductor’s Balletto Family of MCUs
by audioXpress Staff

Ceva Bluetooth LE and 802.15.4 IPs Bring Ultra-Low Power Wireless Connectivity to Alif Semiconductor’s Balletto Family of MCUs

Ceva announced that Alif Semiconductor has licensed and deployed the Ceva-Waves Bluetooth Low Energy and 802.15.4 IPs in its Balletto family of wireless microcontrollers. The Balletto family is a complete Edge AI/ML microcontroller solution for wireless audio and smart home connected products with integrated Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 and 802.15.4 (Matter) wireless subsystem and a dedicated network co-processor, enabling connectivity and class leading machine learning performance in a single chip.
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NTi Audio Receives Class 1 Certification for XL3 Sound Level Meter
by audioXpress Staff

NTi Audio Receives Class 1 Certification for XL3 Sound Level Meter

The NTi XL3 Sound Level Meter has received type approval from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) entity in Germany and can therefore be used for precision-grade Class 1 measurements in full compliance with the sound level meter standard IEC 61672:2014. As NTi Audio confirms, this level of certification qualifies the XL3 for legally compliant measurements of environmental noise, occupational noise, and sound insulation tests in Germany and in many other countries around the world.
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Analog Devices Now Sampling New ADXL380 and ADXL382 Triaxial MEMS Accelerometers
by Joao Martins

Analog Devices Now Sampling New ADXL380 and ADXL382 Triaxial MEMS Accelerometers

It was a big product announcement from Analog Devices at Sensors Converge 2024, but aside for what was revealed to those attending the event, there has yet to be a formal announcement. The ADXL380 and ADXL382 are low noise, low power, wide bandwidth, 16-bit sensors that cover a dynamic range of 85dB, making them good options for precision applications with minimal calibration, with the ADXL380 being ideal for new true wireless ANC earbuds. audioXpress explores here all the important details about these two new 3-axis MEMS accelerometers.
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Voicemod Creates Real-Time Voice Changer Hardware Device for Gaming Consoles and Mobile Platforms
by Joao Martins

Voicemod Creates Real-Time Voice Changer Hardware Device for Gaming Consoles and Mobile Platforms

Voicemod, the company that originally created voice-altering effects for gaming and online chat boards, later evolved its software to enable real-time AI-voice transform and synthetic voices, and now ported that same voice changer technology to dedicated hardware. Voicemod Key is a real-time AI voice transformation device that brings the Voicemod experience from PCs now also to gaming consoles, smartphones and tablets.
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Williams AV Acquires TeachLogic, Expanding Its Assistive Communication Product Portfolio and Education Market Presence
by Joao Martins

Williams AV Acquires TeachLogic, Expanding Its Assistive Communication Product Portfolio and Education Market Presence

Williams AV has announced the acquisition of TeachLogic, which specializes in sound reinforcement solutions for K-12 classrooms. TeachLogic's products complement Williams AV's assistive communication portfolio and mission to empower connections and create inclusive spaces. The integration of TeachLogic's sound reinforcement products expands Williams AV's footprint in the education sector.
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JBL Reimagines the Affordable Home Theater Experience
by Alfred Moody

JBL Reimagines the Affordable Home Theater Experience

Previewed earlier this year, JBL launched its new JBL Modern Audio (MA) AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers – high-performance home theater and hifi solutions for the music and movie enthusiasts. This new range of JBL-branded products are intended to meet growing demand for home systems that are simple to install, connect, and upgrade. The concept is to offer a unified and cohesive system that combines simplicity, design, quality, and scalability – all at an affordable price.
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Altec Lansing Launches EverythingProof Hydra 2.0 Portable Speaker Lineup
by Joao Martins

Altec Lansing Launches EverythingProof Hydra 2.0 Portable Speaker Lineup

Altec Lansing, the consumer brand that is now part of Infinity Brands, launched its new portable EverythingProof speaker lineup called the Hydra 2.0 series. Designed for active music enthusiasts, these affordable speakers, ranging from $24.99 - $149.99, offer versatile MountIt, ClipIt and StickIt options, with enhanced battery life and sound quality. There's a model for every use, all remarkable examples of pushing the limits of modern technology, and all speakers continue to be sand, dust, shock and waterproof.
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Orchard Audio Upgrades Starkrimson Ultra Stereo Amps with an Active RCA Input Option
by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio Upgrades Starkrimson Ultra Stereo Amps with an Active RCA Input Option

Orchard Audio's 500W Starkrimson Ultra stereo amplifiers received a big upgrade. Revision 2.5 builds upon revision 2.0 by adding a built-in active RCA-to-XLR converter. This means the amplifiers can now be used with both single-ended (RCA) and balanced (XLR) sources. With this upgrade even when using the single-ended source the signal to the amplifier is fully balanced. An active RCA to XLR converter is also available from Orchard as a separate product.
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SoundPLAN Introduces Advancements for Noise Control at Inter-Noise 2024
by audioXpress Staff

SoundPLAN Introduces Advancements for Noise Control at Inter-Noise 2024

SoundPLAN, the specialist noise simulation software developer is exhibiting and presenting its latest research and software developments for noise prediction and control, including for open-air events, at Inter-Noise 2024. SoundPLAN will present forthcoming software updates and will introduce a collaboration with d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics of a new an open exchange format for sound system planning and environmental noise prediction.
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