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Creative Is Latest Manufacturer to Announce TWS Earbuds Using xMEMS Drivers
by Joao Martins

Creative Is Latest Manufacturer to Announce TWS Earbuds Using xMEMS Drivers

Creative Technology is the latest manufacturer to announce a strategic partnership with xMEMS Labs, confirming that it will be incorporating xMEMS' micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) solid-state speaker technology into Creative's True Wireless Stereo (TWS) products. With superior audio reproduction and consistency referenced as the main reasons for adoption, Creative says the integration of xMEMS's compact MEMS drivers will enable lighter, sleeker, and more ergonomic TWS earbuds that provide better wearability for users on the move.
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EISA 2023-2024 Awards in Audio Categories Announced
by Joao Martins

EISA 2023-2024 Awards in Audio Categories Announced

As the tradition dictates, the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) revealed the winners of its 2023-2024 Awards. In the 41st year of the awards recognizing the most innovative and cutting-edge products in hifi, home theater, mobile and car audio, there are many surprises and predictable winners. One of the surprises is the overwhelming number of "specialized" awards designed to accommodate hifi products, and the unexplainable absence of leading products in the true wireless category.
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Technics Expands True Wireless Earbuds Portfolio with New Compact and Lightweight EAH-AZ40M2
by audioXpress Staff

Technics Expands True Wireless Earbuds Portfolio with New Compact and Lightweight EAH-AZ40M2

Technics announced the launch of its new compact and lightweight earbuds, the EAH-AZ40M2, redefining once again its entry level TWS model with Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology. Joining the recently released EAH-AZ80 and EAH-AZ60M2, the EAH-AZ40M2 earbuds complete the brand's true wireless portfolio, offering superior sound quality from a 6mm driver, Bluetooth Multipoint connection for three devices, and beamforming technology for clear conversations.
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Exeger and Nordic Semiconductor Launch Powerfoyle Solar Shield for Nordic Thingy:91
by Joao Martins

Exeger and Nordic Semiconductor Launch Powerfoyle Solar Shield for Nordic Thingy:91

Adding a Powerfoyle solar cell membrane to any low-power electronics is a great way to implement energy harvesting capabilities. An add-on Powerfoyle shield for the Nordic Semiconductor’s Thingy:91 enables developers to produce always-on designs in a fast and easy way. With this plug-and-play light energy harvesting innovation, Exeger has significantly expanded the possibilities of the prototyping platform and associated development boards for connected products.
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Monoprice Releases Stage Right Studio 2‑Channel 1073‑Style Microphone Preamp
by audioXpress Staff

Monoprice Releases Stage Right Studio 2‑Channel 1073‑Style Microphone Preamp

Since Rupert Neve designed the original 1073 preamplifier, this solid-state circuit was copied, replicated, reversed-engineered, sampled, emulated, and sound-shaped. And yet, these days any home studio is able to buy a 1073-style microphone preamp that is simply a good analog, transformer-isolated version of the original. Monoprice is now the latest company to join the club with its faithful looking and impressive Stage Right Studio 2-Channel 1073-Style Microphone Preamp.
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Product Development, Speakers, and Acoustic Analysis in audioXpress September 2023
by audioXpress Staff

Product Development, Speakers, and Acoustic Analysis in audioXpress September 2023

audioXpress September 2023 is a rich issue in the amount of audio topics explored and depth of analysis. Learn about the latest sound meters and acoustical simulation tools, what immersive audio really is, and what is possible with the development kits for true wireless earbuds from Knowles. Roger Shively does a full analysis of the Dinaburg C2S Concentric Coplanar Stabilizer speaker technology, Charlie Laub explains how to build a Minimally Baffled Dipole Loudspeaker, and Gary Gesellchen reveals viable bass reflex speaker designs.
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Westone Audio Launches AM PRO X Series of In-Ear Monitors with Passive Ambience Port
by Joao Martins

Westone Audio Launches AM PRO X Series of In-Ear Monitors with Passive Ambience Port

A leading brand and pioneer in the original in-ear monitor category, Westone Audio unveiled the new AM PRO X series of universal IEMs, designed for stage use but not providing full isolation. The new models feature the company's patented StageSense technology, a passive port filter that allows ambience sound to be channeled with the driver's response. The series includes the AM PRO X 10 (single driver), AM PRO X 20 (dual driver), and AM PRO X 30 (triple driver) models.
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Avid Technology Becomes a Privately Held Company Following Acquisition by Investment Firm
by Joao Martins

Avid Technology Becomes a Privately Held Company Following Acquisition by Investment Firm

Following rumors that Avid was exploring sale options, the news that the company entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of the Symphony Technology Group (STG), a private equity firm based in Menlo Park, CA, was not exactly a surprise. Avid will become a privately held company upon completion of the $1.4 Billion transaction and will exit the NASDAQ. In general, this is great news for stockholders, bound to receive $27.05 per share in cash.
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Linkplay Technology Announces New WiiM Pro Plus with Premium DAC Built-in
by Joao Martins

Linkplay Technology Announces New WiiM Pro Plus with Premium DAC Built-in

Linkplay Technology launched the WiiM Pro Plus, an upgraded version of its successful WiiM Pro audio streamer. Listening to the market, the new WiiM Pro Plus now offers a premium AKM DAC built-in, and takes home audio to a new level featuring enhanced audio-quality, all within the same simple and cost-effective package. The WiiM Pro Plus is designed to reduce the total system cost, allowing music enthusiasts to create a high-res streaming audio system that extends existing equipment, for a fraction of the cost of buying a new setup, additional cables or an external DAC.
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Eclipse Audio Updates FIR Designer M Software with auditionDSP Processor and Audio Player
by Joao Martins

Eclipse Audio Updates FIR Designer M Software with auditionDSP Processor and Audio Player

Eclipse Audio has announced a major update of its FIR Designer M software tool for creating custom loudspeaker processing (IIR+FIR) filters and complete multichannel presets. Version 4 adds auditionDSP, a dynamic new digital signal processor and audio player that enables users to listen to their custom processing during the development process, rather than relying solely on visual plots. auditionDSP also allows different filtering options to be audibly compared by running processing for up to three loudspeaker presets simultaneously, in real-time, with live switching between presets.
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