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Carl Tatz Design Announces Mk II Versions of Acclaimed PFM HD-1000 & UHD-1000 Master Reference Monitors
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Carl Tatz Design Announces Mk II Versions of Acclaimed PFM HD-1000 & UHD-1000 Master Reference Monitors

Carl Tatz Design has released Mk II versions of the company’s acclaimed Master Reference Monitors. The PFM HD-1000 studio monitors now have an updated passive crossover and internal cabinet refinements, while the top-of-the-line PFM UHD-1000 bi-amp model, which relies on the PhantomFocus processor for its crossover control, also enjoys the new internal cabinet architecture.
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Lavoce Expands HF Portfolio with Three New 1.4" Compression Drivers
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Lavoce Expands HF Portfolio with Three New 1.4" Compression Drivers

Expanding its considerable portfolio of high-frequency transducers for pro audio applications, Lavoce Italiana unveiled three new 1.4" exit large format compression drivers during the NAMM 2023 show. The new titanium diaphragm DF14.300T, DN14.300TK and DN14.301T compression drivers are now available. Basically, the three new models are the result of the company's Italian R&D Center to meet market demand with even further options in Neo and ferrite, with competitive specifications and features.
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APDA-ALTI Education Symposium 2023. Three Days of Audio Product Knowledge
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APDA-ALTI Education Symposium 2023. Three Days of Audio Product Knowledge

The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) in association with the Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association, promotes a three day education symposium during the ALTI Expo & Conference 2023, June 11 - 13, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the entrance to Universal, Orlando. Three days to improve your knowledge and skills in the development of audio products, from concept to delivery.
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ALTI-Expo and Conference 2023. Largest Focused Event for the Loudspeaker Industry and Audio Product Developers
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ALTI-Expo and Conference 2023. Largest Focused Event for the Loudspeaker Industry and Audio Product Developers

The traditional Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association annual gathering has long been the highest quality networking event for any audio industry professional, particularly for brands, manufacturers and its suppliers. The upcoming ALTI-Expo and Conference 2023, will be held June 11-12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal Studios, in Orlando, FL, and will combine a highly focused exhibition with the largest ever conference program for audio product developers.
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Lake People Launches MC100 Monitor Controller and High-End DAC
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Lake People Launches MC100 Monitor Controller and High-End DAC

German brand Lake People, renowned for headphones amplifiers and converters, has ventured into the studio market with the new MC100 monitor controller, offering a valuable new tool for discerning professionals, but also a very versatile DAC option for high-end music enthusiasts in general. The new MC100 design combines comprehensive control for up to three studio monitors with separate subwoofer output, XLR, RCA, jack, USB-C inputs, and headphone amplifier with X-Feed.
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Sennheiser Enhances the Audio Experience on New Cupra Tavascan All-Electric SUV
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Sennheiser Enhances the Audio Experience on New Cupra Tavascan All-Electric SUV

Sennheiser has joined forces with Cupra, the new "unconventional" brand from Spanish car manufacturer SEAT (Volkswagen Group), to deliver a new immersive sound experience to Cupra's first all-electric SUV coupe, the Cupra Tavascan. According to the car maker, the Tavascan's performance makes it a game-changer in the world of electrification, breaking conventional rules, and helping to deliver an emotional driving experience where sound is an essential factor.
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Magnets, New Speaker Technologies, Microspeakers, and More in Voice Coil May 2023
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Magnets, New Speaker Technologies, Microspeakers, and More in Voice Coil May 2023

In this issue. Mike Klasco looks at the exciting progress happening in magnets and new signal processing options for speaker design. James Croft compares patents of ducted loudspeaker designs for automotive. And for Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the new Russo 44CDN-PK 1" PEEK diaphragm compression driver from SB Audience, and the B&C Speakers DCX354 ring radiator coaxial dual-diaphragm compression driver.
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Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound A5 Portable Speaker
by Alfred Moody

Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound A5 Portable Speaker

Bang & Olufsen introduced the new portable Beosound A5 speaker. Designed in collaboration with the Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi, the new Beosound A5 bridges northern and southern design cultures with powerful sound, meticulous craftsmanship and product longevity that Bang & Olufsen is renowned for. A work of art, this speaker sets a desirable reference for the future of audio.
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SoundHound Announces Chat AI For Automotive Voice Assistant
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SoundHound Announces Chat AI For Automotive Voice Assistant

SoundHound AI launched SoundHound Chat AI for Automotive, an in-vehicle voice assistant. SoundHound Chat AI for Automotive will be the first product to offer an in-vehicle voice assistant that combines Generative AI capabilities, like ChatGPT, with an established best-in-class voice assistant. The platform lets automakers provide customers with voice-enabled access to a combination of real-time information domains and Generative AI models which are proving popular.
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Lyceum Introduces Advanced Data Ingestor for Audio Measurement Data Management and Collaboration
by Joao Martins

Lyceum Introduces Advanced Data Ingestor for Audio Measurement Data Management and Collaboration

Lyceum unveiled the Advanced Data Ingestor, a solution designed to streamline audio measurement data management and collaboration. This tool automates repetitive data cleaning tasks and provides a cloud-based platform for sharing 'clean' data, significantly reducing the time-consuming process that engineers have faced for years. The solution facilitates real-time collaboration between manufacturers and product lead engineering teams, allowing for quicker issue identification and resolution.
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