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Voice Coil February 2024 Cone and Dome Issue Now Available
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Voice Coil February 2024 Cone and Dome Issue Now Available

The February 2024 issue of Voice Coil is now available, and it includes a major resource for all speaker designers and manufacturers, which is our annual Loudspeaker Cone and Dome Manufacturers Directory. In Test Bench, you can find characterizations of the new SEAS Excel T29X001 home audio tweeter, the first transducer to incorporate Composite Sounds' TPCD metamodal technology. The second driver in Test Bench is Eighteen Sound's latest 8NTLS2000 8" high-power handling woofer, for professional audio applications.
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Orchard Audio to Debut Two New Products at the 2024 Florida International Audio Expo
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Orchard Audio to Debut Two New Products at the 2024 Florida International Audio Expo

Orchard Audio, the boutique audio company founded by Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat, will showcase two new products at the 2024 Florida Audio Expo. Expanding its popular range of ultra-high-performance DACs, streamers, and amplifiers will showcase new Premium models of the PecanPi+ Streamer with much improved specifications, and the Starkrimson Mono, a 150W gallium nitride (GaN) monoblock audio amplifier.
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Celestion Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Year with New Guitar and Bass Speakers
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Celestion Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Year with New Guitar and Bass Speakers

At the 2024 NAMM Show, Celestion kicks off the celebration of the company's 100th anniversary with the introduction of an artisanal, 12-inch speaker, the Celestion 100. This special G12 Alnico Guitar Speaker is a true vintage classic, based on the first loudspeakers designed specifically for the electric guitar. For this event, Celestion also announces the availability of the PULSE XL Range of bass guitar loudspeakers, available with 10", 12", and 15" models, plus the PULSE XL 1.10 Supertweeter.
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Trinnov Announces Patent-Pending WaveForming Pressurization Mode
by Joao Martins

Trinnov Announces Patent-Pending WaveForming Pressurization Mode

A year after the introduction of WaveForming and its unique way of controlling wave propagation and control room modes, Trinnov Audio is introducing WaveForming's latest patent-pending Pressurization mode. Described as another great advancement to audio reproduction, WaveForming Pressurization adds to Trinnov's range of active acoustic solutions, expanding on WaveForming Propagation, which eliminates the room's modal response between the first mode and up to 150Hz.
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Capture Adaptive Audio Intelligence in audioXpress February 2024
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Capture Adaptive Audio Intelligence in audioXpress February 2024

In the February 2024 issue of audioXpress read the latest on AI, Adaptive Audio Enhancement, and Noise Cancellation, Microphones, and Voice Capture. René Christensen writes about Acoustical Shape Optimization, and Richard Honeycutt writes about Sustainable Acoustical Products. David Ralph writes about Duelund vs. Linkwitz-Riley crossovers, and Paul Kittinger explains how to build the Duetta Transmission-Line speakers. Chris Paul writes about A Better Beta Follower amplifier, while Richard Honeycutt puts together an Imaginary Silvertec Guitar Amplifier.
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Development & Design: The Impact of Microphone Specifications on Active Noise Cancellation Performance
by Nikolay Skovorodnikov

Development & Design: The Impact of Microphone Specifications on Active Noise Cancellation Performance

Active noise cancellation (ANC) is a popular feature for consumer electronics headsets, headphones, and earbuds. Designing effective ANC imposes particular specification requirements on audio chain components, including microphones. This article explains how to achieve better true wireless stereo ANC designs, offering valuable insights for this trending application.
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Avantone Pro Relaunches Active CLA-10A Limited Edition Studio Reference Monitor
by Joao Martins

Avantone Pro Relaunches Active CLA-10A Limited Edition Studio Reference Monitor

The classic-looking "White Cone" CLA-10 studio monitors were originally launched in 2018, through a collaboration with famous mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge. Intended to create an accurate recreation of an iconic studio monitoring mainstay, the passive version was subsequently followed by its active CLA-10A counterpart. Now, Avantone Pro confirmed a return of this studio monitor as the active CLA-10A Limited Edition in an attractive North American black walnut veneer cabinet.
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Swiss Manufacturer Stenheim Now Available in North America
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Swiss Manufacturer Stenheim Now Available in North America

Stenheim, the Switzerland-based speaker company distinguished for its solid aluminum cabinets and superior components in elegant designs is now available in North America, through US-based distributor Nexus Audio Technologies. The announcement was followed by the introduction and availability of Stenheim's latest models in US and Canada, including the Stenheim Alumine Two.Five and the Reference Ultime Two speakers. Not for the faint of heart.
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LG Unveils 2024 Soundbars with More Wireless WOW Ahead of CES 2024
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LG Unveils 2024 Soundbars with More Wireless WOW Ahead of CES 2024

In anticipation of its massive CES 2024 presence, LG Electronics unveiled its 2024 soundbar lineup, including the S95TR, SG10TY and S70TY models, designed to complement LG TVs for an elevated home cinema experience with robust sound, well-rounded features and sophisticated designs. All models deliver complete at-home entertainment with immersive sound, and versatile LG TV integration, where wireless is increasingly the focus.
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Neurable Partners with Master & Dynamic to Launch Brain-Computer Interface Enabled Headphones
by Joao Martins

Neurable Partners with Master & Dynamic to Launch Brain-Computer Interface Enabled Headphones

Neurable, a neurotechnology company, announced a partnership with lifestyle brand Master & Dynamic (M&D) to launch a brain-computer interface (BCI) -enabled consumer audio product, the MW75 Neuro headphones. The smart headphones are intended to seamlessly integrate into everyday life, improving user cognitive performance and enabling hands-free control of devices. This special model of the existing MW75 wireless headphones will be able to play music according to our mood.
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