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The Audio Industry Mourns the Loss of George Krampera
March 4, 2025 by Joao Martins

The Audio Industry Mourns the Loss of George Krampera

KV2 Audio has confirmed the news of the passing of its founder and industry pioneer George Krampera Sr. A true sound reinforcement visionary, Krampera devoted the last decades of his life to the professional audio company he founded in Milevsko, Czech Republic. But his name will be also remembered for his pioneering work with RCF, from where he left to work at B&C Speakers, and later to create Fussion, a new company in partnership with Marcelo Vercelli, which was eventually bought by Mackie, which subsequently also bought RCF.
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Lighter, Cooler, More Powerful. B&C Speakers Introduces New Products for 2025
February 4, 2025 by Joao Martins

Lighter, Cooler, More Powerful. B&C Speakers Introduces New Products for 2025

Fresh from NAMM 2025 in Anaheim, CA, B&C Speakers will exhibit at ISE 2025 in Barcelona, where it will present its latest innovations, highlighting in particular the latest HLX Series Helical compression drivers DH350 and DH450 now benefiting from purposely designed heatsinks. Also new for the show are two new lightweight, high-power woofers, that are perfect for small format line arrays, expanding the Italian speaker manufacturer’s CL Series.
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Test Bench: B&C Speakers’ DE640-16 Compression Driver
December 18, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers’ DE640-16 Compression Driver

The B&C Speakers DE640-16 Compression Driver is a 1.4" exit design, which along with the recent DCM414 midrange and the DE360 models represent a line of two-point suspension ring radiator type compression diaphragms. The DE640-16 features a 65mm (2.6") Polymer diaphragm and neodymium ring magnet and is specified for a recommended crossover frequency around 1kHz, and a 140W continuous power rating. For this Test Bench, the DE640-16 was matched with the Eighteen Sound XT1464 elliptical flare horn.
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Test Bench: B&C Speakers 1” DH450-8 Compression Driver
November 21, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers 1” DH450-8 Compression Driver

The DH450-8 ultra-compact compression driver from B&C Speakers incorporates a 1.7" high temperature Polymer diaphragm driven by a 44mm voice coil wound with aluminum wire on a high Qm Kapton former. Its most fascinating feature is the patent-pending phase plug with a deliberately twisted internal channel, which is intended to improve the overall frequency response. For this characterization, the DH450-8 1" neodymium driver is measured along with the B&C Speakers ME10v2 90x60 hyperbolic cosine flare horn, made from injection-molded ABS. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, August 2024
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Cutting-Edge Drivers and New Enclosure Options in Voice Coil September 2024
August 30, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Cutting-Edge Drivers and New Enclosure Options in Voice Coil September 2024

In this issue of Voice Coil, Vance Dickason continues his exploration of Outboard DSP systems with a review of the Marani Pro MIR4801 Audio System Processor. And Claus Futtrup explores the concept of a transitional alignment between B4 and LR4. Next, Mike Klasco writes about new materials for cabinets and enclosures. On Test Bench Vance Dickason characterizes the new B&C Speakers DE640-16 1.4" compression driver and the latest Satori MR13TX-4 5" TPCD TeXtreme midrange from SB Acoustics.
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Voice Coil August 2024 Is Ready for You!
July 26, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil August 2024 Is Ready for You!

In this issue, Vance Dickason kicks off a series of outboard DSP processor reviews, starting with the Danville dspNexus. Next, Claus Futtrup writes about the Critically Damped Fourth-Order (CD4) bass reflex alignment. As scheduled, Mike Klasco writes about New Materials and Technologies for Voice Coils, and there's an updated directory of 2024 Voice Coil winders, converters, lead out wire, and more. On Test Bench, Vance Dickason assesses the new B&C Speakers DH450-8 1" compression driver and the Stereo Integrity M3 3.5" carbon midrange driver.
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B&C Speakers Takes Direct Control of Product Distribution in China
May 23, 2024 by Joao Martins

B&C Speakers Takes Direct Control of Product Distribution in China

One the eve of Prolight+Sound Guangzhou, one of large pro audio trade shows in China, B&C Speakers announced a significant distribution change in its operations in China. The B&C Group, now incorporating B&C Speakers, Eighteen Sound, Ciare and Eminence, confirmed it will be taking direct control of all B&C Speaker product distribution in China, effective July 1,2024. The group recently reinforced its manufacturing and logistical operations in the region with the acquisition of Eminence.
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Test Bench: Eighteen Sound’s 8NTLS2000 8" Pro Sound Woofer
May 22, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Eighteen Sound’s 8NTLS2000 8" Pro Sound Woofer

Eighteen Sound's latest 8NTLS2000 8" high-power handling woofer, designed for professional audio applications represents the latest Tetracoil technology from the brand. It maximizes benefits in terms of thermal dissipation and Bl symmetry, making the 8NTLS2000 ideal for small volume subwoofers, high-quality line arrays, and compact multi-way systems. The 8NTLS2000 benefits from its substantial cooling vents that allows air to move past the voice coil and across the front side of the neodymium motor assembly. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, February 2024.
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B&C Group Promotes Patricia Adeyemi to Distribution Sales Director for B&C Speakers
May 17, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

B&C Group Promotes Patricia Adeyemi to Distribution Sales Director for B&C Speakers

B&C Group announced a new appointment to reinforce its sales team with the promotion of Patricia Adeyemi (Patty), to the recently vacated position of Distribution Sales Director - B&C Speakers. As B&C Group continues to expand its operations globally, for this important distribution role, the Italian speaker manufacturer decided to promote from within their experienced Back Office Manager.
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Test Bench: The New DE350-8 Ultra-Compact 1" Compression Driver from B&C Speakers
May 1, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The New DE350-8 Ultra-Compact 1" Compression Driver from B&C Speakers

This Test Bench characterizes an ultra-compact (under 60mm diameter) compression driver, along with the B&C Speakers ME10v2 90°x60° coverage horn. The really cool feature of the DE350-8 is the patent-pending phase plug. Inside, the DE350 has a round symmetrical outside channel, and an inside channel with a patent-pending twist for overall improved frequency response. Weighing in at a mere 275 gram, it is an ideal candidate for the new generation of lighter, more compact line array loudspeakers.
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