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Voice Coil November 2015 Issue is Online. Let’s Celebrate!
October 26, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil November 2015 Issue is Online. Let’s Celebrate!

November 2015 marks the beginning of Voice Coil’s 29th year as an information resource for the loudspeaker industry. So there’s definitely reason to celebrate and several good reasons to download the issue right now. Including a MEMS Microphone Status Update, Measurement Microphone directory, and Test Bench, which focuses on the UH205PW1 8” mid-bass driver from Motus.
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Get audioXpress November 2015 While It’s Hot!
October 7, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Get audioXpress November 2015 While It’s Hot!

Do you want to know how good audio from smartphones actually is? Would you like to know which sound measurement apps are available for smartphones? Or would you prefer to build The PhaseBuster, a unique way to manipulate the phase between stereo channels? Or would you prefer to build a headphone hybrid amplifier? All that and much more can be found in audioXpress November 2015, available online.
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The October 2015 Issue of Voice Coil is Now Available
September 23, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

The October 2015 Issue of Voice Coil is Now Available

This month’s edition features an overview of Acoustic Simulation of Audio Devices with Actran Software, Mike Klasco’s overview of Integrated Amplified Speaker Solutions and detailed Directory of vendors. James Croft reviews two related patents for a new type of subwoofer architecture. Test Bench examines a new 18” woofer from Precision Devices and the recently released 8” coax woofer/compression driver from Celestion.
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Plastic Speaker Cone History
September 17, 2015 by Mike Klasco

Plastic Speaker Cone History

Mike Klasco explains the evolution of speaker cone materials, from paper to the first experiments in plastics and finally to Polypropylene (PP), which became the preferred resin sheet material for thermoformed speaker cones. The article also discusses recent trends in woven composite cone fabrication. This article was published in Voice Coil, February 2014.
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audioXpress October 2015 Is Here! Download It Now!
September 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress October 2015 Is Here! Download It Now!

We’ve worked hard on this month’s issue of audioXpress and we are certain you will enjoy what we have selected for you! Read about how Brüel & Kjær used COMSOL’s simulation software to improve their industrial and measurement-grade microphones. Read reviews of the Audiomatica CLIO Pocket and IsoAcoustics’ Aperta Speaker Stands and learn about the benefits of 48 volts for autosound.
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Headphone Engineering: A 10-Point Cheat Sheet
September 2, 2015 by Mike Klasco

Headphone Engineering: A 10-Point Cheat Sheet

These days everyone is getting into the headphone business. This 10-point “cheat sheet” provides a place to start product definition development efforts. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2013.
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MEMS Microspeakers Are Truly Digital Transducers
August 27, 2015 by Mike Klasco

MEMS Microspeakers Are Truly Digital Transducers

This VC Spotlight article, from Mike Klasco includes some really great insight on upcoming developments and new companies active in the MEMS field. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) loudspeakers are just now appearing. As Mike explains “this is a really new technology, so new that only recently were functional lab prototypes operational.” Article originally published in Voice Coil, May 2015.
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An Interview with Richard Schram, Founder of Parasound
August 27, 2015 by Shannon Becker

An Interview with Richard Schram, Founder of Parasound

This interview with Richard Schram was published in audioXpress, May 2015. The founder of Parasound discusses its background and early professional experiences, sourcing products in Japan and how he decided to start Parasound in 1981. Richard Schram reveals his philosophy for the company, talks its legendary products and gives insights on its cooperation with John Curl.
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Voice Coil September 2015 Edition Is Ready for You!
August 21, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil September 2015 Edition Is Ready for You!

In this issue of Voice Coil: Lookout for upcoming shows, CEDIA Expo in Dallas and the new Loudspeaker Sourcing Show in China. Mike Klasco guides us on a visit to YY, one of the largest diaphragm forming vendors. Test Bench features a 10” woofer from Morel’s Ultimate Titanium line, and a new 2” titanium compression driver from B&C Speakers.
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audioXpress September 2015 - Speaker Focus Edition - Now Available
August 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress September 2015 - Speaker Focus Edition - Now Available

Our super-sized September 2015 issue focuses on speaker design, from industrial/commercial to DIY perspectives. If you like speakers and are looking for new project ideas and new areas of product design, this edition of audioXpress is full of insights into how to approach DIY builds from new directions.
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