New Listen Seminars in Boston and Chicago on Testing Smart Speakers, Voice Controlled Devices, Automotive Audio and More

Smarter Measurements for Smarter Speakers is the motto for the recent series of free seminars promoted by Listen Inc, detailing the latest routines for measurement of smart speakers, robots, automotive audio, smart home controls, and much more. Arriving to Addison (Chicago area), IL, Jul 18, and Waltham (Boston area), MA, Jul 20. Essential knowledge for all audio professionals wanting to keep up to date on dealing with the latest market trends.

The March 2018 edition of audioXpress explores the latest advancements on Test and Measurement solutions and technologies. In this issue, we review G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration's new RA040X ear simulators, and the IK Multimedia ARC 2.5 room correction system, with its included MEMS-based measurement microphone. We also discuss Measurement Microphones and Measurements for Smart Speakers, and conduct an interview Steve Temme, President of Listen, Inc. Gary Galo and Chuck Hansen pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of Victor Campos (1933-2017), and there is much more in this edition you don't want to miss!

The main event of the year for the loudspeaker industry, ALMA International Symposium & Expo (AISE) is being held on January 3-4, 2017 at the Tuscany Suites in Las Vegas, NV, prior to CES. The Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing and Acoustics (ALMA) International’s promises the best in cutting-edge education, networking, exhibits, and fun! Voice Coil and audioXpress magazines are proud sponsors and the official media partners for AISE 2017.

The 2016 Audio Engineering Society (AES) International Conference on Headphone Technology took place August 24-26, 2016, in Aalborg, Denmark, at the Nordkraft building - an old power station converted into a mix of community and events center near the city's new music center, Musikkens Hus. Approximately 160 registered participants had the opportunity to attend more than 40 paper and keynote presentations, while 20 companies promoted demonstrations. One of the most successful AES international conferences ever!

Returning from ALMA International Symposium & Expo (AISE) and CES 2016 show in Las Vegas - both extremely enlightening and motivating - we felt motivated to write about high-resolution audio (again). HRA was the main theme chosen for AISE 2016 – “Hi Res Audio: A Bridge To Build Or A Bridge Too Far?” – debated in all possible perspectives in an insightful and constructive manner.

In this article, Steve Temme discusses the issues that are common to testing all types of headphones. As more and more loudspeaker engineers find themselves employed in the fast-growing headphone market, it is important that the unique challenges of testing headphone packages are fully understood.

Mike Klasco interviewed Steve Temme, President of Listen, and asked about the important features and how to get the best performance of test and measurement microphones. He also learned about Listen’s recently released measurement microphone power supply. Originally published by Voice Coil, November 2013.

Preceding the CES 2015 Show, the Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing & Acoustics (ALMA) International Winter Symposium 2015 is scheduled for January 3–4, 2015, at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, NV and will feature a Technical Track with industry luminaries as Wolfgang Klippel, Sean Olive, Steve Temme, Rob Baum, Daniel Knighten, Christopher Struck, and many more!