All items tagged with automotive audio (124)

audioXpress September 2022 Speaker Focus Issue Now Available

August 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress September 2022 Speaker Focus Issue Now Available

The September 2022 Speaker Focus issue of audioXpress discusses speaker design and testing tools and features two fascinating speaker R&D stories on the Holoplot X1 Matrix Array and Motion Feedback Desktop Subwoofers for nearfield studio application. Geoff Hill explains the latest IEC loudspeaker measurement standards, Roger Shively reports from the AES 2022 Automotive Audio conference, Christoph Sladeczek writes about Audio Objects as Platform Technology in Vehicles, and much more.

AKM Starts Sampling AK7749 DSP-Integrated CODEC for In-Vehicle Voice Applications

August 10, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Starts Sampling AK7749 DSP-Integrated CODEC for In-Vehicle Voice Applications

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has developed and started the release of samples of the AK7749, an in-vehicle DSP-integrated CODEC with an automatic mode switching function to support voice applications, and a full range of digital and analog input/output interfaces. The AK7749 is a RAM based, highly integrated, programmable digital signal processor, with 4 channel ADCs, 2 channel DACs, a MIC gain amplifier, a line-out amplifier, 4 channel SRCs, and digital audio I/F, all in a space saving small 48-pin QFN package.

An Interview with John Whitecar: A Decades-Long Journey to the Future of Automotive Audio

July 28, 2022 by Adam Levenson

An Interview with John Whitecar: A Decades-Long Journey to the Future of Automotive Audio

Automotive audio industry veteran John Whitecar is currently the VP of Product Management, Automotive at DSP Concepts and a leading expert in his field, renowned for his important work with Texas Instruments, Tesla, and Ford, among others. In this interview, John shares details of his work in the design of custom-mixed signal DSP-based automotive receiver ICs, which awarded him the Henry Ford Technology Award from Ford Motor Company. He also discusses why we are only getting started in an exciting era for automotive audio. This article was originally published in audioXpress, June 2022.

Dirac and Dolby Join Forces to Demonstrate High Quality Immersive Automotive Audio Experiences

June 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Dirac and Dolby Join Forces to Demonstrate High Quality Immersive Automotive Audio Experiences

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac and Dolby, the leading provider of immersive entertainment technology and experiences, announced a collaboration to demonstrate a high-quality immersive automotive audio experience. The all-electric NIO ET 7, which will enter the European market in 2022, will be one of the first vehicles to feature Dirac audio optimization algorithms and a Dolby Atmos audio system.

New TuneIn Partnership with Rivian Showcases the Future of Mobile Audio Entertainment

June 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

New TuneIn Partnership with Rivian Showcases the Future of Mobile Audio Entertainment

TuneIn, the live streaming service that combines live sports, news, music, podcasts, and radio from around the globe has announced a new partnership with electric adventure vehicle manufacturer Rivian, joining Mercedes, Volvo, Harman and Tesla. TuneIn's recent momentum in the automotive industry, positions the company as a leading partner in this important market segment, bringing premium, live audio to drivers worldwide.

Dirac Launches Upgraded Version of its Dirac Virtuo Solution for the Automotive Market

June 8, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Launches Upgraded Version of its Dirac Virtuo Solution for the Automotive Market

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac introduced an updated version of its Dirac Virtuo automotive solution – which now features the company’s breakthrough Upmixer technology, Intelligent Audio Platform, and multichannel content support – to further elevate immersive automotive audio performance. The updated Dirac Virtuo solution made its official debut at the AES Automotive Audio Conference 2022, taking place June 8-10, in Detroit, Michigan.

Sonus faber and Maserati Boast Luxury and Innovation in New MC20 Spyder

June 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sonus faber and Maserati Boast Luxury and Innovation in New MC20 Spyder

Italian loudspeaker company Sonus faber continues its celebrated partnership with Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer Maserati, and recently showcased the brand new audio system integration implemented within the new Spyder MC20 Cielo. The audio system technology has been specifically optimized from the MC20 Coupé vehicle to fit the unique acoustic and positioning needs of the RHT cabin, adjusting the sound based on the car’s roof positioning to ensure the rider experiences the highest quality sound in any condition.

Continental Speakerless Ac2ated Sound System and Sennheiser Software Power Morgan Sports Cars

May 30, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Continental Speakerless Ac2ated Sound System and Sennheiser Software Power Morgan Sports Cars

The next generation of Morgan sports cars will benefit from Sennheiser’s software technology to deliver a quality sound experience to Morgan drivers. The partnership is supported by the technology developed by Continental with its speakerless Ac2ated Sound System, which is based on actuators that excite selected surfaces in the vehicle interior to produce sound. In comparison to conventional audio systems, Ac2ated Sound enables a reduction of weight and space of up to 90 percent.

Automotive Audio Workflows Webinar with DSP Concepts and Tymphany, May 25

May 19, 2022 by Audio Engineering_Society

Automotive Audio Workflows Webinar with DSP Concepts and Tymphany, May 25

In the run-up to the AES 2022 International Conference on Automotive Audio taking place in Dearborn, Michigan [https://audioproducteducationinstitute.org/aes-2022-international-automotive-audio-conference/] the AES Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) is promoting a special webinar event focused on the future of automotive audio workflows. In this session, Roger Shively will lead a discussion with John Whitecar (DSP Concepts), Evan Bunner, and Matt Marchese (Tymphany) on the evolution of automotive audio systems, technology, and implementations.

audioXpress June 2022 Now Available and Driving Audio Innovations

May 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress June 2022 Now Available and Driving Audio Innovations

Get the latest market intelligence and expert perspectives on automotive audio in the June 2022 issue of audioXpress. Hans Gierlich (HEAD acoustics) explains ANC headset testing, and Dana Helmink (Widex) writes about signal processing and filter bank design for hearing aids. Read Brent Butterworth's detailed review of Røde's NTH-100 Headphones, and enjoy another chapter of Ethan Winer's hands-on journey an analog guitar-controlled synthesizer modules.

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