All items tagged with car audio (72)

AKM Launches New 4-Channel 32-bit A/D Converter and Two New Multicore DSP Audio Processors

July 8, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Launches New 4-Channel 32-bit A/D Converter and Two New Multicore DSP Audio Processors

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) made two new product announcements focusing on 4-channel applications. The AK5704EN 4-channel 32-bit A/D audio converter was developed for high-quality low-power multi-microphone recording applications. Its built-in microphone amplifier and power supply make it an ideal solution for conference systems, microphone array systems or smart speakers. The also new AK7739VQ/AK7737VQ audio and voice processors are multicore units, designed for car audio, car navigation systems, and wireless speakers applications.

Test Bench: Eminence SD28 Soft Dome Tweeter

April 17, 2019 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Eminence SD28 Soft Dome Tweeter

Being primarily known as a pro sound driver OEM, with a great reputation for both guitar speakers and PA drivers, it may come as a surprise that this Eminence driver, the SD28, is a 1” soft dome tweeter — a staple of the home and car audio businesses. I should note however, that while Eminence has a rather large catalog of pro audio transducers, the company also produces drivers for home and car audio companies. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2019

High End Show 2019 Global Audio Showcase Returns to Munich!

April 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

High End Show 2019 Global Audio Showcase Returns to Munich!

From May 9-12 2019, Munich will be once again the meeting place for all those interested in getting up to speed on the latest products related to high-end, consumer and lifestyle audio. As the global meeting-place for the hi-fidelity audio industry, the High End 2019 Show is now fully booked. The entire capacity of the exhibition grounds, which cover an impressive area of 29,000 square meters, is now completely filled. And companies have already started to pre-announce their product launches for show!

Bose Introduces QuietComfort Road Noise Control Car Sound Management Solution

January 14, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces QuietComfort Road Noise Control Car Sound Management Solution

Bose announced a new offering from its portfolio of Active Sound Management solutions for cars: Bose QuietComfort Road Noise Control (RNC). Now available to global vehicle manufacturers, it joins Bose Engine Harmonic Cancellation (EHC) and Bose Engine Harmonic Enhancement (EHE) to form a comprehensive and effective set of technologies for managing sound inside cars, trucks, and SUVs. Today helping to turn traveling by car a more comfortable experience, and anticipating the sound management needs of tomorrow's fully electric vehicles.

Faital and Alpine Electronics Establish Business Alliance for Car Audio

November 23, 2018 by Audio Engineering_Society

Faital and Alpine Electronics Establish Business Alliance for Car Audio

Japanese car audio and navigation systems manufacturer Alpine Electronics, Inc. and Italian automotive speaker manufacturer Faital (Fabric Italiana Altoparlanti) S.p.A., have reached an agreement for a capital and business alliance to strengthen their in-car entertainment and audio business. Expanding on the Alpine share investment in the Faital Group, the two companies are pursuing a common vision in order to offer new high-end car audio products for premium applications and develop further integration of the brand's portfolios.

Microchip Announces INICnet Technology To Simplify Automotive Infotainment Networking with Support for Ethernet, Audio and Video Over a Single Cable

November 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Announces INICnet Technology To Simplify Automotive Infotainment Networking with Support for Ethernet, Audio and Video Over a Single Cable

During Electronica 2018, Microchip announced what the company claims to be the industry’s most efficient automotive infotainment networking solution that supports all data types, including audio, video, control and Ethernet, over a single cable. Intelligent Network Interface Controller networking (INICnet) technology is a synchronous, scalable solution that significantly simplifies building audio and infotainment systems. INICnet coexists with automotive Ethernet, efficiently linking IP-based communication across vehicle domains, and supports digital audio formats with multiple sources and sink.

Focal Introduces Utopia M High-End Car Audio Series

October 31, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Introduces Utopia M High-End Car Audio Series

Focal unveiled Utopia M, the latest in high-end reference car audio from the French brand. In 2005, the Utopia Be line was developed using Focal’s best high-fidelity loudspeakers, revolutionizing the brand’s Car Audio line. Now, Focal introduces the evolution of that legacy, a new high-end reference: The Utopia M line, which include five completely new drivers and a new 2-way passive kit.

Branded Premium Audio Important to Consumers in New Vehicle Purchase Decisions

October 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Branded Premium Audio Important to Consumers in New Vehicle Purchase Decisions

A recent IHS Markit survey finds that premium audio from recognized brands remains an important consideration when acquiring a new vehicle. Branded audio system volumes in new vehicles are expected to grow from just under 12.4 million units globally in 2018 to 14.7 million units in 2023, according to new vehicle production forecasts for these systems from the business information provider research.

September 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Most Preferred In-Vehicle Audio Brand, Sony Most Well Known, Finds Strategy Analytics

The level of interest in adding a premium audio system as an option at vehicle purchase increased from 2017 to 2018 in both the US and Western Europe. In the new 2018 Premium Audio Report from the Strategy Analytics’ In-Vehicle UX (IVX) team, consumers in the US, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK were surveyed in respect to their interest and willingness to pay for an in-vehicle premium audio system. Bose was the preferred brand, while Sony gets the most recognition among consumers.

EISA Awards 2018-19 Reveal Latest Consumer Electronics References in Performance and Innovation

August 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

EISA Awards 2018-19 Reveal Latest Consumer Electronics References in Performance and Innovation

As the tradition dictates, EISA, the Expert Imaging & Sound Association (www.eisa.eu) has revealed the winners of its 2018-2019 Awards. A major change for this year is the fact that the association is now global and accepted new members from Canada, United States, Australia, Japan, India and Hong Kong/China. That's why from its European origins, EISA has now become the Expert Imaging and Sound Association. Same logo, same acronym, but with a new global meaning!

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