All items tagged with product design (408)
Powersoft Appoints Akira Mochimaru As Global Marketing Director
August 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Appoints Akira Mochimaru As Global Marketing Director

Powersoft has confirmed the appointment of Akira Mochimaru to serve as its new global marketing director, based in the US. Mochimaru is an experienced audio industry professional, with over 38 years in pro audio, spanning from product development and acoustic research to managing and executive positions in Altec Lansing and Bose Corporation, where he lead the Bose Professional efforts for more than 14 years.
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LG Updates LG TONE Free TWS Earbuds Lineup with Spatial Processing and Enhanced Performance
July 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

LG Updates LG TONE Free TWS Earbuds Lineup with Spatial Processing and Enhanced Performance

LG Electronics updated its true wireless stereo offerings with the announcement of the new 2021 LG TONE Free FP series earbuds. Ideal for those who lead active lifestyles, the newest LG TONE Free models feature several enhancements, including advanced Meridian-tuned sound, powerful active noise cancellation, and hygiene-boosting UVnano charging case offered in two of the three models.
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Yamaha Announces YH-L700A Advanced ANC Headphones
July 16, 2021 by Joao Martins

Yamaha Announces YH-L700A Advanced ANC Headphones

The announcement comes directly from Japan and the brand's Asian and Pacific websites, following the Yamaha Design Laboratory preview unveiled in 2020 to promote the new headphones created by lead designers Masafumi Futo and Yoshinobu Terazaki. Now, Yamaha confirmed the flagship and truly unique YH-L700A headphones will be available August 2021, introducing an advanced ANC implementation with a series of smart optimizations.
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Build Your Own AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones
July 13, 2021 by Joao Martins

Build Your Own AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Danish headphone brand AIAIAI is an interesting example of differentiation based on design, product and user focus. Cleverly combining a simple but effective design that serves multiple needs, AIAIAI offers a range of headphones for home studio, DJs, and contemporary lifestyle. Understanding its user-base, the brand gained a cult-following that is the envy of many larger audio brands. And the latest concept from AIAIAI is now a totally customizable headphone.
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TDK InvenSense Expands Design Options With New SmartSound MEMS Microphones
July 1, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

TDK InvenSense Expands Design Options With New SmartSound MEMS Microphones

TDK introduced three new MEMS microphones as part of the SmartSound family of products for mobile and consumer connected devices. The new TDK T5919 is a high performance PDM digital MEMS microphone and is the first with built in particle ingress filter (PIF) for harsh environments. The new T3903 is a high performance PDM digital MEMS microphone with very low power and wide dynamic range, while the also T4086 is an analog output MEMS microphone in a tiny package, ideal for very space constrained applications.
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Build a Discrete High Output Current Buffer with JFET Input
June 24, 2021 by Dimitri Danyuk

Build a Discrete High Output Current Buffer with JFET Input

This article from Dimitri Danyuk explores ways to provide better isolation between input and output terminals and lower input noise current using JFETs from Linear Integrated Systems. For unity-gain buffer applications there are many open-loop IC buffers on the market based on bipolar technology. They are mostly complementary emitter followers connected in series. With the appearance of complementary JFETs from Linear Integrated Systems, it is possible to construct a discrete buffer with JFET input. This article was originally published in audioXpress, March 2019.
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AES APEI Webinar to Explore How Design Houses Add Value to Audio Product Development
June 18, 2021 by Audio Engineering_Society

AES APEI Webinar to Explore How Design Houses Add Value to Audio Product Development

The always insightful series of Audio Product Education Institute webinars focusing on Supply Chain & Sourcing provide a unique opportunity to understand the full product cycle, from vision to market. In a new online event, Wednesday June 23 (12pm ET), David Lindberg (DB Enterprises) and Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific) invite Phnam Bagley (Nonfiction Design), and David Waterman (Deep Blue Design) to discuss how design houses can be a critical option supporting brands in all critical stages.
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Precision Devices Unveils Seismic Product Expansion with New 24-inch and 21-inch Sub Bass Woofers
June 18, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Precision Devices Unveils Seismic Product Expansion with New 24-inch and 21-inch Sub Bass Woofers

British manufacturer of professional audio transducers Precision Devices announced the release of two large-sized sub bass drivers. The new PD.24603BR and PD.2155-1N were developed with the support of the latest Klippel KA3 measurement systems and further ongoing research into performance optimized magnetic assembly design, cone geometry and suspension technology. The result is defined by Precision Devices as a dynamic and powerful line-up of new flagship products.
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Apple Introduces Beats Studio Buds with ANC and new TWS Form Factor
June 15, 2021 by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces Beats Studio Buds with ANC and new TWS Form Factor

Beats - the leading audio brand that also belongs to Apple - announced Beats Studio Buds, a new powerful true wireless earbud design that delivers a high-quality audio experience in a new, lightweight and comfortable design. Sweat- and water-resistant earbuds with an IPX4 rating and up to 24 hours of battery life, the new Beats Studio Buds add quality Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency and for the first time ever, convenient one-touch pairing to both iOS and Android users.
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xMEMS Piezo Microspeakers - The Future of Direct-to-Consumer Hearing Health Devices
June 4, 2021 by Mike Klasco

xMEMS Piezo Microspeakers - The Future of Direct-to-Consumer Hearing Health Devices

Mike Klasco writes about xMEMS Piezo Microspeakers. How Piezo MEMS Address Development Challenges to Combine the Compact, Consumer-Friendly Form Factor of TWS With Hearing Assistance Features Into a Single Product. How Piezoelectric MEMS Microspeakers devices promise to enhance OTC hearing augmentation solutions, increasing comfort, while adding features and extending battery life. This article was originally published in The Audio Voice newsletter, June 3, 2021 (#330)
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