All items tagged with product design (353)
Logitech Introduces Desktop Speaker System with Bluetooth Streaming
September 27, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Logitech Introduces Desktop Speaker System with Bluetooth Streaming

The new Logitech Z337 Bold Sound is a nice example of how the industry is reviving existing product categories, like multimedia desktop speakers, by combining decent audio with Bluetooth audio streaming, allowing users to find a versatile all-in-one solution for all their entertainment needs. The affordable Z337 Bold Sound allows users to enjoy a movie, listen to music or play games, wired or wirelessly.
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ETAL to Introduce Credit-Card-Sized Class D Amplifier at 141st AES Convention
September 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ETAL to Introduce Credit-Card-Sized Class D Amplifier at 141st AES Convention

ETAL Group is launching a new high end Class D amplifier module with a footprint less than a credit card at 141st AES in Los Angeles. During the 2016 AES international convention (29 Sept – 1 Oct) the Swedish company will preview its new compact design together with premium Anaview AMS and popular high end ALC Class D power amplifier modules, which will also be featured at the event.
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Funktion-One Explores New Horizons in Bass Frequencies Thanks to Powersoft’s M-Force System
June 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Funktion-One Explores New Horizons in Bass Frequencies Thanks to Powersoft’s M-Force System

If there is an audio company known for earth-shattering levels of bass frequencies, it certainly is Tony Andrews’s Funktion-One. The news that the British manufacturer, one of the leading companies in professional audio systems for dance clubs, has joined forces with Powersoft to explore the possibilities of it’s M-Force solution to generate new levels of bass performance, is not surprising. The result of this cooperation, implemented in the new F132 subwoofer, should lead to plenty more surprises.
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Conexant Brings Far-Field Microphone Processing Software to Qualcomm Hexagon DSP
March 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Conexant Brings Far-Field Microphone Processing Software to Qualcomm Hexagon DSP

Conexant announced that their AudioSmart software has been integrated into Qualcomm’s Hexagon digital signal processor family, found in over a billion smart devices worldwide. With Conexant’s audio software inside, consumers will benefit from clearer voice communication and accurate speech recognition from their smart devices, even in noisy conditions, up to five meters away from the target device.
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Master & Dynamic Partners with Alcantara for new MH40 Over Ear and MH30 On Ear Headphones
December 11, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Master & Dynamic Partners with Alcantara for new MH40 Over Ear and MH30 On Ear Headphones

New York lifestyle audio brand, Master & Dynamic, has partnered with Italian company Alcantara to introduce new versions of its popular MH40 Over Ear and MH30 On Ear Headphones. Alcantara is a unique eco-friendly and highly durable luxury material with great possibilities for replacing leather, suede and velvet, allowing for a combination of sensory, aesthetic and functional values.
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Sappi’s Symbio - Injection Moldable Cellulose Fiber Composite
October 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sappi’s Symbio - Injection Moldable Cellulose Fiber Composite

Injection molded plastics dominate audio consumer electronics products but are perceived as “cheap” and have mediocre acoustic characteristics compared to wood. New cellulose reinforced composites developed by Sappi’s Symbio division combine the best of both wood and plastics with higher stiffness, lower weight and can be used for injection molding and extrusion processes in any color and finishing.
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The All-FET Line Amp
October 7, 2015 by Erno Borbely

The All-FET Line Amp

Erno Borbely shares with us his all-FET audio amplifier design. Following the original introductory "JFETs The New Frontier" Part 1 and 2 articles published in Audio Electronics - which we also include in this online post - the follow-up article focuses on DC-coupled amps. This article was published in audioXpress, May 2002.
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Tektronix Keithley 2281S Is First to Emulate Battery Performance from Full Charge to Total Discharge
October 6, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Tektronix Keithley 2281S Is First to Emulate Battery Performance from Full Charge to Total Discharge

Tektronix unveiled its innovative Keithley 2281S Battery Simulator/precision DC Power supply to shorten design and test cycles for mobile devices. The new battery simulator from Tektronix uses a battery model that includes state of charge, amp-hour capacity, equivalent series resistance, and open circuit voltage.
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Boston 2015 COMSOL Conference on Multiphysics Simulation to Feature Focus Session on Acoustics Simulation
September 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Boston 2015 COMSOL Conference on Multiphysics Simulation to Feature Focus Session on Acoustics Simulation

The COMSOL Conference 2015 on multiphysics simulation and application design will be held October 7-9, at the Boston Marriott Newton, Newton, MA. COMSOL’s annual event includes a multitude of hands-on sessions, networking opportunities, keynote talks from industry leaders, and hundreds of user presentations.
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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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