audioXpress September 2024 Is Live. Make Smart Audio Moves!

audioXpress September 2024 Is Live. Make Smart Audio Moves!
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Voice Coil August 2024 Is Ready for You!

Voice Coil August 2024 Is Ready for You!
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The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities

The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities
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Better Acoustics, Better Designs in audioXpress August 2024!

Better Acoustics, Better Designs in audioXpress August 2024!
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Test Bench: Stereo Integrity’s TM65 mkIV High-Performance 6.5” Woofer
by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Stereo Integrity’s TM65 mkIV High-Performance 6.5” Woofer

This Test Bench addresses the Stereo Integrity TM65 mkIV High-Performance 6.5” woofer. Stereo Integrity is an interesting new company that is aiming at both home audio and automotive/mobility applications. Features for the unique TM65 mkIV include a black anodized aluminum cone and black anodized dust cap. Suspension is provided by a tall NBR surround plus a flat 105mm diameter Nomex spider with a linear roll configuration. Total depth of this driver with its proprietary frame and motor structure is a mere 58mm (2.28”).
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Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device
by Joao Martins

Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device

Femtosense, in partnership with ABOV Semiconductor in South Korea, has launched the AI-ADAM-100, an artificial intelligence microcontroller unit (AI MCU) built on sparse AI technology to enable on-device AI features such as voice-based control in home appliances and other products. According to the Silicon Valley startup, the new AI-ADAM-100 AI MCU is a low-power, low-cost option for on-device language processing and voice-cleanup capabilities.
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Universal Audio Introduces Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante Networked UAD Processing
by Joao Martins

Universal Audio Introduces Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante Networked UAD Processing

Universal Audio seems to have hit the sweet spot with the announcement of the latest audio interface in their Apollo series. Designed for live sound venues and networked recording studios, the new Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante combines the brand's recognized sound quality and expansion for up to 64 channels of realtime UAD plug‑in processing over networked audio, plus support for immersive audio mixing such as for Dolby Atmos.
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    IsoAcoustics Takes North American Distribution In-House
    by audioXpress Staff

    IsoAcoustics Takes North American Distribution In-House

    IsoAcoustics, the recognized global supplier of acoustic isolation solutions for professional and consumer audio applications, announced its strategic decision to move its North American distribution operations in-house, driven by the desire to take a more active role in its dealer relationships in the brand's home territory. As the brand grows, this move will allow IsoAcoustics to support its North American dealers at the highest level and gain deeper insights into market needs for future product development.
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    IBC2024 Explores Trends and Collaboration Across the Global Media Technology Community
    by audioXpress Staff

    IBC2024 Explores Trends and Collaboration Across the Global Media Technology Community

    IBC2024 will see the global media and content production industry converge once again on the RAI Amsterdam convention center, September 13-16. The event, again using all 14 Halls of the exhibition center, will feature many new exhibitors, and promises to bring the content and technology community together to showcase game-changing innovations, address media's most pressing trends, and enable collaboration during the four-day exhibition and three-day IBC Conference.
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    Arendi Launches Nordic-Powered Auracast TV Streamer
    by Joao Martins

    Arendi Launches Nordic-Powered Auracast TV Streamer

    Swiss embedded electronics designer, Arendi, has unveiled a Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio TV streamer. The Arendi Auracast TV Streamer employs Nordic Semiconductor's dual core nRF5340 SoC and nRF21540 RF front-end module (FEM) to deliver low power, long range, reliable wireless connectivity with improved audio quality. The streamer provides stereo audio to both Bluetooth LE Audio or Auracast-enabled headphones, speakers, or hearing aids.
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    Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
    by Joao Martins

    Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

    Samsung promoted its Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris to unveil its latest range of folding smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, two new smart watches, and a smart ring. Included in the series of announcements was the unveiling of Samsung's latest Galaxy Buds 3 Series true wireless earbuds, which surprised everyone for the radical departure from its original design in the previous generations. The new Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro now look exactly like the earbud shapes of the AirPods.
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    Sonarworks SoundID Reference Multichannel Calibration Now Available for RME TotalMix Room EQ
    by audioXpress Staff

    Sonarworks SoundID Reference Multichannel Calibration Now Available for RME TotalMix Room EQ

    Sonarworks and RME Audio have collaborated to provide a turnkey hardware solution for studios looking to measure and calibrate their rooms for both stereo, binaural, and immersive playback. Sonarworks' SoundID Reference delivers calibration for audio systems from stereo up to 9.1.6 channels. By incorporating a compatible export file for RME's ROOM EQ, Sonarworks has added RME's line of audio interfaces to their list of SoundID Reference compatible hardware.
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    ZenVoice Bone Algorithm Delivers Superior Voice Clarity in Noisy Environments with Bosch Sensortec's Advanced BMA550 Bone Conduction Sensor
    by Joao Martins

    ZenVoice Bone Algorithm Delivers Superior Voice Clarity in Noisy Environments with Bosch Sensortec's Advanced BMA550 Bone Conduction Sensor

    Aizip and Bosch Sensortec jointly received the 2024 Best of Sensors Award at the Sensors Converge Conference and Expo (June 24-26) for a noise reduction solution in hearables devices. The award recognized the fact that Aizip's ZenVoice Bone algorithm, coupled with Bosch Sensortec's latest BMA550 bone conduction sensor, delivers advanced noise reduction in true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. This collaboration leverages Aizip's advanced neural network architecture to deliver a new level of speech intelligibility.
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    Amazon Launches All-New Echo Spot Smart Alarm Devices
    by Joao Martins

    Amazon Launches All-New Echo Spot Smart Alarm Devices

    Amazon announced the new Echo Spot as the latest addition to its lineup of Alexa-enabled devices. With no smart speakers announced in 2024 until now, the Amazon Echo series seems to be reduced to bedside table accessories. The new Echo Spot range is intended as an Alexa-enabled smart alarm clock, and its compact colorful display makes it easy to see the time, weather, and song titles from the nightstand. It's new, but Amazon Prime members can get it for more than 40% off.
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