Gary Dayton Acquires Coherent Source Service to Extend the Legacy of Thiel Loudspeakers
Coherent Source Service has been acquired from founder Rob Gillum by former Thiel Service Manager Gary Dayton, who was originally trained for his position at Thiel by Gillum. Dayton worked for Thiel from 2005-2013, where his role evolved to include service, sales, training initiatives, and new product development, having worked directly with Jim Thiel. Now, Gary Dayton will repair all legacy Thiel loudspeaker models (1977-2012) while expanding to offer additional high-performance loudspeaker service.
MISCO Appoints Akiyoshi Isoi as Managing Director of MISCO Japan
MISCO, the Minneapolis Speaker Company, has named Akiyoshi Isoi, better known as Aki, Managing Director of MISCO Japan, at the company’s newly established office in Osaka. Under Isoi’s leadership, MISCO Japan will serve as the primary point of contact for the company’s growing OEM customer base in the region, focusing on a diverse range of industries, including casino and pachinko gaming, kiosk, and transit sectors.
Test Bench: Dayton Audio’s Ultimax II 8-22 8” Subwoofer
This powerful Dayton Audio Ultimax II 8-22 8" subwoofer from the company's recently upgraded series maintains many common features with the original Ultimax drivers. After having examined the Ultimax II 10" version in January 2025, this Test Bench looks at the new 8" version where the very stiff and thick carbon fiber cone stands out with the NBR surround, assisted by the two flat 6" diameter cloth spiders.
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Cirrus Logic Expands Pro Audio Portfolio with New Range of ADCs and DACs
Cirrus Logic announced the launch of its latest additions to the Pro Audio product family: two analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and two digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that are designed to deliver exceptional audio performance at a cost-effective price point. Highlighting affordability without compromising audio quality, these new devices are tailored for hifi playback, installed audio systems, professional audio setups, musical instruments, and USB audio interfaces.
Ceva Launches MotionEngine Hex Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Motion Sensor Solution for Spatial Control
Ceva introduced MotionEngine Hex, a next-generation motion control software solution that enables precise, natural interaction with Smart TVs and connected displays. MotionEngine Hex software fuses UWB and motion sensor data to deliver 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) motion tracking and intuitive control, enabling new interaction paradigms for electronic displays. Ceva is demonstrating the new solution at Sensors Converge 2025.
Solid State Logic Unveils New Oracle Analog Mixing Console
Solid State Logic (SSL) announced the launch of Oracle, a new analog mixer that offers instant, effortless, and complete recall and reset across the entire console, promising to reenergize studio production. The famous British brand calls it a “future analogue console” concept that uses ActiveAnalogue technology to deliver SSL's signature analog sound and processing with the convenience of digital control, fulfilling the dreams of producers, engineers, and studio owners worldwide.
BrainChip and HaiLa Demonstrate Ultra-Low Power Edge AI for Connected Sensor Applications
BrainChip Holdings, a pioneer in ultra-low power, neuromorphic processors, announced a strategic collaboration with HaiLa Technologies, an innovator in ultra-low power wireless connectivity. The partnership aims to deliver power optimized, smart edge AI devices with integrated sensor intelligence, connectivity, and computation. BrainChip and HaiLa are working with leading OEMs and ecosystem partners to bring their combined capabilities to multiple markets.
sensiBel Launches SBM100B Optical MEMS Microphone Family at Sensors Converge 2025
The first product based on the revolutionary technology from sensiBel will be officially launched at the Sensors Converge conference and exhibition, taking place June 24-26 in Santa Clara, CA. In a pivotal moment for the optical MEMS microphone pioneer, the SBM100B digital output microphone is now commercially available and will be demonstrated publicly at the event. The SBM100B family includes PDM and I²S digital audio interfaces, as well as an 8-channel TDM configuration for beamforming and microphone arrays.
Syntiant to Showcase High Performance Miniature Digital Microphone at Sensors Converge 2025
Syntiant the pioneer of low-power edge AI devices which acquired Knowles’ microphone and vibration sensors business in 2024, will exhibit a suite of intelligent sensor and AI-enabled technologies at Sensors Converge 2025, June 24–26 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The company will also host a series of demonstrations, spotlighting innovations from its AI and sensor business units, including new microphones embedded with the company’s neural processors.
Automotive Audio: Car Cabin Sound Personalization
Millions of dollars are invested to create the best possible sound experience inside cars. With increasingly sophisticated automotive audio systems allowing immersive audio and different experiences for each seat, sound personalization is a natural extension for audio enhancement solutions. This article describes a way to address hearing loss as a foundation for personalization inside vehicles.