Bluetooth Wireless Audio, Innovations in Audio, and More in audioXpress December 2024

Bluetooth Wireless Audio, Innovations in Audio, and More in audioXpress December 2024
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Reinforced Loudspeaker Performance in Voice Coil November 2024

Reinforced Loudspeaker Performance in Voice Coil November 2024
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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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Vance Dickason's Loudspeaker Design Cookbook Celebrates 46 Years in Print with Expanded 8th Edition!

Vance Dickason's Loudspeaker Design Cookbook Celebrates 46 Years in Print with Expanded 8th Edition!
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ADAM Audio Announces H200 Closed-Back Studio Headphones
by Joao Martins

ADAM Audio Announces H200 Closed-Back Studio Headphones

ADAM Audio announced the launch of its H200 closed-back studio headphones, bringing ADAM Audio's engineering heritage to a new monitoring format. A distinct advantage of the H200 is the purpose-built ADAM Audio Headphone Utility DAW plug-in, which was built in collaboration with Sonnox. The included software offers a range of optimization tools for the H200, as well as an Externalization feature that uses advanced crossfeed techniques to better translate loudspeaker mixes to headphones.
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Perception, Stigma, and Ergonomics in Hearing
by Joao Martins

Perception, Stigma, and Ergonomics in Hearing

Let’s address the stigma "thing." Is it "awkward" to wear standard consumer earbuds (e.g., AirPods) to compensate for hearing loss? Are standard hearing aids a visible sign to informs others that a person has a disability? Are we supposed to have to explain that "these things are actually hearing aids"? This article discusses product design, hearing aids, the stigma associated with its use, and how that could complicate the ongoing convergence with consumer-oriented hearing assistance and enhancement.
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Merging Technologies Unveils Upcoming Pyramix 15
by Joao Martins

Merging Technologies Unveils Upcoming Pyramix 15

Merging Technologies announced that Pyramix 15 will be unveiled at the upcoming AES Show in New York (October 8-10, 2024). According to the Swiss company that is now part of Neumann/Sennheiser, this latest version of Pyramix comes with a modern redesign and an enhanced user experience, making it easier to use. Among the new features Pyramix 15 introduces a new fully customizable mixer, with upgraded channel strip and bus tools, seamless integration with ARA2 plugins and reengineered Merging VS3 plugins.
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    Goldring GR3 Turntable With Built-In Preamp Targeted at New Generation of Vinyl Enthusiasts
    by audioXpress Staff

    Goldring GR3 Turntable With Built-In Preamp Targeted at New Generation of Vinyl Enthusiasts

    Founded in 1906, Goldring remains a globally recognized name as a designer and manufacturer of phono cartridges. With more than 100 years of rich heritage, Goldring now announced the GR3, its first turntable in more than 20 years. Developed in collaboration with other renowned British hi-fi manufacturers from Armour Home, the new GR3 turntable is equipped with the popular Goldring E3 moving magnet cartridge and already features a built-in phono pre-amplifier.
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    Test Bench: Faital Pro's 10PR330 10" PA Woofer
    by Vance Dickason

    Test Bench: Faital Pro's 10PR330 10" PA Woofer

    The 10PR330 is Faital Pro's new high-power handling 10" woofer intended for line arrays and large PA systems, or as a midbass driver in multiway systems — and apparently it has also been also used successfully in bass guitar applications. The cone assembly for the Faital Pro 10PR330 woofer consists of a curvilinear paper cone along with a very stiff coated dust cap. Compliance is supplied by a coated polycotton cloth M-roll type surround and from a cloth-type flat spider.
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    Fresh From the Bench: Dayton Audio iMM-6C USB-C Calibrated Test Microphone
    by Stuart Yaniger

    Fresh From the Bench: Dayton Audio iMM-6C USB-C Calibrated Test Microphone

    As mobile devices embrace USB-C, the options for audio measurements expand significantly, making it more reliable, universal and convenient. The Dayton Audio iMM-6C offers a calibrated condenser measurement microphone for Apple and Android tablets and smartphones at an unbelievable low price. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2024.
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    Focal Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology for New Diva Utopia Speakers
    by Joao Martins

    Focal Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology for New Diva Utopia Speakers

    Focal introduced the new Diva Utopia to the world, its first wireless, connected, active loudspeaker. This design is the result of five years of development by French and British engineering teams from Focal Naim, and represents the brand's commitment to pushing the boundaries of hifi to unprecedented levels. The new Diva Utopia speakers combine Naim electronics, the latest UWB wireless technologies from SPARK Microsystems in the ultimate vision of the Focal Utopia philosophy.
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    Solid State Logic Launches Updated SSL 2 MKII and SSL 2+ MKII USB-C Audio Interfaces
    by Joao Martins

    Solid State Logic Launches Updated SSL 2 MKII and SSL 2+ MKII USB-C Audio Interfaces

    Solid State Logic announced the launch of its MKII USB audio interfaces, the SSL 2 MKII and SSL 2+ MKII. According to the British brand, the new interfaces build on the success of their predecessors, surprisingly well received in a highly disputed product segment. SSL says the new designs offer improved circuits and converters, and "elevate USB-powered performance to new heights whilst adding features which help both professionals and those just starting their creative journey."
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    Sony Announces Innovative LinkBuds Wireless Lifestyle Earbuds and Speaker Range
    by audioXpress Staff

    Sony Announces Innovative LinkBuds Wireless Lifestyle Earbuds and Speaker Range

    Sony announced two new wireless earbuds with innovative designs and features. The LinkBuds Fit are ANC earbuds with advanced processing, while the LinkBuds Open update the open ring driver design launched in 2022. Available with interesting new colors and with innovative lifestyle accessories, the LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open earbuds combine premium features in more affordable designs. The LinkBuds range is also expanded with the new LinkBuds Speaker, an innovative concept of a Bluetooth wireless speaker to pair with earbuds.
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    Make It Active! Voice Coil October 2024 Is Now Available
    by audioXpress Staff

    Make It Active! Voice Coil October 2024 Is Now Available

    In Voice Coil October 2024, Claus Futtrup writes about Compliance Alteration, and Mike Klasco and Nora Wong prepared an updated directory of Integrated Electronics for Loudspeakers. James Croft returns with a "Loudspeaker" patent review, granted to industry veteran Michael Levy, and Vance Dickason focuses solely on the eagerly awaited Purifi Audio PTT10.0X04-NAB-01 10" Midbass Woofer.
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