Better Acoustics, Better Designs in audioXpress August 2024!

Better Acoustics, Better Designs in audioXpress August 2024!
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Audio Amplification Meets Product Development in audioXpress July 2024

Audio Amplification Meets Product Development in audioXpress July 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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Aiming for Better Loudspeaker Designs in Voice Coil July 2024

Aiming for Better Loudspeaker Designs in Voice Coil July 2024
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Solid State Logic Launches 16 Channel Origin Mixing Console
by Joao Martins

Solid State Logic Launches 16 Channel Origin Mixing Console

As one of the main and few product announcements at the two-day short 153rd AES Convention taking place in New York, and basically hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters, Solid State Logic announced a completely new Origin console range in a 16-channel variant. The new console basically responds to the huge popularity of the SSL Origin mixing console, now in a configuration that works well for private and project studios.
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Intel Demonstrates Next-Generation Thunderbolt Technology Based on the Newly Released USB4 v2 and DisplayPort 2.1 Specifications
by audioXpress Staff

Intel Demonstrates Next-Generation Thunderbolt Technology Based on the Newly Released USB4 v2 and DisplayPort 2.1 Specifications

Intel has demonstrated an early prototype of next-generation Thunderbolt in action, aligned to the just announced USB Implementers Forum’s (USB-IF) release of the USB4 v2 specification. Next-generation Thunderbolt will deliver 80 gigabits per second (Gbps) of bi-directional bandwidth and enable up to 120Gbps, providing up to three times the capability of today’s technologies, all while maintaining compatibility with previous versions of Thunderbolt and USB.
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USB-IF Announces New USB4 Specification Supporting 80Gbps Performance
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USB-IF Announces New USB4 Specification Supporting 80Gbps Performance

The USB Implementers Forum announced the publication of the USB4 Version 2.0 specification, a major update to enable USB 80Gbps performance over the USB Type-C cable and connector. The updated USB4 specification doubles the maximum aggregate bandwidth of USB to the benefit of higher-performance displays, storage, and USB-based hubs and docks. The USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) specifications have also been updated to support this higher level of data performance.
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    NAD Electronics Announces 50th Anniversary Limited Edition 3050 LE Stereophonic Amplifier
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    NAD Electronics Announces 50th Anniversary Limited Edition 3050 LE Stereophonic Amplifier

    NAD Electronics is celebrating the brand's 50 years with a series of events from October 2022 until May 2023, at the Munich High-End Show. Another initiative to celebrate the 50th anniversary of NAD’s founding in 1972 is the launch of a vintage-inspired limited edition integrated amplifier. The C 3050 LE Stereophonic Amplifier pays homage to the 1970s classic NAD 3030, featuring retro design elements including a satin walnut case, dual VU meters, push-button controls, and NAD’s original cursive-style branding.
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    SEAS and Merry Electronics Announce the Launch of New SEAS Orbit Speaker Series
    by Joao Martins

    SEAS and Merry Electronics Announce the Launch of New SEAS Orbit Speaker Series

    For many decades, manufacturers and speaker designers have learned to admire the quality, consistency and innovations coming from SEAS of Norway. Today, the speaker manufacturer is part of a much larger organization within Merry Electronics and the new SEAS Orbit Series features drivers developed in cooperation with the Taiwan-based company, aiming to address the requirements of OEMs looking for high-quality speakers for smart speakers, soundbars and videoconference systems.
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    HEAD acoustics Implements Alexa ACAR Testing
    by Joao Martins

    HEAD acoustics Implements Alexa ACAR Testing

    Following the availability of the labCORE extension module coreIP-Alexa, specifically created for measurement and validation of the user experience using voice on Alexa-built-in devices, HEAD acoustics now announced a comprehensive Alexa Communications Audio Requirements (ACAR) implementation that enable developers to leverage the full speech and communication potential of Alexa-built-in devices when performing Alexa-to-Alexa calls.
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    Apple and Mercedes-Benz Announce New Dolby Atmos In-Car Experiences
    by Joao Martins

    Apple and Mercedes-Benz Announce New Dolby Atmos In-Car Experiences

    Apple and Mercedes Benz announced that Apple Music’s Spatial Audio content with support for Dolby Atmos is now available as a native experience in Mercedes Benz vehicles for the first time. Apple Music with Spatial Audio comes fully integrated through the brand's MBUX infotainment system in the Mercedes Maybach S Class, the EQS and EQS SUV, as well as the EQE, EQE SUV and the S Class. These vehicles are all equipped with studio-quality sound, giving drivers a fully immersive listening experience.
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    Celestion Adds A-Type Dynamic Speaker Responses Collection for SpeakerMix Pro
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    Celestion Adds A-Type Dynamic Speaker Responses Collection for SpeakerMix Pro

    Celestion announced that its A-Type guitar speakers are available as a Dynamic Speaker Response (DSR) that capture the sound and feel of the speaker’s dynamic, non-linear responses for even more tonal detail. All Celestion DSRs are designed especially for use with SpeakerMix Pro, the self-contained studio-grade DAW plug-in which adds new levels of detail to guitar and bass speaker tones.
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    Cleer Audio Announces Roam Sport True Wireless Noise Cancelling Sports Earbuds with aptX Adaptive Audio
    by Joao Martins

    Cleer Audio Announces Roam Sport True Wireless Noise Cancelling Sports Earbuds with aptX Adaptive Audio

    Joining the wave of new headphones and earbuds announced in just a few weeks, all of which are based on Qualcomm's latest wireless voice and music platforms, Cleer Audio announced its new Roam Sport Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds, designed, and built for active lifestyles. The new IPX4 certified sweat and water resistance Roam Sport design stands up to the toughest sports activities and features the latest aptX Adaptive and active noise cancellation.
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    The OCA Alliance Highlights AES70 and IP Media Control at AES NY 2022 and SMPTE Media Technology Summit
    by audioXpress Staff

    The OCA Alliance Highlights AES70 and IP Media Control at AES NY 2022 and SMPTE Media Technology Summit

    The OCA Alliance, a non-profit corporation formed to promote the AES70 standard and Open Control Architecture (OCA) ecosystem, as a control solution for professional media networking applications will present the latest features in the standard’s upcoming release at two important industry events. First with a presentation at the AES NY convention, October 19-20, followed by the annual SMPTE Media Technology Summit, in Hollywood, CA.
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