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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Energous Commends ITU Recommendation for Radio Frequency-based Wireless Power Transfer in the 900MHz Band
by Joao Martins

Energous Commends ITU Recommendation for Radio Frequency-based Wireless Power Transfer in the 900MHz Band

Energous Corporation, a leading developer of RF-based charging for wireless power networks, applauded the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Recommendation ITU-R SM.2151-0, which includes an approval and recommendation for the 900 MHz frequency band for wireless power transfer for the wireless charging of devices such as sensors, smart tags, asset trackers and other connected applications. Energous helped lead the process to develop the global recommendation, representing a significant step forward for wireless power delivery.
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Nanusens Granted First CMOS Nanosensors Patent With More in the Pipeline
by Joao Martins

Nanusens Granted First CMOS Nanosensors Patent With More in the Pipeline

Nanusens has had its first patent granted in the US, with filings in other countries underway, and has more patents in the process of being applied for. These all protect the company's innovative technology of building nanoscale structures within a standard CMOS metal layers to create novel NEMS (Nano Electro Mechanical Systems) sensors. Nanusens recently appointed Dr Graham Hine as Chairman with the goal of driving growth and fund raising for the nanosensors company.
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Origin Acoustics Displays Expanded Scope at CEDIA 2022
by Joao Martins

Origin Acoustics Displays Expanded Scope at CEDIA 2022

During CEDIA 2022 (September 29 to October 1) in Dallas, TX, Origin Acoustics was one of the busiest exhibitors. Following the acquisition of Ambisonic Systems, Origin Acoustics now introduced an expanded range of loudspeakers, including architectural and landscape solutions with pro audio level specifications. It also relaunched renowned subwoofer brand Velodyne Acoustics, and expanded its partnership with Bang & Olufsen, among many other announcements.
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    Sony Electronics Introduces C-80 Condenser Microphone for Studio Recording
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    Sony Electronics Introduces C-80 Condenser Microphone for Studio Recording

    Sony Electronics’ Pro Audio Division announced a new microphone for studio recording. The new C-80 is a uni-directional condenser microphone ideal for vocal/voice recording, instrumental recording, vlogging, webcasting and podcasting. This new product inherits the technology of Sony’s revered C-800G and popular C-100 microphones, creating an entry level model that offers high quality sound at an accessible price.
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    WiSA Association Showcases New Product Certifications and Expanded Ecosystem at CEDIA Expo 2022
    by Joao Martins

    WiSA Association Showcases New Product Certifications and Expanded Ecosystem at CEDIA Expo 2022

    The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) attended CEDIA Expo 2022 in Dallas where multiple WiSA Association and WiSA Technologies announcements were made, including recent WiSA HT certified solutions, new products and award wins, including from WiSA members Bang and Olufsen, LG, Dynaudio and Lithe Audio. All these companies and others such as Savant have showcased their latest WiSA HT Certified solutions at CEDIA. And TV brands LG and Hisense showcased their newly launched WiSA SoundSend Certified TVs including the Hisense U7H, U8H and LG C2 and Z2 signature lines.
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    Matter 1.0 Standard Arrives and Certification Program is Here!
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    Matter 1.0 Standard Arrives and Certification Program is Here!

    The Connectivity Standards Alliance, the international community of more than 550 technology companies committed to open standards for the Internet of Things, announced today the release of the Matter 1.0 specification and the opening of the Matter certification program. Member companies who make up all facets of the connected Internet of Things and Smart Home now have a complete program for bringing the next generation of interoperable products that work across brands and platforms to market with greater privacy, security, and simplicity for consumers.
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    Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones
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    Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones

    Short after the introduction of its flagship Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, Focal presents Bathys, its first wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Benefiting from the brand’s savoir-faire in sound and high-end headphones prowess, Bathys delivers a pure hi-fi sound via Bluetooth 5.1 with multipoint or wired connection thanks to its USB-DAC mode. The headphones use premium Focal drivers made in France, featuring a sophisticated design with high-grade materials and over 30 hours of battery life.
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    HEAD acoustics Announces coreIP-Alexa Extension Module for Voice Quality Measurements of Alexa Built-In Devices
    by Joao Martins

    HEAD acoustics Announces coreIP-Alexa Extension Module for Voice Quality Measurements of Alexa Built-In Devices

    HEAD acoustics announced availability of its labCORE extension module coreIP-Alexa, specifically created for measurement and validation of the user experience using voice on Alexa-built-in devices. This new labCORE module allows developers and manufacturers to assess the numerous services that Amazon Alexa enables on Alexa-built-in devices, including evaluation of qualified devices that offer Alexa-to-Alexa calls to other Alexa users.
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    Audiotonix Group Expands Into Audio Software With Acquisition of Slate Digital
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    Audiotonix Group Expands Into Audio Software With Acquisition of Slate Digital

    The studio technology market is seeing some very strange moves. Audiotonix, the group of companies comprising Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Group One Limited, KLANG:technologies, Solid State Logic and Sound Devices, now announced further expansion in the US with the acquisition of Slate Digital. One of the most prolific makers of studio software plugins and software emulation of analog circuits, the LA-based company founded and lead by Steven Slate will enable new promising directions for the Audiotonix group.
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    Amazon Introduces New Alexa-On-Device Echo Models and Updated Echo Studio Spatial Audio
    by Joao Martins

    Amazon Introduces New Alexa-On-Device Echo Models and Updated Echo Studio Spatial Audio

    After two years without any relevant announcements on the smart speaker arena, Amazon announced updated versions of its popular Echo devices. All-new Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock deliver up to two-times the bass of the previous generation, add a temperature sensor, double as eero mesh wifi extenders. More significant, the Echo Studio flagship features a new spatial audio processing technology and upgraded drivers to do what it promised when it launched four years ago.
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