audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available

audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available
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Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!

Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!
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Loudspeaker Knowledge and Innovation in Voice Coil April 2024

Loudspeaker Knowledge and Innovation in Voice Coil April 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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Creative Outlier Pro True Wireless Earbuds Take Hybrid ANC Up a Notch
by audioXpress Staff

Creative Outlier Pro True Wireless Earbuds Take Hybrid ANC Up a Notch

Singapore-based Creative Technology continues to be a stalwart on the pursuit of innovation in consumer electronics. Now they announced the launch of Creative Outlier Pro, the latest addition to the company's Outlier True Wireless series. Its new flagship product features an array of new technologies and is set to elevate the use of Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Ambient Mode in true wireless earbuds. Adding a battery life of up to 60 hours makes it stand out even further.
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Some Thoughts on Plastics for Speaker Enclosures
by Mike Klasco

Some Thoughts on Plastics for Speaker Enclosures

Discussing speaker enclosures, this article examines all the different options for plastic applications and the implications for loudspeaker driver design in general. Enclosure characteristics, construction features, advantage comparisons between wood and wood particle board cabinets, and production techniques are some of the topics explored. This article was published in Voice Coil, March 2022.
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Why Power Tubes Arc
by Edwin G. Pettis

Why Power Tubes Arc

Tube arcing is not necessarily a result of a "bad" tube or a "bad" design. It is far more likely the result of using the tube longer than you should for the application you’re using it. This interesting article, published in audioXpress, November 2004, remains a great read. At the time it also originated a response from Eric Barbour and Ed. T. Dell regarding their experience with cathode stripping.
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    ADAM Audio Announces A Series of Studio Monitors with Built-In Sonarworks Room Correction
    by Joao Martins

    ADAM Audio Announces A Series of Studio Monitors with Built-In Sonarworks Room Correction

    ADAM Audio announced the launch of a complete new range of studio monitors, with a total of 5 models. The new A Series is the successor of the original and most popular designs from the Berlin-based company, now adding rotatable HPS waveguides for the company's X-ART tweeter, DSP-based room correction and voicing with remote control software. The most significant innovation is the DSP-integration of automated room correction in partnership with Sonarworks.
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    Technics Announces SL-1200 Series 50-Year Anniversary SL-1200M7L Turntable Model
    by audioXpress Staff

    Technics Announces SL-1200 Series 50-Year Anniversary SL-1200M7L Turntable Model

    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Technics SL-1200 Series, a limited number of special edition SL-1200M7L direct drive turntables will be released by the Japanese brand. This is a special edition model based on the SL-1200MK7, which was released in 2019. The 50th Anniversary model will be available in seven limited-edition colors to reflect the street culture that continues to inspire generations of DJs.
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    NXP Speeds Development for Voice Applications with Voice Intelligent Technology and New Training Tools
    by audioXpress Staff

    NXP Speeds Development for Voice Applications with Voice Intelligent Technology and New Training Tools

    NXP Semiconductors has announced Voice Intelligent Technology (VIT), a comprehensive, local voice control software package with online training tools, free for developers and manufacturers, regardless of end application production volumes. Based on advanced deep learning, VIT is a ready-to-use library that provides a far-field audio front end supporting up to three microphones, an always-on wake word engine, and a voice command engine. NXP’s free online tools supports custom wake words and voice commands, using simple text entry and without the need for voice recordings.
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    RCF Sponsors PAcalculate App Update with Subwoofer Array Modeling
    by audioXpress Staff

    RCF Sponsors PAcalculate App Update with Subwoofer Array Modeling

    A long term effort by José Brusi, the principal of Brusi Acoustics consulting firm and an independent laboratory for loudspeaker testing based in Valencia, Spain, PAcalculate is a very useful mobile app for audio professionals working in sound reinforcement. The latest PAcalculate v1.3.2 release was recently described by Brusi as "the most exciting update to date for the calculator app that tens of thousands of proaudio professionals keep installed in their mobile phones."
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    USound Unveils Development Efforts of MEMS-Based MRI-Compatible Headphones
    by audioXpress Staff

    USound Unveils Development Efforts of MEMS-Based MRI-Compatible Headphones

    USound announced its entrance into the health technology industry with the introduction of MEMS speakers that are fully compliant for MRI-compatible headphones and accessories. The Austrian developer of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) loudspeakers and drivers, announced a collaboration with NordicNeuroLab to develop headphones fitted with USound MEMS drivers, which are suitable to protect patients from loud noises and relax them while inside Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, due to its non-magnetic properties.
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    THX Promotes Jason Fiber to Chief Executive Officer
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    THX Promotes Jason Fiber to Chief Executive Officer

    THX Ltd., the audio and video certification and technology company that is now part of Razer and designs consumer products such as the portable DAC/Amp THX Onyx, announced that Jason Fiber has been promoted to the post of Chief Executive Officer of THX Ltd. Fiber, who was previously Chief Operating Officer, succeeds Min-Liang Tan, Razer's founder and CEO, who has served also as THX's CEO since 2016.
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    KEF Delivers High-End Audio System for the New Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV
    by audioXpress Staff

    KEF Delivers High-End Audio System for the New Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV

    Working closely with Lotus, KEF has drawn on its expertise on acoustic engineering to create a truly spatial and scalable audio experience for the Lotus Eletre. The standard audio system on the new Lotus Eletre electric Hyper-SUV, called KEF Premium, features an 1380-watt 15-speaker system with Uni-Q drivers and surround sound technology. Customers can also upgrade to KEF Reference, a 2160-watt 23-speaker system with Uni-Q and 3D surround sound tech.
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