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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Technology So Good, We Have to Change Our Name!
by Timothy Brault

Technology So Good, We Have to Change Our Name!

dbx-tv processing has long enabled fantastic sound in televisions. We’ve extended that great performance to speakers & other electronics, but have a problem – ‘dbx-tv’ implies our processing is only for TVs, but it sounds too good to keep it away from other devices! We’re changing our name to Total Sonics, a better reflection of our audio expertise. Learn about Total Sonics’ award-winning speaker optimization algorithms, Total Cal room calibration system, and our history of excellence here!
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Beltone Serene Hearing Aids with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast Now Available
by Joao Martins

Beltone Serene Hearing Aids with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast Now Available

Beltone, a brand of the GN Group, announced that its latest Beltone Serene hearing aids are now available. Originally announced in September 2023, these are the first hearing aids supporting Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast available in the market in a full range of styles to suit all hearing needs, including the innovative weatherproof, rechargeable custom design that looks like the user is wearing the most advanced (and cool!) earbuds.
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AKM Reveals Low-Power ADC Device With Acoustic Activity Sensor
by Joao Martins

AKM Reveals Low-Power ADC Device With Acoustic Activity Sensor

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has developed the AK5707, a low-power monaural 16-bit A/D converter (ADC) equipped with an Acoustic Activity Analyzer (AAA) and Audio Buffer for detection of specific sounds. The new compact ADC is useful for smart sensors that are able to detect glass breaking sounds or emergency alarms in multiple applications. The acoustic activity detect feature works at only 34μA, ideal for wearables.
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    Ferrum Introduces ERCO DAC Gen 2 with Firmware and Circuit Updates
    by audioXpress Staff

    Ferrum Introduces ERCO DAC Gen 2 with Firmware and Circuit Updates

    Polish high-end audio brand Ferrum has announced the introduction of an improved version of its ERCO DAC and headphone amplifier. With the full reprogramming of ERCO's software in combination with changes in the analog circuitry, the Ferrum ERCO Gen 2 is one step closer to the performance levels of WANDLA, Ferrum's flagship converter. Available for $1,795 USD (or EUR) - considered affordable for high-end hifi - this upgrade is available for existing ERCO owners.
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    AIMS Announces Finalization of Key IPMX Standards Documents
    by Joao Martins

    AIMS Announces Finalization of Key IPMX Standards Documents

    At ISE 2024, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) promoted once again the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) standard efforts with a series of initiatives focused specifically on the development and adoption of IPMX. At the Barcelona show, the Video Services Forum (VSF) and AIMS announced a significant milestone in the development of the IPMX standards, progressing from draft to finalized specifications.
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    Goldring Announces Ethos SE Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
    by audioXpress Staff

    Goldring Announces Ethos SE Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

    All those that are serious about extracting the maximum potential and sonic possibilities out of vinyl record pressings know where it all starts. Cartridge specialists Goldring announced a Special Edition model of its flagship Ethos moving coil cartridge, which sits at the very top of its range. The new Ethos SE combines uncompromising engineering with unique new features to produce a cartridge of exquisite sound reproduction capabilities.
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    Dolphin Design Launches 12nm Silicon for Next-Generation Audio Devices
    by Joao Martins

    Dolphin Design Launches 12nm Silicon for Next-Generation Audio Devices

    Dolphin Design, a leading supplier of high-performance analog, mixed-signal, processing intellectual property (IP) as well as ASIC design, has reached a significant milestone with the successful tape-out of its first TSMC 12nm FinFet test-chip containing its state-of-the-art audio IPs. This test chip is the first of its kind to offer a complete solution for audio designs combining high-performance, low-power in a minimal footprint.
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    Amadeus Launches The ‘Avignon Columns’ Speaker Series at Integrated Systems Europe
    by Joao Martins

    Amadeus Launches The ‘Avignon Columns’ Speaker Series at Integrated Systems Europe

    At ISE 2024 in Barcelona, Amadeus debuted three new models of its A 470 ‘Avignon Columns’ Series line array speakers including ‘Straight’, ‘Focus, and ‘Wide’ versions. Initially designed for use at the world-famous Avignon Festival, but now available as production models, the column speaker series offers broadband music reinforcement intended for the highest-quality music performance needs, combining Purifi Audio co-developed drivers and high-quality planar ribbons.
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    Crestron Expands Audio-over-IP Home Options with Four New DM NAX Edge Devices
    by Joao Martins

    Crestron Expands Audio-over-IP Home Options with Four New DM NAX Edge Devices

    Crestron Electronics announced four new Crestron DM NAX Audio Edge Devices to provide seamless interoperability and performance between audio sources for any AV-over-IP system. Unveiled during the last day of ISE 2023, not to obscure the many other announcements for the show from the global leader in home automation, the four new solutions act as audio-over-IP entry points for streaming, Bluetooth, microphones or any analog audio source, such as turntable.
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    AtlasIED Introduces New Aimline Series Digitally Steerable Loudspeakers
    by Joao Martins

    AtlasIED Introduces New Aimline Series Digitally Steerable Loudspeakers

    AtlasIED continues to execute on its ambitions to expand its presence in the commercial audio industry. At the ISE 2024 show in Barcelona the company announced that it acquired a significant equity stake in German high-performance loudspeaker manufacturer, Aimline. The investment brings the Aimline line of column loudspeakers into the AtlasIED product portfolio, allowing it to compete in the beam steering space.
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