Loudspeaker Knowledge and Resources in Voice Coil May 2024

Loudspeaker Knowledge and Resources in Voice Coil May 2024
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audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available

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

Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!
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SPARK Microsystems Advances UWB Adoption with Industry Standards Organizations
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SPARK Microsystems Advances UWB Adoption with Industry Standards Organizations

SPARK Microsystems, a leading company in UWB technology for consumer and connected devices, joined the UWB Alliance and the FiRa Consortium to help accelerate adoption of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. SPARK's low power, low latency UWB technology enables real-time wireless sensor data and faster wireless peripherals. SPARK is also the company that believes in UWB for high-quality audio applications, since the technology enables 10X more data throughput than Bluetooth.
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Sonos Unveils Second Generation Beam Compact Soundbar with Support for Dolby Atmos and New Audio Formats
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Sonos Unveils Second Generation Beam Compact Soundbar with Support for Dolby Atmos and New Audio Formats

The soundbar segment continues heating up with more sophisticated designs getting to market with updated wireless technology, amplifiers, better speaker drivers and support for Dolby Atmos rendering. The new Sonos Beam (Gen 2) sets a new standard for compact soundbars with a richer, more immersive sound and planned support for Dolby Atmos Music streaming services.
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Zoom Introduces Whiteboard Collaboration and Events Conference Tools
by Joao Martins

Zoom Introduces Whiteboard Collaboration and Events Conference Tools

During its Zoomtopia 2021 update event, Zoom Video Communications announced ambitious plans to grow its online communications scope. Zoom unveiled a new ecosystem of apps to empower hybrid workforces, and promises to expand its market with new B2B tools, including Zoom Video Engagement Center (VEC) and Zoom Events Conference. The company also unveiled its new Zoom Whiteboard collaboration tool and promised to boost real time, automated translation, and expand its existing live transcription.
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    RCF Expands Flagship TT+ Speaker Series With Compact Satellite and Subwoofer System
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    RCF Expands Flagship TT+ Speaker Series With Compact Satellite and Subwoofer System

    Italian audio company RCF introduced two powered portable speakers to its flagship TT+ Series of sound reinforcement systems. Flexibility, power, and small footprint make the TT 515-A speaker and TT 808-AS subwoofer ideal for high-powered portable and installed professional applications where size and weight are critical factors. This approach combines the advantages of RCF TT+ technology such as controlled dispersion, high-power, multiple rigging accessories, weather protection, and RDNET software connection for real-time management with recallable presets.
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    Audio Engineering Society Reconnects in 2021 with Virtual Event Series
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    Audio Engineering Society Reconnects in 2021 with Virtual Event Series

    The Audio Engineering Society AES announced the preliminary program and highlights for its AES Fall Online Events in October 2021. The planned AES Show Vegas 2021 to be held October 11 – 13 and collocated with the NAB Show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The AES Show Fall 2021 International Convention, a fully online program, will be streamcasted October 20 – 23.
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    Ed Okorn Joins Scantek as President
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    Ed Okorn Joins Scantek as President

    Scantek, a leading company in sound and vibration measuring equipment sales, service and calibration, announced the appointment of Ed Okorn as President, assuming the responsibilities of president from Steve Marshall who has held the position for the past nine years. Marshall has agreed to continue his tenure by overseeing the re-accreditation of the Scantek Calibration Lab. Ed Okorn moves to Scantek from GRAS-Sound & Vibration where he was General Manager for North America since 2017.
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    Sennheiser Announces New CX Plus True Wireless with Active Noise Cancellation
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    Sennheiser Announces New CX Plus True Wireless with Active Noise Cancellation

    Short after announcing the CX True Wireless earbuds focusing on sound and call quality, Sennheiser is now expanding its range with a new top of the range model with active noise cancellation at an attractive price point. The new development uses the same CX design and form factor, which Sennheiser believes delivers the sound quality and wearing comfort that are essential in the segment. The new Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless also offers effortless smart interactions and aptX Adaptive.
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    audioXpress October 2021 Home Theater Edition Now Available
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    audioXpress October 2021 Home Theater Edition Now Available

    The October 2021 edition of audioXpress is now available in print and digital. This edition offers a balanced mix of content, starting with our annual market update report on home theater, and associated residential technologies. Brent Butterworth reviews a MEMS earphone design from USound, Geoff Hill completes his Tetrahedral Test Chamber Story, and Bruce Heran writes about refurbishing Altec Lansing Vintage Speakers. Diving into audio electronics, Morgan Jones writes about Ultra-Linear Design; Morty Tarr discusses Cascodes and Folded Cascodes; and Richard Honeycutt talks about the Effects of Negative Feedback. Jump right in!
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    Optimal Audio Appoints Al McKinna as Head of Product
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    Optimal Audio Appoints Al McKinna as Head of Product

    Recently launched British company Optimal Audio, extending the business in commercial audio for holding company Focusrite plc (Focusrite, Martin Audio, ADAM Audio, Novation and Ampify Music), announced the appointment of Al McKinna as Head of Product. McKinna was Director of Product Management for Live Sound at Avid. Optimal Audio also announced the appointment of Raf Willems, formerly with Apart/Biamp as the new Head of Sales and Channel Marketing EMEA.
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    Audio Research Signals New Era with All-New Product Series
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    Audio Research Signals New Era with All-New Product Series

    The I/50 Integrated Amplifier is the first product in an all-new series from Audio Research since the company was sold to Trent Suggs by the McIntosh Group. The new product series sends a clear message with a functionally simple and visually engaging design, while staying true to the company's values of sounding musically sublime. This is a product that responds to market demands, and builds upon the company's values, as the company's president and new owner promised.
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