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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Sondrel Unveils Edge Computing IP Platform for Smart Devices
by audioXpress Staff

Sondrel Unveils Edge Computing IP Platform for Smart Devices

Sondrel has created a powerful, quad core IP platform that is ideal for ASIC solutions for remote gathering and processing of video and data at the Edge with secure onwards transmission of the results. The SFA 200 reference design is targeted at battery powered applications in Smart Home, Sensor Fusion, voice-control, and other devices where a compact chip can add processing ‘smarts’ by providing local end-point data processing for data collection and analysis along with inference processing.
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Dolby Collaborates With Cinemo To Accelerate Dolby Atmos Music Experience In Cars
by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Collaborates With Cinemo To Accelerate Dolby Atmos Music Experience In Cars

Dolby Laboratories announced a collaboration with Cinemo, a leading global provider of automotive infotainment middleware. The goal is to accelerate the integration of Dolby Atmos into vehicles. During Dolby’s panel at the IAA Munich International Mobility Show 2021, discussing how the immersive sound technology is set to drive a revolution for in car entertainment, the company confirmed Cinemo has become the very first middleware licensee globally of the Dolby Car Experience.
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Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System Equips New BMW iX
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Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System Equips New BMW iX

British loudspeaker company Bowers & Wilkins, famed for bringing its knowledge and acoustic experience to the automotive industry, has extended its successful partnership with BMW, with the launch of the iX, the new luxury electric SAV from BMW. The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System is now fitted in the iX, delivering what the Brande defines as "the most advanced sound quality found in a car." The iX goes on sale in Spring 2022.
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    JBL Redefines Affordable Wireless Gaming with Quantum 350 Headset
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    JBL Redefines Affordable Wireless Gaming with Quantum 350 Headset

    The latest JBL Quantum 350 headset provides the ultimate competitive advantage to gamers, with complete freedom from wires. This new gaming product from Harman was designed for gamers looking for an upgraded set-up. Its design and features bring together the most accurate audio experience with gamer-grade lossless connectivity and comfort for long gaming sessions, using a new lightweight headband and PU-wrapped memory foam ear cushions.
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    Renault Unveils New Mégane E-TECH Electric with Sound by Harman Kardon
    by Joao Martins

    Renault Unveils New Mégane E-TECH Electric with Sound by Harman Kardon

    Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced that the new Renault Mégane E-TECH Electric, scheduled to be launched in 2022, will feature an advanced Harman Kardon sound system. This is a first step in the partnership between Harman International's brand Harman Kardon, and the world-renowned French automobile manufacturer. The new model uses 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm Technologies and is completely Google and Android-based.
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    Laird Connectivity Launches BL5340 Bluetooth 5.2 Modules for High Performance LE Audio Applications
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    Laird Connectivity Launches BL5340 Bluetooth 5.2 Modules for High Performance LE Audio Applications

    The new BL5340 Series of Bluetooth 5.2 and 802.15.4 modules from Laird Connectivity are now available. Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF5340 system-on-chip (SoC), the BL5340 Series delivers a secure, high-performance dual-core MCU wireless solution with a choice of modules - BL5340 with nRF5340, or a power amplified variant (BL5340PA with nRF5340 + nRF21540), with integrated pre-certified PCB or Trace pad antenna options, and multiple tools for advanced Bluetooth LE product development.
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    KLANG Announces New KLANG:konductor In-Ear Mixing Processor
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    KLANG Announces New KLANG:konductor In-Ear Mixing Processor

    KLANG:technologies, the monitoring technology company that is now part of DiGiCo, announced a new hardware mixing processor and interface, designed to increase systems flexibility. Following the successful integration of its software and control with DiGiCo consoles, KLANG has created the KLANG:konductor, its most powerful and versatile immersive in-ear mixing processor to date, delivering 128 input channels and 16 immersive mixes and flexible I/O via 3 DMI card slots.
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    World’s Smallest UWB and BLE Low-Power Module for Connected Devices
    by Cristina Costa

    World’s Smallest UWB and BLE Low-Power Module for Connected Devices

    Murata has launched the world’s smallest ultra-wideband (UWB) module – measuring just 10.5 mm × 8.3 mm × 1.44 mm – that combines elevated levels of accuracy and reliability with low-power to ensure compact and battery-driven connected devices operate as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Using short-range radio frequency (RF) technology, the Type 2AB UWB + Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) connectivity module can be used in a wide variety of applications where precise detection is essential.
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    LG New UltraGear Gaming Speaker Offers Headset-Free Sound Experiences
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    LG New UltraGear Gaming Speaker Offers Headset-Free Sound Experiences

    LG Electronics (LG) unveiled a new speaker solution specifically for gaming, which may signal the onset of a new headset-free design, with large potential for all home office applications. The new LG UltraGear Gaming Speaker (model GP9) was designed to be a companion to LG’s premium UltraGear gaming monitors, with game-optimized sound. But the technical specs reveal a whole lot more, making it a very interesting speaker/sound system.
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    SEAS: The History of SEAS Fabrikker - A Loudspeaker History Book
    by Mike Klasco

    SEAS: The History of SEAS Fabrikker - A Loudspeaker History Book

    A New Must-Read Loudspeaker History Book. SEAS: The History of SEAS Fabrikker is an engaging story about the Norwegian manufacturer and its place in the Nordic speaker industry. The book about Scandinavian Electro Acoustic Systems (SEAS) was written by Danish loudspeaker engineer Claus Futtrup and jointly published by SEAS and Futtrup. Mike Klasco reviews the book for The Audio Voice newsletter and audioXpress.
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