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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Circulr Pitches AI Neckphones for Modern Lifestyles
by Joao Martins

Circulr Pitches AI Neckphones for Modern Lifestyles

To reduce accidents in micro-mobility, Danish startup Circulr Sound Tech ApS, proposes introducing neckphones for modern lifestyles. The company's new take on neckbands is more akin to regular headphones which rest around the neck, instead of over the head and the ears, and use what Circulr defines as open-ear AI sound technology. The design combines elements from headphones, wearables and loudspeakers, allowing users to stay aware of the environment.
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KRK Expands Classic Line of Studio Monitors with New Seven- and Eight-Inch Models
by audioXpress Staff

KRK Expands Classic Line of Studio Monitors with New Seven- and Eight-Inch Models

Building on KRK's legacy of accuracy and performance, the brand announces the expansion of its Classic line of studio monitors with the addition of 7- and 8-inch models. The studio monitor manufacturer that is still part of the reborn Gibson decided to reinforce its Classic product range, designed using concepts from the brand’s previous ROKIT lines, to deliver the same high-quality results that users have come to expect from KRK at a lower price-point.
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Battery Ventures Establishes Axiometrix Solutions Unifying Its Three Test and Measurement Brands
by audioXpress Staff

Battery Ventures Establishes Axiometrix Solutions Unifying Its Three Test and Measurement Brands

The measurement-focused business group established by Battery Ventures, and comprised of Audio Precision, GRAS Sound & Vibration, and imc Test & Measurement, announced its new name and brand: Axiometrix Solutions. Supporting a global customer base in the test and measurement space, Axiometrix Solutions intends to span the most technology-intensive industries including electronics, aerospace, automotive and audiology.
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    AIStorm and Knowles Join Forces to Create New Edge AI Audio Solutions
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    AIStorm and Knowles Join Forces to Create New Edge AI Audio Solutions

    AIStorm, a pioneer of AI-in-Sensor SoCs for edge devices, announced a development partnership with Knowles Corporation. The collaboration will focus on achieving the lowest-power, highest-performance audio solutions available to enable emerging features. AIStorm’s patented analog and mixed-signal IP, combined with Knowles’ audio signal processing technology and advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, bring enhanced audio features and power savings to mobile, true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, and connected devices.
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    Orchard Audio Introduces 500W Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier
    by audioXpress Staff

    Orchard Audio Introduces 500W Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier

    Following the enormous success of the original Starkrimson Mono amplifier, Orchard Audio is introducing the Starkrimson Stereo Ultra amplifier, using the same proprietary dual-feedback modulator and next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) transistors. The new Ultra amplifier design is the result of the work of the company's founder, Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat, and is able to deliver up to 500WRMS (1000WPEAK) of power and 20A of current while maintaining extremely low noise and distortion.
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    Sonus Faber Extends Lumina Collection With More Powerful Speakers
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    Sonus Faber Extends Lumina Collection With More Powerful Speakers

    Sonus faber announced the continuation of its acclaimed Lumina loudspeaker collection with the addition of two models: The Lumina II and The Lumina V. The brand's intent was to offer a simple, balanced combination with the ability to satisfy both stereo and multichannel system listening. The introduction of Lumina II and Lumina V speaker also meets an even wider audience with the need for higher power for larger environments.
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    Mixxim Offers Nostalgia in High Resolution Audio with Fourth Generation of MIXXTAPE Cassette
    by Joao Martins

    Mixxim Offers Nostalgia in High Resolution Audio with Fourth Generation of MIXXTAPE Cassette

    The cassette is back! Again! Mixxim is launching the fourth-generation MIXXTAPE. The high-resolution audio player will be available on Kickstarter starting June 15. With a nostalgic, old-school look, MIXXTAPE offers music lovers a new experience, now supporting high resolution digital audio. The compact portable player is designed for those who are not yet into streaming services, miss the 3.5mm headphone jack, and just like to carry their favorite music with them at all times.
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    Apple Introduces Beats Studio Buds with ANC and new TWS Form Factor
    by Joao Martins

    Apple Introduces Beats Studio Buds with ANC and new TWS Form Factor

    Beats - the leading audio brand that also belongs to Apple - announced Beats Studio Buds, a new powerful true wireless earbud design that delivers a high-quality audio experience in a new, lightweight and comfortable design. Sweat- and water-resistant earbuds with an IPX4 rating and up to 24 hours of battery life, the new Beats Studio Buds add quality Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency and for the first time ever, convenient one-touch pairing to both iOS and Android users.
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    Apogee Introduces New Duet 3 Portable USB-C Audio Interface
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    Apogee Introduces New Duet 3 Portable USB-C Audio Interface

    Apogee Electronics, the Californian company that also goes for the name Apogee Digital, announced the all new Duet 3. This new portable USB-C audio interface is a 2 in x 4 out solution with on-board hardware DSP. The new Duet 3 is the latest generation in the popular series and combines the recognized Apogee AD/DA conversion performance with a stunning ultra-low profile industrial design using scratch resistant glass and an aluminum chassis.
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    Ora Graphene Announces Strategic Investment to Advance GrapheneQ Commercialization
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    Ora Graphene Announces Strategic Investment to Advance GrapheneQ Commercialization

    Ora Sound Graphene, the Canadian company that is the world's first commercial producer of free-standing graphene membranes for speaker drivers, announced the closing of its $3 million Seed financing round today. The deal was led by Ecofuel Fund along with Export Development Canada (EDC), BDC Capital and certain members of New York Angels. Existing investors TandemLaunch, and BoxOne Ventures also participated in the round.
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