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Sharing the Knowledge. audioXpress October 2024 Is Now Available!
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Discover New Dimensions of Sound in audioXpress November 2024

Discover New Dimensions of Sound in audioXpress November 2024
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Make It Active! Voice Coil October 2024 Is Now Available

Make It Active! Voice Coil October 2024 Is Now Available
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The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities
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Orchard Audio Upgrades Starkrimson Ultra Stereo Amps with an Active RCA Input Option
by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio Upgrades Starkrimson Ultra Stereo Amps with an Active RCA Input Option

Orchard Audio's 500W Starkrimson Ultra stereo amplifiers received a big upgrade. Revision 2.5 builds upon revision 2.0 by adding a built-in active RCA-to-XLR converter. This means the amplifiers can now be used with both single-ended (RCA) and balanced (XLR) sources. With this upgrade even when using the single-ended source the signal to the amplifier is fully balanced. An active RCA to XLR converter is also available from Orchard as a separate product.
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SoundPLAN Introduces Advancements for Noise Control at Inter-Noise 2024
by audioXpress Staff

SoundPLAN Introduces Advancements for Noise Control at Inter-Noise 2024

SoundPLAN, the specialist noise simulation software developer is exhibiting and presenting its latest research and software developments for noise prediction and control, including for open-air events, at Inter-Noise 2024. SoundPLAN will present forthcoming software updates and will introduce a collaboration with d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics of a new an open exchange format for sound system planning and environmental noise prediction.
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Tascam Announces New 24-Track Recording Mixing Console and Audio Interface
by Joao Martins

Tascam Announces New 24-Track Recording Mixing Console and Audio Interface

Building upon the attributes found in Tascam's previous Model 12, Model 16, and Model 24 integrated mixer/recorders that were a Portastudio on steroids, Tascam now launched its Model 2400 Studio and Live Recorder and Mixing Console with Audio Interface. This new 22-channel mixer with integrated 24-track digital recorder, also offers a 24 input and 22 output USB audio interface, and great MIDI features. The target market is an all-in-one solution for home production but also for bands to rehearse and record their performances.
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    Practical T&M: Measuring MEMS Microspeakers
    by Steve Temme and Michael Ricci

    Practical T&M: Measuring MEMS Microspeakers

    MEMS microspeakers are a completely new class of product with its unique challenges. MEMS drivers are now commercially available and seeing fast evolution and adoption in true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds and in-ear monitors (IEM). With the emergence of these small form-factor transducers comes the need to address how to measure its performance and ensure product quality, even before its integration in finished products.
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    Test Bench: Stereo Integrity’s TM65 mkIV High-Performance 6.5” Woofer
    by Vance Dickason

    Test Bench: Stereo Integrity’s TM65 mkIV High-Performance 6.5” Woofer

    This Test Bench addresses the Stereo Integrity TM65 mkIV High-Performance 6.5” woofer. Stereo Integrity is an interesting new company that is aiming at both home audio and automotive/mobility applications. Features for the unique TM65 mkIV include a black anodized aluminum cone and black anodized dust cap. Suspension is provided by a tall NBR surround plus a flat 105mm diameter Nomex spider with a linear roll configuration. Total depth of this driver with its proprietary frame and motor structure is a mere 58mm (2.28”).
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    Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device
    by Joao Martins

    Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device

    Femtosense, in partnership with ABOV Semiconductor in South Korea, has launched the AI-ADAM-100, an artificial intelligence microcontroller unit (AI MCU) built on sparse AI technology to enable on-device AI features such as voice-based control in home appliances and other products. According to the Silicon Valley startup, the new AI-ADAM-100 AI MCU is a low-power, low-cost option for on-device language processing and voice-cleanup capabilities.
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    Universal Audio Introduces Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante Networked UAD Processing
    by Joao Martins

    Universal Audio Introduces Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante Networked UAD Processing

    Universal Audio seems to have hit the sweet spot with the announcement of the latest audio interface in their Apollo series. Designed for live sound venues and networked recording studios, the new Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante combines the brand's recognized sound quality and expansion for up to 64 channels of realtime UAD plug‑in processing over networked audio, plus support for immersive audio mixing such as for Dolby Atmos.
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    IsoAcoustics Takes North American Distribution In-House
    by audioXpress Staff

    IsoAcoustics Takes North American Distribution In-House

    IsoAcoustics, the recognized global supplier of acoustic isolation solutions for professional and consumer audio applications, announced its strategic decision to move its North American distribution operations in-house, driven by the desire to take a more active role in its dealer relationships in the brand's home territory. As the brand grows, this move will allow IsoAcoustics to support its North American dealers at the highest level and gain deeper insights into market needs for future product development.
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    IBC2024 Explores Trends and Collaboration Across the Global Media Technology Community
    by audioXpress Staff

    IBC2024 Explores Trends and Collaboration Across the Global Media Technology Community

    IBC2024 will see the global media and content production industry converge once again on the RAI Amsterdam convention center, September 13-16. The event, again using all 14 Halls of the exhibition center, will feature many new exhibitors, and promises to bring the content and technology community together to showcase game-changing innovations, address media's most pressing trends, and enable collaboration during the four-day exhibition and three-day IBC Conference.
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    Arendi Launches Nordic-Powered Auracast TV Streamer
    by Joao Martins

    Arendi Launches Nordic-Powered Auracast TV Streamer

    Swiss embedded electronics designer, Arendi, has unveiled a Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio TV streamer. The Arendi Auracast TV Streamer employs Nordic Semiconductor's dual core nRF5340 SoC and nRF21540 RF front-end module (FEM) to deliver low power, long range, reliable wireless connectivity with improved audio quality. The streamer provides stereo audio to both Bluetooth LE Audio or Auracast-enabled headphones, speakers, or hearing aids.
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