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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Sony Reaches Out to Creators with ECM-W2BT Wireless Microphone and ECM-LV1 Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone
by audioXpress Staff

Sony Reaches Out to Creators with ECM-W2BT Wireless Microphone and ECM-LV1 Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone

Sony Electronics announced two new microphones with the launch of the ECM-W2BT Multi-interface, shoe compatible wireless microphone and ECM-LV1 compact stereo lavalier microphone. High-quality wireless audio recording with lower noise and stable connection is possible with the ECM-W2BT wireless microphone, especially when paired with the ECM-LV1 stereo lavalier microphone and one of Sony's cameras with digital compatibility.
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Meridian Delivers Performance, Technology and Luxury Audio to New Kia K8 Sedan
by audioXpress Staff

Meridian Delivers Performance, Technology and Luxury Audio to New Kia K8 Sedan

Meridian continues to expand its automotive audio business working in close cooperation with car makers. The British audio pioneer has now unveiled the results of its work with Kia Corporation taking in-car audio to another level in the brand new K8 modern sedan. Featuring a purpose-designed 14-speaker surround sound system, Meridian has worked with Kia to provide an exceptional audio inside the new K8 model exploring all the possibilities of its proprietary DSP audio technologies.
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Feeling The Audio Industry's Pulse
by Joao Martins

Feeling The Audio Industry's Pulse

It's been precisely a year since the global COVID-19 pandemic was declared and we all had to refrain from our normal routines and shelter in place, being restricted to working from home until now. At least for the audioXpress team. A year past, and we are glad to be able to signal that during that year we've kept our publications and even grown our online audiences and achieved extremely positive results. Mainly, because we continued to offer the best content for anyone interested in following the audio industry, audio product development, audio innovations, and DIY audio.
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    McIntosh Labs Delivers McIntosh Automotive Reference Systems to Jeep
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    McIntosh Labs Delivers McIntosh Automotive Reference Systems to Jeep

    McIntosh Laboratory announced that its latest McIntosh Entertainment Systems — the MX1375 Reference Entertainment System, employing 23 specifically tuned speakers, and the MX950 Entertainment System, are going to hit the road in the upcoming 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Both vehicles will be available in mid-2021. The two iconic American brands have been collaborating to develop an exclusive sound system combining imagination and expert engineering in equal parts.
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    iZotope and Native Instruments Form New Music and Audio Technology Group
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    iZotope and Native Instruments Form New Music and Audio Technology Group

    iZotope, the Boston-based audio processing software experts, and Native Instruments, the German music creation company that just recently sold the majority of its shares to investment firm Francisco Partners, announced that they have teamed up to form a new technology group backed by Francisco Partners and EMH Partners. Both companies share a vision of shaping the future of music-making and audio production and believe this alliance opens up new creative possibilities for musicians, producers, and audio engineers.
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    SAR Insight & Consulting Forecasts Technology and Market Potential for MEMS Speakers
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    SAR Insight & Consulting Forecasts Technology and Market Potential for MEMS Speakers

    MEMS microspeakers and earphone drivers could threaten incumbent audio technologies by 2025 as consumers desire smaller and less power-hungry devices. Four billion devices with seven billion speakers were shipped during 2020, it has been estimated, across multiple sectors, including automotive, mobile phones, home AV, and many others. MEMS speakers could revolutionize the audio industry, thanks to their small form factor and low power capabilities, according to market analyst SAR Insight & Consulting.
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    audioXpress April 2021 Looks Ahead at the Evolution in Voice, Communication and True Wireless
    by audioXpress Staff

    audioXpress April 2021 Looks Ahead at the Evolution in Voice, Communication and True Wireless

    The April 2021 issue of audioXpress is now available in print and online and it addresses a convergence of technologies in two of the most exciting product segments at the moment: True Wireless Earbuds and Voice & Communication. George Ntanavaras explores vibration measurements using piezoelectric sensors, Jens Tybo Jensen describes a highly efficient hybrid bass amplification design, and Richard Honeycutt discusses how horns have evolved to address sound directionality. And much more top-level audio electronics from top experts in the field. Get Your Copy Now!
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    MAAT Announces Universal Monitor Controller and Visualizer Plug-In for High Resolution Audio Files and Streams
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    MAAT Announces Universal Monitor Controller and Visualizer Plug-In for High Resolution Audio Files and Streams

    MAAT Incorporated announced the release of a cross platform plug-in and native application for routing, matrixing and visualization of digital audio. The new MAATgo Plug-in represents the debut of MAAT’s first product designed specifically for hi-fi enthusiasts and high resolution audio (HRA) music playback from computers. Available for all major plug-in formats for macOS and Windows, MAATgo delivers complete "preamp" channel routing, plus a software goniometer that authentically replicates an analog oscilloscope experience.
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    Merging Technologies Announces Updated Hapi MKII Modular Audio Interface
    by Joao Martins

    Merging Technologies Announces Updated Hapi MKII Modular Audio Interface

    Merging Technologies just announced a new updated MKII version of its popular Hapi networked audio interface and converter. Hapi was instrumental in introducing the world to Ravenna/AES67 audio-over-IP, and its economical form factor made it the ideal local stagebox or studio interface for demanding applications, benefiting from a modular interface card architecture, common with the Merging Horus flagship interface. Now, Merging launched the Hapi MKII with updated technology, making it an ideal extension for any DAW, regardless of OS.
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    Sonos Introduces New Ultra-Portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Speaker
    by Joao Martins

    Sonos Introduces New Ultra-Portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Speaker

    Sonos introduced Sonos Roam, an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker built to deliver the best possible sound for its size, both at home and outdoors with adaptable features. It can be fully connected to Sonos system on Wi-Fi at home and automatically switching to Bluetooth when the user is on the go. As Sonos highlights, the Roam was designed to be effortless to set-up and control, using new smart features that make it easier to enjoy music and more from anywhere. Roam is available starting April 20 for $169.
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