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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USound Establishes Partnership With Colsan Audio to Offer MEMS Speakers for the Hearing Aid Industry
by Joao Martins

USound Establishes Partnership With Colsan Audio to Offer MEMS Speakers for the Hearing Aid Industry

Austrian MEMS Speakers pioneers USound are tapping into the hearing aid industry. As an European distributor that already offers a wide range of solutions to the hearing aid and pro audio market, Colsan Audio will now expand its portfolio with USound's 2nd generation MEMS drivers, available in a round form factor. These are thinner and lighter than comparable electrodynamic drivers, provider an attractive, high-quality audio option that is also IPx8 rated.
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Schiit Audio Reinvents Tone Control with New Loki Mini+ Equalizer
by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Reinvents Tone Control with New Loki Mini+ Equalizer

Schiit Audio announced availability of the new Loki Mini+ 4-band equalizer - a simple design for tone control, which the company successfully brought back with the original Loki Mini equalizer, enabling anyone to adjust their speakers or headphones' response without degrading the audio. The new Loki Mini+ builds on the performance of Schiit’s original Loki Mini, with significantly lower noise, lower distortion, optimized frequency bands, and cosmetic refinements. Still, the new Loki Mini+ remains the same price as the outgoing Loki Mini, at $149.
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Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms
by audioXpress Staff

Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms

Materion Corporation established a partnership for Radian Audio to handle manufacturing of Truextent premium acoustic beryllium diaphragms used in loudspeakers for both the pro audio and home audiophile markets. Since 2011, Radian Audio has supplied beryllium diaphragms and complete compression drivers and the company is recognized as one of the top suppliers in the category. The new partnership extends the resources for beryllium-based solutions available to brands and manufacturers.
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    Punktkilde Introduces Radial Magnet Series
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    Punktkilde Introduces Radial Magnet Series

    Punktkilde’s Radial Magnet Series applies exclusive dual suspension design with a dual-ring radial structure on a magnetic motor system for better BL(x) and excellent Kms(x) symmetry performance. From 2.25 to 3.5 inch, this series uses our exclusive Dual Suspension design with a Dual-Ring Radial structure on a magnetic motor system for better BL(x) and excellent Kms(x) symmetry performance.
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    RIVIAN Selects Meridian Audio for Electric SUVs and Trucks
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    RIVIAN Selects Meridian Audio for Electric SUVs and Trucks

    British audio pioneer Meridian Audio announced that it has been chosen by Rivian, the adventurous new electric vehicle maker and technology company, to provide the branded audio system for its electric vehicle platform. This long-term relationship sees the two companies working together to challenge convention and redefine the in-car audio experience for Rivian’s ground-breaking range of fully electric adventure vehicles.
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    SEAS Announces New Excel Graphene W12CY004 Midrange Woofer
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    SEAS Announces New Excel Graphene W12CY004 Midrange Woofer

    SEAS continues hard at work, expanding its Excel Graphene driver series with new models that fully explore the benefits of its proven magnesium cones enhanced with graphene coating that effectively eliminates resonances and makes them more resistant. SEAS now introduced the Excel Graphene W12CY004 (E0070-08), a very compact (4" cone) driver featuring a state-of-the-art FEA optimized motor-design that can be used both as a dedicated midrange and as a woofer in a small compact speaker.
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    DPA 4006 Microphone Withstands The Rigors Of Space Travel To Capture Audio From The Surface Of Mars
    by audioXpress Staff

    DPA 4006 Microphone Withstands The Rigors Of Space Travel To Capture Audio From The Surface Of Mars

    NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover touched down on the Red Planet, and for the first time the agency fitted microphones in the exploration system so we can all listen to the planet's sounds. DPA Microphones was selected to take part in the historic mission. Outfitted with DPA’s 4006 Omnidirectional Microphone, MMA-A Digital Audio Interface and MMP-G Modular Active Cable, the rover provided the first sounds from the surface of Mars.
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    Alcons Audio Introduces New CRMS Wide Dispersion Cinema Speaker
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    Alcons Audio Introduces New CRMS Wide Dispersion Cinema Speaker

    Dutch sound innovator Alcons Audio continues to expand its range of cinema speakers, now introducing the CRMS-SRIW/9090 model to enable more output and coverage from less depth. The new versatile, wide dispersion design can be used as a reference main / screen system, or a compact surround system in immersive sound-for-picture applications. The Alcons CRMS-SRIW/9090 can also be used as full-range sound system in any installed audio application, where a very high quality sound reproduction with inconspicuous in-wall or on-wall mounting is required.
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    LG Electronics Opens webOS TV Platform to Other Manufacturers
    by Joao Martins

    LG Electronics Opens webOS TV Platform to Other Manufacturers

    LG Electronics (LG) announced the availability of its popular webOS TV platform ecosystem to other TV brand partners, offering a superior alternative to Android-based interfaces and proprietary user experiences across different manufacturers. Over twenty TV manufacturers have already committed to the webOS partnership, and the ecosystem will be supported by technology partners such as Realtek, Nuance, Gracenote, CEVA and Universal Electronics, among many others.
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    HP Inc. To Acquire HyperX, the Gaming Division of Kingston
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    HP Inc. To Acquire HyperX, the Gaming Division of Kingston

    Aiming to accelerate growth in peripherals and expand its gaming ecosystem, HP announced a definitive agreement to acquire HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company. The acquisition is said to support HP’s strategy to drive growth in its Personal Systems business, where gaming and peripherals are attractive segments. HyperX’s product portfolio spans a range of gaming peripherals, including headsets, keyboards, mice, mouse pads, USB microphones, and console accessories.
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