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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Smart Speakers Drive Music Consumption, Key Takeaways from Insightful BPI and ERA Event
by David Sidebottom

Smart Speakers Drive Music Consumption, Key Takeaways from Insightful BPI and ERA Event

It could be argued that the proliferation of smart speakers in the last 2 years has heralded the biggest evolution of music consumption we have seen since the launch of the iPod, iPhone or even CD. The BPI and ERA held an event in London on Tuesday 20th March 2018, that tackled the smart speaker impact on music consumption. Futuresource was proud to be on the bill, alongside several esteemed industry leaders and experts.
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OCA Alliance Demonstrates Increasing Pace of AES67 / AES70 Development Worldwide
by audioXpress Staff

OCA Alliance Demonstrates Increasing Pace of AES67 / AES70 Development Worldwide

Promoting the AES70 open network media device control standard – aka Open Control Architecture (OCA), the ecosystem of products and technologies that support the AES70 open network control standard – OCA Alliance member companies presented live demonstrations of development tools and proof of concept solutions at the Integrated Systems Europe 2018 show. Development tools and proof of concept implementations from OCA Alliance members across three continents includes single chip solutions.
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Universal Audio Releases Neve Preamp Plug‑In for UA Audio Interfaces and UAD‑2 Hardware
by audioXpress Staff

Universal Audio Releases Neve Preamp Plug‑In for UA Audio Interfaces and UAD‑2 Hardware

Universal Audio continues to expand its collection of valuable plug-ins for its own range of UAD DSP accelerators, available both on dedicated units or integrated in its Thunderbolt audio interfaces. The California-based company now released the Neve Preamp plug-in — giving users the clarity, grit, and complex class‑A saturation of the legendary Neve mic preamplifier in a simple two-knob plug-in that’s perfect for UA Audio Interface owners.
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    Tymphany Expands R&D Capabilities with New UK Design Center
    by Joao Martins

    Tymphany Expands R&D Capabilities with New UK Design Center

    In direct response to increasing demand and market expansion, Tymphany has announced the opening of its new R&D facility, located in Bridgend, Wales. The UK Design Center will be led by Tymphany veteran George Bullimore and will have two primary focuses: high-performance transducer R&D and early-engagement system design and prototyping for professional and premium audio customers worldwide.
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    Schiit Audio Introduces Lyr 3 Modular Hybrid Headamp/Preamp
    by audioXpress Staff

    Schiit Audio Introduces Lyr 3 Modular Hybrid Headamp/Preamp

    Schiit Audio announced the introduction of its third-generation Lyr headphone amp/preamp. Using Schiit’s new Coherence hybrid single-tube/solid state architecture, new Continuity constant-transconductance output stage, the same modular design as Jotunheim, Lyr 3 is available now at schiit.com, starting at $499. The company also announced the availability of a Multibit DAC card for the Jotunheim and Lyr 3, creating the first all-in-one Multibit DAC/ balanced headamp+preamp.
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    Technics Organizes World's First Full Turntable Orchestra
    by audioXpress Staff

    Technics Organizes World's First Full Turntable Orchestra

    On March 20, 2018, the "Record Day," Panasonic Corporation released the video of the world's first full orchestra performance featuring Technics turntables as the only instruments, under the Technics brand's theme, "Rediscover Music." It's basically a room full of "turntablists" scratching away over classical music. Technics created a special website for "The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra."
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    Jensen's Mic Input Transformer Specified for ART Trans X Two Channel Solid State Preamp
    by audioXpress Staff

    Jensen's Mic Input Transformer Specified for ART Trans X Two Channel Solid State Preamp

    Jensen mic input transformers from Jensen Transformers Inc. were specified for the newly released ART Trans X two channel solid state preamp by Ontario, Canada based Applied Research and Technology (ART), a division of Yorkville Sound. The release of the new ART Trans X, signals the company's third-generation discrete preamp which provides clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency.
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    Dayton Audio Announces New MK402BT Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers
    by Joao Martins

    Dayton Audio Announces New MK402BT Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers

    Featuring the same build quality and articulation as the original top-rated MK402 speakers, Dayton Audio launched the added convenience of a wireless connection with the new Dayton Audio MK402BT Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers. The built-in amplifier on the MK402BT is able to provide up to 80 watts of max output power, while a local control panel allows users to change tracks, volume, and even pause/play songs directly from the speaker itself.
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    Jabra Elite 65e Brings Total Noise Cancellation Solution with Bluetooth 5
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    Jabra Elite 65e Brings Total Noise Cancellation Solution with Bluetooth 5

    Audio and communications technology specialist Jabra announced that it has expanded its Elite family of headphones and earbuds to provide the best combined voice and music experience, with the Jabra Elite 65e. These neckband wireless earbuds are engineered for best-in-class wireless calls and music. They feature Jabra's leading Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solution, providing two levels of noise cancellation and challenging existing products in the market.
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    Alango Prepares for Launch of Wear & Hear Line of Assistive Hearing Products
    by Joao Martins

    Alango Prepares for Launch of Wear & Hear Line of Assistive Hearing Products

    Alango Technologies is getting ready to launch its new Wear & Hear line of assistive hearing products, starting with BeHear Now, an advanced Bluetooth stereo headset and hearing enhancer, featuring advanced audio processing with personal adjustments. Unique technologies include the company's ListenThrough enhancement of ambient sounds, music and phone calls, and EasyListen, which slows down incoming speech in real time.
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