Better Acoustics, Better Designs in audioXpress August 2024!

Better Acoustics, Better Designs in audioXpress August 2024!
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Audio Amplification Meets Product Development in audioXpress July 2024

Audio Amplification Meets Product Development in audioXpress July 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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Aiming for Better Loudspeaker Designs in Voice Coil July 2024

Aiming for Better Loudspeaker Designs in Voice Coil July 2024
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Audio Electronics: Myths in Tube Circuit Designs
by Peter Dieleman

Audio Electronics: Myths in Tube Circuit Designs

Many audioXpress readers will be familiar with Peter Dieleman from his books on the theory and practice of tube amplifiers. In this article he debunks some of the myths, such as load (mis) match in output stages, which is by definition perceived as a bad thing, when that might not be necessarily the case. Another myth example regards the efficiency of a triode output stage versus a pentode.
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A FINE Circle Speaker Design Tutorial. Part 3 — The Crossover
by Peter Larsen

A FINE Circle Speaker Design Tutorial. Part 3 — The Crossover

This article is the final part of Peter Larsen's tutorial for the design of a complete loudspeaker from transducer to final product. The first two parts of this Loudsoft simulation software system design tutorial series demonstrated the development of a 6.5" woofer and vented enclosure along with a 1" silk dome tweeter. The final step is an appropriate passive network design, which is where FINE X-over software comes to the rescue.
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Neurable Partners with Master & Dynamic to Launch Brain-Computer Interface Enabled Headphones
by Joao Martins

Neurable Partners with Master & Dynamic to Launch Brain-Computer Interface Enabled Headphones

Neurable, a neurotechnology company, announced a partnership with lifestyle brand Master & Dynamic (M&D) to launch a brain-computer interface (BCI) -enabled consumer audio product, the MW75 Neuro headphones. The smart headphones are intended to seamlessly integrate into everyday life, improving user cognitive performance and enabling hands-free control of devices. This special model of the existing MW75 wireless headphones will be able to play music according to our mood.
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    WiSA Technologies Confirms Philips and Hisense TVs Transmitting WiSA E Multichannel Wireless Audio at CES 2024
    by Joao Martins

    WiSA Technologies Confirms Philips and Hisense TVs Transmitting WiSA E Multichannel Wireless Audio at CES 2024

    Following the confirmation that Hisense would be introducing WiSA E wireless audio software on their TVs, WiSA Technologies announced an implementation of WiSA E direct from a Philips HDTV to external speakers. Transmitting high-quality multichannel audio direct from a TV enables a low-cost and flexible path for consumers to enhance the quality of their audio system. The 2024 Philips and Hisense TV models demonstrate the ease of implementing onboard high-quality multichannel wireless audio.
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    GreenWaves Showcases World's First AI-Based Audio Solutions for the GAP9 Application Processor at CES 2024
    by Joao Martins

    GreenWaves Showcases World's First AI-Based Audio Solutions for the GAP9 Application Processor at CES 2024

    GreenWaves Technologies will be at CES 2024 with an interesting showcase of AI for audio applications. The company's GAP9 advanced AI processor is in volume production, and GreenWaves will be able to show several solutions that are enabling market leading hearable products. Demonstrations include audio advanced source separation models, and active noise cancellation with neural network based acoustic scene detection, as well as immersive 3D sound.
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    Focusrite Announces Acquisition of OutBoard Electronics and TiMax Immersive Audio Solutions
    by audioXpress Staff

    Focusrite Announces Acquisition of OutBoard Electronics and TiMax Immersive Audio Solutions

    Focusrite plc has announced the acquisition of UK based Sheriff Technology Limited, trading as OutBoard, the company behind both TiMax immersive audio solutions and OutBoard stage rigging motor control products and PAT4 enterprise electrical safety testing. They will join the Audio Reproduction division of the Focusrite Group alongside Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, and Linea Research.
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    AAC and UltraSense Partner to Create Touch Experience Solutions for Cars and Consumer Electronics
    by audioXpress Staff

    AAC and UltraSense Partner to Create Touch Experience Solutions for Cars and Consumer Electronics

    AAC Technologies announced a strategic partnership with UltraSense Systems to explore the company's SmartSurface tactile interfaces to create holistic touch experience solutions for automotive and consumer electronics markets. As consumers demand more intuitive touch interfaces, the AAC and UltraSense partnership can help accelerate the industry transition from mechanical buttons to solid-state digital buttons.
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    Waterfall Audio Launches Niagara XT Loudspeaker Range at ISE 2024
    by Joao Martins

    Waterfall Audio Launches Niagara XT Loudspeaker Range at ISE 2024

    For ISE 2024, Waterfall Audio is planning the launch of a brand-new range of exclusive glass loudspeakers, expanding the number of solutions from its specialized installation product portfolio. The French speaker specialist from Carcès en Provence will celebrate the 20th edition of the systems integration show with the launch of the Niagara XT range of glass speakers for luxury residential projects, featuring new wood horns and new Jetstream damping technology.
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    Austrian Audio Launches Premium Reference Headphones and Preamp Through Dedicated Distribution Channel
    by Joao Martins

    Austrian Audio Launches Premium Reference Headphones and Preamp Through Dedicated Distribution Channel

    Austrian Audio discretely unveiled its two first new products targeting high end audio enthusiasts at the CanJam SoCal 2023 show in Orange County: The Composer headphones and the Full Score One dedicated headphone preamplifier. Two interesting designs from a company with serious credentials. The two new luxury products are now going to be available through VANA in the US, a dedicated distributor for the hifi and high end channels.
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    AURO-3D Showcases AURO-CX Scalable Immersive Audio Codec at CES 2024
    by Joao Martins

    AURO-3D Showcases AURO-CX Scalable Immersive Audio Codec at CES 2024

    AURO-3D is going to CES 2024 with a different type of technology. The Belgian company will showcase AURO-CX, its new Next Generation Audio codec, which the company says is able to deliver scalable quality, channel count, sample rate, and objects, all in one powerful bitstream. From January 9–12, at The Venetian hotel, AURO-3D will provide demonstrations of this new scalable immersive audio codec with many potential applications.
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