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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AKM Announces New Premium DAC and DSP Solutions for Premium Portable Audio Applications
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AKM Announces New Premium DAC and DSP Solutions for Premium Portable Audio Applications

Targeting portable audio applications (smartphones, tablets, portable music players, headphones, etc.) Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has developed the AK4962, a new advanced 2-channel 32-bit Advanced Audio DAC with DSP, featuring 32-bit 4ch ADC with microphone/headphone receivers, line-amplifier, audio/voice DSP, asynchronous SRC and microcontroller interface. AKM also announced its AK4490EN 32-bit stereo premium D/A converter and dedicated clock generator, AK8157A, are now available.
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New High-End Drivers and Kits From SB Acoustics to be Unveiled at 2016 High End Show in Munich
by Joao Martins

New High-End Drivers and Kits From SB Acoustics to be Unveiled at 2016 High End Show in Munich

Celebrating 10 years since the brand was created, SB Acoustics will once again attend the High End Show in Munich, introducing a whole new series of cutting edge designs for the high-end consumer audio market. The Sinar Baja Electric brand will also introduce new high-quality drivers for more cost conscious applications, as well new loudspeaker kits of outstanding value, representing an expression of the brand’s core values.
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Radial Offers Bluetooth Wireless and Dante Networked Input Solutions
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Radial Offers Bluetooth Wireless and Dante Networked Input Solutions

Radial Engineering is investing heavily on new solutions for all modern connectivity needs, wireless, networked and long-distance wired. Focused on problem-solvers as always, Radial announced its BT-Pro Bluetooth DI box is now shipping, while the new Di-NET DAN-TX and DiNET DAN-RX, Dante enabled direct boxes will be added soon, providing another possible bridge from musical instruments or line level sources directly to networked audio systems.
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    Spotify Acquires CrowdAlbum to Extend Services Provided to Music Artists
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    Spotify Acquires CrowdAlbum to Extend Services Provided to Music Artists

    Streaming music service Spotify announced the acquisition of social media aggregator CrowdAlbum to enhance the development of products that help artists understand, activate, and monetize their audiences. Having reached 30 million paid subscribers, the Swedish company is expanding its services to artists, providing insights about their listeners and introducing Concerts to promote artists’ shows to relevant fans - two new Spotify tools recently developed with CrowdAlbum.
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    Bluetooth Low Energy Exhibiting Strong Growth While Wireless IC Shipments Expand
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    Bluetooth Low Energy Exhibiting Strong Growth While Wireless IC Shipments Expand

    According to the latest market forecast from ABI Research, Bluetooth Low Energy devices will account for 27% of total Bluetooth shipments by 2021 as new enhancements expand opportunities in IoT. According also to ABI Research, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 802.15.4, NFC, and GNSS markets are forecasted to reach more than 10 billion annual IC shipments by 2021, with Bluetooth integrated in 60% of total devices.
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    Streaming Music Subscription Services Fuel Strong Music Market Growth
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    Streaming Music Subscription Services Fuel Strong Music Market Growth

    Futuresource Consulting has just completed their latest round of research into the global music market and the conclusion is that the industry is celebrating its strongest performance in 15 years. Global consumer spend across packaged, subscription and pay-per downloads grew by 5% to reach almost $19 billion, primarily fueled by the growth in streaming music subscription services, which accounted for one quarter of all music market spend.
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    DTS Offers Audio Transcoding on Microsoft Azure Media Services
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    DTS Offers Audio Transcoding on Microsoft Azure Media Services

    During the recent National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2016 show in Las Vegas (April 16-21), DTS announced cloud-based transcoding services for DTS audio formats are now available through Microsoft Azure Media Services, supporting new OTT services and television platforms. DTS also showcased its HD Radio technology at NAB 2016, confirming new car installations and more live monitoring solutions for digital radio.
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    Audient Introduces ASP8024 Heritage Edition Studio Mixer at Musikmesse 2016
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    Audient Introduces ASP8024 Heritage Edition Studio Mixer at Musikmesse 2016

    A new or even updated large size studio recording mixer is a rare sight these days, much less a high-quality analog design! During the Musikmesse 2016 show in Frankfurt, British manufacturer Audient released the new, definitive version of the ASP8024 Heritage Edition, celebrating the success of its original flagship ASP8024 console, now improved with the ASP8024 Heritage Edition, the definitive version of David Dearden’s classic design.
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    T.H.E. Show (The Home Entertainment Show) Returns to The Hotel Irvine
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    T.H.E. Show (The Home Entertainment Show) Returns to The Hotel Irvine

    T.H.E. Show is a weekend of fun & entertainment for music & audio enthusiasts. Hundreds of audio manufacturers from around the world will participate and, as usual, the show is complemented with a selection of LA’s premier food trucks and live musical performances at T.H.E. Lounge. This will be the first edition since the passing of Richard Beers, the show’s founder - a special occasion to celebrate his life and his commitment to T.H.E. Show.
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    Lauten Audio Introduces “Series Black” Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone
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    Lauten Audio Introduces “Series Black” Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone

    Lauten Audio announced the LA-320 professional large diaphragm vacuum tube studio condenser vocal microphone, its first microphone in a new line dubbed “Series Black”. The LA-320 features a 1-inch pressure gradient true-condenser capsule, cardioid polar pattern, dual-triode vacuum tube, transformer balanced output, independent high and low cut filters, custom dedicated power supply, tube microphone cable, spider shock mount and hard case.
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