Hearing Beyond Barriers
In environments where sound must be captured through solid barriers like walls, windows, or sealed enclosures, conventional microphones simply fail. Microphones rely on airborne sound, rendering them ineffective when the source is physically separated by materials that block or distort acoustic transmission. This article describes an approach based on structure-borne sound acquisition, combining surface-attached vibration sensors with advanced digital signal processing.
Meze Audio Launches 105 SILVA Open-Back Headphones
Following a preview at High End 2025 in Munich, Meze Audio launched its latest dynamic open-back headphones, the 105 SILVA. This model takes lessons learned from the successful 109 PRO and the 105 AER headphones, taking features from both in a refined and still-affordable design. According to the Romanian manufacturer, the 105 SILVA features a more natural sound, with a more expressive midrange presentation for enhanced vocal presence.
WiiM's Smart Wireless Subwoofer Is Now Available
WiiM announced the availability of its first-ever subwoofer, the WiiM Sub Pro, now available on Amazon. Unveiled at High End 2025 in Munich, Germany, together with the WiiM Sound, the company's first-ever smart speaker, this launch signals a pivotal evolution in the WiiM ecosystem. The WiiM Sub Pro is a 250W wired and wireless subwoofer engineered for deep bass down to 25Hz, powered by the WiiM Home App and offering unique setup options.
MISCO Announces Partnership with ComHear on Immersive Audio Solutions for OEM Product Developers
MISCO Speakers announced a new venture to expand its portfolio of loudspeaker and audio solutions engineered and assembled in the US, targeting immersive designs and soundbars. The audio solutions manufacturer from Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul has partnered with ComHear, the creators of a pioneering algorithmic beamsteering platform and the first 3D audio soundbar using adaptive audio technology.
Neural DSP Unveils Professional-Grade Vocal Production Plugin
Neural DSP, a Finish company recognized for its pioneering modeling technology for guitar and bass sound processing, announced an expansion into voice with the launch of its first-ever vocal processing plugin: Mantra. Designed to reimagine the entire vocal chain, the plug-in unifies every essential tool for recording, mixing, and shaping vocals into a single, intuitive interface.
Audio THD with QSPICE: An Interview with Mike Engelhardt
The creator of LTspice has designed a new and much improved simulation tool suite called QSPICE (the Q is for Qorvo, the company that supported the new effort). Mike Engelhardt, physicist, analog engineer, and entrepreneur talked to Tim McCune, former president of Linear Systems, to discuss how QSPICE can help solve many issues that audio designers simulating their circuits might confront.
Test Bench: Wavecor TW030TU03 30mm Graphene-Coated Soft Dome Tweeter
This latest Wavecor soft dome tweeter is specifically intended for car audio applications. Like other models, the new 4Ω TW030TU03 includes a 30mm wide surround with a precision-coated graphene-reinforced cloth diaphragm optimized for high-frequency cutoff above 20kHz. The design also features internal chambers below the dome and surround edge, dual neodymium magnets vented into a damped rear chamber, copper-clad aluminum voice coil winding with a vented voice coil former, and flexible lead wires.
L-Acoustics Invests in European-Based Rare Earth Magnets Partnership
L-Acoustics announced a strategic investment in French-based MagREEsource, a company building the first sustainable permanent magnet factory in Europe. L-Acoustics will partner with MagREEsource for magnet recycling and rare earth manufacturing technology and has established exclusive partner rights in the professional audio industry for sustainable and sovereign, European-based neodymium magnets, critical to loudspeaker manufacturing.
RTW Introduces TouchControl 5 Immersive Monitor Controller Now Supporting Ravenna Audio Networks
RTW, the renowned German manufacturer of audio metering and monitoring solutions, announced the launch of a Ravenna-based version of TouchControl 5 - bringing its compact immersive monitor controller to IP-based infrastructures based on AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110. RTW's TouchControl 5 was already available for Dante networks and now also adds Ravenn, with support for 32 channels in and out, up to 96kHz.
Palmer Introduces MONICON Series Analog Monitor Controllers
Palmer, the musician-oriented and problem-solving products brand from the German group Adam Hall, just announced a brand-new series of monitor controllers, an always-essential solution for any home and project studio as well as audio enthusiasts. These new analog monitor controllers allow precise, zero-latency monitoring at home or in the studio. The Palmer MONICON Series offers passive, active, and hybrid models with well-thought-out features.