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Decibullz Introduces First-Ever DIY Custom-Molded Wireless Earphones
June 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Decibullz Introduces First-Ever DIY Custom-Molded Wireless Earphones

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Decibullz Custom Audio introduced its industry-first retail-version, do-it-yourself custom-molded wireless earphones, providing balanced sound combined with exceptional noise isolation. Decibullz uses unique thermoplastic custom-fit earpieces made for mobility, complementing its earphones machined out of a solid block of aluminum, and take advantage of AptX high-quality Bluetooth streaming.
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Protect and Improve Speakers: Download Voice Coil July 2016 Now!
June 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Protect and Improve Speakers: Download Voice Coil July 2016 Now!

Much to read in Voice Coil July 2016, starting with an article by Mike Klasco about protection treatments for speakers and mobile electronics, followed by a discussion about “Boundary Effects on Sources at Low Frequencies” by Christopher J. Struck. James Croft reviews a patent of an improved speaker structure and Vance Dickason looks at one ribbon tweeter from Fountek, a new 1” dome tweeter from Tang Band Speaker and a closed-back midrange driver from B&C Speakers, and then reviews Revolution Acoustics’ SSP6 actuator, which is able to transform any panel structure into an audio speaker.
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Dynaco SCA80Q Gets Improved Power Amplifier Section Upgrade Kit
June 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Dynaco SCA80Q Gets Improved Power Amplifier Section Upgrade Kit

The Dynaco SCA-80Q was an integrated amp that combined a preamp based on the PAT-4 with a power amp based on the Stereo 80. The combination was dubbed the SCA-80 Integrated Amplifier. At some point, the Dynaco Quadaptor function was built in, and the result was the SCA-80Q. Now Dynaco fans have a reason to rejoice. Updatemydynaco announced a kit to replace and upgrade the power amplifier section of the SCA80Q. Building the kit is much easier than trying to repair the original modules, and the result is much improved sound.
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Hammond Introduces Miniature Enclosures Optimized For USB Interconnect
June 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Hammond Introduces Miniature Enclosures Optimized For USB Interconnect

To house small PCBs using USB as the external power and signal interconnect, Hammond Manufacturing has extended its popular 1551 miniature family of IP54 ABS enclosures. This allows the development of USB powered products, leveraging the latest USB 3.1 10Gbits/s standard with generous internal room for PCBs. All versions feature a dedicated cut-out for a standard USB Type A plug in one end and have a recess in the lid for an inlay, label or HMI keypad.
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VUE Audiotechnik Completes al-Class Series With Full Size Beryllium Infused Line Array System
June 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

VUE Audiotechnik Completes al-Class Series With Full Size Beryllium Infused Line Array System

During InfoComm 2016, VUE Audiotechnik debuted the al-12, the newest and largest addition to the company’s successful al-Class of Scalable Line Array Systems. The new al-12 unleashes the full arsenal of class-leading VUE technologies for larger-scale applications, including Truextent Beryllium compression drivers and Acoustic Linearity principles. Designed for large-scale applications, the al-12 is designed for higher efficiency, increased power handling and reduced power compression.
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Bluetooth 5 Confirmed to Quadruple Range, Double in Speed, and Increase Data Broadcasting Capacity by 800%
June 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth 5 Confirmed to Quadruple Range, Double in Speed, and Increase Data Broadcasting Capacity by 800%

As previously anticipated, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that its next release, coming late 2016 to early 2017, will be called Bluetooth 5 and will include significantly increased range, speed, and broadcast messaging capacity. The new version of Bluetooth technology will deliver “connectionless” IoT, advancing beacon and location-based capabilities in home, enterprise, and industrial applications. Implications for audio streaming and wearable applications are huge.
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New Analog Devices SHARC Processor Platform Delivers Superior Sound Experience in Audio System Applications
June 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Analog Devices SHARC Processor Platform Delivers Superior Sound Experience in Audio System Applications

Analog Devices announced the addition of ADSP-SC57x and ADSP-2157x processors to its growing series of single-chip multicore SHARC processors. By combining ADI’s SHARC technology with ARM Cortex-A5 system control capability, the series provides a high performance, low cost solution for complex applications such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or active noise cancellation with performance headroom remaining for further audio post-processing. Target applications include automotive premium audio, consumer and pro-audio, and industrial systems that require high floating-point performance.
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Luma Modular WiFi Home Router System Starts Shipping
June 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Luma Modular WiFi Home Router System Starts Shipping

Luma confirmed that its home WiFi system is now available for purchase and will begin shipping to pre-order customers. Luma’s routers create a mesh network that surrounds the home with fast and secure Internet to eliminate dead zones and buffering. Additionally, Luma safeguards connected devices from malware and hackers. Its mobile app puts simple control in the user’s hand to easily monitor the network, add guests, pause the internet and much more.
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Successful AES Paris Convention Paves the Way for Berlin in 2017
June 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Successful AES Paris Convention Paves the Way for Berlin in 2017

The audio industry recently celebrated all things audio at the Audio Engineering Society 140th International Convention, held June 4 through June 7 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France. With a 61% increase in attendee preregistration and a doubling of the exhibiting brands, AES Paris was 2016’s largest professional audio event, so far. Important to note, for an European AES event, the exhibition area returned in full force.
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sonoro audio Cancels Kickstarter Campaign to Release the Cubo in U.S. Market
June 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

sonoro audio Cancels Kickstarter Campaign to Release the Cubo in U.S. Market

Updated. sonoro audio, a German designer and engineer of luxury audio solutions, launched its Kickstarter campaign to deliver the Cubo, its design award-winning sound system, to the U.S. market later this year. Funding sourced through Kickstarter would allow sonoro audio to cover development, testing and production costs for the U.S. market. Before its term, sonoro cancelled the campaign due to lack of support.
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