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Loudspeakers, Patents, and Trends. Voice Coil February 2023 Now Available!
by audioXpress Staff

Loudspeakers, Patents, and Trends. Voice Coil February 2023 Now Available!

The February 2023 issue of Voice Coil is now available and packed full or great content. Read the CES 2023 report, James Croft's review of the Quadrupole Transducer patent, and check out the latest Loudspeaker Cone/Diaphragm Industry Suppliers Directory. In this month's Test Bench, Vance Dickason spent time with the Wavecor SW259WA01 High Xmax Subwoofer and the 475BEPB-8 1” Beryllium Compression Driver from Radian Audio, covering the two frequency range extremes.
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Alcons Extends Evolutionary Pro-Ribbon Range With New QRP40 Pro-Ribbon Point-Source Column
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Alcons Extends Evolutionary Pro-Ribbon Range With New QRP40 Pro-Ribbon Point-Source Column

The new QRP40/90 from Dutch Pro-Ribbon pioneers Alcons Audio is a 2-way point-source column system with high-Q directivity for increased projection control. The new slim design is to be used as a vertical sound system, for both permanent and portable applications, and packs a 1:1 non-compressed linear sound reproduction, with up to 90% less distortion. Just one of several products that Alcons will demonstrate at the ISE 2023 show in Barcelona.
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Bowers & Wilkins Announces Second Generation Pi7 and Pi5 True Wireless Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Bowers & Wilkins Announces Second Generation Pi7 and Pi5 True Wireless Earbuds

The original Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 & Pi5 noise cancelling earbuds, launched in April 2021, marked the British audio brand’s first entry into the true wireless category. Trying to redefine audio quality in the form-factor, apparently the company decided the brand's goals could be improved and introduced two new upgraded models, the Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2. Replacing the first-generation models, the two new designs reaffirm their ambition to be "the best-sounding True Wireless earbuds".
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Yamaha Launches AG08 Second Generation Live Streaming Mixer
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Yamaha Launches AG08 Second Generation Live Streaming Mixer

By integrating more inputs and USB routing options, additional DSP effects, expanded functionality and improved internal circuitry, the new Yamaha AG08 mixer supports an impressive depth of streaming applications, including speech, instrument, playback, gaming and more, as well as offline audio content creation, all with class-leading sound quality. A flexible combination of mixer and audio interface with all the right features.
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LG Introduces 2023 Home Entertainment Wireless Soundbars With Immersive Audio and MQA Support
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LG Introduces 2023 Home Entertainment Wireless Soundbars With Immersive Audio and MQA Support

At CES 2023, LG product unveilings included two new Wi-Fi-enabled soundbars, both of which support MQA. Designed to work in harmony with LG’s latest OLED TVs, the SC9 and SE6 models support MQA and Tidal Connect, meaning Tidal members can stream Tidal Masters – at the highest quality – over Wi-Fi to the new LG soundbars. Selected existing soundbars are also MQA-capable via a software upgrade, these include high-end models such as the S95, S90 and S80 series released last year.
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Genelec Expands Smart IP Loudspeaker Range with Ceiling and Pendant Models
by Joao Martins

Genelec Expands Smart IP Loudspeaker Range with Ceiling and Pendant Models

With its history founded in studio monitors for broadcast and home listening, Genelec evolved to become a leading reference in professional loudspeakers for installation. And its Smart IP family of networked loudspeaker systems paved the way for further expansion, pioneering a concept that is a natural progression for an active speaker company. This single cable installation convenience is now expanded with the new 4435A and 4436A networked ceiling and pendant designs.
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Meyer Sound Introduces 2100-LFC Low-Frequency Control Element With New Four Voice Coil 21" Woofer
by Alfred Moody

Meyer Sound Introduces 2100-LFC Low-Frequency Control Element With New Four Voice Coil 21" Woofer

Meyer Sound announced a new 2100-LFC low-frequency control array element, a powerful new loudspeaker design that extends the advanced technology of its latest Phanter large-format linear line array loudspeaker down to the lowest limits of audibility. By pairing a potent Class-D amplifier with a single, all-new 21-inch driver with four voice coils, the 2100-LFC produces an extended frequency response from 30Hz to 125Hz.
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LEA Professional Unveils Amplifier Management Tool Sharkware
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LEA Professional Unveils Amplifier Management Tool Sharkware

LEA Professional, the Indiana-based manufacturer of cloud-connected pro audio amplifiers, announced the launch of its first ever application software, Sharkware. Developed in part based on integrator and customer feedback, the free Windows and Mac supported software includes customer-requested features such as offline design, graphical EQ, locked speaker tunings, amplifier grouping and granular user access controls to all LEA Professional Connect Series amplifiers.
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Pliant Technologies Announces Dual Listen Intercom Feature
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Pliant Technologies Announces Dual Listen Intercom Feature

Pliant Technologies announced a firmware update, which includes the addition of a new Dual Listen feature for its latest MicroCom XR systems. Dual Listen gives users the ability to listen to two intercom channels simultaneously. This provides the benefit of monitoring communications on both the A and B channels, while also allowing users to switch between talking on either channels A or B independently.
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NAD Electronics Announces High-Resolution Audio CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer
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NAD Electronics Announces High-Resolution Audio CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer

NAD Electronics announced the NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer, a compact, minimalist design that makes it easy to add hi-res streaming capability to any music system. The affordable NAD CS1 employs quality components, supports high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz, features Bluetooth 5, Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi and supports the most popular streaming and casting protocols, including Apple AirPlay 2, GoogleCast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon.
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