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Voice Coil October 2021 Loudspeaker Magnetics Focus
by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil October 2021 Loudspeaker Magnetics Focus

The October 2021 edition of Voice Coil discusses "The State of Loudspeaker Magnetics," with an annual overview of these critical industry components and materials for loudspeakers, complemented with an updated industry directory focused on Integrated Electronics. James Croft covers a patent awarded to Coastal Source for the variable waveguide speaker control, while Vance Dickason characterizes the powerful 15DS100 professional subwoofer from B&C Speakers, and Eighteen Sound's latest ND2T 1.4” neodymium compression driver. Now available in print, immediate online access or download.
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Tektronix Global Engineer Survey 2021 Results Announced
by Cristina Costa

Tektronix Global Engineer Survey 2021 Results Announced

Engineers want a long lifetime from their test and measurement instruments, according to a global survey of nearly 1,300 professionals, conducted by Tektronix between April and May 2021. The survey also finds engineers want to be able to cope with rapid advancements in technology, and want more technical support from test and measurement vendors.
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Outline Introduces New Loudspeaker Designs in Architectural Series
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Outline Introduces New Loudspeaker Designs in Architectural Series

Italian pro audio manufacturer Outline announced its all-new Architectural Series, a range of loudspeakers designed specifically to enable integrators to meet the aesthetic and performance demands of architects, interior designers and clients who want powerful but discreet audio systems. With multiple form-factors Outline's Architectural Series draws inspiration from modern consumer speaker trends, and loudspeaker form-factors with pro audio performance.
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Antelope Announces Galaxy 32 Synergy Core 32-Channel Audio Interface with Dante, HDX, and Thunderbolt 3
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Antelope Announces Galaxy 32 Synergy Core 32-Channel Audio Interface with Dante, HDX, and Thunderbolt 3

Unlike some of the fundamental decisions regarding audio interfaces that are enforced by audio manufacturers, some companies prefer to go the opposite path and support all options that make sense for the market. That is the case with Antelope Audio and its latest Galaxy 32 Synergy Core multichannel audio interface and high-end AD/DA converter. 64-bit AFC technology, and Synergy Core real-time effects processing contribute to make this 1U solution even more attractive
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FENNEK Offers a Fresh New Take at Peak and Loudness Audio Metering and Management
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FENNEK Offers a Fresh New Take at Peak and Loudness Audio Metering and Management

Berlin-based software house zplane.development released FENNEK - a new peak and loudness metering solution designed to help keep track of audio levels and deliver mixes that comply with broadcast and streaming standards. With a highly customizable interface and a loudness history view, FENNEK is a fresh new take at audio metering software, allowing visual supervision of signals and processes, combined with intelligent adjustment of peaks and loudness matching any intended use.
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T2 Software Qualifies First Bluetooth LE Audio Host Stack
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T2 Software Qualifies First Bluetooth LE Audio Host Stack

T2 Software announced the Bluetooth SIG qualification and listing of their Bluetooth LE Audio Host Stack. With OEM's and semiconductor companies all busy building LE Audio solutions, T2 Software was the first company to fully qualify all of the adopted profiles and services supporting Bluetooth LE Audio. The team has been working closely with the Bluetooth SIG over a period of three years.
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64 Audio Announces Duo Universal Hybrid In-Ear Monitors
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64 Audio Announces Duo Universal Hybrid In-Ear Monitors

64 Audio, the in-ear monitor company from Vancouver, WA, announced the launch of the Duo Universal In Ear Monitor. Available now with an MSRP of $1,199 USD, the two-driver IEM has been designed for discerning music enthusiasts looking for a high resolution, universal hybrid option for any number of uses, including music, home theater, gaming, and more.
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Xuron WickGun Desoldering Braid Dispenser Features Replaceable & Interchangeable Cassettes
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Xuron WickGun Desoldering Braid Dispenser Features Replaceable & Interchangeable Cassettes

A handy hand-held dispenser that lets users dispense, position, and cut-off desoldering braid using one hand and eliminates finger burns and waste has been introduced by Xuron Corp. of Saco, Maine. The Xuron WickGun desoldering braid dispenser is a gun-shaped tool that is designed to be held in one hand to safely dispense, position, and cut-off braid without finger burns.
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APEI Discusses Mitigation Strategies for Component Shortages and Supply Disruptions
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APEI Discusses Mitigation Strategies for Component Shortages and Supply Disruptions

The AES Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) presents a new webinar in its Supply Chain & Sourcing education pillar, addressing current component shortages, logistics challenges and manufacturing and supply disruptions. David Lindberg (DB Enterprises) and Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific) invited senior executives from Seltech International and Emporium Partners - two companies with extensive experience in supply chain services - to outline this dynamic global environment, and define mitigation strategies for the audio industry.
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1More Introduces ColorBuds 2 True Wireless ANC Earbuds with SoundID Personalization
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1More Introduces ColorBuds 2 True Wireless ANC Earbuds with SoundID Personalization

Consumer audio company 1More joined forces with the team at Sonarworks to include SoundID sound personalization software in the company's latest $79 ColorBuds 2 true wireless earbuds with ANC. The announcement sees SoundID personalized sound becoming accessible in the most affordable TWS earbuds ever, enhanced by the built-in QuietMax hybrid noise cancelling design, also with support for aptX Adaptive Bluetooth.
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