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Lavoce Introduces New High Performance Common Magnet Coaxials
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Lavoce Introduces New High Performance Common Magnet Coaxials

Professional loudspeaker manufacturer Lavoce Italiana continues to accelerate its research and development efforts and now introduced the first products on a new Common Magnet Coaxials category, starting with a ferrite magnet 8", and neodymium magnet 12" and 13.5" models, available with or without aluminum 60°x40° horn. These new coaxial models are just one of many products introduced recently and all detailed in the just released 2021 Lavoce catalog.
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Celestion Debuts the New CDX1-1412 Ultra-Compact 1-Inch Compression Driver
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Celestion Debuts the New CDX1-1412 Ultra-Compact 1-Inch Compression Driver

Celestion introduced the new CDX1-1412 1" exit, neodymium magnet high frequency compression driver. The unit’s ultra-compact size makes it ideal for small two-way cabinet designs and other highly portable applications, at a very attractive price point. The CDX1-1412 is the latest of Celestion’s high frequency compression drivers, and features plenty of output for a driver this size: 35W (AES standard), 70W (Continuous) power rating, and 107dB sensitivity across a 1500 to 20kHz frequency band.
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Circulr Pitches AI Neckphones for Modern Lifestyles
by Joao Martins

Circulr Pitches AI Neckphones for Modern Lifestyles

To reduce accidents in micro-mobility, Danish startup Circulr Sound Tech ApS, proposes introducing neckphones for modern lifestyles. The company's new take on neckbands is more akin to regular headphones which rest around the neck, instead of over the head and the ears, and use what Circulr defines as open-ear AI sound technology. The design combines elements from headphones, wearables and loudspeakers, allowing users to stay aware of the environment.
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KRK Expands Classic Line of Studio Monitors with New Seven- and Eight-Inch Models
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KRK Expands Classic Line of Studio Monitors with New Seven- and Eight-Inch Models

Building on KRK's legacy of accuracy and performance, the brand announces the expansion of its Classic line of studio monitors with the addition of 7- and 8-inch models. The studio monitor manufacturer that is still part of the reborn Gibson decided to reinforce its Classic product range, designed using concepts from the brand’s previous ROKIT lines, to deliver the same high-quality results that users have come to expect from KRK at a lower price-point.
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Battery Ventures Establishes Axiometrix Solutions Unifying Its Three Test and Measurement Brands
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Battery Ventures Establishes Axiometrix Solutions Unifying Its Three Test and Measurement Brands

The measurement-focused business group established by Battery Ventures, and comprised of Audio Precision, GRAS Sound & Vibration, and imc Test & Measurement, announced its new name and brand: Axiometrix Solutions. Supporting a global customer base in the test and measurement space, Axiometrix Solutions intends to span the most technology-intensive industries including electronics, aerospace, automotive and audiology.
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AIStorm and Knowles Join Forces to Create New Edge AI Audio Solutions
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AIStorm and Knowles Join Forces to Create New Edge AI Audio Solutions

AIStorm, a pioneer of AI-in-Sensor SoCs for edge devices, announced a development partnership with Knowles Corporation. The collaboration will focus on achieving the lowest-power, highest-performance audio solutions available to enable emerging features. AIStorm’s patented analog and mixed-signal IP, combined with Knowles’ audio signal processing technology and advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, bring enhanced audio features and power savings to mobile, true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, and connected devices.
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Orchard Audio Introduces 500W Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier
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Orchard Audio Introduces 500W Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier

Following the enormous success of the original Starkrimson Mono amplifier, Orchard Audio is introducing the Starkrimson Stereo Ultra amplifier, using the same proprietary dual-feedback modulator and next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) transistors. The new Ultra amplifier design is the result of the work of the company's founder, Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat, and is able to deliver up to 500WRMS (1000WPEAK) of power and 20A of current while maintaining extremely low noise and distortion.
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Sonus Faber Extends Lumina Collection With More Powerful Speakers
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Sonus Faber Extends Lumina Collection With More Powerful Speakers

Sonus faber announced the continuation of its acclaimed Lumina loudspeaker collection with the addition of two models: The Lumina II and The Lumina V. The brand's intent was to offer a simple, balanced combination with the ability to satisfy both stereo and multichannel system listening. The introduction of Lumina II and Lumina V speaker also meets an even wider audience with the need for higher power for larger environments.
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Mixxim Offers Nostalgia in High Resolution Audio with Fourth Generation of MIXXTAPE Cassette
by Joao Martins

Mixxim Offers Nostalgia in High Resolution Audio with Fourth Generation of MIXXTAPE Cassette

The cassette is back! Again! Mixxim is launching the fourth-generation MIXXTAPE. The high-resolution audio player will be available on Kickstarter starting June 15. With a nostalgic, old-school look, MIXXTAPE offers music lovers a new experience, now supporting high resolution digital audio. The compact portable player is designed for those who are not yet into streaming services, miss the 3.5mm headphone jack, and just like to carry their favorite music with them at all times.
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Fairview Microwave Releases Input Protected Low Noise Amplifiers with GaN Semiconductor Technology
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Fairview Microwave Releases Input Protected Low Noise Amplifiers with GaN Semiconductor Technology

Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of on-demand RF, microwave and millimeter wave components, has just unveiled a new series of Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) that are perfect for use in test and measurement and R&D applications, as well as radar, space systems, and microwave radio. Fairview Microwave's new series of input protected LNAs feature Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology which provides robust input power protection.
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