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Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test
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Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test

Audio Precision announced the APx517B acoustic analyzer, specifically designed, configured and built for the production-line testing of speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets and the wide range of consumer electronics incorporating speakers and microphones. With the introduction of the APx517B acoustic analyzer, manufacturers can deploy an integrated acoustic test system that brings the renowned quality, reliability and robustness of Audio Precision’s lab-oriented analyzers to their production lines.
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RHA Launches TrueControl True Wireless Earbuds with Adjustable ANC
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RHA Launches TrueControl True Wireless Earbuds with Adjustable ANC

RHA has introduced TrueControl ANC, a new cutting-edge true wireless earbuds design with an ergonomically stylish profile that is akin to custom IEM, improving the combination of passive and active noise cancellation. The RHA TrueControl ANC combines Qualcomm's aptX and AAC Bluetooth streaming with advanced active – and adjustable - noise cancellation, advanced connectivity, and a 20-hour battery life. In addition, the new RHA Connect App allows users to customize their listening experience.
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NAB Show and Audio Engineering Society to Co-locate 2021 Conventions In Las Vegas
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NAB Show and Audio Engineering Society to Co-locate 2021 Conventions In Las Vegas

The 2021 Audio Engineering Society (AES) fall convention will co-locate with NAB Show, October 11–13, 2021, this time in Las Vegas. The co-location brings together the premiere convention for pro audio professionals with the world's largest convention encompassing media, entertainment and technology. The AES Show will take place at the Westgate Hotel, adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center where NAB Show will be held October 9–13, 2021.
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Celestion Introduces HornWizard App for High Frequency Horn Design
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Celestion Introduces HornWizard App for High Frequency Horn Design

As a leading manufacturer of professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, as well as guitar and bass loudspeakers, Celestion has a long history with horns and horn-loaded transducer design, an area the company continues to explore in new designs and to better support customers projects and requirements. The Celestion engineering team programmed its own tools for horn simulation. Now, Celestion announced HornWizard, a new desktop and mobile application which is basically a portal to the company’s powerful horn design software.
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Ideas For Adding 3D and Spatial Audio Technology on New Cutting-Edge Products
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Ideas For Adding 3D and Spatial Audio Technology on New Cutting-Edge Products

CEVA and VisiSonics are promoting a joint webinar to promote 3D audio technology and emerging applications for immersive listening experiences. 3D Audio for Everyone is the motivation behind this session, targeted directly at audio system engineers, product managers and developers looking to add 3D Audio capabilities to Hearables, Smart Home, Mobile, and Automotive products. Getting spatial audio to work across all platforms is the next exciting frontier in audio. November 23, 2020 at 08:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST.
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Bold North Audio Releases Two High Excursion 6.5" Woofers Employing XBL2 Technology
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Bold North Audio Releases Two High Excursion 6.5" Woofers Employing XBL2 Technology

Expanding its line of premium and performance-based drivers, designed and manufactured under the Bold North Audio brand, MISCO announced the introduction of the BWX-6501 & BWX-6502, two high performance 6.5" high excursion woofers with an XBL2 motor design and 10 mm linear Xmax. These new models add to a growing line of premium and performance-based drivers, all designed and manufactured in MISCO’s own facility in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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STMicroelectronics and DSP Concepts Deliver All-In-One Amazon-Qualified Far-Field Voice Reference Design
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STMicroelectronics and DSP Concepts Deliver All-In-One Amazon-Qualified Far-Field Voice Reference Design

STMicroelectronics has released an Amazon-qualified reference design package for smart connected devices leveraging Amazon AVS voice integration, which can be used to create Alexa Built-in products using simple microcontrollers (MCUs). The new reference design eases development of natural-language understanding and voice-based user interaction for smart-home devices and smart appliances, featuring an improved audio front end created with DSP Concepts for far-field audio detection.
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Kensington Unveils First Fully Powered Thunderbolt 4 Laptop Docking Station
by Joao Martins

Kensington Unveils First Fully Powered Thunderbolt 4 Laptop Docking Station

Kensington announced the SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking station — the first of its kind to provide dedicated power to all of your connected devices no matter how many are connected to it. This universally compatible, modern docking station unlocks the power of Thunderbolt 4 for the ultimate plug-and-play solution and is one the very first certified products to reach the market according to the brand new specification.
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Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker Now Available in the United States
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Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker Now Available in the United States

Sony Electronics announced that its LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker is now available for the first time in the United States. This unique and elegant portable home speaker produces calming ambient illumination. Its glass cylinder combines with an aluminum base that evokes old gas fixtures, where in fact is the actual speaker part, generating omnidirectional sound, enhanced by the vibrations resonating in the glass structure. An ideal and unique combination for home listening in special moments.
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Scan-Speak Announces New Large-Size Ellipticor Woofer 38WE/8582T00
by Joao Martins

Scan-Speak Announces New Large-Size Ellipticor Woofer 38WE/8582T00

In the year when Scan-Speak celebrates its 50th anniversary, it seems the Danish engineering team is keeping R&D busy and getting to roll out a series of exciting new products. audioXpress was aware that new Ellipticor drivers were on the way, and now we received the confirmation of the first announcement, a large-size woofer (38 cm - 15") with paper cone and SD AirCirc neodymium magnet system. The new Ellipticor 38WE/8582T00 woofer offers surprisingly good specs, as was to be expected!
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