All items tagged with neodymium (197)
Test Bench: B&C Speakers Pro Sound 12CXN88 12” Coax Driver
May 23, 2018 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers Pro Sound 12CXN88 12” Coax Driver

For this month's Test Bench, Dickason characterizes a new 12” coaxial pro audio driver from B&C Speakers, a design typically applied in stage monitors, studio monitors, or distributed audio in large venues. B&C Speakers 12CXN88 is unique in that it uses a single neodymium magnet assembly for both the 12” woofer and the 1.3” throat exit compression driver. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2018.
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PreSonus HD9 Closed-Back Headphones Combine Comfort and Wide Frequency Response
April 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus HD9 Closed-Back Headphones Combine Comfort and Wide Frequency Response

PreSonus is shipping its new HD9 headphones, designed for studio use, as powerful and articulate studio monitors. The new headphones feature a closed-back acoustic design that provides superior listening isolation and reduces headphone bleed, so users hear nothing but music. The HD9’s 45 mm dynamic, neodymium drivers and high power handling (900 mW per channel into 40Ω) deliver loud, clean audio, minimizing listening fatigue. Its tailored frequency response extends all the way from 10 Hz to 26 kHz (±3 dB), with accurate bass response.
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Your Voice Coil May 2018 Issue Is Now Available!
April 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Your Voice Coil May 2018 Issue Is Now Available!

In this May 2018 edition, learn about the loudspeaker-related sessions that will take place at the upcoming 144th Audio Engineering Society (AES) International Convention in Milan. Vance Dickason also writes about ARTA Audio Measurement and Analysis Software, and for this month's Test Bench, he characterizes two new 1” exit pro sound compression drivers, the CDX1-1742 from Celestion, and the DE360-8 from B&C Speakers. In Acoustic Patents, James Croft discusses an interesting Radial Acoustic Speaker design patented by prolific audio inventor Curtis Graber. Download your copy now.
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Beyma Introduces New High Performance Subwoofers, Woofers and Small Compression Drivers
April 12, 2018 by Joao Martins

Beyma Introduces New High Performance Subwoofers, Woofers and Small Compression Drivers

Joining the concept and design of the successful 18LEX1600Nd introduced last year at Prolight+Sound, this year Beyma introduced two new high performance subwoofers, the new 21LEX1600Nd and 15LEX1600Nd. And to reinforce even more its woofer choices for 2018, the Spanish company announced a new family of 4 neodymium woofers with patented Maltcross technology. Beyma also unveiled three new compression drivers of small size.'
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FaitalPRO Introduces Two New Midrange Drivers and One 18” Super Woofer at Prolight+Sound 2018
April 12, 2018 by Joao Martins

FaitalPRO Introduces Two New Midrange Drivers and One 18” Super Woofer at Prolight+Sound 2018

FaitalPRO, the renowned Italian manufacturer of professional loudspeakers, officially celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018. Continuing the brand’s tradition of quality and innovation, FaitalPRO introduced three new products at Prolight+Sound 2018, starting with two 6" drivers for midrange and low-mid frequencies, the 6RS140 and 6PR160 respectively, together with the 18XL2000 18" Super Woofer, designed for the lowest frequencies.
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B&C Expands 4” Woofer Family with New 4NDS34 Driver
April 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

B&C Expands 4” Woofer Family with New 4NDS34 Driver

B&C Speakers added the 4NDS34 neodymium subwoofer to their 4" family of professional transducers. The 4NDS34 features a 34mm copper voice coil, 84 gram neodymium slug magnet, 200w continuous power rating, and high sensitivity (89 dB) from 80-2000Hz. The 4NDS34 subwoofer compliments the other B&C 4" family members, including the 4NDF34 neodymium woofer, and the 4CXN36 high performance coax which combines a 36mm diaphragm compression driver and wide bandwidth woofer.
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Celestion Launches the CDX14-3040 Neodymium Magnet Compression Driver
April 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Launches the CDX14-3040 Neodymium Magnet Compression Driver

At this year’s Prolight+Sound (Hall 3.1, Stand B40), Celestion, one of the world’s leading suppliers of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications is announcing the launch of the CDX14-3040 neodymium magnet compression driver. This brand new model utilizes a single-piece pure titanium diaphragm and surround—together with a compact lightweight magnet assembly — to deliver a superior high frequency performance.
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New Low Frequency Drivers From Lavoce for Prolight+Sound 2018
April 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Low Frequency Drivers From Lavoce for Prolight+Sound 2018

Lavoce Italiana continues to unveil the new drivers that it will be launching at Prolight+Sound 2018 (Frankfurt, April 10-13). The transducer company will be showing the new MAN062.00 high-power 6.5” neodymium midrange; a new 12" model, the WAF123.02 with a ferrite magnet purposely designed for mid-band applications; and the new and powerful 21” subwoofer, the SAF214.50, able to offer super high excursion using a 4.5” CCAW sandwiched voice coil and a ferrite motor.
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New Small Format Compression Drivers From Lavoce for Prolight+Sound 2018
March 29, 2018 by Joao Martins

New Small Format Compression Drivers From Lavoce for Prolight+Sound 2018

Lavoce Italiana continues to expand its OEM catalog of professional audio driver solutions, while expanding its distribution scope in tandem with its steady pace of product introductions. For Prolight+Sound 2018 (Frankfurt, April 10-13), Lavoce has several new products scheduled to be unveiled. For now the company revealed details for their new small format compression drivers, the DN07.10LM, with neodymium magnet, and the DF10.101LM, a ferrite magnet, both with 1” CCAW voice coils and FEM optimized.
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Test Bench: Peerless by Tymphany Full-Range 2" PLS-50N25AL01-08
March 27, 2018 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Peerless by Tymphany Full-Range 2" PLS-50N25AL01-08

The 2” to 2.5” diameter full-range drivers are unquestionably one of the most used transducers in consumer electronics. I asked the folks at Tymphany to send a couple of transducers from their Peerless by Tymphany PLS line of full-range 2” to 3” drivers. I specifically asked for the 2” PLS-50N25AL01-08 neodymium motor full range (reviewed here) as well as the 2.5” PLS-65F25AL01-08 ferrite motor full-range (reviewed separately). This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2017.
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