Analog Devices A2B Adopted by Roland Guitar Synthesizer Group
Analog Devices continues to expand its A2B digital audio connectivity technology with new transceiver devices and updating the specification that enables powerful multichannel audio applications. Originally developed by Analog Devices for audio data transmission in automotive applications, A2B has been adopted also as a new data transmission technology for professional audio by multiple brands. And it has now been commercially adopted even in synthesizers.
GAIT and NEG Sign Strategic Partnership To Deliver Ultra-Thin Glass Diaphragm Technology Solutions
Glass Acoustic Innovations Ltd. (GAIT) announced a strategic partnership with leading glass manufacturer Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (NEG), to deliver ultra-thin glass diaphragm technology solutions intended for high-performance acoustic diaphragms in headphones and earphones. This collaboration marks a significant evolutionary milestone for GAIT, uniting two industry leaders in the glass and acoustic industries.
A Look Inside Douglas Self’s "Small Signal Audio Design" 4th edition
Whether it is power amplifiers, vinyl reproduction preamplifiers, active crossover filters or, as in this case, small-signal circuits for a very wide range of applications, Douglas Self is one of those authors who consistently has produced reference works about technical audio. You may think that as a fourth edition, it would just be a refinement on the three editions that went before it but Self always adds new material and new insights to make it worthwhile to get this new book.
Low Frequency in Loudspeakers: It’s All About the Bass!
All the speaker design techniques to achieve more bass, challenging Hofmann's Iron Law. The same bass in a smaller enclosure? Deeper or louder bass for the same enclosure back volume? Higher efficiency for a given alignment? A cleaner lower distortion bass? Learn about the companies, products, and technologies that make all this possible. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2023.
HEAD acoustics MOBILITY Voice and Noise Conference, May 8-9, 2024
"We Cannot Predict the Future, but We Can Shape Its Sound." This is the slogan and inspiration for the MOBILITY Voice and Noise Conference, promoted by HEAD acoustics. Promising a practical look at all applications related to Voice and Noise in the mobility sector, including the latest trends and methods for automotive audio and acoustics, the conference takes place May 8-9 at the Presidio Golden Gate Club and Presidio Officer’s Club, in San Francisco, CA.
Norsonic Announces New Nor283 Dodecahedron Loudspeaker
Norsonic unveiled a follow-up to its longstanding Nor276 dodecahedron loudspeaker, with a new small, lightweight, yet powerful and rugged design, engineered for the most demanding field and laboratory applications. The new Nor283 supersedes all previous Norsonic models, being able to deliver impressive sound power level at low frequencies for its size. The output level when powered by the battery-operated power amplifier Nor282 is an impressive 123dB LW.
Dynaudio Expands Core Reference Monitor Range
When Dynaudio announces a new product, celebrate! This time, the Skanderborg, Denmark-based company expanded its outstanding but underrated Core studio monitor range with a new compact nearfield model, the Core 5, and a compact floor subwoofer, aptly named Core Sub Compact. This is the first refresh in the Dynaudio reference monitor range since November 2019, when the Core 47 monitor and Core Sub were launched. Project studios doing serious work are the intended target for the new models.
Packetcraft and Ezurio Announce Talking Sensor Dev Kit with Bluetooth Auracast
Packetcraft announced that it has teamed up with Ezurio, formerly known as Laird Connectivity, to create an innovative rapid prototyping kit that expands the realm of Auracast Broadcast Audio. The concept of a "talking sensor" - Auracast-enabled sensors that talk directly to earbuds, hearing aids, headphones and hearing protection products - expands Bluetooth applications to a host of new devices that can communicate important notifications and messages.
Audiotonix Creates DJ Mixer Kit To Help Develop STEM and Audio Engineering Skills
Audiotonix, the holding company and home for some of the best mixing console brands, announced a new educational program, oriented towards fostering STEM, audio engineering, and mixing skills. The global professional audio group will launch a kit-based DJ mixer project, which will also be the first and only Audiotonix branded product, the STEAM powered DJ mixer kit - a fully working product that requires soldering PCBs.
Sonical and Sigma Connectivity Accelerate Hearables Product Development
Sonical, the company pioneering a fully integrated approach for the product development of headphones and hearables, with a real-time operating system that allows consumers to load their own apps has confirmed a development partnership with Sigma Connectivity, the leading Swedish technology design and engineering house. Sigma will help Sonical accelerate the market transition to Headphone 3.0 and the adoption of user driven wearable audio devices.