Three-Day Lecture by Wolfgang Klippel Scheduled for 2024
Klippel is promoting a new 3-Day Lecture, following the popular format of previous editions. The main topic for 2024 will be Sound Quality of Audio Systems, Modeling, Measurement & Control. The three-day event combines both theory and practice and will take place March 4-6, at the Technical University of Dresden, Germany. Registration for the lecture is now open for a fee for general admission and is free for students.
R&D Stories: Motion Feedback for Active Desktop Subwoofers
Zami Schwartzman, the founder of Servobass, shares his journey into the application of Motion Feedback (MFB) methods for active subwoofers. He explores passive and active bass enhancement methods and how Servobass arrived at an optimized design using MFB techniques to achieve highly performing active subwoofers in desktop and compact sizes. A solution that is now available to be licensed by the industry. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2023.
Lavoce Adds 15" Model to CSF Range of Ferrite Common HF/LF Magnet Coaxials
Lavoce Italiana will present the latest CSF153.00K, a new 15” ferrite common HF/LF magnet coaxial, at the NAMM and ISE trade shows in January 2024. This new model, which can be used for 2-way or 3-way point source solutions, as well as a stage monitor, takes the company's CSF range qualities to a more powerful level. The new Lavoce CSF153.00K has a 700W Program power handling and 98dB sensitivity for the low frequencies, and 120W Program power handling and 108dB sensitivity on the high-frequencies.
WiSA Technologies Reports Progress in Industry Support for WiSA E
WiSA Technologies, the multichannel wireless audio technology pioneer, announced the integration of WiSA E software technology onto the Amlogic S905X4 application processor. This advanced embedded SoC design is ideal for the OTT/IP streaming Set-Top Box market, and its availability follows the announcement that WiSA just confirmed the first WiSA E software licensing with a major global TV brand.
Logitech G Launches New Flagship Console Wireless Gaming Headset With Pure Graphene Drivers
The new Logitech G ASTRO A50 X Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station is the fifth generation of the acclaimed ASTRO A50 Series console gaming headset from the brand. Following previous models using graphene, the new flagship gaming headset uses a pure graphene 40mm driver that makes it the ultimate model with the technology from Canadian pioneer Ora Graphene. It also combines a range of cutting-edge, industry-first design features and technologies.
d&b audiotechnik Expands Cue Automation and Show Control Possibilities for Soundscape Software
d&b audiotechnik released version 3 of En-Snap, the d&b Soundscape cue automation and show control software provided in collaboration by d&b and Gareth Owen Sound. This major update enables positioning and editing of Soundscape objects, focusing on creative workflows and FoH for immersive live applications. d&b also introduced En-Bridge software, expanding Soundscape interoperability with 3rd party systems, improved console control, new BlackTrax tracking system support, and more.
Coastal Source Now Shipping Hardscape Razor Outdoor Speakers
Coastal Source, the innovative high-performance outdoor audio and lighting company from Moorestown, New Jersey, is now shipping its full line of hardscape Razor outdoor speakers. With a complete line of eight models, Coastal Source is now offering a complete solution for outdoor wall and hardscape speakers built with true hifi performance in mind. The patent-pending designs made its formal debut at CEDIA 2023 in Denver, where it received praised and multiple industry awards.
Ora Graphene Audio Partners with Merry Electronics to Develop the First Off-the-Shelf GrapheneQ Headphone Drivers
Ora Graphene Audio, the Montreal-based graphene technology pioneer announced a strategic partnership with Merry Electronics, the renowned Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer, to develop the world's first commercially available GrapheneQ headphone drivers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the adoption of graphene technologies. Both 40mm and 50mm headphone drivers powered by Ora's groundbreaking graphene audio technology will be available for pre-orders Q1 2024.
Getting to Know Dutch & Dutch
With a visit to Dutch & Dutch, Jan Didden unveils the journey of this innovative speaker manufacturer from The Netherlands. This company, founded in 2014, has so far achieved remarkable success with a single product designed to break the vicious cycle of speakers and room acoustics. The Dutch & Dutch 8c is a no-compromise active speaker designed to work together with the acoustics of the listening room.
A FINE Circle Speaker Design Tutorial. Part 1 — The Design
For Voice Coil, Peter Larsen developed a tutorial for the design of a complete loudspeaker from transducer to final product. A great way to gain a practical perspective of the whole family of Loudsoft software tools. The target design will be a two-way speaker with a 6.5" woofer and a 1" dome tweeter, and this issue contains part one of this valuable exercise.