HEAD Acoustics Announces HEAD VISOR VMA V Acoustic Camera and Software
HEAD Acoustics is now offering a fully integrated, professional acoustic camera solution for noise source location. The new HEAD VISOR VMA V Acoustic Camera uses a lightweight and modular hardware that combines 60 microphones in a 30cm diameter circle, enough for close-up and automotive applications, which can be extended with ten spiral arms creating a 1 meter array with 120 microphones. The HEAD VISOR 6 Software delivers the algorithms and user interface for beamforming and all applications.
Jacoti Hearing Center App Enables At-Home Hearing Tests for Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro
Jacoti Hearing Technologies has launched the new Jacoti Hearing Center app for iOS, which integrates with Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro, allowing users to conduct precise at-home hearing tests with wireless Apple earbuds. This development, the company says, represents a significant quality leap in accessible hearing care, empowering users to access reliable hearing tests, and providing results that are comparable to in-office audiometric testing.
Audio-Technica Introduces ES964 Boundary Array Microphone
As an innovator in transducer technology, Audio-Technica already offers popular boundary microphones that are used from stage performance to conferencing rooms. Now the company introduced the new ES964 boundary array microphone, the latest addition to the brand's line of Engineered Sound solutions. This table-top model provides an easy-to-deploy audio solution for small-group conference environments and was designed for optimal directionality in combination with mixers and DSP systems.
First Magnet Powder Presses to Produce Neodymium Permanent Magnets in the United States
Most of us assume that neodymium must only come from China. Yet, rare earth ore is available in California, and reshoring neo-magnet production, including recycling neodymium, is now accelerating in the US. Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific), tipped off by Salvador Magdaleno (Salvador Consultant), writes about the first manufacturing operation that is ready to deliver neodymium permanent magnets in the United States. This article was written originally for The Audio Voice newsletter.
Amadeus Unveils New C3 and C4 Miniature Speakers
Amadeus has unveiled their new shallow-depth point source miniature speakers. The C Series was created in 2018 through a specific custom development for performing arts venues, carried out in coordination with the technical sound team from the Paris-based Chaillot National Theater. The new C3 and C4 miniature speaker models are available now for ordering from Amadeus and can be used for many applications.
Schurter Extends FMAB NEO Single-Phase Block AC Filter Series with New High-Performance Model
Schurter, a leading provider of EMC filters, introduced its new FMAB NEO High-Performance single-phase AC block filter, designed to meet the demands of increasing electromagnetic interference generated in modern-day electronic applications. The new 1-stage-line-filter with high attenuation is available with ground line choke and multiple case variants for class II protection with optimal symmetrical noise attenuation characteristics.
Voicemod Introduces AI Voice Creator and Community Voices for Real-Time Voice Changing
Voicemod, a leading real-time AI-voice and interactive audio software company, has announced the launch of Community Voices and AI Voice Creator features, enabling users of its tools to create, remix and share their own AI voices. This marks a significant shift in how people can use AI to transform their voice while gaming, live streaming, creating content or socializing online. Users can create new synthetic voices using AI, selecting from a range of gender, age and tone options. The technology, Voicemod says is "the next big thing development in the gaming industry".
Amphion One25A 3-Way Active Reference Monitor Now Available
Following its industry debut in April at the 2023 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, the One25A - the first 3-way active studio monitor from Amphion - is now shipping. The One25A is a powerful full range monitor for modern studio environments with a versatile sealed design that can be used vertically or horizontally. The company's facilities in Finland are now fulfilling pre-orders and monitors will be available from the brand's distributors.
Signal Processing Impacts of ICP Accelerometer Limit Violations
In this white paper, Dr. Stephen Hambric uses basic piezoelectric sensor theory to explain what happens to your measurement when you use and exceed the amplitude and frequency limits of an accelerometer with built-in electronics, known as an ICP® or IEPE accelerometer. Download this exclusive white paper now.
No Zipper, No Pop! How ADC Hybrid Gain Control Can Enable Smooth, Pop-Free Microphone Preamp Gain Changes
This article explains the new hybrid gain control (HGC) feature of Cirrus Logic’s latest CS530xP family of Pro Audio ADCs and how these can eliminate noise problems when changing gain on digitally controlled mic preamps. This solution enables fine-resolution mic preamp gain control, with the feel of a traditional potentiometer but without audible pops or zipper noise by integrating control into the ADC, together with zero-cross detection and precisely synchronized digital gain control.