Oladance Introduces OWS Pro Open-Ear Earphones with Noise Cancellation
OWS stands for Oladance Wearable Stereo and describes the brand's approach to true wireless air conduction earphones, now expanded with the new Oladance OWS Pro open-ear earphones. This third model from the company introduces a larger, wrap-around-the-ear design, combined in a new sophisticated Bluetooth 5.3 platform supporting sophisticated processing algorithms including ambient noise reduction - a first in open-ears. Exquisite two-face materials, including a stunning ceramic color surface, make the OWS Pro a really cutting-edge proposition.
AIAIAI Creates New TMA-2 DJ XE Modular DJ Headphones
Danish audio design company and headphone innovator AIAIAI unveiled its latest modular DJ performance headphones that are also perfect lifestyle statements. The new TMA-2 DJ XE on-ears evolve from the company's TMA-2 platform - with a wink and a nudge to the Sennheiser HD 25's - offering a cleaner and more mature design, with clear sound for high volume levels, better sound isolation, and weighing only 168g. Shipping late August 2023 for EUR €140.
AKM Launches AK7709VQ Multicore DSP for Automotive Applications
Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) launched a new multicore digital signal processor (DSP) that is an integral part of the Velvet Sound for Cars brand announced in May 2023. A combined suite of high-quality audio ICs, software algorithms, and tuning intended to enable a new generation of in-vehicle sound design and luxury immersive audio experiences. AKM also unveiled an advanced concept, a car sound board integrated with the AK4499EX flagship Velvet Sound Verita DAC for the ultimate audio quality.
KEF LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition Expands Design Partnership
Following the success of the KEF in-car audio system for Lotus, the two iconic British brands teamed up again to introduce a collection of KEF x Lotus products for the home. The first installment is the LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition, a floor standing high-fidelity system available in Lotus' British Racing Green. This custom version of the existing LS60 Wireless system combines superlative acoustic performance in a slim, distinctive floorstanding design.
Test Bench: SB Audience 44CDN-PK 1" PEEK Diaphragm Compression Driver
The SB Audience Rosso 44CDN-PK is combined with the H250 90°×60° exponential horn. The driver features a 44.3mm (1.75") diameter voice coil driving a single piece PEEK diaphragm and surround, and including a FEA-optimized neodymium ring magnet motor structure, annular phase plug design, and a cast-aluminum damped rear chamber. This driver has a 60W AES power handling rating (120W maximum), with a 1.8kHz recommended crossover frequency.
Fresh From the Bench: RødeTest FuzzMeasure Audio and Acoustic Measurement Software
This audio measurement software creation from Canadian software designer Chris Liscio was sold to Røde in 2018. FuzzMeasure is the very first product of the new RødeTest division of Røde Microphones, a subsidiary of Freedman Electronics, also the owner of Aphex, Event Electronics, and SoundField brands. FuzzMeasure audio measurement software stands out for its high-quality graphs and for tucking an immense amount of control into a sleek, minimal interface. This article was originally published in audioXpress, May 2020.
Speaker Design and Triple Test Bench in Voice Coil August 2023
Voice Coil August 2023 offers the second part of Peter Larsen's FINE Circle speaker design tutorial, updated directories of Voice Coil Winders and Converters, and Magnet Vendors and Distributors for 2023. James Croft reviews a new Diaphragm patent attributed to Tymphany, and Vance Dickason offers a triple dose of Test Bench, starting with the Beyma 10NMFS 10" subwoofer, followed by the Wavecor WF182BD13-04 7" midbass woofer, and culminating in the Scan-Speak 18ME/9642T00 Ellipticor 6.5" Midrange.
HEAD acoustics ViBRIDGE: Holistic Testing of In-Ear Headsets with Bone Conduction Sensors
With the availability of the HEL/HER 4.4 ViBRIDGE Flexible Pinna for HMS II.3/5, the industry as gained a vital testing tool for in-ear headset designs that utilize bone conduction sensors. Evaluating these systems is vital to optimize near-end structure-borne sound to improve speech quality in the presence of background noise, improve echo cancellation, and double-talk performance. The unique technology developed by HEAD acoustics is being enthusiastically embraced by the industry.
Celestion Introduces FTR12-4080DL 4-Ohm Low Frequency Driver for Uncompromising Bass
Celestion introduced the FTR12-4080DL 12-inch, low frequency 4-ohm driver which is specifically designed for subwoofer applications, offering a compact and powerful alternative with a cast aluminum chassis and ferrite magnet. Well-established as an 8-ohm driver, this purpose-built subwoofer is now available in 4-ohm, making it ideal for applications that are hungry for every watt of amplifier power when delivering uncompromising bass.
WiSA Launches New Tools for Implementing, Managing and Testing WiSA-Enabled Products
WiSA Technologies announced two new tools designed to streamline the development and manufacturing of WiSA E (Embedded) and WiSA DS (Discrete System) implementations. The new WiSA Server, in combination with the new Product Support Engineering Tool (PEST), enable faster time-to-market as well as comprehensive management of testing and other aspects of the manufacturing process.