TAD Laboratories Launches ET-703a Super High Frequency Beryllium Driver
TAD Laboratories of Japan launched its latest OEM product, the ET-703a Super High Tweeter. This new driver is a fine-tuned model of the company's ET-703 super high frequency horn tweeter, which has been highly acclaimed in the loudspeaker industry. With a frequency response from 5kHz to 45kHz at 8 ohms, featuring a triple-slit rear compression design with a 35mm voice coil, the ET-703a is promoted as one of the world's most efficient and broadband reproduction drivers for super high frequencies.
TDK InvenSense Low-Power T5838 MEMS Microphones Selected for Edge AI Development Kit
The latest low-power T5838 and T5837 digital PDM MEMS microphones, part of the TDK InvenSense SmartSound family, have been elected by Syntiant as a microphone of choice for low-power edge AI application processors that perform keyword detection, due to its innovative Acoustic Activity Detect (AAD) feature that enables system power savings, thus prolonging battery life, and ability to intelligently detect keywords or voice commands.
Avantone Pro Releases Planar the II Open-Back Reference-Grade Headphones
Having introduced its original open-back reference-grade headphones with planar drivers in 2020, Avantone Pro now announced availability of its Planar the II — making it better by reducing the weight to ensure even greater comfort during long mixing and listening sessions. Being one of the most affordable open-back planar headphones available in the market, the new Planar the II continues to ensure all the qualities of planar drivers to an extended audience of audio engineers, musicians, and hi-fi enthusiasts alike.
Book Review: Burkhard Vogel’s Slopes and Levels. Spice Models to Simulate Vintage Op-Amp Noise
Interested in accurately simulating the noise of op-amp circuits? Audio electronics expert Burkhard Vogel wrote a book that addresses this relevant topic for any audio circuit designer that doesn't want to rely just on manufacturers own models. In this review, Marcel van de Gevel explored the full book after he read Vogel's introduction, explaining that some manufacturer-supplied simulation models are way off.
Test Bench: Wavecor’s TW045WA01 Coaxial Cloth Dome/Ceramic Cone Tweeter
This Test Bench characterizes the innovative TW045WA01 dual-diaphragm coaxial tweeter from Wavecor. This driver's dual-diaphragm assembly combines a 22mm coated textile dome for high-frequency extension and a 45mm ceramic/aluminum cone, which adds low-frequency output and efficiency. The hybrid design incorporates a dual neodymium magnet motor structure and sculpted foam damping ring attached to the faceplate. A very unique driver that is certain to appear in new two-channel high-end audio loudspeakers.
Qualcomm Extends S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform Portfolio to Deliver Best-In-Class Gaming and LE Audio Experiences
Qualcomm Technologies International unveiled an addition to the Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 Sound platform portfolio. This newly enhanced solution is optimized for gaming and ready for use in dongles and adapters. It combines Snapdragon Sound and LE Audio to deliver ultra-low latency of less than 20ms for lag-free wireless audio with voice back-channel for in-game chat. When delivering game audio only, the latency is further reduced.
Denon Launches PerL Series of True Wireless Earbuds with Nura Personalization Technology
Denon launched its Denon PerL Series of True Wireless Earbuds, which combines the hearing profiling technology pioneered by Australian crowdfunding champions Nura Sound, now rebranded as Masimo Adaptive Acoustic Technology (AAT). The two Denon TWS earbuds are also basically the same products designed and already promoted NuraTrue and NuraTrue Pro, now renamed as Denon PerL and Denon PerL Pro.
Denon DJ Redefines DJ Mixing with PRIME 4+ All-in-One System
Denon DJ, an inMusic brand, just announced a brand-new, cutting-edge PRIME 4+ standalone controller, the first in its class to contain all the mixing and processing features that typically require an external laptop. The Denon DJ PRIME 4+ features Stems separation technology so DJs can isolate vocals or instruments with the tap of a finger and adds next-level features to the world’s most powerful standalone DJ system, including full wireless streaming music accessibility with larger controls and jog wheels.
Cirrus Logic Unveils New Pro Audio Family of AD/DA Converters
Cirrus Logic announced a newly rearchitected family of converters targeting professional audio applications, combining superior performance, low power consumption and system-level enhancements to solve common industry audio problems, such as a new hybrid gain control. The first three products available are 2-, 4- and 8-channel ADCs ready to be easily implemented in demanding applications, from digital mixers and USB audio interfaces, all the way to automotive applications.
Williams AV Showcases Assistive Communication Concept Using Bluetooth Auracast at InfoComm 2023
Williams AV, specializing in assistive communication solutions, from traditional hearing loops to WiFi-based systems, promoted a proof-of-concept demonstration of a Bluetooth Auracast alternative. Aiming to gain feedback from professional system integrators attending InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, FL, Williams AV has shown how the Auracast technology works, the various components of an Auracast solution, and an overview of potential Pro AV assistive communication applications.