Enhancing Loudspeaker Efficiency and Bl(x) Symmetry with Virtual Voice Coil, Part 1
This first article in a two-part series details the design and simulation possibilities of the SpeakerLAB software for speaker designers. In this article, the author explores its Virtual Voice Coil (VVC) module, for designing voice coils and predicting audio transducer parameters with maximum accuracy. The detailed analysis also explains one of the keys that allow the accuracy of VVC prediction, given by a complete temperature management involved in loudspeaker calculus.
Unlocking the Future of Wireless Audio: An In-Depth Look at WMAS
Meeting the pressing needs for professional wireless microphone applications, struggling with RF challenges, regulatory constraints, and the scarcity of frequency spectrum, 2024 was the year of the first product announcements leveraging Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology. In this article Nick Wood (Shure) provides a unique perspective of the WMAS technology, its future in the industry, and its regulatory framework for professional audio applications.
Dolby Laboratories and TCL Confirm First Products with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
Dolby Laboratories and TCL have confirmed the launch of the first products with support for Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, the new wireless protocol that is able to automatically configure an immersive sound field between multiple speakers, regardless of their position in the room. Following a confirmation at IFA 2024 that TCL would be embracing the technology, the Chinese consumer electronics giant now unveiled its first products coming to market.
Sennheiser BTD 700 Adds Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast Support to Any Source
Sennheiser unveiled a high-performance Bluetooth dongle designed to improve the wireless audio experience and unleash the full potential of its current wireless headphones and earbuds supporting Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast. The new Sennheiser BTD 700 dongle also adds support for aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive codecs while opening up low-latency gaming possibilities. An effective single plug-and-play solution that accelerates the benefits of the latest Bluetooth updates.
Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC Headphones Feature THX Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Skullcandy announced the revival of its popular Aviator franchise with the launch of Aviator 900 ANC ($299.99), its most premium headphones to date. When the original Skullcandy Aviator line launched in 2010, it was embraced by a global audience of tastemakers and celebrities drawn to its unique form factor and first-class audio experience. The new Aviator 900 ANC builds off the original’s classical retro aesthetic with new materials and technologies for those who want a style-forward, best-in-class audio experience.
California Dreaming Meets Innovation: Cine Gear Expo Opens June 6-7 at Universal Studios Lot
The film industry's top technology meets creativity event, returns to Los Angeles June 6–7, 2025, at the famed Universal Studios Lot. Focused on creating an immersive experience for professionals across the cinematic spectrum — the lineup promises a vibrant mix of gear exhibits, filmmaking and career panels, tech showcases, and unforgettable networking opportunities — amid one of the world's most historic studios.
Bose Professional Opens New Headquarters and Experience Center
Two years since becoming an independent company, Bose Professional announced the opening of their new purpose-built global headquarters, museum, and Experience Center — showcasing their full suite of hardware and software solutions in an immersive environment. The 50,200 ft2 (4,665 m2) state-of-the-art facility in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, was designed to reflect the company's vision and values, and marks a significant milestone in Bose Professional's growth story.
Digital Audio Labs Unveils Livemix Pro Personal Monitoring System
Digital Audio Labs announced the release of Livemix Pro, a new and much improved personal monitoring system that delivers scalable 64-channel audio and introduces a new group mix mode for effortless control in high-demand live and studio environments. The Minneapolis-based audio ODM and Dante networking and DSP specialist company designed a complete range of Livemix Pro personal mixers and rack distribution units, including an 8-channel interface for wireless IEMs.
New MUTEC Astralius Flagship DAC Meets the Highest Demands in Digital Audio Playback
MUTEC GmbH, a Berlin-based company recognized for its professional audio technology for studio and high-end applications, announced the launch of the Astralius DAC at the 2025 High End Munich. This state-of-the-art Re-Clocking Digital/Analog Converter combines Dual-Mono Analog Conversion with the company's REVIVE Re-Clocking Algorithm to eliminate jitter, taking digital music to a new level of precision and musicality.
Jerry Harvey Audio Joins Sound Devices
Sound Devices announced the acquisition of US-based in-ear monitoring pioneer Jerry Harvey (JH) Audio. The deal brings together two strong audio brands under the Audiotonix group portfolio, focused on delivering audio solutions to artists and performers, on stage, on location, and in the studio. Adding an IEM company inside a group that already comprises Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiCo, KLANG:technologies, and Solid State Logic is certainly significant. For Sound Devices, IEMs are a natural expansion for its growing range of Astral RF wireless products.