Lavoce Expands Into the High Frequencies at NAMM 2022
Lavoce Italiana, the professional loudspeaker transducer company used the 2022 NAMM Show to officially launch two Next Generation high frequency drivers with unique features, expanding even more the company's fast growing catalog. The DN14.30TK is Lavoce's new 1.4” exit neodymium compression driver, a refined and more compact driver with a titanium diaphragm. Also new is the BF10.10LA, the company's first entry into the compression tweeter category.
RTX Expands Sheerlink 2.4GHz Wireless Audio Module Series
During NAMM 2022, RTX A/S, a Danish company specializing in the design of resilient wireless audio solutions, announced the expansion of their Sheerlink audio module series. The company's new RTX1291 2.4GHz module bears strong relations to the RTX1290 module but fits additional purposes due to its higher DSP performance, enabling robust wireless audio quality with low latency for professional and semi-professional applications in musical instruments, microphones, speakers, and headphones.
Edifier Revives Legendary Audio Brand STAX Using Latest Audeze Technology
Edifier released the STAX Spirit S3, the brand's first wireless premium over-ear headphones and the first product in their new STAX Spirit product line. To create a product suitable for today's competitive market, designed with audio professionals and enthusiasts in mind, Edifier is using patented planar magnetic technologies licensed from Audeze, combined with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Bluetooth 5.2 platform with aptX HD, allowing for superior performance in wireless, portable headphones, with multi-connectivity.
Infineon Introduces New High-Performance XENSIV MEMS Microphones Using Sealed Dual Membrane Technology
Infineon Technologies is launching its next-generation XENSIV MEMS microphones that the German company says will define a new industry standard. The IM69D127, IM73A135 and IM72D128 are the latest additions to Infineon’s growing MEMS microphone portfolio. Combined with selectable power modes, the MEMS microphones are a perfect match for consumer electronics such as headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC), TWS earbuds, and more.
Test Bench: SB Acoustics’ MW19TX-8 Home Audio TPCD (TeXtreme) Cone Midbass Driver
The Satori MW19TX-8 TPCD cone 7.5" woofer is the fourth TPCD diaphragm transducer to be explicated in Test Bench, the first being an Eminence compression driver and the remaining all woofers from SB Acoustics. The high-end MW19TX-8 has a substantial feature set with similar features as the rest of Satori series with TPCD cones, impressing immediately by its distinctive cosmetics and subjective performance, which this characterization illustrates.
You Can DIY! Building a Guitar-Controlled Synthesizer - Frequency to Volts and Back
This is the second article in a fascinating DIY journey of a guitar-controlled, all-analog synthesizer project that will include multiple stages and modules. Following a Sample & Hold circuit designed to retrieve previous voltages that no longer exist, this article details voltage control and how the playing is converted to voltages and back to frequency.
The MIDI Association Announces MIDI 2.0 Over A2B
The MIDI Association announced the addition of MIDI 2.0 capabilities to the Automotive Audio Bus (A2B) technology from Analog Devices, Inc. The technology will be showcased at the MIDI Association during the NAMM show in Anaheim, California on June 3-5, 2022, with a demonstration of a USB to A2B bridge, based on AmeNote's ProtoZOA prototyping board for MIDI 2.0. using open source firmware for developers to use in their own hardware and software products.
LEA Professional High Power 1500 Watt per Channel Cloud-Enabled Amplifiers Now Available
Underscoring their commitment of listening to pro audio integrators and installers and responding with technologies that meet their needs, LEA Professional, the South Bend, Indiana manufacturer of connected pro-audio amplifiers with cloud support, is now accepting orders for and shipping its new Connect Series 1504. This new high-power amplifier promises to reset the standard in the segment for large installation deployments.
Sonus faber and Maserati Boast Luxury and Innovation in New MC20 Spyder
Italian loudspeaker company Sonus faber continues its celebrated partnership with Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer Maserati, and recently showcased the brand new audio system integration implemented within the new Spyder MC20 Cielo. The audio system technology has been specifically optimized from the MC20 Coupé vehicle to fit the unique acoustic and positioning needs of the RHT cabin, adjusting the sound based on the car’s roof positioning to ensure the rider experiences the highest quality sound in any condition.
Voyage Audio Announces Spatial Mic Dante-Based 360 Ambisonic Microphone
Voyage Audio announced Spatial Mic Dante, a hybrid analog-digital 2nd order ambisonic microphone featuring unmatched control and versatility. Building on the success of Voyage Audio’s first product, the Spatial Mic USB, this completely new microphone provides a premium rugged design with a locking Neutrik etherCON. Spatial Mic Dante captures an entire soundfield with 8 capsules, while providing output flexibility for critical recording and live broadcast using built-in Dante audio networking and remote configuration.