Kardome Powers SK Magic NAMUHX Air Purifier Robot
SK Networks, together with its appliance affiliate SK Magic, has partnered with Kardome to launch NAMUHX, an intelligent air purifier robot featuring advanced voice interaction. Launching in South Korea this month, with expansion to the US planned for December 2025, NAMUHX is designed as a “wellness robot” that adapts to users’ needs in real time. The product name, NAMUH —HUMAN spelled backward — underscores SK’s human-centric approach to smart technology.
xMEMS Partners with Rayking to Accelerate Adoption of Cypress MEMS Speaker in Wireless Earbuds
xMEMS Labs announced a strategic partnership with Dongguan Rayking Electronics to co-develop a turnkey Cypress + Alta-S speaker module for next-generation TWS earbuds. The collaboration follows xMEMS announcement that Cypress and its companion Alta-S ASIC are now ready for mass production. A manufacturer of electret condenser microphones (ECM) and MEMS microphones, Rayking is highly recognized in consumer electronics, from notebooks and mobile phones to Bluetooth devices and car electronics.
Riedel Unveils Ultra-Light Bolero Mini Wireless Intercom Beltpack
At IBC2025, Riedel Communications unveiled Bolero Mini, the company’s lightest and flattest wireless intercom beltpack to date. Designed to deliver maximum mobility, Bolero Mini combines Bolero’s wireless performance and audio clarity with a discreet form factor that weighs less than a smartphone — making it ideal for stage talent, rigging crews, and anyone who values freedom of movement without compromise. During the Amsterdam show, Riedel also confirmed the acquisition of hi human interface from Broadcast Solutions.
Hollyland Launches New Large-Scale Wireless Intercom System at IBC 2025
Hollyland unveiled its next-generation wireless intercom system, delivering unprecedented scale and flexibility for broadcast and professional production operations. The Solidcom H1 system sets new benchmarks for large-venue wireless communications with beltpacks that use AntennaWare's BodyWave antenna technology, enabling greater and more robust roaming capability, at around 50% of the cost of comparable competitor products.
RTW Introduces Speech Intelligibility Meter and Other Audio Metering and Monitoring Solutions
German audio metering pioneer RTW announced a new Speech Intelligibility Meter, developed in cooperation with Fraunhofer IDMT. At IBC 2025, the company showcased further advanced metering solutions for immersive audio and AI-powered analysis based on is new TMxCore audio metering platform. RTW also announced a new Network Display feature for its TouchMonitor 5 and TouchControl 5 platforms, allowing users to display metering or monitoring in a standard web browser, completely independent of the device’s on-screen content.
Shure Debuts DCA901 Planar Array Microphone Tailored for Far-Field Capture in Broadcast Production
Shure unveiled its DCA901 Planar Array Microphone at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam. The new MEMS-based array solution advances the field of far-field audio capture in broadcast sports, studio, and live event production, basically replacing 8 traditional shotgun microphones in any configurable and variable area, from a single Dante- and PoE-connected device. The Shure DCA901 features digitally steerable lobes and onboard digital signal processing, allowing operators to remotely isolate and track sound sources, while reducing ambient noise in the mix.
Speakers, Microspeakers, and Audio Quality in audioXpress October 2025
Read the report of the 2025 Ohio Speaker Design Competition, immediately followed by a comprehensive Market Update on MEMS Microspeakers. Next up, Steve Hutt and Roger Shively write about Audio System Variance in vehicles, and Thomas Huber and Christoph Apel explain how StreamUnlimited’s StreamAmp Platform can make Speaker Designs Active, Networked, and Connected. Magnus Schäfer (HEAD acoustics) discusses a new MDAQS approach for Cars and Headphones, and Estefanía Cano reviews the Nugen Audio DialogCheck. And much more.
Neumann Expands KH Studio Monitor Line with Five New Subwoofers
Aiming to offer precise bass reproduction for stereo, surround, and immersive monitoring systems, German pro audio specialist Neumann announced the launch of five new DSP-powered subwoofers in its KH series: KH 805 II, KH 810 II, and KH 870 II, as well as specific models KH 810 II AES67 and KH 870 II AES67 for audio-over-IP (AoIP) configurations. With high SPL capabilities, these new subwoofers deliver unmatched precision, power, and flexibility, with multichannel bass management, more DSP power, and integration with the MA 1 software.
Yamaha Launches New High-End YH-4000 and YH-C3000 Headphones
Yamaha has expanded its premium headphone line with the new YH-4000 and YH-C3000 headphones. The YH-4000 is an open-back model featuring orthodynamic drivers, drawing direct engineering and design from the flagship Yamaha YH-5000SE. It offers a more intimate and energetic sound profile, along with a streamlined accessories package. The YH-C3000 is a closed-back model featuring newly developed orthodynamic drivers and real wood housings. Both models combine comfort with premium features to level up the listening experience.
xMEMS Announces Mass Production of Cypress Full-Range PiezoMEMS Ultrasonic Transducer
xMEMS Labs announced that its Cypress full-range MEMS “sound-from-ultrasound” microspeaker, together with the Alta-S companion drive ASIC, is now ready for mass production. This represents the industry’s first commercially viable full-range solid-state audio solution capable of meeting the demanding Sound Pressure Level (SPL) requirements for noise-cancelling true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. It also indicates that xMEMS is fully convinced that the device will be deemed safe to humans and for extended usage inside the ears.