WiSA Partners with Realtek to Develop and Launch a 5GHz Multichannel Immersive Audio Module
WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Summit Wireless Technologies, announced plans to integrate WiSA’s multichannel wireless audio capabilities - and its latest high-performance Spatial Audio Software - into Realtek’s 5GHz IoT chipsets. The partnership will culminate in a cost-effective module capable of delivering uncompressed, high-definition spatial audio streams for an unparalleled immersive audio experience.
Yamaha Introduces Easy To Integrate Sound Masking and Speech Privacy System
Leveraging Yamaha's research and expertise in audio systems for corporate environments, with extensive practical testing in Japan, Yamaha introduced the new VSP-2 Speech Privacy System. This ready to deploy system, supports productive and confidential conferences and meetings in the office with a compact, high-performance, and customizable solution that comfortably masks conversation and can be easily integrated into existing facilities.
NAD Launches New M23 Masters Series Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier
NAD Electronics took value and audio performance to a whole new level with the launch of its new M23 Masters Series stereo amplifier featuring once again Purifi Eigentakt amplifier technology. The M23 Hybrid Digital stereo power amplifier (US $3499 MSRP), builds on the design first introduced in the acclaimed M33 BluOS Streaming Amplifier - described by NAD as "a once-in-a-decade amplifier innovation that will define the pinnacle of power and performance in the category for years to come."
Audio Electronics: Cascodes, Folded Cascodes, and Current Mirrors (Part 1)
For this audio electronics article, Morty Tarr wrote a fascinating exploration of circuit topologies that are used to provide specific functions for an amplifier design. Cascodes, folded cascodes, and current mirrors are some of these topologies, intended to improve the performance of the devices, but which also add complications. In the first of a three-part series, the author discusses cascodes and folded cascodes, useful to improve high-frequency response and device linearity.
Klippel KA3 Modules — Time Frequency Analysis
While Voice Coil Test Bench reviews only make use of the Large Signal Identification (LSI) data from the Klippel analyzer, the reality is that there is an amazing list of 30 modules available for the KA3 that are seriously valuable for transducer and system development. As space permits, I will be covering a number of these modules in future issue of Voice Coil. The first module in this series is the Time Frequency Analysis (TFA) module. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, October 2021
Luxman Announces Flagship M-10X Power Amplifier
Luxman announced a new stereo power amplifier that introduces the new LUXMAN Integrated Feedback Engine System (LIFES1.0) circuit. The new refined audio design is said to achieve the ideal balance between low distortion and effortless musicality using 3-stage Darlington equipped quadruple paralleled push-pull output modules. The Luxman M-10X replaces the classic M-900u of 2013 and joins the acclaimed D-10X digital player as flagship models that anticipate the company’s 100th anniversary in 2025.
M&K Sound Introduces V+ Series Line of High-Performance Subwoofers
Danish company M&K Sound introduced three new compact, lifestyle-friendly, high-performance subwoofers, the V15+, V12+ and V10+, with single 15-inch, 12-inch and 10-inch drivers, respectively. A revamp of the brand's former V Series, these small-footprint subwoofers, two of which have earned THX Certification and are M&K App-enabled (V15+ and V12+), all promise to deliver deep and accurate bass to consumers in an affordable package.
New DIYclassD UcD700 Monoblock Amplifier Kit Now Available
Hypex Electronics, the specialist supplier in power amplifiers, power supplies and DSP solutions announced a new powerful UcD700 mono kit featuring its UcD technologies marketed under its DIYclassD brand - specifically for the DIY audio market. As the company explains, the Hypex UcD700HG with HxR amplifier module has been around for many years but was never offered as a DIY building kit before. Now, DIYclassD offers an easy to build 700 watts monoblock kit including all the necessary parts that users don't even need to solder.
Cyrus Audio to Join the BluOS High-Resolution Multi-room Audio Ecosystem
Cyrus Audio, a British brand of home audio electronics and Lenbrook International, the owner and developer of high-resolution multi-room platform BluOS, announced a global partnership to bring the BluOS streaming platform into upcoming Cyrus Audio products. The company plans to expand support for BluOS in future audio components, benefiting from the systems interoperability among enabled devices across brands and superior integrations with popular streaming music services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, and Deezer.
MPEG-H Audio Selected as the Sole Mandatory Audio System for Next-Generation TV 3.0 Broadcast Service in Brazil
The Brazilian SBTVD Forum (Brazil's digital TV technical coordination entity) recently finalized the technical evaluation phase of its TV 3.0 Project for the definition of the next-generation television system in Brazil. It comprised a detailed technical evaluation of all proposed technologies. As a result, the MPEG-H Audio system was selected as the sole mandatory audio codec for the future Brazilian broadcast system. Fraunhofer IIS supported the SBTVD Forum in the testing and evaluation process.