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Celestion Debuts the New CDX1-1412 Ultra-Compact High Frequency Compression Driver

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New Neodymium Magnet Driver is the Latest in the Line of 1-inch exit High Frequency Compression Drivers Ipswich, UK (June 15 2021) —Celestion, one of the world’s leading suppliers of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications is very pleased to introduce the new CDX1-1412 1” exit, neodymium magnet high frequency compression driver. …

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AmpConnect 621TM – a new multichannel, multifunction audio interface

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June 11, 2021 The new AmpConnect 621 is Listen’s next generation multichannel, multifunction, high resolution audio test interface. It is ideal for any application where more than 2 channels are needed, for example, automotive audio, voice-activated device measurements, sound power measurements and measuring devices with multiple speakers such as soundbars and smartphones. With a sample …

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First Generation Airstream Interstate 24X Ushers in Cutting-Edge Sound by Resonado Labs

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The two Midwest brands’ collaboration marks the introduction of the world’s first FCS-Enabled sound system CHICAGO, IL (June 10, 2021) — Audio technology startup Resonado Labs is proud to announce that the world’s first-ever Resonado FCS-Enabled sound system will be available in the recently unveiled and launched first generation of Airstream’s Interstate 24X. This is the first of …

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Global Shipping Logistics are wreaking havoc with the industry. When does it end?

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Part 2 of our 5 part series This White Paper will unveil the conditions that led up to the inevitable global shipping crisis, and provide a glimpse into the future of shipping. The state of global shipping  At the end of 2020, shipping rates on the busiest routes from China to the Eastern and Western …

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Raising the Bar for Rub & Buzz Defect Detection

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Major enhancements added in APx500 Software, version 6.1 BEAVERTON, OREGON, June 1, 2021: Audio Precision today released the latest update to APx500 audio measurement software, version 6.1. With this release, AP is adding new measurement results, options, and test signals to establish APx500 software as the best solution for production test of loudspeakers, headphone drivers, and …

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Resonado Labs Welcomes Loudspeaker Legend Benny Danovi as VP of Engineering

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Danovi, a trailblazer in automotive transducer design, will lead Resonado Labs’ U.S. Transducer Engineering CHICAGO, IL May 25 2021 – Resonado Labs, an American technology licensing company introducing design conscious, high-performance electrodynamic speaker transducer architecture, has brought on Benny Danovi as a Vice President of Engineering and Principal Transducer Engineer as it rapidly grows its …

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A new Rare Earth Market crisis reverberates through the industry: Echoes of 2011?

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5/18/2021 Those of who survived the 2011 Rare Earth crisis, may be asking themselves, is this déjà vu?  Are we witnessing a wholesale repeat of 2011 in 2021, almost to the day?   What are the driving factors behind the current price volatility, this time around?  How are they different from a decade ago?  How long …

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HEAD acoustics and Rohde & Schwarz demonstrate test solution for communication quality of 5G (VoNR)-capable telecommunications devices

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5/10/2021 Together with Rohde & Schwarz, HEAD acoustics has successfully verified communication quality of 5G (VoNR)-capable devices. For the test solution, the interoperability between the hardware platform labCORE, the measurement and analysis software ACQUA and the latest generation of the R&S CMX500 wideband radio communication tester was verified. The setup allows simulation of a voice …

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Time Frequency Analysis

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The Time-Frequency Analysis (TFA) visualizes the characteristics of an audio signal over time and frequency. Using recorded signals of the audio system, the TFA helps investigate the impulse response as well as different kind of distortions (harmonics, intermodulation, impulsive …). Both temporal and spectral information are used to identify defects with random properties (e.g. loose particles), which generate distortion …

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LOUDSOFT Appoints New North American Agent

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Horsholm, Denmark— May 1, 2021 —  LOUDSOFT, one of the leading global providers of loudspeaker and headphone design software and test equipment, announces the appointment of Andy Lewis of SOUND Product Strategy as the new North American agent. See the full press release here

HEAD acoustics releases intuitive structural analysis software package

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ArtemiS SUITE 12.5 includes modal analysis tool Powerful analyses in an interactive software environment With release 12.5 of the ArtemiS SUITE software for sound and vibration analysis, HEAD acoustics launches an integrated modal analysis tool, thus completing its structural analysis package. With this tool, troubleshooters, simulation and project engineers can use all relevant analyses related …

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HEAD acoustics launches new generation of artificial heads with advanced types of artificial ears

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Anatomically correct artificial ears / Fullband-capable two-way artificial mouth / Modular concept The new generation of artificial head measurement systems by HEAD acoustics offers a variety of new and unique features for telecommunication and audio testing. The basis is a modular concept allowing to exchange different types of artificial ears by the user himself. The …

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SoundCheck® 19 Released: New Features for Multichannel Measurements

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SoundCheck 19,  the new release of Listen, Inc.’s flagship audio test and measurement system, offers additional functionality for multichannel measurements, including a new Multi-channel RTA, WASAPI-exclusive mode, and AmpConnect 621 control. Additionally, the inclusion of room acoustics measurements offers increased capability for those looking to evaluate devices in real-world situations. Many of these features also …

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Celestion Introduces the 32 ohm AN2075 Compact Array Driver

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New Addition to the AN Series is Capable of a Full-range Frequency Response, While Being Incredibly Compact and Lightweight Ipswich, UK (March 24, 2021) —Celestion, one of the world’s leading suppliers of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications, is pleased to announce the new 32 ohm version of the AN2075, a low …

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KLIPPEL Expands Capabilities of Scanning Vibrometer Hardware

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Press Release March 2021 IN FEBRUARY 2021 KLIPPEL RELEASED THEIR NEW SCN NEAR FIELD ADD-ON (SCN-NF) KLIPPEL introduces the new SCN Near-Field Add On (SCN-NF), which accurately performs all the most relevant transducer measurements using a single hardware setup in a non-anechoic room. Add 2pi acoustical measurement capabilities to the same SCN platform you already …

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Announcing COMSOL Days 2021: 40+ Online Events on Multiphysics Simulation

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COMSOL announces COMSOL Days 2021 with more than 40 online events planned on a range of engineering and science topics. BURLINGTON, MA (March 4, 2021) — COMSOL is excited to announce COMSOL Days 2021. These 1-day virtual events feature live technical presentations, keynote talks from invited speakers, and panel discussions focused on using multiphysics modeling …

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Online Seminar: Full Range Free Field Speaker Measurement Without an Anechoic Chamber

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Pandemic working means many of us are without access to our anechoic chambers. This test method enables accurate measurement of the free field response of a loudspeaker across the full range (20Hz-20kHz) in a regular room. If your home lab is missing an anechoic chamber, attend this event to learn more! What? No Anechoic Chamber? …

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HEAD acoustics provides interoperability with first test solution for 5G VoNR

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24-February 2021 HEAD acoustics hardware and software solutions have now proven feasibility with the first solution on the market for testing communication quality of 5G (VoNR)-capable devices: The hardware platform labCORE and the measurement and analysis software ACQUA are interoperable with the latest radio communication tester by the US-American company Keysight Technologies, Inc. Combining labCORE, …

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HEAD acoustics hosts free online seminar on ANC headset testing

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In their upcoming free online seminar “ANC Headset Testing – Making Sense of the Noise”, HEAD acoustics will provide insights into properly evaluating and optimizing ANC headsets and headphones. Therefore, the experts pick up results from own test sessions of the very best devices on the market. The focus was on ANC performance, talk-through mode …

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New Power Modules from GRAS

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12BA and 12BB Microphone Power Modules GRAS Sound and Vibration is introducing two new products: GRAS 12BA and 12BB Microphone Power Modules aimed at engineers who need to power CCP measurement microphones and would like seamless integration of microphone sensitivity data via TEDS. These single-channel (12BA) and four-channel (12BB) USB-powered modules provide integrated TEDS support …

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Dinaburg Technology Receives U.S. Patent for Revolutionary New Loudspeaker Technology

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January 19, 2021 Dallas, TX   For close to 100 years, the world of sound reproduction has been based on Rice and Kellogg’s work. Recently Dinaburg Technology, based in Dallas, TX, was issued their first U.S. patent for an enhanced electro-dynamic loudspeaker design. Mikhail Dinaburg, noted physicist and the patent inventor, uncovered some missing elements …

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Challenges of Moving Manufacturing Out of China

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When moving manufacturing out of China, there’s a lot to consider, e.g., employment contracts, retrieval of tooling and molds, IP protection, and taxes and fees. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director, Reshoring Institute; President, Blue Silk Consulting, (Q1 2021) There is plenty of manufacturing capability around the world for consumer goods, PPE, testing equipment, medical devices, consumer …

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HEAD acoustics hosts free online seminar on Automotive Audio Bus (A²B®) testing in vehicles

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In their upcoming free online seminar, the HEAD acoustics experts will present their measurement interface for A²B applications named coreA2B and compare it to other solutions on the market. A notable feature of coreA2B is the proxy mode, the capability to send and receive user-defined signals to and from the otherwise unaffected bus. All parameters …

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