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Focal Bathys MG Headphones: Testing Wireless Luxury Read More: https://lnkd.in/dFA9EK5z In October 2022, Focal made its entry into the competitive wireless headphones segment with its first “Bluetooth hi-fi” Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) design, named Bathys. Short after,?it relaunched the design with new finishes?and added support for Mimi personalization. More importantly, Focal understood that it needed to sell it as a “luxury” product considering the asking price of US $799 USD. It didn’t work very well. Now, Focal is introducing the Bathys MG, doubling down on the strategy, with an updated model priced at $1,299 USD. #wirelessheadphones #activenoisecancellation #productmanagement Focal-JMlab Naim Audio

ICEpower Updates Existing Amplifier Modules with New Technology Read More https://lnkd.in/dgUqEvSn The Danish purveyor of high-performance Class-D amplifiers, ICEpower Audio, announced it will be progressively updating its amplifier modules with the full benefits of its new Conductor topology and integrated gate driver ICC5 chips, combined with refined design and functionality. The integration, ICEpower says, takes audio quality to the next level and redefines the company’s already renowned amplifier technology. First products to receive the updates are the 50ASX2, 125ASX2, 700AS1, and 700AS2 modules. #amplifiermodules #negativefeedback #audiointegratedcircuits

Schiit Announces Two New Digitally Controlled Phono Preamps Read More https://lnkd.in/dh8c6XsM Schiit Audio continues to expand on its vision to design sensible hifi with innovative features. That includes expanding its Forkbeard complete control products with the announcement of?the Stjarna and Skoll F phono preamps. Stjarna is an all-out, limited-production, all-tube design that offers top-of-class performance, while Skoll F adds Forkbeard to the company’s existing all-discrete, zero-feedback, high-voltage-rail phono preamp. Stjarna is $1599 and Skoll F is $449, both including Forkbeard. #phonopreamps #remotemonitoring #audiooptimization

Speakerbench Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with Significant Updates Read More https://lnkd.in/dbP4Gi8v #Speakerbench, the web-based application for loudspeaker design with an emphasis on an advanced transducer model, has been officially available since March 2020. Created by Claus Futtrup and Jeff Candy, the online tool celebrates its fifth anniversary with a significant update that introduces new valuable features, plus comprehensive documentation. Originally intended to support the loudspeaker DIY community, Speakerbench is increasingly recognized by global speaker designers at all levels.? #loudspeakerdesign #cabinetdesign #speakerdesign

The Audio Voice 508: Jan Didden and Rens Tellers measuring the Purifi 1ET9040BA Balanced Class-D Amplifier Module. And Vance Dickason reviews the MIR260A outboard DSP processor from Marani Pro Audio. Enjoy and Share! https://lnkd.in/dCe5PV2v #AlltheAudioNewsThatMatter #theaudiovoice #audioinnovations #audiodevelopment #audiodesign #audioXpress Qualcomm WiiM GPU Audio imc Test & Measurement Axiometrix Solutions Universal Audio #Dante Neurochrome ALTI Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) WSAudiology Kardome Xiaomi Technology Bragi PURIFI Audio Audio Precision

The Audio Voice 508: An exclusive interview with Dino Bekis with fascinating insights into Qualcomm's roadmap and future developments, leveraging the best of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in wireless earbuds and headphones into a seamless, high-quality audio experience. https://lnkd.in/dCe5PV2v #AlltheAudioNewsThatMatter #theaudiovoice #audioinnovations #audiodevelopment #audiodesign #audioXpress?

imc Test & Measurement Expands Availability of FAMOS Data Analysis Software Read More https://lnkd.in/dyfXqP2F imc Test & Measurement, the manufacturer of data acquisition systems, sensors, and software that ispart of Axiometrix Solutions, together with Audio Precision and GRAS, is making its FAMOS software available to the global market. Only available in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for over two decades, FAMOS is a trusted solution in the automotive and aerospace industries, recognized for its advanced capabilities in handling, analyzing, and visualizing complex measurement data. #testandmeasurement #measurementsoftware #dataanalysis

The Audio Voice 508: Dino Bekis explains Qualcomm's unique vision for its latest generation Snapdragon Sound platforms, and XPAN technology, allowing wireless hi-res audio without bandwidth constraints or compromising battery life. And #AlltheAudioNewsthatMatter https://lnkd.in/dCe5PV2v #theaudiovoice #audioinnovations #audiodevelopment #audiodesign #audioXpress Qualcomm WiiM GPU Audio imc Test & Measurement Axiometrix Solutions Universal Audio #Dante Neurochrome ALTI Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) WSAudiology Kardome Xiaomi Technology Bragi PURIFI Audio Audio Precision

Universal Audio Apollo E Series Expands Dante Networking Possibilities Read More https://lnkd.in/gZtvJXkF Responding to the popularity of audio networking solutions for studios and stage, Universal Audio announced the Apollo E Series of PoE peripherals for Dante?networked audio systems and the Apollo x16D audio interface. The new Apollo e1x adds remote-controllable Unison mic/line preamps to the Apollo x16D, while the Apollo e2m expands Dante networked systems with I/O and monitor control, enabling acclaimed UAD plug?ins to work directly over Dante. #audiooverIP #audioprocessing #immersiveaudio

Neurochrome Launches Universal Purifi Input Buffer Read More https://lnkd.in/dDibxDkT Neurochrome, the Canadian audio electronics company created by Tom Christiansen, just announced an interesting new upcoming product for builders and all DIY enthusiasts. A new universal input buffer board, designed to extract the best possible performance from Purifi and Hypex Class-D amplifier modules. Improving on the Purifi EVAL1 and the Hypex NC500 evaluation board, the new universal single-channel (mono) design provides a differential output for the amplifier, even if the input to the buffer is single-ended. #differential #inputbuffer #balanced