audioXpress 2015 Back Issues on CD

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audioXpress 2015 Back Issues

January 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Loudness and the Listening Experience, by João Martins, p. 4
STANDARDS REVIEW: Wireless Audio (Part 4): Are We There Yet?, by João Martins, p. 8
Quadraphonic, by Ron Tipton, p. 16
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2014, by Oliver A. Masciarotte, p. 22
HEADSETS: Headsets - A Darwinian Evolution?, by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis, p. 30
SOUND CONTROL: Measurement Microphone Accessories, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 36
Reamplification Revisited, by Scott Dorsey, p. 42
MOD 102 Guitar Tube Amplifier Kit: Ready-to-Build-Tube Sound, by Elektor.LABS, p. 46
Wah Wah: A Special Effects Device, by Gerhard Haas, p. 52
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: From Paper to Prototype, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 60
MEMBER PROFILE: Alain Kubala, p. 65

February 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Crowdfunded Innovation, by João Martins, p. 4
STANDARDS REVIEW: Wireless Audio (Part 5): Approaches to Wireless Audio Implementation, by João Martins, p. 8
Surround Sound: The Next Generation: Dolby Laboratories, by Ron Tipton, p. 14
Native Instruments Molekular: A Strange and Powerful Tool, by Oliver A. Masciarotte, p. 20
Blue Microphones Mo-Fi Active Headphones: Reimagining Headphones, by Mike Klasco and Nora Wong, p. 26.
Nordic Audio Tales (Part 5): Peter and Dorit Larsen’s LOUDSOFT, by Mike Klasco, p. 32
HEADSETS: Headphone and Earphone Design Considerations, by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis, p. 36
SOUND CONTROL: Handheld Acoustical Measuring Systems from NTi Audio, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 40
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Forte Makes a Name for Itself: An Interview with Forte Founders Scott Chen and Travis Blane, by Shannon Becker, p. 44
Arduino-Based Tube Power Amplifier Controller, by Mark Driedger, p. 48
Tube Microphones, by Thomas Görne, p. 54
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: From Prototype to Final, V. 1.0, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 60
MEMBER PROFILE: Bill Reeve, p. 65

March 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: From Vegas to Anaheim, by João Martins, p. 4
STANDARDS REVIEW: Wireless Audio (Part 6): DTS and Qualcomm Wireless Audio Development Platforms, by João Martins, p. 8
The 5.1 Alternative from Digital Theater Systems, by Ron Tipton, p. 14
Practical Applications for SPL Meters, by Ethan Winer, p. 18
Characterizing Drivers: Voice Coil Magazine’s Test Bench Process, Vance Dickason, p. 26
HEADSETS: Headphone Testing (Part 1): Common Testing Issues, by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis, p. 36.
SOUND CONTROL: Handheld Acoustical Measuring Systems (Part 2): Bruel and Kjaer Model 2270, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 40
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Engineer Seeks Simplicity in Design: An Interview with Ron Sutherland, by Shannon Becker, p. 46
Build a Voltage and Current Peak Detector, by George Ntanavaras, p. 50
A Test Device for Three-Terminal Adjustable Regulators, Bill Christie p. 58
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Phonograph Preamplifiers, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 62

April 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Thoughts on RadioShack, by João Martins, p. 4
STANDARDS REVIEW: Wireless Audio (Part 7): CSR Solutions for Wireless Audio Development, by João Martins, p. 8
Playing with Ambisonics, by Ron Tipton, p. 16
Nordic Audio Tales (Part 6): Loudspeaker Test Systems by K & K Development, by Mike Klasco, p. 20
Benchmark AHB2 Stereo Power Amplifier, Gary Galo, p. 24
HEADSETS: Headphone Driver Primer: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis, p. 34.
SOUND CONTROL: The ODEON Measurement System, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 38
True Bass Rides Again (Part 1): Reproducing that Original Sound, by Thomas Perazella, p. 44
Construct a Wall Wart Power Supply, by Larry Cicchinelli, p. 54
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Classic Tube Power Amplifier Circuits, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 58

May 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Glass Audio Special - Still Loving Tubes, by João Martins, p. 4
STANDARDS REVIEW: Wireless Audio (Part 8): Microchip Wireless Audio Platform Portfolio, by João Martins, p. 10
Signal Dynamic and Loudness, by Ron Tipton, p. 18
True Bass Rides Again (Part 2): The Power Questions, by Thomas Perazella, p. 22
HEADSETS: Ribbon Planar Magnetic Designs, by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis, p. 30
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: A Career Built on Respect and Quality - An Interview with Richard Schram, Founder of Parasound, by Shannon Becker, p. 34
Updating the Bogen MO100A Amplifier, by Bruce Brown, p. 38
Use an Antique Radio to Listen to Your Vintage Playlist, by Gregory L. Charvat, p. 42
Extending the Arduin0-Based Tube Power Amplifier Controller, by Mark Driedger, p. 46
Build a Push-Pull Triode Power Amplifier: This Design Uses ECC 99 and ECC 832 Tubes, by Gerhard Haas, p. 52
Why Tubes Sing and Crackle, by Gerhard Haas, p. 56
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Pro Tube Power Amplifier Circuits, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 60

June 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: The Best Sound You Will Ever Wear, by João Martins, p. 4
HEADSETS: Electrostatic Headphones, by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis, p. 8
PRACTICAL T&M: Sound Cards for Data Acquisition in Audio Measurements, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 12
Classical Binaural Experiences, by Ron Tipton, p. 16
Genelec 8351 Acoustically Coaxial SAM System: Rethinking a Three-Way Monitor, by Aki Mäkivirta, Jussi Väisänen, and Ilpo Martikainen, p. 20
The Right Filter, by Vincent Thiernesse, p. 28
SOUND CONTROL: The Gold Line TEF Measurement System, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 36
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Epiphany Leads to Innovative Audio Startup - An Interview with Patrick Donohue, CEO and Founder of HearNotes, by Shannon Becker, p. 42
Construct a PIC-Based Audio DDS Device, by Larry Cicchinelli, p. 46
Build a Single-Ended Guitar Tube Amplifier, by Costas Sarris, p. 54
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Finding Information on Vacuum Tubes, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 60

July 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Why Are We Still Debating Speaker Edge Diffraction?, by João Martins, p. 4
Evaluating The Bottle Builder: A Compendium of Tube Amplifier Designs, by Peter Delos, p. 8
PRACTICAL T&M: Sound Cards for Data Acquisition in Audio Measurements (Part 2): Examining the Necessary Requirements, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 10
Enhanced Stereo (Part 1): The Basics, by Ron Tipton, p. 16
Exploring AXPONA 2015: Love for Music and the Best Sound, by Oliver A. Masciarotte, p. 20
Meet the FabFilter Pro-MB and the Pro-Q2: Beauty in the Sound, by Fernando Rodrigues, p. 28
The Birth of the World’s First True Software Radio, by Monty Barlow, p. 32
SOUND CONTROL: Acoustical Measuring with Rational Acoustics’s Smaart, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 36
Build a Single-Ended Class-A Power Amplifier with 6C33 Tubes, by Gerhard Haas, p. 42
The Right Filter (Part 2): Crossover Frequency Tuning, by Vincent Thiernesse, p. 50
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Selecting the Operating Point for a Hollow-State Amplifier, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 60

August 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: The Promise of Better Audio Experiences, by João Martins, p. 4
Exploring Vanderveen Trans Tube Amplifiers, by Bill Reeve, p. 8
HEADSETS—In-Ear Monitor Design Challenges: An Introduction, by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis, p. 10
PRACTICAL T&M: Sound Cards for Data Acquisition in Audio Measurements (Part 3): Selecting the Right Hardware, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 14
Enhanced Stereo (Part 2): Exploring Enhanced Stereo Solutions, by Ron Tipton, p. 20
Munich High End Show 2015: Looking for the Great Product Designs, by Ward Maas, p. 24
STANDARDS REVIEW: Considerations for the MPEG-H Audio Standard, by João Martins, p. 29
Delivering Multi-Platform Immersive Audio with the New MPEG-H Audio Standard, by Robert Bleidt, p. 30
SOUND CONTROL: The EASERA Electro-Acoustical Measurement Platform, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 38
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: DIYer Takes Project to the Professional Level - An Interview with Kvart & Bølge Founder Bjørn Johannesen, by Shannon Becker, p. 44
The Right Filter (Part 3): Phase Corrector 2 Brings Us Closer to the Ideal Crossover, by Vincent Thiernesse, p. 50
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Troubleshooting Hollow-State Equipment, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 60

September 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Speaker Design - The Cooks and the Wizards, by João Martins, p. 4
Exploring Make Your Own Tube Testers, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 8
HEADSETS: The Armature Driver, by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis, p. 10
PRACTICAL T&M: Sound Cards for Data Acquisition in Audio Measurements (Part 4): The Missing Link, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 14
Enhanced Stereo (Part 3): Adding Realism to Sound Files, by Ron Tipton, p. 20
Powersoft M-System: From Switched-Mode Amps to a Novel Transducer, by João Martins, p. 24
Benchmark SMS1 Loudspeaker: Setting the Benchmark Reference, by Gary Galo, p. 38
Construct Your Own Atmo Speaker, by Ward Maas, p. 46
Build a Bookshelf Speaker, by George Ntanavaras, p. 50
Variation on a Theme, by Ken Bird, p. 60
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Insight into a Legendary Industry Designer - An Interview with John Curl, by Shannon Becker, p. 66
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Design Hollow-State Amplifiers Using Pentodes, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 70

October 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Owning the Music We Long For, by João Martins, p. 4
CAR AUDIO: Industry Standard Set to Change: The Benefits of 48 Volts for Autosound, by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis, p. 8
PRACTICAL T&M: Sound Cards for Data Acquisition in Audio Measurements (Part 5): The User, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 14
Binaural Sound from Two Loudspeakers (Part 1): Crosstalk Cancellation and Spectral Compensation, by Ron Tipton, p. 20
Precision Performance: The Pursuit of Perfect Measurement, by Valerio Marra, p. 24
IsoAcoustics Aperta Speaker Stands: Effective Floating Isolation, by Gary Galo, p. 30
Audiomatica’s CLIO Pocket Electro-Acoustical Measurement System, by Joe D’Appolito, p. 38
Build a Powered Subwoofer with a Unique Design, by Bill Christie, p. 48
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Entrepreneurs Focus on Sound Quality and Philanthropy - An Interview with Westin Bye and Cooper Buss, Founders of LIFE Acoustics, by Shannon Becker, p. 56
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Troubleshooting the Tough Ones, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 60

November 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Oh, The Things We Could Do, by João Martins, p. 4
MOBILE AUDIO: High-Performance Audio from Smartphones?: The Testing Showdown, by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis, p. 8
PRACTICAL T&M—Sound Cards for Data Acquisition in Audio Measurements (Part 6): Examples of Sound-Card-Based Measurements, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 16
Binaural Sound from Two Loudspeakers (Part 2): Software Options and Affordable Solutions, by Ron Tipton, p. 24
SOUND CONTROL: Smartphone Apps for Sound Measurement, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 28
The SRX Plus Hybrid Amplifier (Part 1): A Design for Electrostatic Headphones, by James Lin, p. 36
Build the PhaseBuster!, by James B. Wood, p. 42
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Acoustic Enthusiast Builds His Business and Speakers One Step at a Time: An Interview with Simon Ashton, Founder of AudioSmile, by Shannon Becker, p. 50
Passive Offenders, by Helmuth Lemme, p. 54
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Some Background Information on Noise in Amplifiers, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 62

December 2015

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Conventions, Shows, and Learning, by João Martins, p. 4
PRACTICAL T&M: Sound Cards for Data Acquisition in Audio Measurements (Part 7): Pitting the CIO Pocket Against a Sound Card, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 8
Immersive Sound: A Look at Auro-3D, by Ron Tipton, p. 18
STANDARDS REVIEW: Audio Network Development - An Introduction to Audio Networking by João Martins, p. 24
SOUND CONTROL: Audio Tools from Studio Six Digital, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 30
The SRX Plus Hybrid Amplifier (Part 2): Construct a Modified Tube Amplifier, by James Lin, p. 36
A Low-Cost High-Performance IC Audio Preamplifier, by Bruce Heran, p. 42
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Creativity, Expression and Innovation - An Interview with Sunhouse Founders, Tlacael and Tenoch Esparza, by Shannon Becker, p. 46
Testing Audio ADCs and DACs, by David Mathew, p. 49
A Single-Ended Type-A Monobloc Amplifier: Obtain 25 W with Two KT 88 Vacuum Tubes, by Gerhard Haas, p. 56
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Creating Low-Noise Amplifiers, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 61