Universal Audio Introduces Complete UA Microphone Series Strategy
Just a few months past since Universal Audio announced the acquisition of microphone modeling pioneer Townsend Labs, it seems there is a clear path forward for the Californian company - and it's certainly exciting. Universal Audio just announced the introduction of a full microphone lineup to complement the original Townsend Sphere L22. The new microphones include the SD-1 Standard Dynamic microphone for streamers and podcasters, the SP-1 pencil condenser microphone pair, and three classic studio UA Bock Series Microphones designed by David Bock.
Masimo Corporation Acquires Sound United to Expand Consumer Channel
Sound United announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Masimo Corporation, a global medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets a variety of noninvasive monitoring technologies for hospital and home settings. Sound United will benefit from Masimo’s expanded organizational resources, while Masimo gains access to Sound United’s consumer-centric brands and distribution channel.
Knowles Introduces New Balanced Armature Receiver Targeting Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid and TWS Market
Knowles Corporation announced the RAQ, a new medium-power, full-range balanced armature receiver developed for high volume hearing health and TWS products. The balanced armature receiver’s small size and high output delivers up to 116dB Sound Pressure Level (SPL) at 500Hz, making it optimally positioned to meet the performance requirements for both hearing health and True Wireless Sound (TWS) products.
State of Adoption of Networked Audio, Video and Control Products
Audio networking experts RH Consulting have been counting networked audio products and licensees since 2013 in an effort to chart the adoption of audio networking in the pro audio, AV and broadcast markets. Recognized as the benchmark for tracking trends in networked audio, the 10th edition of the annual report covers all the major protocols including Dante, RAVENNA, AES67, AVB, Milan and others. This year, for the first time, the report has broadened its scope to include networked video and control products using AES70, SDVoE and ST 2110, among others.
Sumiko Announces New Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus MM Cartridge
Sumiko Phono Cartridges announced its latest addition to the Rainier family - the Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus Moving-Magnet Cartridge. The brand has applied and upgraded its award-winning design of the Moonstone cartridge, retuning the suspension for optimal performance of a nude elliptical diamond with the existing generator and resonance-optimized housing found in the rest of the Rainier series. The Wellfleet will retail for $449 USD beginning February 2022.
Pro Audio Design to Showcase TAD Evolution-Two Speakers at Florida Audio Expo 2022
The forthcoming Florida Audio Expo, happening at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, in Tampa, from February 18–20, will be a unique opportunity to listen to the new TAD Evolution Series E-2 floor-standing speakers. Following the recent announcement that Pro Audio Design was appointed the official US and Canda distributor for Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD), the company will have a dedicated demonstration suite showcasing the impressive new Evolution Series of hi-fi audio components.
Output Releases Eco Acoustic Panels Modular System
Output, the LA-based company that evolved from music creation software tools into studio furniture and stands, and surprised with its Frontier nearfield active studio monitors designed by Barefoot Sound, has also launched a modular acoustic panel system. The new Eco Acoustic Panels expand Output's studio hardware catalog and offer a complete high performance, open acoustic treatment system, designed in collaboration with De-Fi Systems.
Cinema Audio Society Announces 2022 Awards Nominations for Outstanding Achievements in Sound Mixing
The Cinema Audio Society in Hollywood announced its nominees for its 58th Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for 2021. The prestigious awards extend to seven creative categories, as well as ten Outstanding Product nominees. After a virtual event in 2021, the Awards ceremony returns as a live event on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in the Wilshire Grand Ballroom at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.
The Audio Measurement Issue! audioXpress March 2022 is Now Available
audioXpress March 2022 features an extensive Market Update report on the latest audio test and measurement tools. Matt Taylor explains the possibilities of REST for automated test and measurement, and Joe Begin (Audio Precision) addresses testing multichannel MEMS microphone arrays. The KEF KC62 subwoofer is reviewed by Oliver Masciarotte and measured by Kent Peterson, and Ben Chen explains how to use the Sfera Labs' Exo Sense Pi module as a sound meter. Download or read online now.
HEAD acoustics Expands VoCAS Speech Recognition Testing Software
HEAD acoustics continues to perfect measurement and analysis solutions in the field of speech and communication quality, expanding from a vast range of hardware platforms and tools - including its HMS II.3 fullband artificial head - all the way to dedicated software that adjusts to the quickly-evolving needs in this field. The German company continues to expand VoCAS, a sophisticated software tool for performance evaluation of automatic speech recognizers, addressing real life conditions in the lab.