All items tagged with XMOS (55)

Fresh From the Bench: Benchmark DAC3 HGC Stereo D/A Converter

July 20, 2017 by Gary Galo

Fresh From the Bench: Benchmark DAC3 HGC Stereo D/A Converter

Benchmark Media Systems' DAC series of high performance digital-to-analog converters (DACs) have earned the respect of audio enthusiasts and professional users alike for their state-of-the-art performance, including exceptional audio transparency and vanishingly-low levels of noise and distortion. Now Benchmark has made its DAC3 even better with the upgrade to ESS Technology’s new ES9028PRO DAC chip. The DAC3 HGC, reviewed here, combines an analog preamplifier with the DAC. This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2017.

XMOS Acquires Setem Technologies to Drive Development of Next Generation Voice Interfaces

July 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

XMOS Acquires Setem Technologies to Drive Development of Next Generation Voice Interfaces

XMOS announced that it has completed the acquisition of Setem Technologies, a pioneer on algorithms that enable separation of voice or conversation signals within a crowded audio environment to achieve optimized input into speech recognition systems. The two companies have been collaborating on next generation voice interfaces and decided upon the combination of the companies to create a leading vendor in the fast-growing application area.

Fresh From the Bench: CEntrance DACportable High-Resolution USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

July 1, 2017 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: CEntrance DACportable High-Resolution USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

In this Fresh From the Bench article, audioXpress reviews the CEntrance DACportable High Resolution USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier, which Oliver A. Masciarotte experimented with during several days. And to confirm Masciarotte’s positive impressions from this Chicago-based company, Stuart Yaniger does the full bench measurements of the CEntrance DACportable. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2017.

XMOS Introduces XVF3000 Voice Processor for Integrated Far-Field Voice Capture and XMOS VocalFusion Speaker Development Kit

June 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

XMOS Introduces XVF3000 Voice Processor for Integrated Far-Field Voice Capture and XMOS VocalFusion Speaker Development Kit

Now on the second generation of its VocalFusion family of voice processors and Voice User Interface (VUI) controller solutions, XMOS announced its new XVF3000 voice processor for integrated far-field voice capture, complemented with the new XMOS VocalFusion Speaker Evaluation Kit with circular microphone array. The new XVF3000 devices and development kits target the exploding category of voice-enabled speakers.

miniDSP Introduces UMA-8 USB Microphone Array for Voice-Activated Applications

May 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

miniDSP Introduces UMA-8 USB Microphone Array for Voice-Activated Applications

The new miniDSP UMA-8 is a high-performance yet low cost multichannel USB microphone array built around XMOS multicore technology, designed for voice-recognition application development. Seven high-performance MEMS microphones are configured in a circular arrangement to provide high-quality voice capture for a wide range of applications. Leveraging the onboard DSP processing, the UMA-8 supports voice algorithms including beamforming, noise reduction, acoustic echo cancellation and de-reverb.

CEntrance Announces BlueDAC Wired and Wireless Portable DAC/Amp

April 27, 2017 by Joao Martins

CEntrance Announces BlueDAC Wired and Wireless Portable DAC/Amp

Promoted on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, the new BlueDAC by CEntrance combines the top-notch audio quality audio that the company is known for, in a portable device ideal for smartphone users looking for the most convenient and complete, wired or wireless, personal audio solution. Promoted as CEntrance's most advanced portable DAC/Amp, the battery-powered BlueDAC surpassed the campaign goal after just one day and will now benefit from new stretch goals.

Infineon and XMOS Cooperate on New Voice-Recognition Platform that Combines Radar with MEMS Microphones and Audio Processing

March 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Infineon and XMOS Cooperate on New Voice-Recognition Platform that Combines Radar with MEMS Microphones and Audio Processing

At Mobile World Congress 2017, Barcelona, Infineon Technologies and XMOS partner to deliver a new building block for voice recognition. It features a combination of Infineon’s BGT60TR24B 60GHz 2Tx/4Rx radar IC with accompanying antenna, 70dB SNR silicon microphone sensors, based on Infineon’s dual backplate MEMS technology, and an audio processor from XMOS. In combination, the solution provides far field voice capture by audio beamforming combined with radar target presence detection.

XMOS and Sensory Partner to Deliver Keyword Detection Applications

November 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

XMOS and Sensory Partner to Deliver Keyword Detection Applications

XMOS and Sensory have announced a partnership to deliver Sensory’s TrulyHandsfree voice control technology on the XMOS xCORE-VOICE far-field voice capture processing platform. TrulyHandsfree is the latest generation of voice keyword detection software from Sensory, a recognized provider of speech recognition solutions. The partnership combines embedded speech capture with proven voice control technologies, with high accuracy and robust performance in noisy environments.

XMOS appoints Mark Lippett as President and CEO

July 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

XMOS appoints Mark Lippett as President and CEO

Prominent provider of voice-enabled controllers and music connectivity ICs, XMOS Ltd., has announced the appointment of Mark Lippett as President and Chief Executive Officer. Lippett, a 10-year veteran of XMOS, previously held VP Engineering and COO roles within the business. Prior to XMOS, he served as CTO of Ignios, and held engineering and marketing roles at Texas Instruments, Lucent and Madge Networks. Outgoing CEO, Nigel Toon, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors.

CEntrance Successfully Launches DACportable on Indiegogo

March 24, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

CEntrance Successfully Launches DACportable on Indiegogo

CEntrance’s campaign to launch its DACportable USB DAC on crowdfunding website Indiegogo received an amazing response and quickly surpassed its funding goal. The DACportable is a battery operated, powerful, palm-sized USB DAC designed to convert the average audio of any smartphone, tablet or computer into a high-quality, high-resolution, listening experience.

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