All items tagged with dynamic range (11)

Linearizing Microphones: CORE+ by DPA

August 8, 2025 by Eddy Bøgh Brixen and Toni Torras Rosell

Linearizing Microphones: CORE+ by DPA

This article is an exclusive report on the development of the DPA CORE+ technology at the heart of DPA's miniature microphones. Evolving over the previous CORE technology that dramatically enhanced the dynamic range of the microphones, the patent-pending CORE+ by DPA eliminates the non-linearities typically generated by the membrane and electronic components, removing any trace of distortion from the microphone output, and improving even on the already extremely high standards of the Danish manufacturer.

PSI Audio Introduces A326 D-REX Dynamic Range Extension for A226 Main Studio Monitors

July 16, 2025 by Alfred Moody

PSI Audio Introduces A326 D-REX Dynamic Range Extension for A226 Main Studio Monitors

PSI Audio introduces the A326 D-REX, a bass extension cabinet intended as a complement for the recently launched A226 MAIN monitor speakers. As the A226 MAIN studio monitors already reach all the way down to 20Hz, the A326 D-REX was designed not as a subwoofer but to act more as a Dynamic Range Extender, considerably enhancing the dynamic accuracy and transparency for the spectrum from 20Hz to 100Hz. The combination of A226 MAIN monitors and one or two A326 D-REX turns the listening into a lifelike experience.

Advances in Measurement Microphones for Automotive Testing

January 8, 2025 by Santiago Rayes

Advances in Measurement Microphones for Automotive Testing

This article offers a timely update about the evolution of measurement microphones and the reasons for common choices for automotive measurement applications. The article also expands on current discussions about standard approaches for automotive in-cabin acoustic measurements, including the recent AES TC-AA proposed measurement techniques for automotive audio. A great overview of how measurement microphones can meet new requirements, given the emergence of new technologies, new infotainment options, improved calls, active noise cancellation, and rising consumer expectations.

Imersiv D1 Multi-Path Digital-to-Analog Converter Completes 32-bit Audio Chain

December 11, 2023 by Jan Didden

Imersiv D1 Multi-Path Digital-to-Analog Converter Completes 32-bit Audio Chain

Unveiled at the 2023 AES Conference in New York, the new Imersiv D1 Digital-to-Analog Converter is the first product from a new brand created by Millennia founder John La Grou, and the first to introduce to the market his approach to multi-path technology. The results of years of research and development, his triple-patented Imersiv D1 DAC explores a multi-path architecture to achieve a breakthrough dynamic range performance of 162dB, broadband, unweighted.

New EVO 16 USB-C Audio Interface by Audient

May 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

New EVO 16 USB-C Audio Interface by Audient

British audio company Audient announces the launch of the latest product in its EVO by Audient range, until now available in two-, and four-channel USB-C audio interfaces. The new EVO 16 is a 24 inputs and 24 outputs audio interface, featuring eight EVO preamplifiers, advanced converter technology, as well as the company's Smartgain feature which can be used on all 8 channels simultaneously, and is a basic feature of EVO interfaces to ‘make recording easy’.

Poikosoft’s EZ CD Audio Converter Software Now Supports xHE-AAC Audio Codec from Fraunhofer IIS

June 30, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Poikosoft’s EZ CD Audio Converter Software Now Supports xHE-AAC Audio Codec from Fraunhofer IIS

Fraunhofer recently licensed its xHE-AAC implementation to Poikosoft, makers of the EZ CD Audio Converter software that allows users to convert files into many lossless and compressed audio formats. With xHE-AAC encoding and decoding, users of EZ CD Audio Converter 9.3 will gain access to the best-performing general audio codec available today. The Converter also fully supports the xHE-AAC loudness metadata, with which users can adapt content playback to the listening situation and dynamic range available.

Microsoft Licenses xHE-AAC Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS

July 1, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Microsoft Licenses xHE-AAC Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS

Fraunhofer IIS announced the licensing of its xHE-AAC and MPEG-D DRC software implementation to Microsoft Corp. Consumer devices powered by the latest Android, and Apple operating systems all support the most efficient AAC codec with mandatory MPEG-D DRC loudness and dynamic range control metadata – delivering a seamless streaming experience on any device in any environment. A rapidly growing number of platforms and playback devices already support xHE-AAC decoding natively, and now Microsoft can join the improved experience.

MAAT Releases Native Loudness Measurement App Designed with Music Creation in Mind

July 30, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MAAT Releases Native Loudness Measurement App Designed with Music Creation in Mind

MAAT Incorporated announced the release of DROffline MkII, a cross platform application for the background detection of file characteristics, measurement of audio Loudness and dynamics and logging of all parameters. According to the company, the new native utility brings several firsts to the Loudness metering marketplace, and is the only loudness measurement batch processor specifically designed for mastering and music creation in addition to the more traditional broadcast production and post markets.

MAAT Launches Essential DRMeter Dynamic Range Metering Plug–in

June 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MAAT Launches Essential DRMeter Dynamic Range Metering Plug–in

A collective of pro audio veterans, lead by engineer and educator Friedemann Tischmeyer, have started a new enterprise. Based in California, MAAT Inc is building premium quality software and hardware for production professionals at all budget and skill levels. As an introduction, MAAT released a free download of 2BusControl, a cross-platform metering and monitor controller plug-in, and now announced the release of the new DR Meter, a remodeled plug-in of the legendary TT Dynamic Range Meter.

Perceived Meaningful Resolution

March 28, 2015 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Perceived Meaningful Resolution

As you may have noticed, the ephemeral and ill-defined concept of "resolution" has been on my mind of late. Many consumers and yes, even some audio professionals, conflate bit depth with resolution. In a broad sense, this is understandable but it's sample rate that overshadows word length.

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