Remora UWB Wireless Audio Solution Unveiled Ahead of 2024 High End Munich Show
Remora is the name of a new business venture and a new wireless audio hardware solution that will be officially launched at the 2024 High End show in Munich. Jumping ahead of technology availability in wireless headphones and earbuds, Remora PRO creates a Ultra-Wideband (UWB) transmitter and receiver solution for the highest wireless audio quality available. The USB-C dongle form factor also introduces the world's first Headphone 3.0 platform from Sonical.
Apple Introduces Beats Solo Buds and Launches Beats Solo 4
Beats launched the next generation of its bestselling on-ear headphones, Beats Solo 4, as the brand also announced the expansion of the Solo family with the all-new Beats Solo Buds true wireless stereo earbuds. Both models explore all the latest technology, with USB-C connectors to allow fast charging, extended battery life. Keeping up with Apple's tradition, both models are Bluetooth Class 1 designs, updated with the latest features, custom designed drivers and acoustic design.
Volumio Introduces Motivo Flagship Streamer, Transport and Headphone Amp
Volumio, the Italian company that created the popular free music player, continues to invest in hardware and now announced the launch of a new flagship streamer and music player with a focus on user interface. Crafted to redefine the music experience, the Motivo streamer stands out with its 8" IPS multitouch display, being an integrated streamer\headphone amplifier based on the established ESS Sabre 9038 DAC and offering multiple I2S, USB, and S/PDIF digital outputs.
Shure Debuts Nexadyne Dynamic Vocal Microphones With Dual Transducer Technology
Shure has introduced its new Nexadyne dynamic microphone platform featuring completely new Shure Revonic dual transducer technology. Using two microphone diaphragms allowed Shure to process the resulting signal to maximize specific frequencies and minimize handling noise and mechanical vibration. Available now in cardioid and supercardioid polar patterns, the new Shure Nexadyne vocal microphones redefine modern standards for live events and professional touring.
USound and Minami Sign Partnership to Facilitate Collaboration with Top-Tier Brands
USound, the MEMS speakers pioneer from Austria, announced a partnership with Minami Acoustics Limited, the renowned Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) that helps support some of the most recognizable global brands in headphones, earphones, headsets, and hearing aids. Together, the two companies will further facilitate the adoption of USound’s patented MEMS speaker technology by leading brands.
New AI Startup Proemial Launches Scientific Research Platform
Mads Rydahl, Siri’s first Head of Product and Design, has funneled his extensive knowledge of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into a new company. Proemial is a startup, co-founded by serial entrepreneur Geet Khosla and tech veteran Brian Pedersen, with a mission to tackle the most significant problem of accessing credible scientific research and knowledge through search engines and Artificial Intelligence-based tools.
Loudspeaker Knowledge and Resources in Voice Coil May 2024
Voice Coil May 2024 includes valuable speaker design knowledge, courtesy of Claus Futtrup, who writes about Computation of Bass Reflex Alignments. And this issue includes an updated Microspeaker Vendor Directory, with a MEMS Microspeaker Subdirectory, compiled by Mike Klasco and Nora Wong. And Vance Dickason placed the unique W4-2315 4.5” coaxial from Tang Band Speaker, together with Faital Pro's 5HX140 5” pro sound coaxial on Test Bench.
Centrance Brings AMPmini Class A Headphone Amp to High End Munich 2024
Announced in 2023 and already demonstrated at some of the recent CanJam events, Centrance is now closer to shipping its latest AMPmini, an 8-Watt compact headphone amplifier with a variable tube preamp that allows choosing the amount of tube tone to taste. This unique design perfectly complements the company's DACmini 2 balanced desktop DAC/amp, both featuring a compact aluminum chassis that is designed to stack with the Apple Mac mini or the new Mac Studio, to create a complete premium sound solution for the modern desktop.
MUTEC Introduces MC1.2+ Bi-directional Digital to Digital Converter with USB Interface
MUTEC GmbH, the Berlin-based manufacturer of professional audio technology for studio and high-end applications, announced the launch of the MC1.2+ bi-directional real‑time converter and signal transfer between computers and/or digital audio hardware. The MC1.2+ improves the sound quality performance via USB and features multiple interface ports including AES/EBU and S/P‑DIF. It supports USB‑power allowing mobile operation, mains voltage (internal), and DC via external PSU.
Sennheiser Enhances the Sound Experience in the New Morgan Plus Four
Sennheiser Mobility continues its partnership that started with the Morgan Plus Four introduced in 2022, now with the latest Morgan Plus 4 Model. Sennheiser contributed with an upgraded sound experience with new technology to the latest Plus Four. The new Sennheiser audio system features a series dynamic and technological enhancements, intensified to contribute to the immersive driving experience.