Kii Audio To Present New Kii Seven Wireless Speaker at High End Munich
Kii Audio will demonstrate its new Kii Seven compact wireless music system at the 2024 High End Show in Munich. This will be basically the official launch of this new design, announced back in September 2023, which will have fully integrated network and wireless streaming features. More than eight years past from the unveiling of the Kii Three, all the details about the second product from the company are also now available.
Bang & Olufsen Recreates Another Classic - the Beosystem 9000c
Following the success of the Beogram 4000c recreated turntable in 2020, the Beosystem 9000c is the second project in the recreated classics series that demonstrates Bang & Olufsen's longevity promise: "Creating products that can stand the test of time." The Beosystem 9000c music system features a fully restored and reimagined Beosound 9000 CD player from the 1990's paired with Bang & Olufsen's modern Beolab 28 speakers.
Simulation Techniques: Acoustical Shape Optimization for Vibroacoustics Applications
Having detailed how formal optimization can be used for product design of audio products such as speakerphones and waveguides, in this article René Christensen explores free-form and alternative optimization techniques where the topology of the geometry is given from the outset. Using practical examples, this article addresses shape optimization techniques, identifying useful types of boundaries and challenges to look out for audio product designs. This article was originally published in audioXpress, February 2024.
A Visit to Audio Precision to See the New APx516 Analyzer
Vance Dickason visited Audio Precision's headquarters in Beaverton, OR, where he met with Dan Knighten, AP's Product Line General Manager, to talk about the new Audio Precision APx516 Analyzer. This is a new relatively economical analyzer for the company, with a base price of $6000, which means that the APx516 is ideal for use with remote engineering staff, making it practical for companies to have high-precision test and measurement work being done in multiple locations.
Schoeps Microphones Launches CMD 42 Digital Microphone Amplifier for Colette Series
At the NAB Show 2024, Schoeps introduced the aptly named CMD 42 Digital Colette Amplifier, a product announcement supporting the (unfairly forgotten) AES42 digital interface standard. Something might explain why it took so long, since the Schoeps Colette microphone series is so popular in film sound and sound design, and the CMD 42 totally redefines the possibilities with AES42.
RME Unveils New DPS-2 Power Supply and LNI-2 DC Filter and Stabilizer
German audio interface specialists RME Audio, announced two new solutions designed to improve the performance of its ADI-2 series of converters in critical applications. The RME DPS-2 is a super low noise linear audio power supply with a unique µfilter and sensor technology that adds a wide range of unique and highly useful features such as offering two differently filtered outputs. The second product is the LNI-2 DC, an active DC filter with galvanic isolation.
New Stream Deck and Wave Mic Among Five Products Announced by Elgato
Elgato, a Corsair brand, announced a new hardware line, called Neo, that merges high-end performance, plug-and-play simplicity at affordable prices. That includes a new version of its Stream Deck buttonmicrophone controller and the Wave Mic, a nicely designed desktop microphone with built-in USB-C audio interface and metal stand. Two outstanding consumer design examples. In total, Elgato introduced five new Neo products, including also a webcam, LED light, and capture card.
Sonos Reimagined Sonos App Unifies Services, Content and System Controls
Sonos revealed its most extensive app redesign ever, creating a new, more unified streaming experience that allows users to organize their favorite playlists, stations, albums and more from over 100 services on one customizable Home screen. The new Home screen also provides faster access to Sonos system controls with one easy swipe up, making tab to tab jumping a thing of the past. The new app supports all existing S2 products and will be available globally through a software update for the S2 mobile app and via an all-new web app on May 7, 2024.
Audinate Introduces Dante Connect Remote Contribution Solution
Audinate announced significant new additions to Dante Connect, its cloud-based Dante audio transport solution. New features and capabilities include remote contribution options, native Dante software integration, and more cloud deployment platform options. Dante Connect delivers synchronized audio directly from on-site Dante networks to cloud services for seamless cloud production, enabling increased flexibility and more efficient usage of personnel and on-site hardware.
Registration Opens for AES Europe 2024, June 15-17, in Madrid, Spain
The Audio Engineering Society (AES) has announced the opening of registration for the 2024 AES European Convention – Madrid, to be held June 15-17 in Madrid, Spain. The next in-person gathering of audio professionals, researchers and academics will be hosted by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, located in the southeast area of the city.