DALI Reinforces Center Channel with Oberon Grand Vokal
Lenbrook Americas launched the new DALI Oberon Grand Vokal, a 2-way full range center speaker for large rooms. Leveraging the technologies from the secretive Danish company, this center channel features two 7-inch SMC-based woofers and an oversized, ultra-lightweight 29mm soft dome tweeter. The Grand Vokal blends seamlessly with any Oberon home theater surround sound setup to deliver crystal-clear dialogue, sound effects and music at any volume.
Scan-Speak Launches Updated Illuminator R3004/602200 1” Ring Radiator Tweeter
In continuation of the recently updated D3004/602200 Illuminator dome tweeter, Scan-Speak is now releasing the similar updated ring radiator sibling R3004/602200 that replaces the R3004/602000 and R3004/602010 models. The compact size is one of the key elements of these Illuminator tweeters, which provide a high degree of flexibility within design options, and are fully comparable to the renowned full size Illuminator and Revelator tweeters.
You Can DIY! Build the Popping P Filter
This original circuit effectively removes the low-frequency impulses caused by air blasts from a person speaking or singing into a microphone, as well as "plosives." This analog circuit removes these irritating sounds in real time, directly at the source by applying a 24-stage all-pass filter to delay only the lower frequencies of the main audio stream. This original circuit for non-commercial use is available for licensing for commercial manufacture. This article was originally published in audioXpress, October 2023.
Patent Review: Self-Bias Emitter Circuit
This article reviews an intriguing new patent awarded to Turtle Beach Corp. addressing a new emitter circuit for providing a bias voltage, which is key for the development of electrostatic loudspeakers. Extremely aware of the techniques and historical perspective of the development in this area, Croft provides a complete overview of all the challenges, implications and merits of this patent and prior art. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2018.
Ampetronic and Listen Technologies Partner in Assistive Listening and Wireless Audio Distribution
Now owned by Swedish conglomerate Allvida, Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have partnered to create a single, global source of the broadest range of audio solutions to help people hear clearly in challenging listening environments. Beginning January 1, 2024, Utah-based Listen Technologies will be the exclusive representative for Ampetronic hearing loop systems in North America, and the British company will represent Listen Technologies solutions in the UK.
FiRa Consortium Publishes 2.0 Technical Specifications for UWB Technology
FiRa Consortium, the organization that defines the specifications and ensures ecosystem interoperability of products and services utilizing UWB technology, has announced a major advancement of its technical specifications. With the publication of FiRa 2.0 Technical Specifications, the consortium is furthering the scope and interoperability of the ultra-wideband ecosystem, introducing new use cases that include Point and Trigger features that lets users control UWB-enabled connected systems, such as TVs or smart speakers.
Williams AV Announces Next Phase of Growth Strategy
Williams AV, a leading provider of assistive communication technology for the professional AV industry, announced that UK-based Audiologic has officially inked a distribution partnership covering the UK and Ireland beginning January 1, 2024, and the company’s Digi-Loop hearing loop products will once again be available in the UK and North American markets beginning January 2024.
AVPro Global Acquires THENAUDIO to Expand Residential and Commercial Solutions
AVPro Global, Inc., the parent company of AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Murideo, and Bullet Train audio/video distribution products, announced the acquisition of THENAUDIO from X-VUE, expanding the AVPro Global footprint in the residential and commercial connectivity solutions market segments. Through the deal, AVPro Global assumes ownership of the THENAUDIO business, and X-VUE founder and CEO, Juha Nurminen joins AVPro Global as Director of Engineering, with an immediate focus on AudioControl Pro.
Synaptics Introduces World's First AI SoC Optimized for Unified Communication and Collaboration Products
Synaptics announced the availability of the DVF120, a power-efficient and cost-optimized system on chip (SoC) that is optimized for advanced Unified Communication and Collaboration (UC&C) products, and leverages the company's experience to integrate all major features required for such applications. The SoC extends its range of compute engines with a field-proven Linux and Android SDK, enterprise-grade security, and native support of popular collaboration platforms.
Røde Releases Limited-Edition Range of White Products
Røde has launched a limited-edition range of white products featuring its recent RødeCaster Duo podcast console, the best-selling PodMic microphone, PSA1+ studio arm, and NTH-100 headphones, in bundles and individual products. The exclusive White Collection, which also includes the popular RødeCaster Pro II mixer and interface, marks the first time these products have been released in custom colors, giving creators the opportunity to brighten up their setup.