Sennheiser Introduces All-Day Clear Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Sennheiser Hearing has introduced a new model of over-the-counter hearing aids that the company defines as a new class of devices, allowing US consumers access to powerful assistive hearing technology on their own terms. The FDA-approved All-Day Clear and All-Day Clear Slim are traditional looking behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids that combine speech enhancement with self-fitting features to complete "a refreshing, uncomplicated ownership experience."
Creative Launches Sound Blaster Katana SE Gaming Soundbar
Creative Technology announced the release of the Sound Blaster Katana SE, the latest gaming soundbar to join its established Katana series. With its bi-amplified four-driver system and Creative's proprietary multi-core DSP, this latest soundbar offers powerful audio without the need for a subwoofer. Coupled with Super X-Fi technology, 5.1 virtual surround capabilities, and versatile connectivity options, the Sound Blaster Katana SE is an ideal soundbar for anyone looking for an elevated audio experience without compromising on space.
Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI Next-Generation Assistive Listening Solution
Listen Technologies has launched the next generation of its audio-over-Wi-Fi solution at InfoComm 2023 and rebranded the solution as ListenWIFI. ListenWIFI will replace Listen Technologies’ Listen EVERYWHERE solution when it becomes available later this year. This next-generation audio-over-Wi-Fi assistive listening solution lets users access audio seamlessly based on location and meets international compliance requirements.
DSP Concepts Optimizes Voice Control for the KT Genie TV All-in-One Soundbar
DSP Concepts announced its collaboration with South Korea telecom KT Corporation to bring smart voice control to KT's latest set-top box, the Genie TV All-in-One Soundbar. This 2023 Red Dot Product Design winning-product features the GiGA Genie AI voice assistant, combined with powerful sound tuning features. With the Genie TV, KT delivers premium immersive sound combined with precision far-field voice recognition enabled with TalkTo from DSP Concepts.
Sunplus and WiSA Technologies Partner to Enable Cost-Effective Atmos Soundbar Applications up to 7.1.4 Configurations
WiSA Technologies and Sunplus Technology a leading chip provider for multimedia and automotive applications from Taiwan, have partnered to bring to market a multichannel immersive audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC) targeting the Atmos soundbar market. The collaboration sees WiSA licensing and porting its embeddable multichannel audio software technology for high-quality wireless audio on the Sunplus SPA300 audio processor and multi-core DSP.
Beyerdynamic Introduces SPACE MAX Speakerphone for Enhanced Online Conversation
Expanding its SPACE product series, the new beyerdynamic SPACE MAX speakerphone is basically a bigger and louder version of the original SPACE announced in 2022. Purpose-built for medium-to-large meeting spaces, SPACE is designed for those users looking for enhanced sound quality and don't want to deal with the hassle of separated microphones, speakers and audio interfaces. Featuring the same minimalist aesthetic design of the smaller version, this USB-C design is ready for work, anywhere that is.
Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB-C Microphone Features Noise Reduction and Automatic Gain Control
Audio-Technica announced the launch of the AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB-C Microphone – the latest addition to A-T's comprehensive lineup of 20 Series content creation products. Competitive features and studio-quality sound have become the calling card of the 20 Series, and the AT2020USB-XP is no exception, adding a series of features to improve performance when used by streamers, podcasters and other content creators.
Audio Myths: Why Narrow Bandwidth May Be Better
Although feedback theory for electronic circuits has been established for over a century, it is still a subject for discussion. This short essay is an attempt to shed some light on one of those recurring controversies. The subject came up at the 154th Audio Engineering Society (AES) convention in Helsinki, Finland. Audio amplifiers are basically integrators or, if you will, low-pass filters. That means that at some frequency, their open-loop gain starts to fall off. With that, the loop gain available for feedback also starts to fall off, leading to a diminishing of the curative effects of feedback: distortion starts to rise, gain accuracy starts to drop, output impedance starts to go up, etcetera.
Røde Releases Rødecaster Duo Compact Podcasting Production Console
Røde has released the highly anticipated RødeCaster Duo, a compact version of the existing RødeCaster Pro II. Designed specifically for solo creators or two-person podcasts, the RødeCaster Duo features a pair of Neutrik combo inputs for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices, with two headphone outputs for audio monitoring, Bluetooth input for calls, and even dual-channel wireless receivers.
Yamaha Launches STAGEPAS 100 Ultra-Compact Portable PA Speaker
Responding to growing demand in the portable amplification category, Yamaha announced its new STAGEPAS 100 ultra-compact portable PA system. Delivering high quality sound and the ultimate in portability in a durable design, STAGEPAS 100 can instantly transform any space into an intimate concert venue. A coaxial driver powered by a Class-D amplifier is complemented by all the options required for portable performance, including Bluetooth. A battery-powered version is also available.