Alcons Audio Introduces The QB363 Arrayble Bass System
Dutch Pro-Ribbon specialists Alcons Audio have expanded its range of loudspeaker solutions with a new innovative design. The Alcons QB363 mkII is a modular column bass system, designed as a low-frequency extension (LFE) system to the Q-series line-source column systems - such as the versatile QRP20 Pro-Ribbon column array, or the more recent QRP40 point-source column. However, the new compact design can be used as an arrayable LFE system with any Alcons system.
MISCO Brings USA-Built Custom Audio Solutions to InfoComm 2023
MISCO Speakers has confirmed its inaugural participation at InfoComm 2023, one of the premier trade shows for the professional audiovisual industry. The USA-based audio solutions manufacturer will present its renewed and much expanded portfolio of OEM/ODM speaker solutions, including from its Oaktron by MISCO catalog, Bold North Audio premium audio transducers, outdoor Soundscape speakers, and a complete range of MISCO amplifier modules and system solutions.
Yamaha Delivers Automotive Sound System to Mitsubishi Motors
Yamaha revealed that its automotive sound system has been adopted for use by Mitsubishi Motors and that, as part of its collaboration with the Japanese car manufacturer, Yamaha will also provide high-quality audio products and sound design for vehicles that use its automotive sound systems. As the first of many collaborative efforts to come, the jointly developed "Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium" sound system will be featured in an all-new compact SUV from Mitsubishi Motors, set to debut in Indonesia.
Rupert Neve Designs unveils Newton Class-A Mic Preamp and Recording Channel
Rupert Neve Designs announced a powerful channel strip for modern studios looking to benefit from the company's legendary circuits. The new Newton Channel is a 1U rack unit with an intuitive design that delivers all the instantly-recognizable character, and musical tone-shaping abilities, that define a Rupert Neve Designs product. Equally well-suited for a project studio, voiceover setup, large-scale commercial facility or even for live sound.
Peavey Joins Ravenna Open AoIP Community
ALC NetworX, the developer of the Ravenna Audio-over-IP technology, welcomed Peavey to the Ravenna community. Under its Commercial Audio brand, Peavey offers an entire range of products from the microphone to the loudspeaker, and every link in the signal chain in between. Under the Ravenna partnership, Peavey has developed “sNET” - a single IP-based network infrastructure technology which will work at the core of their future MediaMatrix products.
ICEpower Unveils New Website
ICEpower announced the launch of its new website. Designed to redefine the visitors' experience, the revamped site offers all the information about the cutting-edge capabilities of ICEpower's audio technology in the different fields of application. The website also includes information about ICEpower's turnkey solutions using its Class-D amplifier modules and the company's comprehensive information on R&D capabilities. There's even a shop for those who want to order individual modules and solutions.
The Future of MEMS Directional Microphones Goes Digital: Soundskrit Announces the SKR0410
Soundskrit, the Canadian company determined to evolve MEMS microphones for consumer electronics, announced the availability of its second product, the SKR0410, touted as the world’s first digital directional MEMS microphone. The SKR0410 brings the latest innovations in MEMS and acoustic transducer design to the digital domain to enable directional audio capture in consumer devices of all form factors.
Sensory VoiceHub 2.0 Integrates Generative AI for Fast Development of Custom Voice UIs
Sensory announced the launch of VoiceHub 2.0, a new and improved version of the company's web portal for the development of wake words and custom voice recognition user interfaces. The updated solution now integrates generative AI-powered tools, making it an even more powerful, allowing developers to quickly create custom voice UIs capable of understanding spoken commands and natural language.
Wireless Headphones and Earbuds on Top Five of Most Desirable Products for US Consumers
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) released the 2023 US Consumer Technology Ownership & Market Potential (OMP) Study, showing that despite complex economic times, 84% of US households plan to purchase tech products in the next 12 months. Mobile and wireless tech products lead the categories of tech products consumers want to buy. A notable trend is the fact that ownership of wireless personal audio products now exceeds wired devices.
Cirrus Logic Introduces Smart Amplifier and Low-Power Codec Solution for Enhanced Sound from Small Speakers
Cirrus Logic announced a premium audio solution built specifically for PCs that enables a louder, more immersive audio experience, whether listening to voice calls and music from the small internal speakers on ultrathin laptops or from headphones. Built specifically for PCs, the Cirrus Logic CS35L56 smart amp and CS42L43 SmartHIFI codec minimize hardware and software design complexity for OEMs, simplifies design for PC manufacturers and contributes to a reduction in the total number of components and board space.