Cleer Audio Announces Roam Sport True Wireless Noise Cancelling Sports Earbuds with aptX Adaptive Audio
Joining the wave of new headphones and earbuds announced in just a few weeks, all of which are based on Qualcomm's latest wireless voice and music platforms, Cleer Audio announced its new Roam Sport Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds, designed, and built for active lifestyles. The new IPX4 certified sweat and water resistance Roam Sport design stands up to the toughest sports activities and features the latest aptX Adaptive and active noise cancellation.
The OCA Alliance Highlights AES70 and IP Media Control at AES NY 2022 and SMPTE Media Technology Summit
The OCA Alliance, a non-profit corporation formed to promote the AES70 standard and Open Control Architecture (OCA) ecosystem, as a control solution for professional media networking applications will present the latest features in the standard’s upcoming release at two important industry events. First with a presentation at the AES NY convention, October 19-20, followed by the annual SMPTE Media Technology Summit, in Hollywood, CA.
Andover Audio Launches New SpinBase MAX All-in-One Powered Speaker System for Turntables
Building on the success of its popular SpinBase powered speaker system designed to support a turntable, Andover Audio announces the updated SpinBase MAX (MSRP: $499). Like the original SpinBase, the new MAX improves the speaker performance and styling for vinyl enthusiasts who seek a compact yet high-quality speaker system to complete their turntable setup, without the complexity and space demands of separate speakers.
KEF Launches Mu7 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
After being available exclusively to the brand members club, KEF opened up sales of its new active noise cancelling over-ear headphones with a stunning design by Ross Lovegrove. The new KEF Mu7 Smart Active Noise Cancellation Wireless Headphones are one of the best examples of a product that leverages Qualcomm's platforms, featuring aptX HD, combined with 40mm full range dynamic drivers in precision-engineered aluminum earcups and frame with replaceable leatherette memory foam ear cushions.
Beyerdynamic Introduces Second Generation Xelento Remote and Xelento Wireless Earphones
Beyerdynamic unveiled a new generation of its flagship Xelento remote and Xelento wireless in-ear headphones. Handcrafted at Beyerdynamic’s Heilbronn, Germany headquarters, the new designs are outmatched only by the attention to sound detail, spatiality, and depth, according to the company. Custom sound personalization, sweat and water resistance, and a range of output connections make Xelento a perfect partner for travel, leisure, and everything in between.
IK Releases Calibration, Speaker Emulation and Control Software for iLoud Precision Studio Monitors
IK Multimedia announced the release of X-Monitor, an advanced control application for iLoud Precision studio monitors that enables voicing selection and extended acoustic adjustments. Extending iLoud Precision’s calibration, customization and speaker emulation capabilities, X-Monitor for Mac and Windows is the control center for all the advanced features built into these innovative monitors.
Sony Electronics Launches its First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in the US
It didn't take long. A month past from the partnership agreement announcement between Sony Corporation and WS Audiology Denmark A/S with the aim of jointly developing and supplying new products and services in the OTC self-fitting hearing aid market, Sony has already announced the first two products for the Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids space in the US market. The two products to debut from the partnership are the CRE-C10 and the CRE-E10 self-fitting OTC hearing aids.
A Look at the Future of Audio in audioXpress November 2022
audioXpress' November 2022 cover highlights this year's Speaker Design Competition, an extensive Market Update on Wireless Audio technology and two articles addressing Digital Signal Processing techniques. Frans de Wit explains the real improvements that can be achieved on power supply design for high-end audio systems, and Chuck Hansen opens up a valuable series on Power Transformers for audio electronics. Finally, Scott Dorsey visits the Lundahl Transformers factory in Sweden, while Richard Honeycutt revisits Voltage Regulator (VR) Tubes used in Audio Amplifiers.
Lexie Hearing Announces Lexie B2 Hearing Aids, Powered by Bose
Short after the announcement of the partnership to bring Bose’s self-fitting hearing aid technology to the Lexie Hearing product line and the launch of the Lexie B1 Hearing Aids, the two companies have announced the launch of the Lexie B2 Hearing Aids, Powered by Bose, adding a third hearing aid model to its suite of audiologist-quality hearing aid products. This is the second development in partnership with Bose and, unlike the B1, the B2 hearings aids are fully rechargeable.
Lithe Audio Launches iO1 All-in-One Wireless Indoor and Outdoor Speaker
Lithe Audio, the UK-based manufacturer of wireless audio systems for residential and commercial installations, unveiled the company's new iO1 all-in-one wireless indoor and outdoor speaker at CEDIA Expo 2022, in Dallas, TX. This was also the debut of the company at CEDIA, and the new iO1 IP66-rated speaker design was immediately praised for its ability to simplify installations in any space, requiring only a power source and accommodating six different mounting methods.