PSB Speakers Unveils Passif 50 Standmount Loudspeaker Anniversary Edition
To commemorate five decades of loudspeaker manufacturing, Canadian brand PSB Speaker has designed the Passif 50 Standmount Loudspeaker Anniversary Edition. The design and technologies of the Passif 50 model leverage five decades of dedicated research and pay homage to the early Passif II model first released in 1974. The Passif 50 will be available to pre-order online the first of August with shipping this September.
Microchip Announces New Solution for Knob on Display Touchscreen Designs
Microchip Technology launched a new maXTouch Knob on Display (KoD) controller, the first automotive-grade touchscreen controller family to natively support the detection and reporting of capacitive rotary encoders, as well as mechanical switches on top of a touch panel. Unlike traditional mechanical rotary encoders, this new technology enables the mounting of the knob directly onto the display without an opening in the panel or any customization of the touch pattern, increasing design flexibility.
Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International - A Reasserted Commitment to the Audio Industry
In this article originally published in The Audio Voice newsletter, Barry Vogel (ALTI Executive Director) writes about the Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International Association renewed mission and vision. Short after ALTI Expo 2022 took place in Las Vegas under challenging circumstances, ALTI members have reaffirmed their commitment towards the industry association. ALTI Association celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2021 and the landmark moment was acknowledged during ALTI Expo 2022, after two years of global pandemic. The celebration was an important reminder of the importance of keeping the industry together for everyone that attended the event.
Devialet Designs Headrest Speaker Systems for First Class Seats
Safran Seats has unveiled Euphony, an innovative passenger experience solution for Business and First class seats that provides passengers with a headset-free and high-quality individual sound experience. The solution, revealed at the Aircraft Interiors Exhibition in Germany, has been developed in partnership with French audio manufacturer Devialet, contributing with its electroacoustic engineering expertise to this joint effort.
Creative Technology Introduces Smart Bluetooth 5.2 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive
The very slow response from the Bluetooth SIG to fast evolving consumer technologies and products has created a situation where companies need to design work-around solutions which include increasingly dedicated non-standard transmitters and Bluetooth dongles. Creative Technology just launched Creative BT-W4, its latest Bluetooth audio transmitter to enable seamless connectivity and bring support for Qualcomm's latest aptX Adaptive high-resolution audio technology.
Steinberg Introduces Faster Spectral Audio Processing with Real-Time Monitoring
With a range of significant improvements, the latest version of Steinberg’s state-of-the-art spectral editing software - SpectraLayers Pro 9 and SpectraLayers Elements 9 - allows spectral audio processing to be heard in real time, making the audio editing workflow faster and more accurate than ever. Sounds are displayed as visual objects and layers, enabling ultra-precise editing for any application, including music and post-production, sound design, audio restoration and much more.
Tascam Revives CD-A580 Cassette Recorder/CD Player/USB Flash Drive Recorder
Tascam announced the re-launch of the original CD-A580 Cassette Recorder/CD Player/USB Flash Drive Recorder, which in 2017 finally replaced the CD-A500MkII, the successor of the original CD-A550. By combining a cassette recorder, CD player and USB flash drive recorder/player into a rack-mountable unit, the CD-A550/580 was designed to be a playback device for installed sound applications. Gradually, it was in fact adopted by people who just needed something to playback their old cassettes and their old CDs, and wanted to copy those to a digital file.
Renesas and Cyberon Partner to Deliver Integrated Voice User Interface Solutions Supporting Over 40 Global Languages
Renesas Electronics, the advanced semiconductor solutions supplier, and Cyberon, a leading embedded speech solution provider, have partnered to deliver voice user interface (VUI) solutions using Renesas’ entire RA MCU line. Renesas RA customers will now have complimentary access to Cyberon’s industry-leading continuous command-based VUI toolchain, enabling them to add voice-recognition to a variety of endpoint applications, including home appliances and wearables.
Bowers & Wilkins Introduces Px7 S2 Over-Ear Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
Bowers & Wilkins, the renowned British hifi audio brand, launched the new Px7 S2 active noise cancelling wireless headphones, an updated design that reflects advancements achieved over the past two years in the category. Leveraging the most advanced Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.0 platform with aptX Adaptive, the Px7 S2 adds all new drivers fine-tuned for high-resolution audio, in a refined design that is lower in weight and even more comfortable.
Neutrik Group Announces Opening of New Facility in Hungary
Neutrik Group has announced a new facility in Hungary. With an investment of almost €10 million, the newly established Neutrik Hungary Kft. will support the Neutrik Group’s growth and supply chain regionalization objectives by becoming the group’s regional Center of Competence for manual production activities. Neutrik Hungary Kft., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Neutrik AG, is expected to create 200 – 300 new jobs.