Deezer Strengthens Sonos Partnership with Launch of Sonos Voice Control and New App Interface
Deezer is expanding its partnership with Sonos, as two major updates are delivered in June – Sonos Voice Control, compatible with Deezer at launch, and a brand new Deezer interface on the Sonos App. With Sonos Voice Control, Sonos users will be able to stream their favorite music from Deezer effortlessly, using only their voice. The updated Deezer interface includes an improved user experience, with access to the Deezer exclusive recommendation feature Flow.
Dirac Launches Upgraded Version of its Dirac Virtuo Solution for the Automotive Market
Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac introduced an updated version of its Dirac Virtuo automotive solution – which now features the company’s breakthrough Upmixer technology, Intelligent Audio Platform, and multichannel content support – to further elevate immersive automotive audio performance. The updated Dirac Virtuo solution made its official debut at the AES Automotive Audio Conference 2022, taking place June 8-10, in Detroit, Michigan.
CEVA Bluetooth 5.3 Platform IP Supports New Auracast Broadcast Audio
CEVA announced that its latest RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.3 IP family now supports Auracast broadcast audio, the new audio sharing standard, based on the Bluetooth LE Audio broadcasting specification, unveiled by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). According to CEVA, Auracast broadcast audio is set to transform the shared audio experience, enabling an unlimited number of Auracast receiver-compliant devices such as TWS earbuds, headphones, hearing aids and wireless speakers to simultaneously receive audio broadcast from one or several Auracast transmitter devices.
Bluetooth SIG Announces Auracast Broadcast Audio Capability
When the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth technology, announced the upcoming release of LE Audio at CES 2020, the new specification promised two major benefits: the new LC3 codec to provide higher audio quality with the same battery life, and Broadcast Audio, enabling personal and location-based Audio Sharing. Now the Bluetooth SIG announced a new consumer brand for what was previously known as Audio Sharing, now as Auracast broadcast audio.
QSC Introduces Q-SYS SPA-Q Series Network Amplifiers Suitable for Smaller Spaces
QSC, the amplifier company from Costa Mesa, California, has evolved considerably over the past decade, expanding its QSC systems approach to a complete ecosystem of solutions based on its software-based Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform. This approach is even generating a series of Q-SYS products, of which the new SPA-Q Series of network Class D audio amplifiers with multiple I/O options is just the latest example.
New Neve 88M Desktop Dual Mic Preamp and USB Audio Interface
A new audio interface from Neve is always major news and at NAMM 2022 visitors were greeted precisely to a new USB desktop design that just made everyone wish this would have been launched earlier. The new Neve 88M is a dual microphone preamplifier and and USB audio interface that uses the same transformer-balanced technology as Neve's flagship large-format 88RS, bringing the legendary sound of AIR, Abbey Road and Capitol Studios into a home and portable studio setup.
RME Unveils 12Mic Preamp with Dante IP Core at 2022 NAMM Show
RME, the German manufacturer of digital audio solutions, debuted the 12Mic Dante as the latest pre-amp to the company's lineup. The new iteration of the existing 12Mic, which was designed for AVB/Milan networks, now supports Dante thanks to a custom-built RME designed FPGA platform utilizing Audinate’s Dante IP Core, a solution that circumvents current and future chip shortages by eliminating the need for an Audinate Dante chip, assuring consistent production of the product.
AudioControl Introduces Architect Model P250EQ 1RU Amplifier
AudioControl has introduced the Architect Model P250EQ, a high-power 2-channel amplifier engineered with an emphasis on sound quality plus key features for the custom installation channel. The P250EQ only requires a 1U rack space yet delivers the performance and functionality of much larger solutions, featuring high-power, stability into 2 ohms with the recognized sound quality of AudioControl’s Made in USA Constant Power Mode amp design.
Audeze Unveils Manny Marroquin Professional Headphones at NAMM 2022
Audeze, the planar magnetic headphone manufacturer based in California, unveiled the new MM-500 headphones purpose-built for professional monitoring, allowing audio engineers and music producers to have the same reference anywhere they need. Unveiled at NAMM 2022, the new MM-500 headphones are part of a planned Manny Marroquin Signature Series, carrying the name of the Grammy-winning engineer/producer, which Audeze appointed as Head of Professional Products, focusing on creating innovative new audio tools for creators and professionals.
New WiSA 2.4GHz Multichannel DS Audio Soundbar Module Demonstrates Better Reliability than Higher-Cost 5GHz Modules
WiSA Technologies announced the results of an independent lab testing of its new DS 2.4GHz multichannel wireless audio module which is designed specifically for soundbars with wireless rear speakers and a subwoofer. The testing compares the reliability of the DS module in a typical home environment to the reliability of two of the market-leading competitive solutions.