Dynaudio Introduces Focus Active Wireless Speaker Series
After 3 years, Danish speaker manufacturer Dynaudio had many new products to show at High End Munich show, and its 45th anniversary to celebrate. But it also chose to make the global debut of its completely new Dynaudio Focus wireless speaker series, which combine high-end active streaming, wireless connectivity including AirPlay 2 and WiSA HT Interoperability Certification, in very simple and elegant speaker designs that deliver studio-grade sound quality.
New EVO 16 USB-C Audio Interface by Audient
British audio company Audient announces the launch of the latest product in its EVO by Audient range, until now available in two-, and four-channel USB-C audio interfaces. The new EVO 16 is a 24 inputs and 24 outputs audio interface, featuring eight EVO preamplifiers, advanced converter technology, as well as the company's Smartgain feature which can be used on all 8 channels simultaneously, and is a basic feature of EVO interfaces to ‘make recording easy’.
Perlisten Audio Premieres in Europe and Launches Three-Way S5t Tower Speaker
Perlisten Audio — the audio company founded by an all-star team of industry professionals, which had to wait almost three years to show the results of its development efforts due to the global pandemic — has announced the new S5t tower speaker, a slightly smaller version of the company’s flagship S7t. Like its larger sibling, the S5t is a THX Certified Dominus speaker that serves as a missing link between large home A/V speakers and full-size models created for leading movie theaters across the globe.
Nordic Semiconductor nRF5340 Audio DK Accelerates Bluetooth LE Audio Developments
The next generation of wireless audio projects is now getting on the bench, as developers get access to the first Bluetooth LE Audio evaluation platforms. Nordic Semiconductor has long been a reference in Bluetooth development platforms and has now released its nRF5340 Bluetooth LE Audio DK board, which includes everything required for developers to take advantage of the latest Bluetooth standard, including LC3 codec, low power consumption, and wireless stereo enhancements.
Campfire Audio Announces Trifecta Luxury In-Ear Monitors
Campfire Audio, the boutique earphone and IEM designers from Portland, Oregon, announced a new over-the-top design at the 2022 High End show in Munich. In their ever-evolving line of handcrafted listening devices, the new Trifecta IEMs get the name from being powered by a trio of 10mm ADLC dynamic drivers, housed within a clear nylon structure detailed with gold plating. A luxurious personal audio product, with acoustically tuned chambers that ensure a lush listening experience.
Tectonic Audio Labs Appoints Fuat Koro as Chief Executive Officer
Seattle-based Tectonic Audio Labs is preparing to enter a new stage of rapid growth with the appointment of former Bose Corporation executive Fuat Koro as president and chief executive officer. In his role, Koro intends to propel strategic alliances, technical innovation and revenue growth for the innovative loudspeaker company, renowned for its OEM solutions that can be found in products across consumer, automotive and enterprise verticals.
Automotive Audio Workflows Webinar with DSP Concepts and Tymphany, May 25
In the run-up to the AES 2022 International Conference on Automotive Audio taking place in Dearborn, Michigan [https://audioproducteducationinstitute.org/aes-2022-international-automotive-audio-conference/] the AES Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) is promoting a special webinar event focused on the future of automotive audio workflows. In this session, Roger Shively will lead a discussion with John Whitecar (DSP Concepts), Evan Bunner, and Matt Marchese (Tymphany) on the evolution of automotive audio systems, technology, and implementations.
Knowles Introduces New Dual-Diaphragm Balanced Armature for Premium Sound Performance
Knowles Corporation announced its new dual-diaphragm balanced armature (BA), a patented design that the manufacturer believes to be a revolutionary advancement in the world of BA technology. The first product to benefit from this advancement is a new in-ear monitor (IEM) intended for the high end audio market, jointly-promoted by Astell&Kern and Campfire Audio. The new Pathfinder IEM earphone is one of many new products in this segment launched at the High End Munich show by Campfire Audio.
ReadSpeaker VoiceLab Powers Sonos Voice Control Custom Voice
ReadSpeaker, the Boston-based independent digital voice specialist, announced that Sonos has selected the ReadSpeaker VoiceLab to create the custom voice for Sonos Voice Control, the brand’s voice assistant that was just recently announced and will be available in June 2022. Sonos selected VoiceLab, ReadSpeaker’s custom voice production unit because of the company’s proven experience and expertise in state-of-the-art, AI-driven text-to-speech.
Genelec Takes Smart Active Monitoring GLM Calibration From Stereo to Immersive
Configuring and managing Genelec Smart Active Monitoring systems for immersive audio environments is now even more user-friendly with the introduction of latest GLM 4.2 loudspeaker manager software, and the new 9301B multichannel AES/EBU interface. These two additions to Genelec's range allow the cost-effective and seamless creation of scalable immersive monitoring systems up to 16 channels, using one or more bass-managed subwoofers, or 32 channels if using a second 9301B.