Sennheiser Launches XS Wireless IEM In-Ear Monitoring System
With live performances and touring gradually resuming after the pandemic, it’s time to resume products launches that have been on hold for some time. Sennheiser took lessons learned from its acclaimed Evolution Wireless IEM systems to now launch the new XS Wireless IEM system for musicians seeking to professionalize their shows by switching from floor wedges to wireless IEMs.
Test Bench: Wavecor WF275BD01 10.75” Home Audio Woofer
Part of a new series of drivers announced in October 2020 by Wavecor, this woofer could also be advantageous in high-powered studio monitors. This high-power design targets home audio and home theater applications, including two-way (with larger ribbon/AMT drivers, or compression driver/horn combinations) and three-way speakers. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2022.
Properly Equalized: Best Practices for Loudspeaker Equalization and Tuning
Charlie Hughes knows about directivity control and how a loudspeaker system should sound good and measure accordingly. This article offers basic recommended guidelines that will not only help to develop good equalization and tuning practices, but also will go a long way in improving the overall sound quality, regardless of the application. This article was originally published in audioXpress, January 2022.
Austrian Audio Announces Two New Instrumental Mics with Innovative Swivel Joint Mechanism
Austrian Audio introduced two new microphones, optimized for use on instruments: the OD5, an active-dynamic microphone, and the OC7, a true condenser microphone. Both mics are handmade in Vienna and subjected to the strictest quality assurance processes. The OC7 features the OCC7 small diaphragm capsule, also handmade in Vienna. Most noticeable in the new design is the "Swivel Joint" mechanism.
COMSOL Expands Working Environment for Modeling and Simulation With New Model Manager Server
COMSOL announced a major update to the COMSOL Multiphysics software version 6.0. The update builds out the Model Manager server with a web interface, adding an asset management system to make it easier for COMSOL users to manage models, simulation apps, and supplementary auxiliary files. The new COMSOL Model Manager interface combines all elements of product and process design to facilitate collaboration.
Primacoustic Announces PrimaPro Room Treatment Calculator App
Primacoustic has introduced the PrimaPro Calculator, a user-friendly, step-by-step tool that takes the guesswork out of an acoustic treatment project. The PrimaPro Calculator app was designed to suggest the best-suited acoustic treatment products based on application and dimensions, and will make it easy to explore the possibility of starting an acoustic treatment project, or expanding existing installations.
Sennheiser New Momentum True Wireless 3 Earbuds Offer Sound Personalization and Adaptive ANC
The Sennheiser consumer division now operated by Sonova under license, seems to be in high gear mode and just announced another important update in its true wireless lineup. The Sennheiser Momentum family is now expanded with the Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds, updated in sound quality and wearing comfort, and now featuring adaptive noise cancellation (ANC), while maintaining a very similar design.
Turtle Beach Brings Back Bluetooth Earpieces In New Recon Air Wireless Chat Communicator
Now launching worldwide, Turtle Beach’s all-new Recon Air Wireless Chat Headset recovers the original concept of Bluetooth one-sided ear-things, now pitched at a whole new demographic that doesn’t need to get out much. According to the leading gaming accessory maker, the new mono headset is designed for gamers who already have a killer home entertainment system for game audio and just need a headset to hear and talk to other players.
Campfire Audio Announces Supermoon In-Ear Monitors Featuring Custom Planar Magnetic Driver
Campfire Audio announced Supermoon, the newest entry in their innovative line of custom-fit in-ear monitors for musicians, audio professionals, and discerning music lovers. This new model in Campfire’s extensive IEM catalog features a new 14mm full-range planar magnetic driver with a 2 micron thin diaphragm, in a hand polished 3D printed solid-body with stainless steel cap and custom beryllium / copper MMCX connections.
Merging Announces New Commentary Unit Features for Anubis AoIP Network Interface
During NAB 2022, Merging Technologies is showing the most recent Merging+Anubis Commentary Unit Mission, which is the latest set of features that users of the innovative compact AD/DA converter and audio network recording interface will be able to activate. Merging calls its approach to application-oriented software sets "Missions”, and this latest option is set to project Anubis into a whole new market.