Halter Technical Unveils Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System at NAB Show 2022
Halter Technical, a Los Angeles-based creator of headphones and headsets purposely built for the broadcast and video production industry, announced a new wireless design that takes lessons from the most recent Bluetooth TWS earbuds and hearing aids to create what the company calls the world’s smallest rechargeable miniature wireless in-ear monitor. The Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System introduces a new level of flexibility and control on set.
PreSonus Expands Eris Monitor Family with Eris E5 Bluetooth Monitors
PreSonus Audio Electronics announced the launch of the new Eris E5 BT Active Media Reference Monitors with Bluetooth. Equipped with 50 watts of Class D power for each speaker, Eris E5 BTs are designed as very affordable studio monitors with flexible features, including analog and Bluetooth wireless inputs, generating an accurate frequency response, extended to full bass. A product targeting musicians, home studios, and anyone who need a home audio setup.
Audio-Technica Celebrates 60 Years of Analog Audio
On April 17, 2022, Japanese transducer manufacturer Audio-Technica celebrated 60 years since founder Hideo Matsushita established the business, starting with his AT-1 cartridge. Audio-Technica marks this occasion by reaffirming its commitment to analog. Focusing on a human-centered approach to the process of generating sound, the company sees analog as an enjoyment and appreciation for audio that doesn’t alter, despite the rapid changes throughout history.
Optical MEMS Microphone Technology from sensiBel Receives Funding Needed To Enter Production
sensiBel is a Norwegian company developing a new generation of MEMS microphones using patented optical technology that they believe will be able to reach 80dB SNR and rival conventional studio microphone capsules, with all the benefits of a fully encapsulated solution. The company now announced a successful funding round of 15 million Euros, led by Germany’s TRUMPF Venture and including The European Council’s EIC Fund, Skagerak Capital, Investinor, and SINTEF Venture IV. sensiBel will use the funding to ramp up production.
Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beoplay EX True Wireless ANC Earphones
Bang & Olufsen announced the launch of Beoplay EX, the latest addition to its true wireless personal audio portfolio. Selling points include superior sound reproduction, and adaptive ANC in a fully waterproof design, making the Beoplay EX "the most versatile true wireless earphone model from Bang & Olufsen to date." The Danish company also says that the new model was intended to simplify personal sound, by offering an ideal combination of performance and style that would make the Beoplay EX earbuds appealing in the current competitive landscape.
Shure Introduces KSM11 State-of-the-Art Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule
Shure introduced the KSM11 Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule, the company’s new state-of-the-art premium condenser microphone, designed for top-tier modern digital wireless vocal performances in live productions. As part of Shure's prestigious KSM range, the new vocal capsules is described as providing "an elegant combination of low and mid-range clarity and essential high-end detail," by some of the industry’s biggest names which were given the chance to be the first to use it.
Vincent Audio Updates PowerLine Series With SV-228 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
Vincent Audio is a designer and manufacturer of hi-fidelity stereo and multichannel components, headquartered in Germany with manufacturing in Asia, Germany or a combination of the two. This strategy allows the company to offer unique features and designs at affordable prices. Expanding Vincent Audio’s popular PowerLine series, the SV-228 is a new hybrid integrated amplifier that includes VU meters embedded in the front panel, a cool loudness switch, an integrated DAC and Bluetooth 5 input.
Sony Electronics Expands UWP-D Wireless Microphone Series with URX-P41D Two-Channel Portable Receiver
Sony Electronics has announced an expansion to its UWP-D Digital Wireless Microphone systems with the new URX-P41D two-channel portable receiver, supporting a MI (Multi Interface) shoe connector with Digital Audio Interface in a more compact design. The URX-P41D boasts all the key features included in the 4th Generation UWP-D Series, such as improved high sound quality, NFC Sync for quick and easy set-up from Receiver to Transmitter, and functions such as Auto Gain mode and Output level control, making the job of recording sound even easier.
AXPONA 2022 Audio Expo Returns In-Person Stronger Than Ever
North America's largest high end audio expo, AXPONA returns in-person April 22-24, 2022 to the Chicago Area. The whole audio industry has been anticipating the return of this event, which in its 11th edition promises already 500+ exhibitors and brands, 130+ interactive listening rooms, an expanded Expo Hall, a dedicated headphone area, live concerts, seminars and much more. Once again at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center.
Heritage Audio Announces Updated 500-Series Bluetooth Streaming Module for Studio Use
Spanish audio manufacturer Heritage Audio announced availability of its BT-500 v2.0, an updated version of its innovative 500-Series Bluetooth streaming module — making available additional aptX Low Latency and aptX HD codecs alongside the standard aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs originally offered. With the BT-500 V2.0, Heritage Audio offers a targeted solution to get rid of the dreaded mini-jacks, providing a professional solution to the everyday problem of streaming audio in a studio environment.