DSP Concepts Optimizes Audio Weaver for Analog Devices' SHARC+
In a collaboration between DSP Concepts and Analog Devices, the performance of Audio Weaver Core runtime libraries has been optimized to take full advantage of the SHARC+ core and to leverage the powerful SHARC+ DSP FIR/IIR hardware accelerators. This optimization effort results in tangible benefits for developers of automotive audio systems and other products, when utilizing audio processors in the ADSP-2156x, ADSP-2159x, and ADSP-SC59x product families.
GaN Systems Launches 300W Audio Boost Converter Switched Mode Power Supply
GaN Systems announced the launch of its 300W Audio Boost Converter SMPS at the 37th annual Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Houston, Texas. The 300W reference design, targeted for automotive, marine, motorcycle, and a broad range of 12VDC input applications, features a complete turnkey platform solution that accelerates time-to-market, delivering improved audio quality and smaller, more streamlined audio systems.
Sound Hub Denmark Establishes Partnership Agreement with Product Development Specialists Develco
In the building that once was Bang & Olufsen's R&D department and acoustic test facilities, in Struer, Denmark, an ever-increasing number companies, entrepreneurs and researchers, are now working in all types of projects related to audio, sound and acoustics. Development house Develco was the latest company to join the vibrant hub that is now Sound Hub Denmark, expanding the already impressive partner network.
Patent Review: Compact Wideband Bass and Midrange Horn-Loaded Speaker System
This patent describes, a compact high-fidelity sound reproduction system achieving high efficiency, low distortion, wide bandwidth, and extended low-frequency reach, and which can be used as a sub-bass woofer, bass woofer, mid-bass woofer, and mid-range speaker for residential or commercial large venue applications. The system includes a dynamic driver driven bass horn, a looped resonator duct (ring geometry), which can be folded, and an adjustable feedback duct allowing sound characteristics to be tailored. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, April 2016.
Designed for Growth: Enabling Product Differentiation for TWS Development
Knowles announced the availability of a new development kit for true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, centered on the capabilities of its AISonic family of audio edge-AI processors and expanded by key partnerships in voice and audio processing algorithms for TWS products. This article details the opportunities for TWS development and helping manufacturers to differentiate their newest designs. This article was originally published in audioXpress, January 2022.
Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System
To mark the 10th anniversary of their merger, Focal and Naim are introducing a complete special-edition system. The system includes the Focal Sopra N 2 speaker in a special "concrete" finish with ‘tin’ and metallic details, combined with an array of Naim Classic electronics, including an NDX 2 music-streaming player with Chromecast, Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay, Apple Music and Bluetooth AptX HD, which is powered by the NAC 282/NAP 250 DR pre-power amplifiers, complete with matching NAPSC and HiCap DR power supplies. All cables included.
L-Acoustics Updates Free L-ISA Studio 2.4 Software with Binaural Rendering of Immersive Audio for Headphones
Call it immersive audio (which is mostly the case in the live sound, broadcast and performance industry), or call it spatial audio, independently of the format used for mixing, users want to control how the result will sound on headphones. L-Acoustics updated its L-ISA Studio software, originally created to allow the creation of immersive audio mixes independently of the target reproduction system, now supporting object-based binaural rendering to headphones from a Mac laptop.
Celestion CF0820BMB Bass/Midbass and CF0820M Midrange Now Available Individually for Retail
Most of the volume production from the leading suppliers of professional loudspeakers for sound reinforcement applications is offered for integration by speaker brands in finished products. Eventually, market adoption requires that standard references are also offered for retail. Celestion announced that the CF0820BMB and CF0820M, two of its 8-inch diameter ferrite magnet, cast aluminum chassis professional audio LF loudspeakers are now available packaged individually for dealers and distributors to sell to retail.
Audinate Updates Dante Virtual Soundcard to Support Apple Silicon and Windows 11
Dante Virtual Soundcard is a software application that turns any PC or Mac into a Dante-enabled device, allowing Dante audio traffic to be transmitted and received between other Dante-enabled devices using the standard Ethernet port. Now Audinate, the developer of Dante audio-over-IP, updated Dante Virtual Soundcard for both Mac and Windows computers, optimizing the code for Apple Silicon processors such as the M1 family as well as the new Windows 11 operating system from Microsoft.
AES Announces New AES75 Standard for Loudspeaker Performance Measurement
More than three years past since M-Noise was proposed as a new test signal for standardized measurement of a loudspeaker system’s maximum linear output, the Audio Engineering Society has announced the adoption and publication of AES75-2022, “AES standard for acoustics - Measuring loudspeaker maximum linear sound levels using noise.” The new standard addresses the need for a practical and cohesive procedure for the prediction of loudspeaker performance.