Roku OS 11 Features New Auto Speech Clarity and Sound Settings, Plus Additional Customization and Performance Improvements
Roku announced Roku OS 11, the company’s latest update to its original operating system purpose-built for streaming entertainment. The OS update of this Linux distribution will be rolled out with new features and bringing personalization and expanded content discovery to the forefront of the user’s experience. In line with Roku's focus on audio, Roku OS 11 also introduces new menu options for automated speech clarity, new sound modes, an updated mobile app and much more.
Sonus Faber Offers Signature Sound to Latest Maserati Grecale SUV
Sonus faber is distinctively featured in two audio systems available for Grecale, Maserati's latest compact luxury SUV, both proudly designed and engineered in Italy. Sonus faber sound systems, available in the Premium (standard) and High Premium (optional) configurations, include the brand’s signature silk dome tweeters and paper cone midranges, allowing a signature sound achieved by optimizing the phase and amplitude alignment between the midrange and tweeter.
Theory Audio Design Now Shipping First In-Ceiling Loudspeakers, Pendant Housings, and Pre-Construction Brackets
Theory Audio Design announced its ic6 high-output in-ceiling loudspeakers, pendant housings, and pre-construction brackets are now shipping. These new custom installation solutions provide dealers, integrators, architects, and designers with a premium audio option for virtually any residential or commercial installation. The ic6 speakers and accessories take Theory beyond the walls of the media room with premium architectural solutions for surround sound, and distributed audio installations.
Bose Automotive Systems Designs Active Sound Enhancement for Latest GMC Hummer EV Supertruck
With the launch of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup, Bose is introducing its first-ever application of Electric Vehicle Sound Enhancement (EVSE) technology, bringing unprecedented sonic experiences to consumers of the world’s first all-electric supertruck. The new all-electric pickup features a 14-speaker Bose surround sound system, Active Sound Management, AudioPilot, Centerpoint, and SurroundStage technologies. The sound system has been designed and engineered specifically for the unique cabin acoustics of this vehicle.
Echo Test + Measurement - Specifically Made for Audio Testing!
audioXpress March 2022 Test and Measurement issue addresses the latest tools and solutions meeting real-world challenges in audio. This year's extensive Market Update report, offers a complete overview of all the audio test and measurement products and solutions released during the past 12 months. One of the major highlights was Echo Test + Measurement, with its modular, and highly cost-effective range of audio test interface solutions.
Tracktion Introduces Version 12 of Waveform Pro Affordable Audio Software
In the broadest update in ten years, Tracktion dramatically expanded the capabilities of Waveform 12. The update makes the powerful features in the original audio production software even more accessible, further improving workflow and building a solid foundation for exciting new additions in the coming years. After all, this creative software is the only one in the market that runs on macOS (including Apple Silicon), Windows 64-bit, Linux Ubuntu 64-bit, and even Raspberry Pi!
Meeting Supply for Vacuum Tubes - Time to Save Those Tubes?
The situation in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russia are having a significant impact on the global supply of tubes to the audio industry. Both Ukraine and Russia are important suppliers of raw materials, and the sanctions are likely to cause further strain over the supply of source materials that all manufacturers of tubes need. In China there are also significant disruptions caused by pandemic lockdowns, transportation challenges, and cost increases. How many tube manufacturing operations remain viable? Western Electric says there is hope... in the US!
Alango BeHear ACCESS Hearing Amplification Headsets Add Tinnitus Masking Therapy
Alango Technologies, the DSP voice and audio enhancement technology supplier, announced the release of a new, advanced version of its BeHear ACCESS hearing amplifier headset featuring an option for basic sound personalization without using an app, customizable tinnitus masking therapy, increased amplification without feedback, and easier pairing based on Bluetooth 5. The new solution offers simple, self-determined customization of the tinnitus masking sound for best results.
New Monolith M1000ANC Headphones From Monoprice Powered by Dirac Virtuo
Featuring premium 40mm drivers, Dirac Virtuo spatial audio, robust ANC technology, and up to 60 hours of playback per charge, the new Monolith M1000ANC premium wireless headphones are the ideal definition of Monoprice's philosophy. With a stylish modern design, premium build and sound quality, these Bluetooth ANC headphones offer great value for a low price of $129.99.
Dolby Announces Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering beta for Immersive Mixing Using Headphones
Monitoring Dolby Atmos immersive content through headphones using binaural rendering of all the complex, object-based and multichannel information is both a challenge and an attractive option for audio engineers and content professionals. With strong momentum towards Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, Dolby decided to accelerate it's Personalized Head-Related Transfer Function (PHRTF) initiative, and announced beta availability of the new Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering app and service.