Registration Now Open for AES 2022 Automotive Audio International Conference
The Audio Engineering Society has opened registration for the 2022 AES Automotive Audio International Conference, taking place in-person June 8 – 10 in Detroit, MI, at the historic Dearborn Inn. Advancements in automotive audio will take center stage at this year’s event through topical presentations, keynotes and attendee experiences. The AES Audio Product Education Institute promotes a dedicated three-day conference track and special events, reinforcing the general conference program.
Magnachip Introduces High-Performance Synchronous Boost Converter for Battery-Powered Speakers
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has released a synchronous boost converter with a new architecture of high-side and low-side switches that achieves a high efficiency to support for a variety of applications, including Bluetooth speakers and other battery-operated devices. The new synchronous boost converter is equipped with a fast transient response to reduce output voltage fluctuations in a short response time for stable power supply, making it ideally suited for devices which can exhibit significant current variations.
Pro Audio Technology Now Shipping Line of Modular Multichannel Amplifiers
Amidst worldwide supply chain issues, Pro Audio Technology (PRO) - a manufacturer of high-output loudspeakers and DSP loudspeaker controllers - created the MA series to provide its integrators with a reliable and available amplifier solution for systems designed with PRO and third-party audio products. Originally announced at the time of CEDIA 2021, the new line of modular multichannel amplifiers consists of five models, the MA-4400, MA-4242, MA-9900, MA-9942, and MA-9999.
Turtle Beach Introduces Scout Air and ROCCAT SYN Buds Air True Wireless Gaming Earbuds
Turtle Beach introduced its latest Scout Air True Wireless Earbuds, directly targeting mobile gaming applications, a market segment that will be a natural extension for the leading gaming headset brands. At the same time, the company introduced the SYN Buds Air true wireless gaming earbuds model, in its ROCCAT brand of PC peripherals, expanding the options for mobile gaming, console and PC gamers with new water and sweat resistant designs that deliver a low-latency game mode and long-lasting comfort.
Voice for True Wireless Earbuds, GaN, and More Exciting Audio Frontiers in audioXpress April 2022
The April 2022 issue of audioXpress offers an overview of voice for true wireless stereo earbuds with contributed articles from Knowles and Fluent.ai. Stuart Yaniger reviews the possibilities with GaN amplifiers, and Steve Temme explains the evolution of Rub & Buzz measurements and the latest perceptual algorithms. Ethan Winer designs a sample & hold circuit for a guitar-controlled, all-analog synthesizer project, Richard Honeycutt explores the meaning of “frequency response” as applied to rooms, and Mark Driedger explains why and how to test tubes.
Summit Wireless Technologies Changes Name to WiSA Technologies
Summit Wireless Technologies reported its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results and use the conference call to announce the change to WiSA Technologies, Inc. The name change reflects the company's strategy to leverage its core technology into new consumer market segments in 2022, while maintaining its Wireless Speaker and Audio Association independent role to promote WiSA ecosystems for consumers, retailers and WiSA Association members.
Ferrofish Announces A32pro & A32pro Dante Multi-Format Converters and Routers
Five years ago, Ferrofish launched its A32 Series, a set of flexible AD/DA and format converters, which quickly became one of the most popular converters in their class for live sound, broadcasters and recording studios. Now, the German pro-audio manufacturer has announced the next-generation with the release of the new A32pro Series of cost-effective and highly flexible AD/DA converters, continuing Ferrofish’s tradition of reliable, transparent audio devices with high-channel counts.
Focusrite plc Acquires DSP and Amplifier Experts Linea Research Holdings
Focusrite plc, the British music and audio conglomerate company that also owns Martin Audio among other brands - and recently created Optimal Audio - announced the acquisition of Linea Research Holdings Ltd, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of professional audio equipment. The acquisition allows Focusrite to add a very strong audio amplifier and signal processing company to the group, while the founders of Linea Research join the fast growing Focusrite Group.
Picovoice Announces Speech-to-Text 2.0: Better, Faster, Stronger
Picovoice announced a new speech-to-text engine that they believe will be able to disrupt the $30B transcription market. The young Canadian company focused earlier on its own wake word (Porcupine), speech-to-text, and speech-to-intent engines. To prove its latest Speech-to-Text solution, Picovoice is offering 100 hours of free transcription per month to showcase that cloud-level accuracy can be achieved without sacrificing privacy, reliability, and affordability.
Apple Unveils New Creative Platform Mac Studio
Everyone knew it was coming, but hardly anyone guessed the form factor. Evolving directly from the popular Mac mini M1 and the iMac 24" M1, Apple introduced the ultimate desktop computer for creative work. The all-new Mac Studio and Studio Display are perfect at the core of any studio and are a scalable solution that starts within reasonable prices, considering the power of even the lowest level M1 Max silicon and the immense power of the newest M1 Ultra chips. Unprecedented performance and extensive connectivity in an incredibly compact design, combine with a 27-inch 5K Retina screen with a great audio system.