McIntosh Announces Next Generation C12000 Two-Chassis Preamplifier
McIntosh announced the C12000 Preamplifier, a unique two-chassis design that isolates the audio section from the control and power sections, resulting in the purest sound reproduction possible. The C12000 is comprised of the C12000 Controller Module and the C12000 Preamplifier Module which work together seamlessly when connected. This represents an updated approach from the famous brand to this acclaimed two-chassis preamplifier design.
Mytek Audio Now Shipping All-New Liberty DAC II
Mytek Audio just announced the all-new Liberty DAC II, touted as "the new portal for all things digital from Mytek Audio." Capable of exceptional quality playback and monitoring of all high resolution digital formats in both PCM up to 768kHz, and DSD up to 256, the Liberty DAC II also includes a built-in certified hardware MQA decoder and a reference grade headphone amplifier capable of driving complex headphone loads.
Shure and Jacob Collier Partner To Launch AONIC Free True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones
Shure has joined forces with Grammy Award-winning artist Jacob Collier to launch the all-new AONIC Free True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones, available in Crimson Chrome Red and Graphite Gray finishes. This new endorsed product signals a new more aggressive effort by Shure to stand-out in the consumer segment, capitalizing on its nearly 100 years of history as a leading global audio electronics company.
Bowers & Wilkins Introduces 702 and 705 Signature Speakers in Midnight Blue Metallic Finish
Bowers & Wilkins has launched two new versions of its 705 Signature stand-mount and 702 Signature floor-standing loudspeakers. Available in stunning Midnight Blue Metallic paint, the 705 Signature and 702 Signature models feature the same class-leading combination of exceptional drive unit design and carefully upgraded crossover components as the existing Datuk Gloss-finished 700 Series Signature models, which remain available to purchase.
Parameter Estimation and Box Simulation with Speakerbench (Part 2) - Introducing Speakerbench
In the first part of this work, the authors discussed the difficulties in estimating cabinet losses using the classical Thiele-Small framework, and proposed a solution using an advanced transducer model. In this second article, the authors detail how their Speakerbench web-app offers an accurate and practical approach to this problem, and demonstrate how users will be able to easily and accurately determine the best suitable box volume for a loudspeaker system. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2021.
OEM DSP Active Line Level Crossovers from Danville Signal
The advantages of active DSP crossovers are long recognized and a majority (about 90%) of today's professional audio loudspeakers and studio monitors are powered loudspeakers using also some kind of integrated DSP. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Danville Signal Processing has long been supplying high-performance DSP crossovers and DSP modules to the OEM market. In this article, Vance Dickason writes about the range of DSP Active Line Level Crossovers available from the company. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2021.
NIO ET7 Comes Standard with Dolby Atmos In-Car Audio Experience
NIO, a smart electric vehicle company in China, announced that Dolby Atmos will come standard on all its NIO ET7s, the smart flagship electric sedan of the company. The latest car model from NIO, the vehicle comes with a 7.1.4 immersive sound system and the ability to decode and render Dolby Atmos sources, including from music streaming services. This is the third automotive win for Dolby in a short period of time, following announcements from Lucid Motor and Mercedes-Benz.
Voicemod and Bragi Deliver Voice Modification and Effects Through Bragi OS
Voicemod, a company from Valencia, Spain, specializing in voice effects and interactive voice modification experiences, is enabling Bragi’s new audio platform to incorporate voice modulation capabilities into smart earbuds and headsets for mobile, console, and handheld devices without tethering to a PC. The Voicemod-enabled B2B software solution integration with Bragi allows headphone OEMs to include untethered, hands-free, real-time voice augmentation features.
Audeze Announces Filter Planar Magnetic Speakerphone On Indiegogo
Audeze continues to surprise with new cutting-edge development efforts, having in common the use of planar magnetic technology. Following a very successful entry in gaming and spatial audio, followed by an advanced medical noise-cancelling product, Audeze now unveiled Filter, a portable conference speakerphone equipped with intelligent voice processing that connects to virtually any digital source device over Bluetooth or USB and can be used with all conferencing software.
Trulli Audio Enters the Portable Speaker Market with Innovative ThinDriver Technology
Trulli Audio confirmed the official availability of its JAM5, the first in a line of portable speakers powered by Trulli's patented, ThinDriver technology. Initially unveiled as a proof-of concept, the JAM5 was recently offered direct-to-consumer on the company's website, receiving great reviews. Using an interesting configuration with two TD38S ThinDriver units combined with two opposite passive radiators and a center tweeter, this speaker impresses for its low bass extension. It can be also paired for stereo, for even more impressive results.