IKEA and Sonos Introduce Redesigned SYMFONISK Table Lamp Speaker
In 2019, IKEA and Sonos announced the joint development of the SYMFONISK wireless speaker range, with two inaugural products. While the SYMFONISK bookshelf speaker offered a great connected multi-functional design at an affordable price, the original SYMFONISK table lamp speaker was not so successful. Two years later, IKEA and Sonos are launching a new version of the SYMFONISK table lamp speaker, offering a better sound experience and updated, customizable designs.
Skullcandy's New Under $100 True Wireless Earbuds Offer Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology
True wireless earbuds that offer truly differentiated features, such as hands-free control via simple voice commands, personal audio profiles, and software updates, are now a reality under $100. Coming from Skullcandy, the popular headphone brand leading that price category, the new Grind Fuel and Push Active TWS designs offer those features thanks to Bragi OS, and over 18 months of development effort by the Skullcandy and Bragi teams.
Merging Technologies' Anubis Runs SoundID Reference Correction Software
Merging+Anubis is now the world’s first audio interface and controller to run Sonarworks' SoundID Reference correction software without a computer, with the lowest possible latency, right out of the box. Launched already three years ago, the powerful Anubis continues to show the power of integration and being open to third party add-ons. Sonarworks and Merging Technologies have partnered up to simplify the music production process with the first hardware to enable SoundID Reference correction outside of a computer.
Resonado Labs Unveils Concept Marine Sound System in Partnership with Lippert
Resonado Labs unveiled a concept marine sound system at IBEX 2021, North-America's largest trade-show for the marine industry. Resonado Labs continues to design and provide proprietary audio technology to brands and manufacturers, based on its flagship Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology. The new system was designed by Resonado in collaboration with Lippert’s Marine Group as the companies plan to partner on more marine projects in 2022.
Technics Releases New Premium True Wireless Earbuds Designed for Work and Play
Technics announced the new EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40 true wireless earbuds, both equipped with JustMyVoice technology which provides improved clear voice communication during calls. The EAH-AZ60 model features a larger 8mm dynamic driver and LDAC support, using a total of eight mics on the left and right to power Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling Technology, combining feedforward (FF) and feedback (FB) methods, as well as digital and analog processing for best-in-class ANC.
Audeze Expands R&D and Global Distribution Network With New Taiwan Subsidiary
Audeze announced the opening of their new Taiwan subsidiary, Audeze Taiwan. Located in the heart of Taiwan, Taipei city, the new office will focus as an R&D center for technical innovations, while increasing product distribution efficiency and customer experience for Audeze’s Taiwan-based users and dealers. Additionally, Audeze Taiwan will also serve as a hub for Audeze’s distribution of other premium audio manufacturers, including Burson Audio and Periodic Audio.
MAAT Licenses LINpro OEM Dithering Technology to Steinberg Media Technologies
MAAT Incorporated announced the licensing of their LINpro intellectual property (IP) for next generation redithering of digital audio. MAAT’s LINpro OEM Developer Kit was licensed by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH to supplement their existing dither capabilities. The LINpro OEM software toolset first appears in Wavelab 11, Steinberg’s flagship audio editing and mastering software.
Voice Coil October 2021 Loudspeaker Magnetics Focus
The October 2021 edition of Voice Coil discusses "The State of Loudspeaker Magnetics," with an annual overview of these critical industry components and materials for loudspeakers, complemented with an updated industry directory focused on Integrated Electronics. James Croft covers a patent awarded to Coastal Source for the variable waveguide speaker control, while Vance Dickason characterizes the powerful 15DS100 professional subwoofer from B&C Speakers, and Eighteen Sound's latest ND2T 1.4” neodymium compression driver. Now available in print, immediate online access or download.
Outline Introduces New Loudspeaker Designs in Architectural Series
Italian pro audio manufacturer Outline announced its all-new Architectural Series, a range of loudspeakers designed specifically to enable integrators to meet the aesthetic and performance demands of architects, interior designers and clients who want powerful but discreet audio systems. With multiple form-factors Outline's Architectural Series draws inspiration from modern consumer speaker trends, and loudspeaker form-factors with pro audio performance.
Antelope Announces Galaxy 32 Synergy Core 32-Channel Audio Interface with Dante, HDX, and Thunderbolt 3
Unlike some of the fundamental decisions regarding audio interfaces that are enforced by audio manufacturers, some companies prefer to go the opposite path and support all options that make sense for the market. That is the case with Antelope Audio and its latest Galaxy 32 Synergy Core multichannel audio interface and high-end AD/DA converter. 64-bit AFC technology, and Synergy Core real-time effects processing contribute to make this 1U solution even more attractive