Dolby Collaborates With Cinemo To Accelerate Dolby Atmos Music Experience In Cars
Dolby Laboratories announced a collaboration with Cinemo, a leading global provider of automotive infotainment middleware. The goal is to accelerate the integration of Dolby Atmos into vehicles. During Dolby’s panel at the IAA Munich International Mobility Show 2021, discussing how the immersive sound technology is set to drive a revolution for in car entertainment, the company confirmed Cinemo has become the very first middleware licensee globally of the Dolby Car Experience.
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System Equips New BMW iX
British loudspeaker company Bowers & Wilkins, famed for bringing its knowledge and acoustic experience to the automotive industry, has extended its successful partnership with BMW, with the launch of the iX, the new luxury electric SAV from BMW. The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System is now fitted in the iX, delivering what the Brande defines as "the most advanced sound quality found in a car." The iX goes on sale in Spring 2022.
JBL Redefines Affordable Wireless Gaming with Quantum 350 Headset
The latest JBL Quantum 350 headset provides the ultimate competitive advantage to gamers, with complete freedom from wires. This new gaming product from Harman was designed for gamers looking for an upgraded set-up. Its design and features bring together the most accurate audio experience with gamer-grade lossless connectivity and comfort for long gaming sessions, using a new lightweight headband and PU-wrapped memory foam ear cushions.
Renault Unveils New Mégane E-TECH Electric with Sound by Harman Kardon
Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced that the new Renault Mégane E-TECH Electric, scheduled to be launched in 2022, will feature an advanced Harman Kardon sound system. This is a first step in the partnership between Harman International's brand Harman Kardon, and the world-renowned French automobile manufacturer. The new model uses 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm Technologies and is completely Google and Android-based.
Laird Connectivity Launches BL5340 Bluetooth 5.2 Modules for High Performance LE Audio Applications
The new BL5340 Series of Bluetooth 5.2 and 802.15.4 modules from Laird Connectivity are now available. Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF5340 system-on-chip (SoC), the BL5340 Series delivers a secure, high-performance dual-core MCU wireless solution with a choice of modules - BL5340 with nRF5340, or a power amplified variant (BL5340PA with nRF5340 + nRF21540), with integrated pre-certified PCB or Trace pad antenna options, and multiple tools for advanced Bluetooth LE product development.
KLANG Announces New KLANG:konductor In-Ear Mixing Processor
KLANG:technologies, the monitoring technology company that is now part of DiGiCo, announced a new hardware mixing processor and interface, designed to increase systems flexibility. Following the successful integration of its software and control with DiGiCo consoles, KLANG has created the KLANG:konductor, its most powerful and versatile immersive in-ear mixing processor to date, delivering 128 input channels and 16 immersive mixes and flexible I/O via 3 DMI card slots.
World’s Smallest UWB and BLE Low-Power Module for Connected Devices
Murata has launched the world’s smallest ultra-wideband (UWB) module – measuring just 10.5 mm × 8.3 mm × 1.44 mm – that combines elevated levels of accuracy and reliability with low-power to ensure compact and battery-driven connected devices operate as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Using short-range radio frequency (RF) technology, the Type 2AB UWB + Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) connectivity module can be used in a wide variety of applications where precise detection is essential.
LG New UltraGear Gaming Speaker Offers Headset-Free Sound Experiences
LG Electronics (LG) unveiled a new speaker solution specifically for gaming, which may signal the onset of a new headset-free design, with large potential for all home office applications. The new LG UltraGear Gaming Speaker (model GP9) was designed to be a companion to LG’s premium UltraGear gaming monitors, with game-optimized sound. But the technical specs reveal a whole lot more, making it a very interesting speaker/sound system.
SEAS: The History of SEAS Fabrikker - A Loudspeaker History Book
A New Must-Read Loudspeaker History Book. SEAS: The History of SEAS Fabrikker is an engaging story about the Norwegian manufacturer and its place in the Nordic speaker industry. The book about Scandinavian Electro Acoustic Systems (SEAS) was written by Danish loudspeaker engineer Claus Futtrup and jointly published by SEAS and Futtrup. Mike Klasco reviews the book for The Audio Voice newsletter and audioXpress.
Focal Extends Aria K2 Range with Bookshelf and Center Speakers
Focal is adding a bookshelf model and a center speaker to the Aria K2 family, allowing for a range of thrilling hi-fi and home cinema set-ups, alongside the Aria K2 936 floorstanding speaker launched in 2020. Aria K2 is a special edition of the original high-performance Aria 900 range, first launched by Focal in 2013. The new Aria K2 906 and Aria K2 Center join the Aria K2 936 in offering an exceptional listening experience, enabled by range of Focal innovations, including a next-generation K2 cone.