IrcamLAB Announces The Snail v1.3 High-Precision Frequency-Domain Analyzer
IrcamLAB, the audio software and plug-ins arm of IRCAM (Institute for Research and Coordination in Acoustics/Music), supported and distributed by Plugivery, announced the availability of The Snail v1.3, a high-precision frequency-domain analyzer that offers a new way of analyzing music or tuning an instrument accurately. The software is available as standalone application or AAX / AU / VST3 format plugins, for Windows and macOS.
House of Marley Refines the Essentials With Rebel True Wireless Earbuds
House of Marley, the eco-conscious lifestyle audio maker, launched the Rebel true wireless earbuds, in special collaboration with singer-songwriter and grandson to Bob Marley, Skip Marley. An expansion of House of Marley’s TWS collection, the Rebel earbuds provide extended battery life, wireless charging a stable comfortable fit, leading Bluetooth 5 connectivity and microphone performance, and a lightweight design using greener, recycled materials.
Libre Wireless Adds Voice-Integrated Features to Vodafone Home Broadband Product
Libre Wireless Technologies announced a technology partnership with Vodafone to deliver Vodafone’s UK launch of Pro Broadband with Alexa Built-in - featuring voice-assistant calling, messaging (ACM) and Vodafone One Number calling, as well as a selection of advanced custom Skills. The Vodafone Pro Broadband with Alexa Built-in product offers a Super WiFi Plus booster with hybrid 4G broadband back-up and dedicated support.
Dirac Sound Optimization Solution Unleashes the Full Potential of the All-New Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC earphones
Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac confirmed that its sound optimization solution is featured in the all-new Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC earphones, officially available since August 2, 2021. As detailed by audioXpress in previous articles, with the inclusion of Dirac’s technology, the new Klipsch true wireless ANC design allows consumers to enjoy more balanced sound and enhanced clarity regardless of the playback device or the quality of their content.
Always-Listening Voice Adoption Boosted by New Technology
Market awareness on the robustness of always-on voice-triggering grew slowly due to consumer mistrust and privacy concerns, according to SAR Insight & Consulting, which also correlates the fact that the availability of very-low-power platforms had been limited. According to a new SAR study, new technology will help drive the market growth of always-listening voice devices, helping to overcome initial consumer wariness.
Cine Gear Expo 2021 Takes Place September 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center
Cine Gear Expo returns in 2021 with an event scheduled for the end of September. This is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the film and entertainment technology industry, which obviously includes image, lighting and sound. Until recently an event taking place at the Universal lot or Paramount Studios, the 2021 edition is scheduled to be held September 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A great location!
New High-End Loudspeaker Brand Alare Introduces Remiga 2 Loudspeakers
After 25 years of designing, crafting and manufacturing high-end audio components, the founders of Audia Flight in Italy couldn't resist the temptation to design their own speakers. Following an original design created for testing their own audio amplifier circuits, which after ten years remains in use in their lab, the company decided it was time to create a new high end loudspeaker brand, Alare. And the company introduced Remiga 2, their first product now available.
Capture the Moment on Your Smartphone - Get the House Mix Soundtrack
User generated smartphone videos that sound perfect? TagMix created an app that automatically adds the official live audio directly to the user generated video. In this article, Ciaran Maloy writes about how TagMix enhances the quality of user-generated content by giving them a professional, authorized soundtrack. This article was originally published in The Audio Voice newsletter.
Market Update 2021: True Wireless Earbuds Evolving Toward Hearables
There’s a lot happening in the true wireless stereo (TWS) category and this market update article intends to provide a quick overview of the state-of the-art technologies and platforms in the space, as well as some reference approaches in product design. This audioXpress Market Update addresses what is happening in this vibrant product category in 2021.
Knowles Offers AI-Enabled True Wireless Development Kit with Advanced Features
Knowles announced the availability of a new AI-enabled True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Development Platform that will certainly be welcomed by developers and manufacturers globally, looking to accelerate the product development process, from entry-level to premium applications. The new TWS development kit shortens the design cycle for OEMs, enabling advanced, differentiated products with contributed technology from Alango Technologies and Chatable, among others.