Logitech Debuts Zone True Wireless and Wired Earbuds Built for Work
Logitech wants to help professionals who need to work with the old Windows laptop the company assigned to them, and still need to stay confident and connected in the next phase of hybrid work. The new Zone True Wireless and Zone Wired Earbuds from Logitech are targeted to be certified by Google, Microsoft Teams and Zoom cloud video conferencing platforms, offering a business solution that is designed to sound good.
Audeze and SMRT Image Announce CRBN Electrostatic Headphones for Medical and Neuroscience Applications
Over the years Audeze has developed planar magnetic headphones that are highly praised by musicians, sound engineers, and audio/music enthusiasts for their high quality. The company, whose R&D and manufacturing center is based in Orange County, California, is now launching a new series of electrostatic headphones using a new transducer technology called CRBN, which Audeze believes will help improve patient comfort, and support neuroscience research.
Telos Alliance's Minnetonka AudioTools Server Adds MPEG-H Audio Authoring Workflow
Telos Alliance announced the integration of Fraunhofer IIS's MPEG-H authoring workflow into its Minnetonka AudioTools Server. The toolset is suitable for a wide variety of audio-processing fields and brings numerous benefits to terrestrial, IPTV, and satellite broadcast, as well as content pre- and post-production. Fraunhofer IIS’s MPEG-H Audio authoring workflow delivers enables Next-Generation Audio (NGA) workflows adding to the immersive audio tools already available.
AES Launches Redesigned AES.org Website and Branding
The Audio Engineering Society, to further its position as the leading organization to promote the science and art of audio, has been busy improving the member experience and accessibility of its online portal, AES.org. Earlier this year, phase one debuted with a new and more user-friendly membership and event management interface, simplifying the processes of joining the Society, renewing memberships and event registration.
Audio-Technica Introduces AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphone
Audio-Technica launched its new AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone. The new microphone takes inspiration from Audio-Technica’s acclaimed BP40 Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Broadcast Microphone, and focuses on delivering the right features for vocal reproduction at an affordable price point, aiming at podcasters and content creators in general. The rugged AT2040 uses it's own dynamic hypercardioid capsule to minimize room noise, and features an internal shock mount and pop filter.
Fluent.ai Expands Leadership Team to Support Rising Demand for Voice-Enabled Solutions
Fluent.ai, a Canadian company specializing in integrated speech recognition solutions, announced the appointment of Charles Gauvin to Vice President of Product and Engineering, and Peter Robinson to Head of Corporate Business Development – North America. The two hires are part of the company’s larger growth strategy to aggressively expand new business opportunities, heighten product development and expand into new territories.
Questyle Introduces M12 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphone Amplifier With ESS Sabre DAC
Questyle Technology, the renowned manufacturer of high-quality DACs, headphone amplifiers, and Current Mode Amplification systems, now announced their new M12 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphone Amplifier with DAC. With the compact M12 USB-C DAC, the company allows mobile phone listeners to enjoy the best of lossless and high-resolution audio streaming platforms, using the ESS Sabre32 ES9281AC flagship digital-to-analog converter.
Master & Dynamic Introduces MW08 Sport Active Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds
A good example of a premium lifestyle brand that seems to understand well its market segment, New York-based Master & Dynamic announced the launch of the new MW08 Sport True Wireless Earphones and the companion MC100 Wireless Charge Pad. The MW08 Sport TWS ANC earbuds feature a new 11mm beryllium driver, a compact in-ear design using durable materials with an enhanced fit for workouts, and are greatly complemented by the effortless wireless charging pad.
Audio Engineering Society Announces Results of 2021 Elections
The Audio Engineering Society has announced the incoming Officers and Governors following the 2021 Board of Directors and Board of Governors elections. Bruce Olson, AES’s Standards Committee Chair for the past decade, and president in North America for AFMG (Ahnert Feistel Media Group), the established audio software development house (EASE, SysTune, FIRmaker, etc), will join the Board of Directors as President-Elect.
El axer? All eggs er? Alexa! Conditioning Voice Input for Recognition
Great voice recognition can only start with great voice pickup. Just “OK” pickup will greatly compromise recognition accuracy and increase user frustration. The high speech quality you need demands a high-quality audio front-end. And if cost is no object, of course you can build a great solution. But can you also satisfy mid-range markets with attractive pricing?