Shure Expands Axient Digital Wireless System With ADX5S Portable Slot Receiver for Field Production
To help expand the wireless capabilities of its Axient Digital Wireless System to new applications areas and better support existing users, Shure has introduced the Axient Digital ADX5D Portable Receiver - a dual-channel, portable wireless slot receiver that provides RF performance, spectral efficiency, and transparent audio quality. The new portable form factor enhances the Axient Digital ecosystem of wireless audio solutions for field production.
MAAT Remasters Dithering Process With New LINpro Plug-In
MAAT Incorporated, the software manufacturer of professional audio solutions for mastering and digital audio processing, announced the re-release of a wholly rearchitected cross platform plug-in for the redithering of digital audio. Building on the foundations of MAAT’s original LINearise plugin, LINpro incorporates an all-new Dithering engine based on the current understanding of psychoacoustic, information theory and audio production best practices.
Audix Enters IEM Market with A10 and A10X Studio-Quality Earphones
Audix, the Wilsonville, Oregon-based manufacturer of professional microphones and headphones, has entered the in-ear monitor category and is now shipping the A10 and A10X Earphones. Delivering on the strategy that was first announced at NAMM 2020, representing the largest product expansion in the history of the company, with products completely designed and manufactured in the US, Audix has now launched its first earphones.
Sumiko Announces Three New Phono Cartridges and 78 RPM Stylus
Sumiko announced three new phono cartridges and one new stylus, extending the company’s high-end audio collection with enhancements for any turntable system. The brand debuted the Blue Point No. 3 High and Low output phono cartridges that replace the venerable Blue Point No. 2. The new limited-edition Celebration 40 phono cartridge is so named in honor of Sumiko’s fortieth anniversary. The new RS78 RPM stylus answers a long-time request from vintage record enthusiasts.
AES APEI Webinar to Explore How Design Houses Add Value to Audio Product Development
The always insightful series of Audio Product Education Institute webinars focusing on Supply Chain & Sourcing provide a unique opportunity to understand the full product cycle, from vision to market. In a new online event, Wednesday June 23 (12pm ET), David Lindberg (DB Enterprises) and Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific) invite Phnam Bagley (Nonfiction Design), and David Waterman (Deep Blue Design) to discuss how design houses can be a critical option supporting brands in all critical stages.
Precision Devices Unveils Seismic Product Expansion with New 24-inch and 21-inch Sub Bass Woofers
British manufacturer of professional audio transducers Precision Devices announced the release of two large-sized sub bass drivers. The new PD.24603BR and PD.2155-1N were developed with the support of the latest Klippel KA3 measurement systems and further ongoing research into performance optimized magnetic assembly design, cone geometry and suspension technology. The result is defined by Precision Devices as a dynamic and powerful line-up of new flagship products.
Cadence Announces New Tensilica FloatingPoint DSP Family for Low Power AI/ML
Cadence Design Systems unveiled the Cadence Tensilica FloatingPoint DSP family, optimized for power, performance and area (PPA). The new DSP IP cores extend from small, ultra-low power to very high performance and are well-suited for a broad array of applications, from energy-efficient solutions for battery powered devices to artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), sensor fusion, object tracking and augmented reality applications in the mobile, automotive, and consumer markets.
Turtle Beach's Neat Microphones Confirms Launch of King Bee II XLR Microphone
Buzz Buzz... Neat Microphones’ confirmed that the Neat King Bee II XLR microphone will launch in Summer 2021 with an MSRP of $169.99, and includes the Beekeeper Shockmount and Honeycomb Pop Filter for high-quality recordings. This will be the first product shipping from Neat Microphones since the microphone brand was acquired by Turtle Beach Corporation. The fact that it ships an analog XLR microphone bodes well for the future of the ill-fated brand.
Crestron Announces DM NAX Whole-Home Audio Amplifier Now Available
Crestron Electronics announced the Creston DM NAX distributed Audio-over-IP (AoIP) amplifier is now shipping and available. This highly-anticipated all-in-one AoIP solution provides all the connectivity and audio functionality integrators need to delight residential customers. The DM NAX amplifier also offers the audio flexibility, scalability, and interoperability for both Crestron Home and Crestron custom-programmed projects.
Anatomically Correct Artificial Ear by HEAD acoustics Achieves ITU-T Standardization
HEAD acoustics succeeded in the standardization of the newly developed artificial ear with human-like ear canal (HEC). The new artificial ear is now standardized as Type 4.4 artificial ear in Recommendation ITU-T P.57. The HEAD acoustics HEC artificial ear not just fulfills the Type 4.4 artificial ear requirements, it is also the first ITU-T standardized artificial ear meeting the low-noise requirements for artificial ears as defined in the new chapter 7 of Recommendation P.57.