First Resonado FCS Sound System Powers New Airstream Interstate 24X Touring Coach
Audio technology startup Resonado Labs announced that the world’s first-ever Resonado FCS-Enabled sound system will be available in the recently launched first generation of Airstream’s Interstate 24X touring coaches. This is the first of three systems designed by Resonado Labs for Airstream, the other two of which will soon be available in Airstream’s 2022 Atlas, Interstate 24GL, Interstate 24GT, and Interstate 19, all of which will be available later in 2021.
Noveto Systems Receives New $10M Million Investment from Adit Ventures
Noveto Systems announced the successful completion of a bridge of $10 Million from renowned technology investors Adit Ventures, a firm that has invested in some of the world’s leading disruptive companies, with exits in GoPro, Spotify, Palantir and Lyft. The investment is set to enable rapid company expansion and help promote Noveto's revolutionary personal sound beaming concept to new markets.
Theory Audio Design Introduces iw25 In-Wall Loudspeaker and New Accessories for Added Installation Flexibility
Theory Audio Design announced the iw25 high performance in-wall loudspeaker. The first of many architectural products to be announced by the brand this year, the iw25 offers a premium loudspeaker option for discreet surround sound and distributed audio installations. The new Theory accessories, including the sb Table Top Stand and sb25 Universal Mount Adapter, give Theory’s sb25 multipurpose loudspeaker and soundbars the ability to be easily mounted on credenzas, tables, walls, and ceilings.
Meyer Sound Sharpens Focus on Private Residential Cinema Through HTA Support
As part of a broad initiative to boost its presence in the high-end residential cinema market, Meyer Sound has signed on as a Platinum Supporter of the Home Technology Association (HTA), joining all leading brands in the home technology industry. Meyer Sound says that this new commitment to the HTA underscores an accelerating acceptance of its leading-edge professional audio products and technologies in upscale residential settings.
Audio Engineering Society Promotes Second Immersive Audio Academy One-Day Event
The Audio Engineering Society's second-in-series Immersive Audio Academy offers insights from top producers and researchers in the industry, hands-on immersive music mixing opportunities and more for attendees. Leaders in the field of immersive audio will gather for the next AES Immersive Audio Academy, being streamcast to a global audience on Thursday, June 17 from 9:00am to 6:00pm ET.
LANDR Audio Acquires Maker of Popular Vocal Processing Software, Synchro Arts
It's not only the transition in the way musicians create and publish music for streaming platforms that is changing the music industry. It's also a confluence of business models that is forcing technology companies to convert from selling products to selling services and subscriptions. LANDR Audio, the online music creation, mastering and distribution company announced that it has acquired Synchro Arts, the makers of the popular VocAlign and Revoice Pro vocal processing audio software.
Sony WF-1000XM4 Sets New Standard for True Wireless Earbuds with ANC
Sony unveiled the new WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds. Having lead the active noise cancelling category on headphones since the original WH-1000X headphones and until recently with the WH-1000XM4, Sony is now focused on leading in noise canceling and audio quality in TWS earbuds, starting with a newly designed V1 Integrated Processor, support for high-resolution audio and 360 Reality Audio, better call quality, and smart listening features, matched with an impressive 8 hour battery life with ANC.
Global Hey Siri Wake Words Available from Sensory to Control Apple and Third-Party Devices
Following Apple's announcement at WWDC21 that Siri is now open to third-party device makers, Sensory announced availability of its global “Hey Siri” wake word, complementing its range of custom voice AI solutions. With TrulyHandsfree “Hey Siri” wake word models available in different sizes, languages, and ports for all of today’s popular DSP platforms, Sensory is fast-tracking the development of third-party Siri devices, ranging from wearables to smart speakers and beyond.
R&D Stories: The Original Western Electric 300B Vacuum Tube Now Shipping Worldwide
Celebrating the reintroduction of the famous Western Electric 300B triode, now out of Rossville, GA, in this article, Richard Honeycutt asked key questions to entrepreneur Charles Whitener, the main force behind the revived Western Electric venture, which is also investing in new tube audio amplifiers and tube related electronics. Since a visit to the facilities wasn't yet possible but production had resumed, audioXpress provided an inside look at Western Electric and its reestablished operations. This article was originally published in audioXpress, May 2021.
Listening to Apple Music Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos... Music
As promised, Apple is now offering Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio options for subscribers of its Music streaming service. The update includes Lossless and High-Resolution Audio support. But the big push is going towards Spatial Audio. Basically Apple is saying: "Lossless Audio is here, it's free, so use it and shut-up about it." And meanwhile, Apple suggests we go listen to Spatial Audio which is dubbed like "HD for music," or "the next big thing after Stereo." Is it really?