CEVA Receives Bluetooth SIG Qualification for RivieraWaves Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.2 Platform
CEVA announced that its RivieraWaves Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.2 Platform has achieved Bluetooth SIG Qualification. Supporting both the widely adopted Bluetooth Classic Audio and the latest features for the next generation Bluetooth LE Audio, licensees can use the RivieraWaves Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.2 Platform to leap ahead with their next-generation designs for TWS earbuds, smart watches, smart speakers and other Bluetooth-enabled audio products.
Grimm Audio Announces New SB1 Digital Motional Feedback Subwoofer
Grimm Audio introduced the successor of its LS1s-DMF motional feedback subwoofer: the SB1. The new design takes Grimm's Digital Motional Feedback approach to a whole new level. The new subwoofer uses a new and improved driver, over which Grimm Audio could build a better electronics implementation and leverage significant evolution in sensors and DSP, creating an even better match for its LS1 series speakers.
Celemony Releases ARA Audio Interface SDK Under Open Source License
Celemony Software is placing the ARA Audio Random Access exchange interface under an open source license as well as releasing a comprehensive software development kit. This will make ARA integration even easier for digital audio workstation (DAW) and plug-in manufacturers. ARA was created as an integration extension for audio plug-in interfaces, allowing greater amount of audio information exchange, such as key, tempo, pitch, and rhythm, for an entire song.
Sound Design to Audio Product Design - What Can We Do With Spatial Audio?
What do we expect exactly from Spatial Sound? A true tri-dimensional representation of sound in space? An effective way to translate virtual acoustics? A limitless soundstage for infinite creativity? What about sound “in your head”? I started to write about this topic with audio product developers in mind. But the questions equally apply to content creators, because basically we all have the same doubts.
Holoplot Launches Wavefield Synthesis X1 Matrix Array Solution
After years of research and development, Berlin-based hardware and software audio technology manufacturer Holoplot announced the launch of its X1 product line. This is the first commercially available wavefield synthesis solution specifically built for large conferences, concerts, venues, theme parks, immersive installations and similar applications requiring high-impact, innovative 3D professional audio technology.
Alango OnlyVoice Technology Now Available for Qualcomm QCC5141 Audio SoCs
Good news for designers of Bluetooth earbuds and hearables relying on Qualcomm’s audio SoCs and looking for differentiating features. Their products can now offer improved voice clarity in noisy or windy environments using Alango’s OnlyVoice advanced technology for true wireless earbuds and high-performance headsets. Also available on QCC5141 is VoiceFirst, which improves speech intelligibility in movies through de-emphasis of background sounds and music.
Audix Debuts A127 Omnidirectional Metal Film Condenser Microphone
Delivering on the promise of significantly expanding its product portfolio for demanding recording applications, Audix confirmed it is now shipping the new A127 Omnidirectional Metal Film Condenser Microphone. For the Oregon-based microphone manufacturer, the A127 is the culmination of years of research and development in condenser technology, designed to capture acoustic instruments with transparency, accuracy and purity.
Steinberg Launches Cubasis 3.3 Professional Audio Workstation for iOS and Android
Steinberg announced the immediate availability of the latest update for Cubasis 3, the mobile DAW app that brings the power of a fully-featured studio software to any mobile device and tablet, including Apple’s latest iPad Pro super-computer. Cubasis 3.3 now supports remote control of Cubasis via hardware controllers, boasts Audio Unit Multi Output, offers sidechaining capabilities, and includes many other useful additions and improvements.
Audinate Announces Availability of Dante Embedded Platform for Analog Devices’ SHARC Audio Digital Signal Processors
Audinate, the developer of the industry-leading Dante AoIP networking technology, and Analog Devices have collaborated to introduce the availability of Dante Embedded Platform for ADI’s SHARC audio digital signal processors. This means that manufacturers using SHARC DSPs are now able to benefit from Dante audio-over-IP as on-chip software and a streamlined product development cycle.
Elliptic Labs Announces Support for Cirrus Logic Smart Boosted Audio Amplifiers
Elliptic Labs, the innovative Norwegian developer of software sensor solutions, announced a collaboration with Cirrus Logic to certify and optimize Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform on Cirrus Logic’s latest smart boosted amplifiers for smartphone, PC/laptop, and IoT customers. Elliptic Labs’ software sensors rely on microphones and speakers to generate and translate ultrasound tones, which benefit from Cirrus Logic new generation audio amplifiers.