Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology
Alango VoiceDefender is a new advanced voice enhancement signal processing solution, ready to be used by developers and manufacturers in new on-ear and over-ear headphone designs without the need of an ugly boom mic. VoiceDefender enables noise-free voice communication for on-ear/over ear headphones virtually eliminating dominant noise sources and highlighting voice and speech signals, effectively taking augmented audio to a whole new level.
SoundSend WiSA Wireless Multichannel Transmitter Now Available for WiSA Partners, Distributors and Retailers
Consumer electronics consortium Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA), announced that SoundSend, the Association's first branded product, is now available at $179 US MSRP. This means that consumer electronic brands can now offer wireless multichannel surround sound 5.1 systems hard bundled with SoundSend or co-promote with premium audio speakers or TVs. The new "hockey puck" device is truly a strategic product. It's a big deal for the promotion of the technology and for making WiSA truly mainstream.
Cambridge Audio Elevates Basic True Wireless Performance With New Melomania Touch Earbuds
British audio specialists Cambridge Audio unveiled the company's evolution of its original Melomania 1 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones with the introduction of the new Melomania Touch true wireless earbuds. The Melomania Touch's refined design elevates the company’s first ever true wireless product with an elegant shape with intuitive touch controls, superior sound performance and world-class battery life. A refreshing example of a successful effort to differentiate in a highly popular but already overcrowded space.
Neumann Introduces Automatic Studio Monitor Alignment Solution Jointly Developed with Fraunhofer IIS
German studio specialist Neumann.Berlin introduced the MA 1, an integrated hard/software tool for monitor alignment, acoustic calibration and room correction, tailor-made for Neumann studio monitors. Calibration algorithms, jointly developed with Fraunhofer IIS, the world’s leading institute for audio signal processing, ensure best possible monitoring quality in any environment – from acoustically untreated bedroom studios to professional control rooms.
Jensen Loudspeakers Presents New 12" Blackbird 40 Reinforced AlNiCo Guitar Speaker
Jensen Loudspeakers introduced the Blackbird 40, a new 12" guitar speaker in the brand's Jet Series. The Jensen Blackbird 40 is a 40W speaker, with a 1.26" (32mm) copper-wound voice coil using an extremely compact Reinforced AlNiCo magnet in the classic "horseshoe" format. The Blackbird 40 is able to deliver the unmistakable voice of a classic Jensen AlNiCo speaker supported by a stronger, firmer foundation that reinforces the bass range, making it highly recommended for players who need a more versatile tone.
Sonus Faber Adds New Two-Way Maxima Amator Tower Speaker to Heritage Collection
Sonus Faber announced the Maxima Amator, a two-way design speaker that successfully expands the Minima Amator II bookshelf design introduced at High End 2019, creating a larger tower version with a larger sonic footprint. The two-way floor-standing concept, highly regarded in electro-acoustic terms, has been a strong piece of brand identity for Sonus faber products and the Maxima Amator aims to pay homage to the brand’s Italian roots and to music itself.
HIFIMAN Electronics Launches New R10P Planar Magnetic and R10D Dynamic Closed-Back Headphones
HIFIMAN unveiled its first closed-back planar magnetic headphone design since basically the company was founded in 2007 by Dr. Fang Bian. Using a wood-carved earcup design, HIFIMAN launched the R10P Planar Magnetic model, featuring carved cherry wood earcups with a natural lambskin exterior, aiming to please the most demanding headphone enthusiasts with a luxury design. As a more affordable but interesting option, HIFIMAN launched the similar R10D, using an improved dynamic driver design and solid pinewood earcups.
Earthworks Audio Enters USB Microphone Space With Two New Products
Targeting podcasters, live streamers, gamers, and remote workers, Earthworks Audio is entering the growing USB space. Earthworks released ICON, a studio-quality USB microphone, and ICON PRO, a broadcast-quality XLR streaming microphone. Both products enhance the quality and experience of remote working, podcasting, gaming, and home recording. For the new ICON design, Earthworks partnered with Triad-Orbit to create a custom desktop microphone stand.
Eastech Expands Punktkilde Catalog with Radial Magnet Series and Releases Five New Transducers
Eastech has recently released five new drivers in its Punktkilde brand catalog. Punktkilde is Danish for "point source," which intends to highlight products designed by Danish high-end driver OEM Scan-Speak. The newly released drivers include the AUGWL0030-JN02, a 12" 8Ω woofer with a carbon pulp diaphragm; the 2" full-range AUGFL0005-JN08 compact design, and the 2.25” ultra-thin AUGWL0006-JN01, 3" AUGWL0008-JN07, and 3.5" AUGWL0009-JN04 radial magnet woofers.
Alcons Audio Introduces Ultra-Slim CRMS-SRIW/120 Reference Full-Range Speaker
Alcons Audio expanded its Cinema Reference Monitor Systems (CRMS) series, featuring fully matched screen and surround speaker systems using identical MF/HF transducer components. Alcons has now introduced its latest CRMS-SRIW/120 main/screen 2-way passive-filtered full range loudspeaker, with just 100 mm (3.9") depth, equipped with the patented Alcons pro-ribbon driver technology.