Origin Acoustics Expands Director Collection With Two New In-Ceiling 10" Coaxial Models
Origin Acoustics introduced two new two-way coaxial speaker models to its Director Collection of premium architectural loudspeakers – the D101 and D103DT. Bigger in performance, but not in size, the two new 10" loudspeakers use Origin's unique mounting system structure, which allows looking like having smaller 8" units on the ceiling. While the aesthetics will please both client and system designers, the larger sized loudspeaker performance will stand-out in larger rooms and theaters.
Audio Engineering Society Elects Brecht De Man Director of the AES
The Audio Engineering Society’s Board of Governors (BoG) has elected Brecht De Man to assume the role of AES Director beginning January 1, 2021. Currently serving as a Governor of the AES, De Man has held various roles within the Society and continues to work as a sound engineer, educator, and member of the AES Education Committee. De Man will replace Alex Case (Past President and Membership Committee Chair) as one of two BoG-elected Directors and will serve on the Board of Directors through December 31, 2022.
Audio Product Education Institute Hosts Product Development Symposium During AES Show Fall 2020
The newly formed Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society (AES), will host a three-day Product Development Symposium as part of the online events of AES Show Fall 2020. The sessions are scheduled for October 14, 15 and 16. All Access registration for AES Show Fall 2020 is required to attend the Product Development Symposium, available now at AESShow.com.
Bluetooth SIG to Begin Qualifying Products Using LC3 Codec
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced it will start qualifying products using the LC3 Low Complexity Communication Codec, part of the new LE Audio Specification announced at CES 2020, back in January. Even though the organization doesn't expect the rest of the specifications that define all the use cases for LE Audio to be released before mid-year 2021, manufacturers are officially encouraged to start implementing the new Fraunhofer/Ericsson codec.
CEVA and VisiSonics Offer 3D Spatial Audio Development for True Wireless Earbuds and Headphones
CEVA and VisiSonics, a developer of patented 3D spatial audio technologies, announced that the companies have collaborated closely together to develop a comprehensive 3D spatial audio solution for embedded devices, including true wireless audio (TWS) earbuds, headphones and other hearables. The collaboration combines VisiSonics' RealSpace 3D audio software optimized for CEVA’s low power audio and sensor hub DSPs together with CEVA’s MotionEngine head tracking algorithms running on its BNO080 9-axis System in Package (SiP).
Practical Test & Measurement: Fast and Reliable End-of-Line Acoustic Defect Detection
This article discusses end-of-line testing, a crucial step in production, which requires very specific procedures and measurements. Specifically, the authors focus on testing irregular acoustic defects (also known as Rub & Buzz) to reduce the test time and optimal solutions to speed automatic testing in a production environment. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2020.
Jabra Launches Elite 85t True Wireless Earbuds with Adjustable ANC and Upgrades Elite 75t Range with ANC
What do you do when you are late at the Active Noise Cancellation party? You launch your product and call it Advanced Active Noise Cancellation. With the Elite 85t, Jabra introduces a product that finally updates the brand's reference Elite 75t designs, literally. The new Elite 85t benefits from Jabra's own ANC miniaturized chipset, allowing it to maintain the same familiar small form factor and optimal fit. The "advanced" comes from the fact that Jabra implemented a fully adjustable digital ANC.
Bose Professional Releases New Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 UC Designed for Meetings
Bose Professional has announced that their much anticipated Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 UC are now shipping in the U.S. and Latin America, and will also be available in Asia and Europe in September and October 2020 respectively. Certified for Microsoft Teams and compatible with both Zoom and Google Meet, the NCH 700 UC headphones improve collaboration in the workplace, whether in the home office, working remote and everywhere in between.
Sonus faber Introduces Il Cremonese ex3me Special Edition Speakers
Sonus faber introduced a new very special speaker, Il Cremonese ex3me. Introduced in 2015 with the intention of completing the Sonus faber Homage Collection, the speaker was named after a traditional Italian violin, the Il Cremonese - the most famous among the master Antonio Stradivari’s creations. The new Il Cremonese ex3me Speaicl Edition combines elements from the original project, such as midrange and woofers, with iconic solutions derived from the brand's 30th Anniversary Celebration concept speaker, Ex3ma.
KEF Introduces New LS50 Speakers Including Uni-Q Driver Developed in Collaboration with Acoustic Metamaterials Group
British brand KEF made a splash announcement, confirming the simultaneous introduction of two new LS50 models, updating the extremely popular speaker design. The range now includes the LS50 Meta, an improved version of the original LS50 passive design, now featuring a new Uni-Q driver that is coupled with an interesting new Metamaterial absorber in the back. The other model is an updated LS50 Wireless II, now with support for AirPlay 2, MQA and Roon.