Atmosic Technologies Introduces Innovative Bluetooth 5 Solution for Very Low-Power Wireless Devices
Atmosic Technologies, a startup company from Saratoga, California, announced what the company claims to be the industry’s lowest power wireless Bluetooth 5 platform, allowing manufacturers to deliver extended battery life and battery-free connected devices. Atmosic's inaugural M2 and M3 series SoC's will be able to power all sorts of low-power designs and deliver energy harvesting for connected devices.
Ross Video and Merging Technologies Partner to Foster AES67 and ST 2110 Audio Networking Implementation
Ross Video and Merging Technologies have announced a collaboration to integrate Ross Video products, including the recently-launched BACH Liberty board, into Merging’s ANEMAN Audio Network Manager solution, thus creating a “full stack” solution enabling manufacturers that have already adopted the Dante Brooklyn II module to quickly and easily plug into new markets and support Ravenna, AES67 and ST 2110 audio networking.
Eastman and DW Designs Showcase Audio Applications for Tritan Copolyester and Trēva Engineering Bioplastics
Global specialty plastics provider Eastman collaborated with engineering consultants DW Designs to mold and test beryllium models in ear monitor housings using a variety of materials. Eastman's John Quigley and DW Designs' Dan Wiggins recently presented their findings at the annual CanJam @ Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest held in Denver October 5-7, 2018.
PK Sound Releases Trinity 10 Fully Software-Controlled Robotic Mid-Size Line Array
PK Sound, the professional audio company from Calgary, Alberta, that has been challenging the loudspeaker industry with its advanced designs and bold performance targets, announced a new mid-size line array model that basically combines all its best technology and developments. The new Trinity 10 Advance Robotic Line Array combines PK Sound’s three-dimensional wavefront technology with the same voicing and directivity as the full size Trinity in a mid-size module.
Amazon Accounts for 63% of Smart Speakers in Use According to Strategy Analytics
Smart speakers are the hottest segment in consumer electronics, and Strategy Analytics has completed a major new survey of the first wave of users, to understand purchase motivations, usage, satisfaction and ownership patterns. The company's research leaves us in little doubt: smart speakers are a hit with the vast majority of people who are now using them (17% of the US screener population sample). Satisfaction levels are typically in the 90% range, and nearly two-thirds of users expect to buy another one within the next two years.
Zylia Enhances Functionalities of its ZM-1 360 Sound Recording Solution with New Software Releases
Responding to a growing interest in all types of applications for its Zylia ZM-1 spherical mic array - originally promoted as a portable recording studio able to capture a live performance and output the result to multitrack - the Poland-based manufacturer now announced a series of software releases that significantly expand its potential uses. First of all, Zylia introduced an Ambisonics Converter that simplifies output for 360 platforms, while its Zylia Studio PRO software adds source localization with the ZM-1.
Headphones to Generate Nearly $21 Billion in 2018, According to Futuresource Consulting's Latest Headphone Report
The headphones market continues its recent trend of solid growth in volumes and substantial growth in revenue. Units are projected to grow 4.1% this year to 377 million, to generate retail revenues worth $19.9bn, a sizable increase of 27% y-o-y. Headphones continue to be a dynamic market, as average price growth is accelerated by demand from consumers for new premium features and form factors such as true wireless and noise cancellation, which provide further strong growth opportunities for the future.
Mighty Vibe Dedicated Spotify Streaming Music Player Updated with New Mobile App and Enhanced Performance
Mighty, the first device to play Spotify Music on-the-go without a phone, is now back in force with the release of the new Vibe Collection, introducing a refined design, a new app and enhanced performance. The Mighty Vibe redefines the streaming music experience on the move, and its latest design was driven largely by customer feedback, introducing a fresh new look and multiple improvements to enhance the overall user experience. The start of a whole new trend in dedicated music players?
VANA LTD Brings Handmade E.A.T Vacuum Tubes to North American Market
VANA, Ltd. is now the North American distributor for European Audio Team’s (E.A.T.) line of vacuum tubes made in the Czech Republic. E.A.T. is dedicated to hand making the finest 300B and KT88 tubes tested on custom made instruments to meet the highest standards. E.A.T. Vacuum Tubes are painstakingly handcrafted within a former Tesla factory in the Czech Republic, under the supervision of Jozefina Lichtenegger and using the manufacturing equipment previously in the Tesla Vrsovice factory.
Solid State Logic Releases New FlexVerb Plug-In and SLL Native V6.1
Solid State Logic announced the launch of FlexVerb as part of its new SSL Native v6.1 software release. The new release adds FlexVerb, a stunning new professional reverb plug-in and new preset management tools for the complete SSL Native collection. FlexVerb is a brand new fully-featured and extremely versatile SSL reverb plug-in designed to deliver a professional mix-ready sound in a quick and intuitive way.