Analog Devices Creates Internal and External Engine Sound for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Analog Devices introduced an embedded system specifically for generating engine sound for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). The ADSP-BF706 digital signal processor and Electric Vehicle Warning Sound System (EVWSS) firmware enables automobile manufacturers in North America and other regions to comply with future safety regulations mandating external engine sound for EVs and HEVs travelling at low speeds.
Roku Announces Roku TV Wireless Speakers Optimized for Roku TV
Roku announced the Roku TV Wireless Speakers, the first ever speakers made exclusively for Roku TV, optimized for dimension, depth and stereo separation while playing movies, TV and music. The new Roku TV Wireless Speakers were meticulously engineered and calibrated to deliver powerful, premium audio to Roku TVs. Because Roku controls the software in both the speakers and TV, Roku is uniquely able to provide seamless wireless setup and connectivity, optimize sound for the picture and ensure audio video sync.
Roland Announces GO:MIXER PRO Smartphone Audio Mixer and Virtual Stage Camera App
A complete solution for creating engaging music videos with smartphones is how Roland describes its new GO:MIXER PRO smartphone audio mixer and Virtual Stage Camera app, two powerful new tools for content creators who share videos on YouTube and other social media platforms. But for anyone involved in regular video production the new Roland solution might also offer exactly the right recipe for today’s needs, where most of the footage is captured with the iPhone anyway, but some “studio style” tools are normally missing.
Clair Brothers Introduces KitCurve TrueFit Landscape and TrueFit Portrait Systems For Houses Of Worship, Auditoriums and Theatres
Clair Brothers TrueFit Technology, a modular and fully customizable, bespoke waveguide system available for venues, has evolved. Its genesis began as an idea to optimize frequency dispersion by customizing the horizontal waveguide to enhance directivity throughout an entire unique space. Clair Brothers is now offering the kiTCurve-TrueFit Landscape and kiTCurve-TrueFit Portrait models as an intermediate choice between the standard, 90-degree horizontal product and the fully customized TrueFit system.
House of Marley Expands Outdoor Collection With Earth-Friendly No Bounds Cork Speaker Series
Known for its innovative practices in sustainable design, earth-friendly audio maker House of Marley is bringing a new element to their most rugged outdoor collection to date. Introducing the No Bounds family of all terrain speakers designed using lightweight and buoyant, consciously harvested cork, combined with Marley's signature Rewind fabric. The first two releases from the No Bounds Series of all terrain speakers are the No Bounds and the No Bounds Sport.
AVIXA Releases Recommended Practices for Security in Networked AV Systems
Audiovisual systems are becoming increasingly central to global operations as they offer expanded remote management capabilities. This upward trend of AV systems operating over enterprise networks can pose a serious risk for security breaches, therefore it's critical for AV professionals to understand and mitigate these risks. AVIXA's new Recommended Practices for Security in Networked AV Systems provides guidance and current best practices for securing networked AV systems of all sizes.
Audeze Announces New LCD2 Closed-Back Headphones
These are probably the headphones all recording pro’s were anxiously waiting for from Audeze. The Californian brand newest addition to the acclaimed LCD series, the LCD2 closed-backed headphones offer the classic sound of the LCD-2, with the pure listening experience of a planar magnetic headphone but with increased isolation and greatly reduced ambient noise. Plus, they look great and the $899.00 price is affordable for the intended target market.
Echobox Audio Announces Bluetooth Earphones Crafted from Titanium
Echobox Audio continues to re-define HiFi personal audio with its announcement of the world’s first ever Bluetooth earphones crafted from Titanium housings. The “Ti-22BT” (Titanium Bluetooth) wireless earphones represent a significant step forward for the Denver, Colorado brand, delivering new industry standards in durability, comfort and sound performance. The Ti22BT are Bluetooth 4.1 with aptX support.
The New 1507 Pelican Air Case is Perfect for Microphones and Headphones
In mid-2016, Pelican changed the game by introducing their Air case line which reduced the case weight by up to 40%. Now the company increased the extremely popular group to include ten cases with the introduction of the Pelican 1507 Air Case. This particular size is not available in either the Pelican Protector or Pelican Storm lines and was developed to serve as the smallest size in the “deeper case” part of the Pelican Air case line.
Mimi Hearing Technologies Announces Mimi Defined Customization for Bragi Dash Pro
Mimi Hearing Technologies announced Mimi Defined, the latest generation of sound optimization technology from the Berlin company, which for now will be used in devices from Bragi, the true wireless intelligent earphone manufacturer and hearables pioneer. With this collaboration, Bragi Dash Pro users can create a personal hearing profile and customize sound to their individual needs, which is stored and activated directly on the devices.