beyerdynamic Launches Impacto Universal Mobile Hi-Res Digital-Analog Converter for Apple and Android Devices
To enjoy music of the highest quality when on the move, a high-resolution audio player is essential – and of course good headphones. Plus, a smartphone is also needed for calls. All in all, that’s quite a few devices. An easier and simpler solution however is the Impacto universal from beyerdynamic. Following the introduction of the smaller Impacto essential DAC, using an ESS Technology's SABRE9018Q2C chip, beyerdynamic now designed the Impacto universal for both Apple and Android devices.
AAC Technologies and Dirac Research to Explore the ‘Future of Sound’ Across All Consumer Technology Categories at CES 2018
After two years of collaboration, the two companies are set to unveil a series of breakthrough product prototypes that demonstrate the now-possible audio experience available across all consumer technology product categories. The AAC-Dirac product prototypes available for demo at CES 2018 include a smart speaker, smartphones, an augmented reality headset, and an ultra-thin automotive speaker – all of which are custom-configured with sophisticated AAC-Dirac audio subsystems.
CEVA's Bluetooth 5 Low Energy IP certified with Ellisys Bluetooth Compliance Tester
CEVA, a leading licensor of signal processing solutions for connected devices, announced that it has completed qualification testing of its Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (LE) IP, including all the new optional Bluetooth 5 features using the recognized Ellisys Bluetooth Qualifier (EBQ) Compliance Tester, that ensures industry-standard compatibility and interoperability for Bluetooth certified products.
Tascam CD-400U Media Player is a Complete Audio Source
Long known for its versatile professional media players for the professional integrator and pro audio markets, Tascam has introduced its CD-400U media player. This is now the perfect audio source for everything, combining a slot-loading CD player, AM/FM tuner, stereo SD recorder, and Bluetooth wireless and USB connectivity. The Tascam CD-400U can also record from CD or the AM/FM source to CD or to USB media.
A-Volute to Debut New 3D Audio Solutions at CES 2018
Veteran gamers know that audio quality can genuinely impact the gaming experience when competing in a highly-charged environment. Serious players require a winning combination of all-encompassing surround sound without the distraction of background noise. French audio software company A-Volute is taking that immersive audio experience to CES 2018 in Las Vegas, where they will debut new Nahimic 3D audio solutions, including the first version of Nahimic for Mac.
Audio-Technica Now Shipping ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer with Acoustic Echo Canceller and Web Interface
Audio-Technica is now shipping its ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer. Featuring intuitive use, superior echo-canceling and flexible web remote functionality, the ATDM-0604 is a six-channel automatic mixer ideal for meetings, conferences, soft codec applications, courtroom proceedings, radio and TV broadcasts and other applications involving the use of multiple microphones or other media inputs.
Eight Groundbreaking Products to be Inducted to NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame 2018
At the 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (TEC Awards), eight products and technologies inspired by a series of global sound pioneers will find their place in audio history when they are inducted into NAMM’s prestigious TECnology Hall of Fame. The precursor to the phonograph (Phonautograph), joins products from Shure, Eventide, Deane Jensen, L-Acoustics, and Solid State Logic. The ceremony, and later the awards show, will take place Saturday, January 27, as part of The 2018 NAMM Show.
Unified Computer Intelligence Corporation Launches Alexa and Google Assistant for Ubi Kit Development Platform
Unified Computer Intelligence Corporation (UCIC) announced the support of Google Assistant on its developer and hardware AI platform, Ubi Kit. The Ubi Kit already supports Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service, and with this new implementation developers can now add Google Assistant to their hardware projects with unprecedented simplicity and ease, using any compatible far field solution, and supporting wake word engines from Sensory, Kitt.AI, Cognitech, and others.
Musicanote Launches Online Music Score Annotation Service
Musicanote, a music media content startup from Seoul, South Korea, which previously developed a music search engine, has now launched an online music score annotation service. The platform for archiving musical knowledge, enables text, images, and videos to be added to music scores online. Musicanote is a member of the K-ICT Born2Global Centre, a startup ecosystem from the main Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT.
Sonova Expands SWORD 2.4GHz Wireless Chip to Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implant Sound Processors
Following Phonak's implementation in their Audéo B-Direct range of hearing aids, allowing direct connections to any Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, and the first product to make use of Sonova’s revolutionary SWORD (Sonova Wireless One Radio Digital) chip, now also Advanced Bionics, specialized in cochlear implants, announced that they will incorporate Sonova’s SWORD technology in their solutions. Current users of the Naída CI Q90 sound processor, and future recipients, will be able to connect to any Bluetooth-enabled cell phone.