Sonnet Launches Thunderbolt 3 to Dual HDMI 2.0 Adapter for Mac and Windows Computers
Sonnet Technologies announced its latest Thunderbolt 3 product, the Thunderbolt 3 to Dual HDMI 2.0 Adapter. The compact bus-powered device enables users to connect up to two 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) HDMI monitors with just one Thunderbolt 3 port on their computers. The adapter's built-in audio support also ensures that there's no need to connect additional cables to hear sound from the monitors.
Hanging Out at AES NY - Impressions from the 2017 Convention
Barely recovered from a week in New York - at least in terms of catching up with the product announcements - I have left this year's Audio Engineering Society (AES) convention with the feeling that it was just too short. Expectations couldn't have been higher. The 143rd International AES Convention (October 18-21, 2017) was sharing the Jacob Javits Center with the NAB Show New York. So naturally increased attendance was a given, and there were many "synergetic" opportunities to discuss common themes, such as media over IP.
Research from Fraunhofer IDMT Finds Use of Soundbars Actually Improves TV Viewing Experience
The German Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT, in Oldenburg, Germany, has compared the speech intelligibility and sound quality of a Samsung smart TV and a Samsung soundbar. The results show that using the soundbar considerably reduces listening effort in comparison to using only the TV set. 15 adults aged between 25 and 55 were invited to the Fraunhofer IDMT’s Sound Technologies Lab (STL) in Oldenburg for the study.
DTS Expands Amazon Music Support via DTS Play-Fi Wireless Audio
There is a price to pay for audio manufacturers that want to support Alexa, Amazon's voice engine. And that is that you will be also sending your users directly to Amazon's services, including Amazon Music mp3-based streaming service. In return, when a leading company such as DTS embraces this for its Play-Fi ecosystem, it also gains a better music search functionality using voice, with Amazon Music users being able to search by station, playlist, album and song on their DTS Play-Fi devices.
Ross Video Unveils Newt UHD-over-IP to HDMI-2.0 Converter
At NAB New York, Ross Video unveiled Newt, a revolutionary new species of AIMS-compliant point-of-use IP signal converters, and the world's first UHD-over-IP to HDMI-2.0 converter. The solution reinforces Ross’ commitment to IP with future-proof investments with a solution that easily adapts to rapidly changing environments. Newt supports open control protocols such as NMOS IS-04 and IS-05, EmBER+/RAVENNA, Dante/SAP, and DashBoard, responding to evolving IP media infrastructures.
Yamaha Smart YVC-1000MS Speakerphone is Now Shipping
Yamaha UC, a dedicated department combining the expertise of Yamaha and Revolabs, is now shipping the Yamaha YVC-1000MS, a USB speakerphone and Yamaha’s first product certified for Skype for Business. It is engineered with Yamaha’s audio technology and expertise to enhance the user experience in large meeting rooms. Available worldwide, the microphone and speaker system provides natural, clear audio that defines the platform’s meeting experience.
Steinberg Shows the Way to Great Audio Software with WaveLab 9.5 Update
This is the way things are supposed to be with great audio software. Once again, Steinberg surprises with newly released iterations of its WaveLab Pro 9.5 and WaveLab Elements 9.5 audio editing and mastering workstations. The new half point updates combine an endless number of advanced tools, now featuring a new spectrogram customizable view, Wavelet display, Spectrum Editor, a suite of improved plug-ins, Apple Touch Bar support and higher dpi screen support, among many, many improvements.
Propellerhead Announces Reason 10 Music Production Software
Musicians rejoice. Propellerhead Software announced that Reason 10 is now available via the Propellerhead website and authorized resellers worldwide. The new version of this popular music production software is launched just five months since the previous release (9.5). Reason’s biggest content update of all time features two groundbreaking new synthesizers and three new instrument collections.
Celebrate Another Growth Year with Voice Coil November 2017
As Voice Coil celebrates its 31st anniversary, our November 2017 edition reflects on its heritage and jumps directly to the future of speaker design with an exciting Test Bench of two full-range drivers from the Peerless by Tymphany PLS Line - precisely the ones that are now powering some of the so-called smart speakers. This edition also features a complete directory of Measurement Microphone vendors.
Futuresource New Headphones Market Report Confirms Global Headphone Sales Accelerated by Wireless & Smart Features
The overall market for headphones is mature in terms of units, but there are pockets of significant growth. Demand for wireless headphones continues to energize the global market driving up sales, increasing prices and fueling innovation of smart features. Sales of wireless headphones have accelerated rapidly this year and are on track to reach $9.5 billion, up 83% on 2016. These are some of the finds detailed by Futuresource Consulting in its latest Headphones Market Report: Worldwide Outlook.