Sennheiser Updates In-Ear Range with New IE 800 S
Sennheiser announced a new generation of the its IE 800 ear-canal headphones. Enhancing a modern classic, the new IE 800 S features improved acoustics with more brilliant trebles and a refined bass sound. Supreme comfort is ensured by Comply memory foam ear tips, while a wider choice of cables meets the demands of even the most discerning user. The new Sennheiser IE 800 S also features an optimized sound image and subtly refreshed design.
Sennheiser Announces New HD 660 S Improved Open Dynamic Headphones
Sennheiser has launched the new HD 660 S open dynamic headphone. The new model builds on the legacy of the popular HD 650, surpassing the exceptional performance of its predecessor with a new and improved transducer design that, the company says, "delivers lower harmonic distortion for an even more natural, lifelike audio experience." With a lower impedance of 150 ohms, the HD 660 S delivers reference-class fidelity with both stationary and mobile HiRes players.
Knowles Introduces Analog MEMS Microphone with 70 dB SNR for Voice and ANC Applications
Knowles continues to expand its audio input technology product portfolio, as voice increasingly becomes the primary user interface for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and hearable applications. The company announced its new SPM0687LR5H-1 analog MEMS microphone with 70 dB Signal-to-Noise (SNR), for far-field connected audio solutions, such as voice recognition, and active noise cancelling (ANC) headphone applications.
Antelope Audio Announces Discrete 8 Thunderbolt and USB Interface with Modeling Microphones
Antelope Audio launched its new Discrete 8 Thunderbolt & USB Interface with accompanying Edge and Verge modeling microphones, available as various bundles. According to Antelope, this solution will bring a new level of creativity to studios, by combining a powerful audio interface with the FPGA Accusonic 3D Modeling Engine, which enables both Edge and Verge to emulate any type of microphone and circuit, with complete control over proximity effect, off-axis response, and polar patterns, during or after recording!
Jensen Transformers Introduces new ISO-MAX products at AES 2017
At the 143rd Audio Engineering Society Convention in New York, Jensen Transformers expanded its ISO-MAX line of products. The new PI-RJ2X for balanced XLR connections, and the CI-RJ2R for unbalanced RCA connections, are both designed to take a stereo L-R signal, sum it into mono, and output the signal over Ethernet. Jensen also introduced the DIN-LI-SUM-B, and DIN-LI-SUM-U, 35mm DIN rail interface modules, with L-R summing functionality.
Sierra Wireless Announces the Most Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Combo Module with Integrated Cloud Services
Sierra Wireless announced the BX Series Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo modules with built-in cloud services and security features. With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support on a single common flexible form factor (CF3) module, the BX Series provides manufacturers the flexibility to migrate between short-range and cellular technologies, as well as future-proof their product designs, optimized for connected applications.
HARMAN International Joins the Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association
The Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association, an industry group dedicated to bringing high resolution, wireless, multi-channel audio products to the home theater market, announced HARMAN International as its newest member. Will this signal a comeback for what it was a great technology proposition? It was successfully implemented and is still used by Bang & Olufsen and Klipsch, among other companies. And the audio industry certainly needs it.
New Futuresource 2017 Worldwide Headphones Market Report
Futuresource Consulting continues to release consistent market research that provides guidance for any company in the consumer electronics space and specifically for the audio industry. In their latest 2017 Worldwide Headphones Report, Futuresource predicts further growth in global headphones aftermarket both in units shipped and average prices. The report predicts 4.1% growth to 362 million units in 2017, generating revenues worth $15.5 billion.
Audio-over-IP, AES67 and more at the 143rd International AES Convention
With the recent publication of the new SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards for real-time media transport over IP and the critical role of AES67 in defining the audio component of these, the 143rd International AES Convention in New York, co-located with the NAB Show New York 2017, will be an important moment for the audio industry to learn, engage, experiment and plan its future. The Audio Engineering society, the Media Networking Alliance, and other industry organizations will focus on education, education, education.
Waves Audio Starts Shipping Ambisonics Encoder and Tools
Waves Audio is now shipping two new tools and a combo for audio engineers mixing 360-degree and VR projects: the Waves B360 Ambisonics Encoder, a new plugin for converting mono, stereo or surround audio into 360-degree Ambisonics B-format; Waves Nx Ambisonics, a new component of the Waves Nx Virtual Mix Room over Headphones plugin, designed for monitoring 360-degree Ambisonics B-format audio on regular stereo headphones; and Waves 360° Ambisonics Tools, a combo of both plugins.