Lectrosonics Introduces the SMWB and SMDWB Wideband Wireless Transmitters that can also Act as a Body-Worn Recorder
Lectrosonics introduced two new transmitters as the latest generation in the award-winning Digital Hybrid Wireless SM Series product line: the “wide band” SMWB (single AA battery) and SMDWB (dual AA battery). The two new wireless audio transmitters have a similar look and feel to previous SM Series units, but with several innovative new features, including the ability to either act as a transmitter or as a body-worn recorder, as well as wideband tuning.
Sonnet Technologies Introduces Allegro USB-C PCIe Card to Support Data Transfers Up to 960 MB/s
Sonnet Technologies unveiled the Allegro USB-C PCIe 3.0 adapter card, a two-port USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 solution, offering ultra-fast data transfers from connected USB-C devices at speeds up to 960 MB/s. This Sonnet adapter card for Mac and Windows systems, simultaneously supports two bus-powered devices, such as SSDs, hard drives, and external DVD and Blu-ray disc drives, without the need to connect additional AC power adapters.
Vesper Partners with Synaptics on Far-field Voice Interfaces for Amazon Alexa Voice Service
Vesper, developer of the world’s most advanced piezoelectric acoustic sensors, announced a collaboration with Synaptics Incorporated, to improve developers’ ability to create ultra-durable, high-performance and highly stable voice interfaces for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) devices. Synaptics has selected Vesper piezoelectric MEMS microphones for its two- and four-microphone Amazon AVS development kits.
Parasound Introduces More-Affordable Halo Phono Stage Preamplifier
Parasound has introduced a more-affordable phono preamplifier for a new generation of analog LP and turntable enthusiasts. The Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. (aka 'Junior') reflects the company's latest collaboration with the legendary Vendetta designer, John Curl, and circuit-board wizard, Carl Thompson. Introduced at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2017 show, the new Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. stereo phono preamplifier is about half the price of the company's $2,995 premium dual-mono Halo JC 3+.
M-Audio Captures Every Recording Need with Studio-Quality Uber Mic
A serious USB microphone? USB microphones have been so far restricted in use for VoIP and conferencing applications, or basic use on podcasting and home-recording. M-Audio thinks it is time to take USB microphone designs a step further. Its new Uber Mic combines a serious large diaphragm condenser capsule with 4 selectable polar patterns, USB/direct mixing control, internal headphone amp and LCD display, creating the perfect setup for recording music, podcasts and broadcasting.
Antlion Audio Announces ModMic Business Universal Detachable Boom Mic
Portland-based Antlion Audio, maker of customizable boom mics for gaming, streaming and VoIP, announced their new ModMic Business, Antlion's first product for small office/home office use, allowing users to pair their favorite pair of headphones with a universal detachable boom mic optimized for personal/conference calls. Available for just $49.95 (MSRP), the ModMic Business combines an optimized uni-directional microphone capsule, with noise-cancelling and USB adapter.
Ideas, Focus, and Innovation, Available with audioXpress November 2017
Discover some outstanding speaker designs in the Midwest Audiofest 2017 Speaker Competition with audioXpress November 2017. In this edition, audioXpress also features one of the most eagerly awaited reviews: the OPPO Digital UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player. Focusing on audio processing, we discuss active noise control for headphones, and we address "Measurement of Audio Devices" that use automatic gain control (AGC). In our "You Can DIY!" article, Dan Joffe describes a 1 kHz oscillator with less than 2 PPM distortion. And much more...
Yamaha Launches the MMP1 Studio Monitor Management System
Responding to the needs of studios that have to deal with increasing numbers of multichannel and immersive formats, Yamaha Professional Audio announced the international release of its MMP1 Studio Monitor Management System. With advanced audio routing capabilities and DSP features that are ideally suited to configure and manage monitor environments from stereo up to complex immersive audio configurations, the MMP1 will play a major role in music and post production studios around the globe.
Dynaudio Unveils Music Wireless Multiroom Music System
Dynaudio announced its first wireless multiroom music system. A series of speakers that bridge the best concepts of what is now called "smart speakers," and the best use of standard wireless technologies for a high quality listening experience. After all, the new Dynaudio system is called simply "Music," and the Danish company highlights the fact that this is an intelligent wireless multiroom music system that automatically learns our tastes, our home and our lifestyle.
McIntosh Introduces new MHA50 Portable Decoding Amplifier with aptX Bluetooth 4.1
McIntosh has announced its first Portable Decoding Amplifier (DAC/headphone amp) the MHA50, which offers wireless connectivity to devices via aptX Bluetooth 4.1. With a price tag close to that of a top of the range smartphone, this portable music playback device is targeted at enthusiasts of the famous brand, also looking to match their McIntosh headphone experience everywhere. The new device features a high-quality amplifier plus a high-performance 32-bit digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) with high-res audio playback.