STMicroelectronics Introduces BlueNRG-2 Next-Generation Bluetooth Low Energy Chip for Wireless Connected Smart Devices
STMicroelectronics announced its new BlueNRG-2 Bluetooth Low Energy Chip, combining small size, and high performance, as currently required by the widespread deployment of energy-conscious, space-constrained applications with BLE connectivity. According to the company, the new solution provides state-of-the-art security and is Bluetooth 5.0-certified to ensure interoperability with the latest mobiles and tablets.
Audio Precision Unveils AECM206 Binaural Headphone Test Fixture
Audio Precision announced its new AECM206 Headphone Test Fixture, a competitively priced IEC 60318-4-compliant accessory that simplifies earbud and headphone measurements in both lab and production environments. The AECM206, in conjunction with APx Series analyzers, accessories and software, provides a complete system enabling precise and repeatable electro-acoustic testing of headphones and insert earphones (earbuds).
Legrand Acquires US company Milestone AV Technologies LLC
French company Legrand, a world leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure solutions, announced the acquisition of US group Milestone AV Technologies for $950m. Milestone is the group that owns well-established Audio Video (AV) infrastructure brands, including Chief mounts and racks, Da-Lite screens, Projecta screens, Sanus AV mounts and furniture, and Vaddio conference and PTZ cameras.
RIVA Audio’s WAND Series Music Streaming Speakers Now Available For Purchase
RIVA Audio, the lifestyle brand of Audio Design Experts (ADX), announced that its RIVA WAND (Wireless Audio Network Design) speaker series is now available for purchase. The customizable and easy-to-use multi-room “+” wireless audio system of the compact ARENA and full-range tabletop FESTIVAL speakers combines the freedom to deliver high-fidelity audio to every room or outdoor location with the flexibility to play from any networked or local source. And they sound really good!
Dirac Research Equips Select NAD Electronics Amplifiers with Dirac Live Room Correction
Strengthening its commitment to provide an unparalleled home theater listening experience, NAD Electronics announced a strategic partnership with Swedish sound enhancement technology specialists, Dirac Research. The partnership will incorporate the Dirac Live room correction solution into upcoming, select products in NAD Electronics’ Masters and Custom Install lines, designed and manufactured by Lenbrook International.
MAG Audio Introduces THOR Cinema Subwoofer Based on Powersoft M-Force
Described as “the most advanced cinema subwoofer in the world”, with a frequency range extending from 18Hz to 120Hz and SPL peaking at 145dB, MAG Audio’s new MAG THOR has set out to redefine the cinema experience, by reproducing soundtrack low frequencies well beyond conventional subwoofers. The new THOR subwoofer combines the Ukrainian company's own ingenious engineering with Powersoft’s innovative M-Force transducer and M-Drive amplifier.
beyerdynamic Announces Impacto essential Digital-Analog Converter in Headphone Cable
Sound enthusiasts chose high-end headphones like the T 1 or T 5 p models from beyerdynamic expecting to get the highest quality experiences, not always provided by the sound source. In order to enable the best possible playback quality from portable devices such as notebooks or smartphones, beyerdynamic has developed the Impacto essential hi-res Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), which connects directly to USB interfaces.
MAAT Launches Essential DRMeter Dynamic Range Metering Plug–in
A collective of pro audio veterans, lead by engineer and educator Friedemann Tischmeyer, have started a new enterprise. Based in California, MAAT Inc is building premium quality software and hardware for production professionals at all budget and skill levels. As an introduction, MAAT released a free download of 2BusControl, a cross-platform metering and monitor controller plug-in, and now announced the release of the new DR Meter, a remodeled plug-in of the legendary TT Dynamic Range Meter.
Rayz Plus Lightning Headphones Get New Smart Mute Feature
Pioneer & Onkyo U.S.A Corporation have announced a new "Smart Mute" feature for the Rayz and Rayz Plus Lightning earphones, along with new Rayz Plus colors - Black and Rose Gold - which are available exclusively at Apple.com and at Apple Retail stores worldwide. Rayz Plus are the first and only Lightning earphones - so far - with an inline charging node that allows users to charge the iPhone and listen to music or talk at the same time.
Blackfire Research Introduces New Wireless Real-time Entertainment Distribution Framework
Blackfire Research Corp., a wireless network specialist from San Francisco, CA, announced the availability of Blackfire RED, or Real-time Entertainment Distribution framework. The company says that Blackfire RED is the industry's only wireless and entertainment-centric infrastructure software framework built from the ground up to both overcome the limitations of Wi-Fi when used for media, and wireless entertainment-related consumer applications and products.