COMSOL Announces Multiphysics v5.3 Software with Important Improvements on the Acoustics Module
COMSOL announced the latest release of the COMSOL Multiphysics and COMSOL Server simulation software. Version 5.3 provides notable performance improvements and powerful app design and deployment capabilities with new modeling and development tools, solvers, and user-driven features. Those using the Acoustics Module will benefit from new functionality that greatly improves time-domain simulations of acoustics phenomena and facilitates solving large acoustics-based models.
Genelec Announces New Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) Version 2.2 Software
Genelec announced the release of its GLM (Genelec Loudspeaker Manager) V2.2 software, an update to the highly intuitive and powerful monitor control networking system that manages connectivity and operational parameters of all models of Genelec Smart Active Monitoring studio monitors and subwoofers. This is the "intelligence" that glues together the latest generation of the famous Finish active monitors, and an evolution of its v2 software, launched in 2015.
Audio-Technica Expands Acclaimed 50 Series with New AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Audio-Technica introduced its new AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, the most recent addition to A-T’s premium 50 Series, which also includes the AT5040 vocal microphone and AT5045 instrument mic. The AT5047 is a premier studio microphone that features the same capsule as the AT5040 but with a transformer-coupled output and optimized electronics. It is equally at home capturing instruments and vocals.
Axia Introduces New Livewire+ AES67 IP-Audio Driver
The Telos Alliance, parent company to Telos, Omnia, Axia, 25-Seven, Linear Acoustic, and Minnetonka, announced the first AES67-compliant IP driver in the world. Demonstrated at NAB 2017 (April 22–27), the Axia Livewire+ AES67 IP-Audio Driver is available now as a free download. The Axia Livewire+ AES67 IP-Audio Driver lets send and record single or multiple channels of stereo PC audio directly to and from Axia networks via Ethernet — no sound cards needed.
PreSonus Announces Quantum Thunderbolt Studio Interface
PreSonus announced a new studio interface, leveraging all the benefits of Thunderbolt 2 and ADAT Optical I/O. The new PreSonus Quantum 24-bit/192kHz audio/MIDI interface delivers up to 26 inputs and 32 outputs, with extremely low latency, including 8 recallable XMAX microphone preamps. With its pro features, flexible software, and abundant I/O, the Quantum serves as a powerful combination audio interface and studio command center that fits into any recording and production environment.
Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve 14 Software now with Complete Audio Tools Following Acquisition of Fairlight
At NAB 2017, Blackmagic Design announced a game-changing version of its DaVinci Resolve 14 software. The biggest release in the history of the product with massive performance improvements, now features a whole new audio post production suite with Fairlight audio built-in, together with multi user collaboration tools that let multiple people edit, color and mix audio from multiple systems, all in the same project at the same time. And the basic software is completely free!
Sonnet Technologies Launches Echo Express III-D and Echo Express III-R Expansion Chassis with Thunderbolt 3
Sonnet Technologies is one of many companies showing Thunderbolt 3 solutions for the professional creation market at the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The company launched both desktop and rackmount versions of three-slot expansion chassis now with 2750 MB/s of PCI Express bandwidth via Thunderbolt 3 interface. The new Echo Express III-D (desktop) and Echo Express III-R (rackmount) Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express (PCIe) three-slot expansion chassis will be available May 22, 2017.
Master & Dynamic Rethinks Premium Wireless Speakers with the MA770
Lifestyle headphone brand Master & Dynamic has partnered with renowned architect David Adjaye to design a bold and immersive new speaker that draws upon distinctive premium materials for the home audio market. This is an excellent example of how manufacturers are targeting a new premium market and a new generation of consumers already rendered to the convenience of streaming services and seamless wireless connectivity. From headphones to speakers, the New York-based brand surprises with a new type of luxury.
Magnatone Introduces Redesigned Lyric Guitar Tube Amplifier to The Studio Collection
Magnatone announced a newly redesigned Lyric amplifier as part of the company's Studio Collection. Built in the tradition of the great modest amps of the '50s and '60s, the Studio Collection offers vintage American tones, with improved power and versatility for the modern player. The new Lyric offers fat, honest tone and responsive natural overdrive, with a new larger cabinet and custom-designed 12-inch speaker, the Lyric is as comfortable in the studio as it is on Stage.
Dirac Research Announces Appointments and New Investors to Accelerate Growth in VR/AR Applications and 3D Audio
Investing further in the build-out of its senior management team, Dirac Research appointed Lars Isaksson as Business Director of Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality. The Swedish company also received extra support from new investors to, in part, accelerate its growth into the Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality markets. One of those investors, Jörgen Lantto, also joined Dirac’s Board of Directors. Meanwhile, the company was awarded a research grant from the Swedish government.