HEAD acoustics Presents 3PASS Background Noise Simulation System at AISE 2017
HEAD acoustics introduced its new 3PASS Accurate Background Noise simulation solution to measure the true performance of noise suppression algorithms in voice-controlled speakers, multi-microphone handheld communication devices, headsets with Active Noise Cancellation, etc. The system allows manufacturers to record and playback any sound field that is representative of typical use cases, and gauge how well their products perform in real world conditions.
Pascal Announces Buyout of Minority Shareholder Camco
Leading OEM amplifier module provider for the global pro audio industry, Pascal A/S from Copenhagen, Denmark, has announced a buyout of its minority shareholder Camco, by its Danish founding team. The buyout has been executed through a joint holding company, which is now sole owner of the company. The buyout follows the acquisition of Camco by L-Group, the holding company for L-Acoustics.
THIEL Audio Launches New AURORA LifeStream Wireless Speaker Systems
THIEL Audio is celebrating its return to CES with the announcement of a host of new products and services releasing in 2017, showcasing 18 new products at CES 2017. Among these new products THIEL is entering the Wireless Streaming market with the introduction of their new AURORA LifeStream Home and the battery powered AURORA LifeStream Tour models, both featuring a connectivity suite leveraging DTS Play-Fi, Apple Airplay, and Bluetooth technologies.
LG Electronics Introduces New Personal Wireless Concepts at CES 2017
LG Electronics is showing new concepts for wearable sound at CES 2017, with the unveiling of its LG TONE Studio and LG TONE Free designs, combining its already familiar neckband concept with new wireless charging earbuds and a new approach to personal surround sound on a wearable. The lineup will be led by the new LG TONE Studio wearable speakers capable of delivering surround sound and the LG TONE Free earphones with truly wireless earbuds that charge when docked in the companion neckband.
New Fluance DB10 Home Theater Powered Subwoofer Delivers Ultra-Low Frequencies
Fluance launched its affordable DB10 powered subwoofer, designed to deliver cinematic, room shaking bass and ultra-low frequencies from 180 Hz, down to 20 Hz. The new DB10 subwoofer effortlessly reproduces ultra-low bass frequencies and ensures that every impact or explosion from action movies shakes viewers to the core. Using a front firing 10-inch polypropylene woofer with rubber surround, the DB10 can be configured as an LFE channels and up to 7.2 systems with adjustable crossovers and phase.
Kramer Electronics Acquires iRule and ON Controls
Kramer Electronics has announced the acquisition of iRule, LLC, creator of cloud-based control and automation software for commercial and residential markets. In 2014, Kramer announced a partnership with iRule to deliver its Kramer Control automation technology. This acquisition will enable Kramer to leverage the highly customizable iRule software platform to best address a growing demand for advanced control and automation solutions.
B&C Speakers Expands RBX Series Subwoofer Range
Building on the success of the recently released 18RBX100 high performance ferrite subwoofer, Italian pro sound OEM B&C Speakers has added a 15” alternative to the RBX range. The new 15RBX100 subwoofer from B&C is rated for 2000 W continuous program power capacity, and anchors the brand's ferrite subwoofer line, all featuring new FEA optimized motor structures.
LG Electronics Introduces Levitating Speaker at CES 2017
LG Electronics (LG) announced its futuristic Levitating Portable Speaker, which will be launched at CES 2017. The new wireless speaker (model PJ9) "hovers in place over the accompanying Levitation Station to deliver high-quality audio while also making a lasting impression with its eye-catching design," the company says. The speaker provides users the ability to seamlessly play music, podcasts and other audio content in the home as well as outdoors.
Ambiq Micro’s Latest Apollo 2 Platform Offers Lowest Power-Consumption Performance for Consumer Electronics Devices
Ambiq Micro released the Apollo 2 Wearables and IoT Platform, offering breakthrough power consumption of under 10 μA/MHz, which allows for double the battery life in wearable devices. Apollo 2’s performance provides longer battery life, enhanced intelligence and improved functionality in wearables and IoT consumer electronics products through its patented Subthreshold Power Optimized Technology (SPOT) technology.
Avid Launches Music Creation and Cloud-enabled Collaboration Innovations for Pro Tools
Avid announced a new version of its fully cloud-enabled Pro Tools application, the industry-leading digital audio workstation software used by award-winning artists and the largest media companies in the world. Powered by Avid's integrated MediaCentral Platform, Pro Tools 12.7 brings new music creation workflows, plus improvements for artists and audio professionals to connect and collaborate anywhere in the world via the cloud.