beyerdynamic Announces Availability of iDX 200 iE Top In-ear Model
beyerdynamic launched the new premiere model in its highly-acclaimed iDX in-ear series for mobile devices. The iDX 200 iE combines all the advantages of previous iDX 120 iE and iDX 160 iE with new drivers, and a high-end microphone to create the perfect companion for mobile devices. Available for $199, the new iDX 200 iE combines powerful Neodymium acoustic drivers in a titanium alloy housing and comes with 7 sizes of silicone eartips, 3 sizes of Comply eartips, 90cm extension cable, cable clip and hard case.
Cirrus Logic Announces Reference Platform for Lightning-Based Audio Development
With the market preparing for a major transition to digital audio connections using USB-C and Apple Lightning interfaces, audio companies are faced with a dilemma. Either they wait until the USB Implementers Forum finishes and publishes its final USB class audio specification for USB 3.1, or they start developing for Lightning-based systems, knowing that they will have an head-start and products on the market (at least for Apple’s platforms). Knowing this, Cirrus Logic just announced a new MFi Headset Development Kit that simplifies design of Lightning-based audio accessories.
Powersoft Publishes Tailored Version of RH Consulting’s Guide to Voice Alarm Systems in E-Book Format
When the second edition of RH Consulting’s Guide to Voice Alarm Systems was published recently (joint authored by eminent pro audio consultants Roland Hemming and Richard Northwood, in e-book format), Powersoft was quick to respond. The Italian amplifier authority instantly saw that this could be adapted to provide its own customers with a bespoke version as an educational tool, offering specific information about deploying Powersoft products for emergency applications.
McIntosh Announces New Blu-Ray Player, Turntable Preamplifier and High-Res Digital Preamp
McIntosh has announced details of three new products from its 2016 global distributor conference. The trio includes a new Blu-Ray player ($5,500), turntable amplifier ($2,000) and digital preamplifier ($7,000). The new C2600 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier, the MP100 Phono Preamplifier and the MVP901 Audio Video Player, all combine the best-in-class audio performance of the legendary McIntosh Reference System with the latest in technological development. Availability (in the US) is expected in August 2016.
beyerdynamic New TG MM1w Interchangeable Measurement Microphone Capsule with Digital Wireless Transmission
Unveiled at Prolight+Sound 2016, beyerdynamic is now shipping its new TG MM1w interchangeable measurement microphone capsule, which can be used with the company’s TG 1000 digital wireless system. With this new measurement capsule, the TG 1000 can now be used also to calibrate ELA and PA systems. Due to the linear frequency response of the TG 1000 transmission system, the TG MM1w interchangeable microphone capsule behaves in the same way as the wired version MM1, allowing for greater freedom.
New Report From Technavio on Global Smart Headphones Market Through 2020
Technavio analysts forecast the global smart headphones market to grow at a CAGR of over 19% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. Multiple applications of headphones are creating opportunities for the global smart headphones market through 2020, according to the new research study now published, which lists current wired and wireless headsets market segments and estimates the wireless segment accounting for over 71% of the total market share in 2015.
Bose Launches BOSEbuild with Build-It-Yourself Bluetooth Speaker for Kids
Believing that hands-on exploration is the key to sparking a child’s curiosity, Bose Corporation has officially launched BOSEbuild, the company’s new “build-it-yourself” category focused specifically on kids. BOSEbuild’s first product is the Speaker Cube, a complete kit that lets kids explore the science of sound by making a Bose Bluetooth speaker – and use their creativity to personalize it with colors and covers.
Conexant Brings Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Inclusion to USB-C Headsets
At Mobile World Congress Shanghai (29 Jun. - July 1, 2016), Conexant Systems introduced their new CX20888, an Audio Stereo CODEC that is the first single-chip solution to allow USB-C-compliant active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient noise inclusion in headsets. This new USB-C solution features an integrated ARM Cortex M0+ MCU and Class-H headphone amplifier, enabling new class of features for smartphone, PC and gaming headsets. Its active noise cancellation eliminates up to 30dB of external sound, for a clearer, more enjoyable listening experience.
New Dedicated Headphone QC Analyzer from LoudSoft
Following a preview earlier this year at the ALMA International Symposium and Expo 2016, in Las Vegas, Danish audio test and measurement specialist LoudSoft has now simultaneously released its new dedicated headphone/earphone hardware analyzer, FINE Hardware 2 with its new headphone/earphone QC software, FINE QC/Headphone. The solution is able to is able to test a headphone in 1 second, including Left-Right difference and Rub & Buzz for both, and the test cycle can also include Noise Cancel Test, both passive and active, in less than 10 seconds.
Devialet Announces Improved Gold Phantom with 4,500 Watts
Devialet convinced Apple to sell its revolutionary Phantom speaker in Apple Stores worldwide. Devialet signaled the honor with the launch of a rose gold version, which serves not only to match the rose gold iPhone or iPad. In fact, the Phantom Gold introduces a new Phantom reference model, with 4,500 watts and improved specifications, such as an improved response from 14Hz to 27kHz and only .0005% THD. A new pinnacle from a speaker project involving 88 patents that costed $30M to develop.