CEntrance Successfully Launches DACportable on Indiegogo
CEntrance’s campaign to launch its DACportable USB DAC on crowdfunding website Indiegogo received an amazing response and quickly surpassed its funding goal. The DACportable is a battery operated, powerful, palm-sized USB DAC designed to convert the average audio of any smartphone, tablet or computer into a high-quality, high-resolution, listening experience.
Alcons Audio Introduces the LR18 Pro-Ribbon Line-Array at Prolight +Sound 2016
Dutch company Alcons Audio confirmed it will introduce its new Alcons LR18 pro-ribbon line-array at the 2016 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt. The 3-way, “compact-mid-size” format line-source sound system, promises “the highest sound quality possible with very high SPL capabilities and throw” thanks to the multiple-patented pro-ribbon technology for mid and high frequencies.
Braven BRV-XXL Large-Sized Indoor and Outdoor Party Speaker Now Available
Bluetooth audio and active lifestyle specialist Braven announced the immediate availability of their Braven BRV-XXL colossal Bluetooth speaker, originally introduced at CES 2016. Made for any location, indoor or outdoor, the Braven BRV-XXL combines a commanding design with powerful surround sound and many additional party features on a portable speaker.
Tektronix Expands USB-Based Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Lineup
Tektronix has expanded its line of USB-based real-time spectrum analyzers with 4 new higher-performance models targeting design, spectrum management and wireless transmitter installation and maintenance applications. The new RSA500 and RSA600 series of analyzers offer frequency coverage from 9 kHz up to 7.5 GHz with 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth, a measurement dynamic range from -161 dBm/Hz Displayed Average Noise Level, and up to +30 dBm maximum input.
International Audio Group (IAG) Confirms Steve Hutt Is Heading R&D Efforts at Wharfedale Pro
International Audio Group (IAG) announced further expansion with the appointment of industry veteran, Steve Hutt to Director of R&D - Wharfedale Pro. With more than 30 years in the professional audio business Steve chairs the AES standards and technical committees on loudspeakers, has authored numerous AES technical papers and holds 15 Patents.
Smart Home Applications Enabled by New XMOS Voice Capture Technology
XMOS announced the launch of its xCORE Array Microphone aggregation solution for voice user interfaces (VUI) in smart home applications. With the ability to aggregate up to 32 MEMS microphones, and offering USB and I2S backhaul, XMOS enables a new class of array microphones to be created. Applications include smart TVs, soundbars, virtual digital assistants (VDAs) and smart home automation.
Ward-Beck Systems of Canada Joins RAVENNA Partner Community
Another company joins the RAVENNA partner AoIP community and commits to provide AoIP-compatible products to the broadcast and professional audio industry. Ward-Beck Systems announced it will add Ravenna/AES67 connectivity to their range of audio monitors and multichannel audio converter and monitor series. The new products will be introduced at NAB 2016, April 16-21, 2016.
Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse 2016: Be Ready for Change!
The new concept for Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse 2016 promises a path for growth at the traditional Frankfurt show with totally different hall locations, a new expanded conference program, new opening hours, and a new sequence of days. Prolight+Sound gains more concentration of exhibit areas, while Musikmesse is more open to the public and overlaps during two days.
NXP New TFA9911 Smart Sensing Amplifier Turns Smartphone Speaker Into Microphone, Vibration Sensor with Superior Audio Performance
NXP Semiconductors recently introduced a new smart sensing amplifier, TFA9911, featuring a high efficiency class-D audio amplifier, sophisticated speaker boost and protection, and combining speaker sensing and processing algorithms to optimize recording and calling experiences. The device transforms speaker into a microphone and features vibration detection, which enables development of new “tap” activating use cases for smartphones.
Questyle Audio Unveils New Premium Integrated DAC And Amplifier Combo At Canjam 2016
Questyle Audio demoed its famed “Current Mode” powered audiophile systems in a new DAC/amp combo - the CMA600i - as well as even higher-grade Reference Edition components at the CanJam SoCal 2016 event in Costa Mesa, California. The affordable integrated DAC and amplifier CMA600i with balanced output is certainly great news for all headphone enthusiasts around the world.