The Audio Engineering Society Launches AES Live Online Video Collection
Would you like to see an interview with Richard Small discussing transducers design and manufacturing? Or Ray Dolby discussing his career and R&D efforts? Or simply watch a conference you missed at the 139th AES convention? The Audio Engineering Society is making that possible with its new AES Live: Video library on the AES website.
Sennheiser HD 630VB Headphones Honored at iF Design Awards 2016
At the iF Design Awards 2016 in Germany, Sennheiser’s HD 630VB headphones have been honored with the prestigious iF Label in the Product Design category. The closed headphones impressed the jury of 58 international design experts with their innovative and premium design. Altogether, the judges considered 5,295 entries by 2,458 participants from 53 countries.
New Xplay 5 Elite Smartphone Features Twin ES9028 SABRE HiFi DAC Design
ESS Technology announced the company’s ES9028 SABRE HiFi Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), implemented in a revolutionary twin DAC format, has been selected for Vivo’s new flagship smartphone – the Xplay 5 Elite. Vivo selected twin ES9028 SABRE DACs to power its HiFi 3.0 capabilities because of the ES9028’s dynamic range and superior performance.
Powersoft to Demonstrate its M-Force System Low Frequency Solution at Exclusive Listening Sessions in Boston and NYC
Amplifier manufacturer Powersoft announced that it will demonstrate its M-Force linear motor technology during exclusive listening sessions and product presentations in Boston and New York, on March 22nd and March 24th respectively. The sessions will also feature an overview of Powersoft’s other amplifier product lines.
Chester Group Defers Montréal Salon Son & Image Audio Show. Former Promoters Go Ahead with Montréal Audio Fest
UPDATED - After the promoters of the Montréal Salon Son & Image - The Chester Group - announced its decision to postpone the 2016 edition of the high-end and consumer audio event, due to take place 18-20 March 2016, the previous organizers have announced the decision to continue with a High End Show on the same weekend and at the same Hotel. Read on.
NTi Audio Provides Professional Verification of Voice Evacuation Systems
Voice evacuation systems can save lives in an emergency. The correct installation and periodic functional testing of such systems are therefore essential. The NTi Audio TalkBox and XL2 Sound Level Meter with the new extended background noise correction are instruments designed for this purpose.
Audio Precision Showcases Key Audio Test Applications at Prolight+Sound 2016
Audio Precision are once again exhibiting at Prolight+Sound, which runs from April 5-8 in Frankfurt, Germany. Planned application demonstrations during the show include enhanced electro-acoustic and production testing setups, testing Dante-enabled systems, and measuring high-performance amplifiers, ADCs and DACs. The company will also demonstrate its latest software release.
Fluid Audio Announces FPX7 Reference Monitor with Coaxial Ribbon Tweeter
Fluid Audio’s much anticipated FPX7 coaxial ribbon monitors are now shipping. Building on the brand’s popular Fader Series monitors, Kevin Zuccaro has upped the ante by creating an affordable coaxial ribbon tweeter monitor, which, as he says, “is poised to blow the socks off other monitors in its class in sound reproduction, imaging, and affordability.”
RTW Highlights New Product Range at Prolight+Sound 2016
German manufacturer of visual audio meters and monitoring devices for professional audio, RTW will be featuring its coveted software and hardware devices at Prolight+Sound 2016. The products being showcased include the company’s new Continuous Loudness Control Software, updated Version 3.0 of Masterclass Plug-ins and TM3-Primus with new USB Connect Tool.
Brussels Jazz Orchestra Live Album to be Released in Auro-3D
Brussels Jazz Orchestra and Auro Technologies announced the upcoming release of the album ‘BJO’s Finest – Live!’, the first live jazz Pure Audio Blu-Ray with Auro-3D. The album is an entirely Belgian production - performed by the renowned Brussels Jazz Orchestra, recorded at Flagey, Brussels and mixed in 5.1 Surround and Auro 9.1 by Patrick Lemmens at Galaxy Studios, Mol.