139th International AES Convention and Successful AES67 Interoperability Demonstration
With an all-time high record of nearly 20,000 visitors, the 139th Audio Engineering Society Convention in New York City was a huge success, according to the AES final report. A major highlight at the show and attracting a lot of attention, the Media Networking Alliance (MNA) promoted for the very first time in public a live demonstration of audio networking based on the new AES67 interoperability standard.
Consumer Technology Association Study Shows Strong Interest in Hi-Res Audio
A new study from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) finds the audio category is constantly evolving with new features and products entering the market, including high-resolution equipment. More than half of recent audio technology consumers are interested in Hi-Res Audio (HRA) and three-quarters researched audio products in physical stores.
RF Venue Releases OS X Spectrum Analysis Software for RF Explorer
Boston-based wireless audio manufacturer RF Venue has released Vantage, a native Mac OS X spectrum analysis and frequency monitoring application for use with its RF Explorer portable spectrum analyzers as well as RF Venue’s rack-based RF Explorer RackPRO. The software is the first professional third-party RF Explorer interface and coordination program that was built exclusively for the Macintosh OS X environment.
Economical 3GHz RF Signal Generator Series for Designers Involved in Wireless Technology from Saelig
Saelig has announced the availability of Rigol DSG800 RF Signal Generators, with output frequencies from 9kHz to 3.0GHz, providing a clean and stable RF output with low phase noise and high amplitude accuracy, and all of the functions of other high-level RF signal generators at much lower cost. Designed for electronics designers involved in wireless technology, Wi-Fi, electronics educators, EMC/EMI engineers, and amateur radio enthusiasts.
Radial Gets Wired or Wireless Audio From A to B
Among several innovative and interesting products introduced at the 139th AES convention in New York, Radial Engineering introduced its new Catapult 4 channel audio snake to send analog and AES digital audio signals over standard cat-5 shielded twisted pair cable. And for situations where wireless is preferred, there’s also the new Radial BT-Pro Bluetooth direct box.
COMSOL Releases COMSOL Multiphysics 5.2 Including Major New Features to the Acoustics Module
COMSOL announced the release of Multiphysics version 5.2. With this update COMSOL adds several new features within the acoustics module. To demonstrate the power of the Application Builder, new acoustics apps have also been added to the extensive Application Libraries showcase.
Bluetooth Technology to Gain Longer Range, Faster Speed, and Mesh Networking in 2016
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) is previewing highlights from its 2016 technology roadmap. Planned enhancements for the technology are focused on increasing its Internet of Things (IoT) functionality. Key updates include longer range, higher speeds and mesh networking.
Valens Seminconductor Awarded Technical Emmy Award for HDBaseT Technology
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the recipients of the 67th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards, which will be presented during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Among the winners is Valens Semiconductor, for the “development and standardization of HDBaseT connectivity technology for commercial and residential HDMI/DVI installations”.
The Consumer Technology Association Inducts Eight Innovators into the 2015 CE Hall of Fame
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), formerly the Consumer Electronics Association, inducted eight industry leaders into its 16th annual CE Hall of Fame. CTA created the Hall of Fame in 2000 to honor industry visionaries. Harman’s Dr. Floyd Toole, pioneering psychoacoustic engineer and Noel Lee, Monster’s founder, president & CEO, were among the honorees.
Harman Raises the Game on Wireless Headphones with new JBL Everest Featuring NXTGen Active Noise Cancelling Technology
Even though Harman International holds AKG, one of the most prestigious global names in headphones, and Harman-Kardon, among its brands, the company expanded its consumer audio portfolio with JBL-branded products, targeted at the more affordable segment of the market. The new JBL Everest Bluetooth-enabled headphones feature NXTGen Active Noise Cancelling technology.