Sennheiser Unveils Spectera, First WMAS-Based Digital Wireless Ecosystem
At IBC 2024, Sennheiser unveiled Spectera, the world's first wideband, bidirectional, digital wireless ecosystem for microphones and monitoring. A major breakthrough for the company, the announcement follows the gradual global regulatory approval for the use of Wireless Multi-Channel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology. Designed to meet the challenges of highly demanding live performance and studio applications, Sennheiser is first-to market with this advanced wireless technology.
Syntiant Introduces Small Language Model Assistant Generative AI Solution at IBC 2024
Syntiant showcased the possibilities of its low power edge AI solutions during the 2024 IBC show in Amsterdam in partnership with Synaptics. Ideal for service providers and device manufacturers, Syntiant's proprietary small language model assistant (SLMA) was used to implement an AI voice assistant running exclusively on-device, ready for integration in low-cost designs such as set-top boxes. Syntiant showcased its SLMA solution on a set-top box reference design powered by Synaptics Astra SL1680 embedded processors.
Koss Reinvents Iconic Koss Porta Pro Next-Generation Wireless Headphones
Koss Corporation, the US headphones manufacturer and the creator of the world's first SP3 Stereophone in 1958, is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Koss Porta Pro with the introduction of the next-generation Koss Porta Pro Wireless headphones. The iconic Koss Porta Pro headphones now combine the legendary sound and the design of the Koss Porta Pro Classic, with the convenience and freedom of Bluetooth 5.2 wireless, also supporting wired USB-C connectivity.
Genelec Introduces UNIO Personal Reference Monitoring Solution at IBC 2024
Genelec just announced the last link in the reference monitoring chain with the launch of its 8550A Professional Reference Headphones and Aural ID V2.0 Binaural Headphone Monitoring Technology. The product of an extensive multiyear research program, including acquisitions and strategic partnerships, these two new products strengthen the Genelec UNIO ecosystem by offering the most accurate and truthful headphone listening experience ever.
DPA Expands Lavalier Portfolio with 2061 Miniature Omni Microphone
DPA Microphones released its new 2061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphone, a more affordable and non-modular solution, intended for professional-level sound capture of voice, in all of its nuances. Unveiled at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam, the 2061 is a professional lavalier that will meet any need for amazingly high-quality, in the best tradition of the Danish brand. It offers fantastic speech intelligibility combined with durable construction with sweat-repellent and water-resistant capabilities.
DHD Audio Launches RM1 All-In-One USB and Dante Audio Interface
A pioneer in mixing control surfaces for digital audio with a strong tradition in the radio market, DHD announced an addition to its range of broadcast-quality audio equipment with the introduction of the new RM1 audio interface. A complete audio production system in a compact, lightweight desktop unit capable of operating from a wall outlet or USB power, DHD’s new RM1 audio interface combines multichannel audio mixing and processing and is ready to meet the needs of podcasters or broadcasters.
IFA 2024 First Impressions. A Centennial Celebration!
A first impressions report focused on the audio side of IFA Berlin, where there is still plenty to see. From the Auracast Experience to a vibrant B2B environment. The largest consumer electronics and home appliances marketplace where “retail” and “resellers” meet is still alive and well. Celebrating 100 years of the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) Berlin (International Radio Exhibition Berlin), this vibrant trade show has evolved over decades into the world’s largest appliances and consumer electronics marketplace.
Sharing the Knowledge. audioXpress October 2024 Is Now Available!
Read the extended Show Report of the 5th International AES Conference on Automotive Audio. Santiago Rayes (GRAS Acoustics) explains the latest advances in Measurement Microphones for Automotive Testing. Reinhold Lutz writes about Eliminating Speaker Doppler Distortion, René Christensen shares an exercise of Double Bass Arrays, and Joerg Panzer (R&D Team) and Patrick Macey (PACSYS) share their Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of an Unusually Shaped Horn. Jan Didden reviews Bob Cordell’s latest book, “Designing Audio Circuits and Systems”.
Test Bench: W4-2315 Home Audio 4.5" Coaxial Driver from TB Speaker
This Test Bench characterizes the highly original W4-2315 4.5" paper cone coaxial design from Tang Band (TB) Speaker. This small diameter coaxial transducer is a great new example of this genre for home audio applications, any high-performance small two-way speaker, or even a studio monitor design. The W4-2315 combines a very shallow curved profile bamboo fiber and paper cone with an aluminum inverted dome tweeter suspended by a cloth surround.
Interview: Class-D The Hypex Way - An Interview with Jan-Willem Winters
Recognized as one of the firms that pioneered Class-D amplification, today Hypex is an established manufacturer and OEM supplier. Jan-Willem Winters is the CEO leading the strategy behind the expansion that made Hypex one of the major players in the market for high-quality Class-D amplifiers. He started in R&D in 2010, and loves talking about audio amplification.