World’s First Wireless Music Sharing Fitness Headphone with Walkie-Talkie Mode
SOUL Electronics is promoting its Combat+ Sync fitness headphones, combining sound quality, comfort and durability for the most intense workout sessions with a innovative walkie-talkie functionality and wireless music sharing via Bluetooth. The project was launched on Kickstarter.
iZotope Introduces Spire 4-Track Recording App for iOS
Alongside development of new studio software, iZotope continues to keep busy in its innovation labs. Most recently, iZotope released a new free iPhone app, Spire, designed to bring a better mobile recording experience to performing musicians, even those who may not yet be familiar with audio editing software.
The Audio Winners of the European Imaging and Sound Association 2015-2016 Awards
Just before the annual IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards, featuring more than 20 audio categories have been announced. Winners for 2015-2016 include Hi-Fi, mobile, home-theater and in-car products.
Analogix and GRL Expand The SlimPort Adopters Program to Include USB Type-C
Analogix Semiconductor and Granite River Labs (GRL) announced the expansion of the SlimPort Adopters Program to include the new USB Type-C connector. Program grants adopters a means to certify performance, compatibility and interoperability of video and audio between devices with USB-C ports.
Using Headphones During Exercise Helps Athletes Stay Focused
A new study, conducted by a market research institute on behalf of Sennheiser, found that more than half of athletes who engage in sports at least once or twice a month say their headphones help them stay focused, creating a personal space. 27 percent say they do so to block outside noise.
Audinate Enhances Dante Ultimo Capabilities With New Channel Configurations, Lower Latency and Improved Control
Audinate announced a firmware update for OEMs building low channel-count audio audio network products with dedicated 4-channel input (4x0) or output (0x4) configurations at 96kHz, while minimum device latency has been reduced from 2ms to 1ms for both 2x2 and 4x4 versions. The new firmware also delivers improvements to the Dante Device Protocol (DDP) that allow for visual product identification on a network and greater control capabilities via GPIO.
DirectOut and Merging Support Low-Latency Streaming of 256 Audio Channels via RAVENNA
DirectOut Technologies and Merging Technologies have announced high-performance interoperability of both their in-house developed audio network cores using RAVENNA technology. DirectOut’s new MONTONE.42 audio-over-IP bridge supports low-latency streaming of 256 audio channels to and from Merging’s Pyramix Virtual Studio DAW.
Yamaha Announces New DXS18 Best-in-Class Powered Subwoofer
Yamaha announced the release of the newest addition to the DXS Series of powered subwoofers, the DXS18. Joining the DXS12 and DXS15 models, the DXS18 delivers the highest output level of the series as well as the lowest frequency range capability, while offering improved cabinet construction, DSP processing, protection functions and crossover control.
AES Announces 140th International Convention to Take Place in Paris, France, June 2016
The Audio Engineering Society is striving to bring back its European conventions to the audio industry’s agenda, focusing on the promotion of the latest in audio research, developments and technologies. For 2016, the AES has confirmed its 140th International Convention will return to Paris, France.
audioXpress September 2015 - Speaker Focus Edition - Now Available
Our super-sized September 2015 issue focuses on speaker design, from industrial/commercial to DIY perspectives. If you like speakers and are looking for new project ideas and new areas of product design, this edition of audioXpress is full of insights into how to approach DIY builds from new directions.