Dolby Promotes Dolby AC-4 Solution for Broadcast and Streaming Services
With the transition to immersive audio formats which are object-based, Dolby is promoting its new AC-4 audio coding system to bridge both conventional channel-based audio and new immersive formats on next-generation broadcast and streaming services. The solution is available now for product development and is targeted for consumer availability starting in 2017.
NTi Audio Promotes Practical Demos at Swiss Acoustical Conference
NTi Audio, headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein, NTi Audio attended this year’s meeting of the Swiss Acoustical Society (SGA), held under the theme “Practical Sound Measurements”. NTi presented its XL2 Audio and Acoustic Analyzer and provided practical demos of environmental noise, speech intelligibility, RT60 and sound insulation measurements.
New Speaker Drivers for 2015 from B&C Speakers
Italian loudspeaker specialist B&C Speakers introduced several new drivers and improved solutions since NAMM 2015 and the 2015 ProLight+Sound show in Frankfurt. In addition to the new MBX woofer series, B&C Speakers released three new titanium diaphragm compression drivers, two large diameter subwoofers, two midbass drivers, and three sealed back midrange devices.
PCB Piezotronics Introduces Water and Dust Resistant Test and Measurement Microphone
PCB Piezotronics introduced a new 1/2” (12mm) microphone and preamplifier system, for use in applications where moisture, oil splash and contamination are a concern. The new model 130A24 is a free-field, pre-polarized array microphone and preamplifier system, ideal for general purpose acoustic tests in harsh applications and environments.
Audiffex Introduces inTone2 Effects and Software Instrument Host
Audiffex, a software company from Czech Republic, introduced InTone2, a realtime performance application which combines a multichannel effects processor, software mixing console, virtual instruments host, and flexible multitrack zonal player. InTone2 can be a simple jamming tool or a sophisticated playback machine with studio-quality effects plug-ins and much more.
Oberton Introduces New High Frequency, Midbass, and Coaxial Loudspeaker Drivers
Oberton recently introduced new neodymium and ferrite compression drivers, two impressive 12” and 15” neodymium midbass units for multi-way PA speakers, and the new 15HCX coaxial transducer, designed for use in compact reflex enclosures and stage monitors. A great set of new options at reasonable prices, manufactured in Bulgaria.
NYC Ambisonics Library Now Available from Pro Sound Effects
Pro Sound Effects has announced the release of NYC Ambisonics, its first sound effects library containing files captured with SoundField microphones and delivered in Ambisonics B-format bundled with SurroundZone2 software, allowing to point “virtual microphones” in any direction for greater control and creativity.
Cakewalk Announces Free SONAR 2015 Demo Versions
Cakewalk announced free demo versions of all available Cakewalk SONAR 2015 configurations - Artist, Professional, and Platinum - allowing users to discover how good this software DAW is becoming with every single upgrade. These demo versions do not expire, and are updatable as new releases become available, only save and export are unavailable.
Jünger Audio Provides Level Magic Selective Loudness Processing For MPEG-H TV Audio System
German loudness control and broadcast audio processing specialist Jünger Audio introduced a new intelligent monitoring loudness processor for the new MPEG-H TV audio system. The new solution developed in cooperation with Fraunhofer IIS was introduced as part of an ATSC 3.0 audio demonstration event.
Silicon Labs Delivers Breakthrough Technology with Thread Networking Protocol Stack and Powerful Development Tools
Silicon Labs introduced its highly anticipated Thread networking solution, delivering a software stack built upon years of mesh networking expertise and the industry’s most advanced mesh networking software development tools. The solution promises to accelerate time to market for new connected devices, control panels, wireless access points and gateways.