Ocean Way Audio Appoints Rick Plushner President
Manufacturer of reference monitors Ocean Way Audio has positioned itself for its next round of expansion and growth with the appointment of industry veteran Rick Plushner as President. Allen Sides, founder of Ocean Way Audio, announced plans which include expanding Ocean Way’s range of speakers and launching professional outboard audio equipment.
Measurement and Perception of Regular Loudspeaker Distortion
This article discusses the physical causes of regular loudspeaker distortions, their modeling by using lumped and distributed parameters, the objective assessment using modern measurement techniques, and the perception by the human ear. Article originally published in Voice Coil, May 2011
QSC Introduces New Conferencing Solutions at InfoComm 2015
At InfoComm 2015, QSC is launching a new conferencing solution for meeting spaces, expanding the company’s philosophy of modular and IT-based networked systems. The new solution includes the SPA amplifier series, the TSC-7t PoE tabletop advanced touchscreen dialer, and the Q-SYS Core 110f software-based DSP appliance.
Updated Panasonic Toughpad 4K 20” Windows Tablet for Creative Applications
When Panasonic introduced the original Toughpad 4K Tablet in 2013, with its glorious 20” 3840 x 2560 pixels LCD screen, we had no doubts that this could be the best Windows machine ever. Now, Panasonic announced the new generation of this professional tablet, adding HDMI 2.0 input and a faster Intel i7 processor, together with a lower price point. Wait until you see Windows 10 running on this!
Diodes new Tiny Audio Class-D Amp Produces 1.9 W from 5V
Diodes introduced its new PAM8905 Class-D audio power amplifier with integrated boost converter and battery tracking AGC. This highly-integrated solution drives up to 1.9W (1% THD+N) into an 8 ohm speaker with 85% typical efficiency, helping to extend battery life when playing audio in smartphones, portable electronics and low-power speakers.
Eminence to Exhibit at The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show
The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show will be the first industry specific trade show catering to the loudspeaker and tangentially supported industries; amplifiers, headphones, cabinets, etc. Eminence, one of America’s most iconic loudspeaker brands, is the latest brand to confirm exhibiting at the upcoming show.
Next Generation Premium Multi-Channel DAC Series from AKM Reaches the Market
The new series of 2/4/6/8ch D/A converters from Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) is powering a new generation of high-quality consumer electronic devices, measurement equipment and control systems, now reaching the market. The AK4452VN, AK4454VN, AK4456VN and AK4458VN chips are 768kHz 32bit premium D/A converters, based on AKM’s Velvet Sound chip architecture.
Media Networking Alliance Appoints Working Group Chairs
The Media Networking Alliance has announced the appointment of chairmen for its Technical and Marketing Working Groups, nominating Kevin Gross and Will Hoult to the respective positions. The new working groups will promote adoption, implementation resources, technical education initiatives and collaboration among AES67 technology providers to assure interoperability.
New 1/2” Low Frequency Microphone for Infrasound Measurements from PCB Piezotronics
PCB Piezotronics introduced the new 1/2” microphone and preamplifier system, model 378A07, which is able to measure a range of low frequencies extending below the human audible range. The new solution from PCB Piezotronics, aids in low frequency testing, ideal for studies ranging from wind turbines to natural events like tornadoes.
Beyma Introduces Catalogue App and Chinese Website
Acoustica Beyma has recently announced its new App, Beyma Speakers, allowing full access to its extended professional speaker catalogue, directly on mobile phones and tablets, both Apple and Android. At the same time, the Spanish manufacturer continues to expand its website information, now with support for Chinese language.