New Focal Trio6 Be Switchable Monitoring Speakers
The new studio monitor from Focal’s SM6 line supplies two speakers in a single cabinet. The Trio6 Be is effectively a three-way monitor and a two-way monitor, remotely switchable thanks to its new FOCUS mode, allowing to compare the mix, focusing on the same acoustic basis, and the same stereo image, minus the extreme frequencies.
High Resolution Technologies Starts Improving Sound for Headphones
High Resolution Technologies (HRT) is now shipping its new nano series dSp and i-dSp digital Sound processors, two accessories that provide improved headphone sound quality for smartphones, tablets and portable devices. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, HRT was able to start production runs of the nano dSp and i-dSp.
Lyrus Audio Designs Launches Two New High-End Planar Magnetic Headphones
Lyrus Audio Designs announced that it will launch two new high-end planar magnetic headphones at the 2015 Munich High End Show, May 14-17. The introduction will signal an entry in full force into the high-end headphone market from this newly formed company from Boulder, CO.
Leading Audio Manufacturers Host 5th Annual Dante AV Networking World at InfoComm 2015
For the fifth consecutive year, Audinate will be hosting the all-day Dante AV Networking World conference at InfoComm 2015. The event will be held Tuesday, June 16 at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida.
Tektronix Introduces Solutions for Education, Entry-Level Test
Tektronix announced a complete network-based lab instrument management solution for education. The new AFG1022 Arbitrary/Function Generator integrates with TekSmartLab, a new solution to improve the teaching and learning experience, with centralized management of up to 400 Instruments and allowing students to retrieve test results with smartphones.
ICEpower Introduces Its Most Powerful Class-D Amplifiers To Date
During the 2015 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, ICEpower introduced the 700ASC2, its most powerful two-channel Class D amplifier module to date. Later in 2015, ICEpower will launch two more amplifiers in the ASC family, based on new technology and with new surveillance features.
Easy Testing of Class-D Amplifiers with NTi Audio
Measuring audio parameters on Class-D (or switching) amplifiers can be difficult because of high-frequency noise produced at the output stage. NTi Audio solves this by filtering out these unwanted noise components with the FX100 Audio Analyzer plug-in module filter, providing reliable test measurement of class-D amplifiers.
QSC Founder Pat Quilter Receives Parnelli Audio Innovator Award
Recognized for over 40 Years of amplifier and loudspeaker innovations, QSC founder and current CEO of Quilter Labs, Pat Quilter will be the 2015 recipient of the Parnelli Audio Innovator Award. The 2015 Parnelli Awards will be held on Oct. 24 at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas.
New 18” FaitalPro 18XL1800 Neodymium Super Woofer
Milan-based FaitalPro continued to expand its catalog of high performance ferrite and neodymium drivers during the 2015 Prolight+Sound show. In Frankfurt, FaitalPro introduced its new 18” Neodymium Super Woofer, 18XL1800, leveraging the most advanced modern technologies in response to client demands.
The World’s Largest 6 Terabyte 2.5” SATA SSD from Fixstars
It doesn’t matter how many “unlimited storage” cloud services we subscribe too, the truth is, laptops with only 256GB suck big time. The future looks much brighter when we hear about a 6 Terabyte SSD coming to market. OK, it might be sometime until we can afford one, but at least we know its coming, from Fixstars.