Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing & Acoustics (ALMA) International Winter Symposium 2015 - All the Updates
Preceding the CES 2015 Show, the Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing & Acoustics (ALMA) International Winter Symposium 2015 is scheduled for January 3–4, 2015, at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, NV and will feature a Technical Track with industry luminaries as Wolfgang Klippel, Sean Olive, Steve Temme, Rob Baum, Daniel Knighten, Christopher Struck, and many more!
Kramer VS-211HA Auto Switching Solution Based on Real HDMI Signal Detection
Kramer Electronics released its new VS-211HA, a high−performance automatic standby switcher for HDMI video and unbalanced stereo audio signals. The VS−211HA can be used as a manual 2x1 switcher or as an automatic switcher and it either uses a priority input or last connected input. An ideal solution for backup switching, meeting rooms, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Devialet Invents a Better Wheel With the Phantom Loudspeaker
Devialet surprised the high-end world two weeks before the CES 2015 with the announcement of a completely new loudspeaker concept: the Phantom speaker. In their own words, the Devialet Phantom is “a sound center, meaning, a system that receives via Wi-Fi music from your everyday devices, it processes the signals and emits sound replacing your speakers … and it’s also the most efficient speaker in the world!
Beyma Introduces new WR Series at the NAMM Show 2015
Beyma will be present at the 2015 NAMM Show from January 22-25, exhibiting at the Arena Hall, Booth 7310. The Spanish loudspeaker specialist will display some of its latest products and introduce a new speaker family, the WR Series, aiming for a wide range of target applications. For the moment Beyma only confirms that the series will feature 10”, 12” and 15” woofers.
COMSOL Multiphysics 5.0 With Application Builder and COMSOL Server to Run Simulation Apps
A revolution is happening in the CAE industry. COMSOL Multiphysics 5.0 – including its specialized Acoustics Module – and the Application Builder are revolutionizing the simulation industry. With the Application Builder, COMSOL Multiphysics is now accessible to everyone through the use of applications. And with COMSOL Server, applications can now be distributed throughout an organization.
Riedel Confirms Adoption of AES67 Standard and Ravenna Technology Framework
In a continuous effort to offer standards-agnostic solutions and implement real-time IP-based audio distribution, Riedel Communications confirmed the adoption of AES67/RAVENNA connectivity options for its full range of solutions. Riedel was one of the first manufacturers to offer AoIP multichannel solutions with its proprietary solution, RockNet, and also implemented AVB options for its media distribution solutions.
LG Electronics’ Music Flow Wi-Fi Series Adds Advanced Wireless Network and Dual Band Wi-Fi Technology
LG Electronics (LG) announced plans to introduce its new 2015 Music Flow Wi-Fi Series speaker lineup worldwide with three Wi-Fi speakers and three new upgraded sound bars. The new wireless speaker series also includes the company’s first battery-powered portable Music Flow speaker. All can be controlled from LG’s Music Flow mobile app for iOS and Android.
New GXD Processing Amplifiers from QSC at Winter NAMM
QSC is featuring their new GXD Series Processing Amplifiers for entertainment and production applications at the 2015 Winter NAMM show. The new GXD Series Class-D amplifiers combines complete loudspeaker DSP processing capabilities with multiple routing options and advanced protection circuitry at very affordable prices. QSC will be introducing other new products and will be streaming live from the show floor.
Season’s Greetings And Our Best Wishes For the New Year
During this season of giving let us take time to slow down and enjoy the simple things. May this wonderful time of year touch your heart in a special way. Wishing you much happiness today and throughout the New Year.
MOD Kits DIY introduces The Wave Analog Tube-Driven Spring Reverb
New from MOD Kits DIY for NAMM 2015 is The Wave, a tube driven analog spring reverb unit kit combining four dual triode tubes with a MOD three-spring reverb tank, a typical sixties design. The unit can be used in front of a guitar amp or as a line-level analog reverb effect for the recording studio. The Wave kit comes with a pre-punched powder coated steel chassis, easy-to-follow instructions and all necessary parts.