Stagetec & DELEC embrace Dante audio networks
Stagetec, one of the largest German manufacturers of professional audio technology, and DELEC, Stagetec’s digital intercom and communication systems arm, have long partnered with Audinate to implement Dante audio over IP solutions. Recently, Stagetec published an interesting white paper comparing the uses of both technologies and explaining the best way to leverage the existing integrations.
Three New Headphones, a Portable Headphone DAC/Amplifier and Headphone Cables from Sony
At the RMAF 2014 show in Denver, Sony introduced an expanded range of portable audio options to enjoy Hi-Res sound anywhere. This includes three new headphones – the MDR-Z7 headband type Hi-Res Headphones, MDR-1ADAC Hi-Res Headphones with Integrated DAC/Amplifier, and XBA-Z5 Hi-Res In-Ear Headphones – as well as the PHA-3 Portable Headphone DAC/ Amplifier, and several headphone cables including models engineered with Kimber Kable.
Audio Engineering Society to Host 57th International Conference on the Future of Audio Entertainment Technology
With the participation of industry partner SMPTE – the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers – the 57th AES Conference will take place in Hollywood and it will focus on the Future of Audio Entertainment Technology. The conference will explore the latest issues facing audio professionals today in regards to cinema, television, online content and more, and is being co-chaired by Brian McCarty and Dr. Sean Olive.
Aaton Digital Pushes the Limits of Sound Recording with Cantar-X3
Aaton Digital is already shipping its new Cantar X3 24-track portable recorder, building on the success of the previous Cantar X2 model, much expanded in terms of track count, analogue inputs, digital inputs - both AES and Dante - and in a new futuristic chassis with silent controls. Designed by the same team that created its predecessor, the Aaton Cantar X3 introduces a new human interface with new display based menu control.
NTi Audio XL2-TA Sound Level Meter Gets Noise Nuisance Assessment Certification with Input Keypad
NTi Audio’s XL2-TA Sound Level Meter is the first type approved sound level meter with a certified input keypad for legal noise nuisance assessment. The combination of an XL2-TA Sound Level Meter for Noise Monitoring in combination with the external Input Keypad meets the requirements of the standard IEC 61672 with immediate marking of noise events and annoyance complaints.
Facts and Projections on Music Services, Hardware and Content
Futuresource Consulting hosted its Audio Renaissance event in London on 23 October featuring prominent industry executives to explore the future landscape. “The Audio Renaissance: Market Dynamics in the New Audio Age” conference explored the business opportunities within music and audio, the services, hardware and content that will shape the future landscape.
Waves Audio SoundGrid Studio System, New DiGiGrid Interfaces and Waves Tracks Live
Waves Audio had much to show at the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles, including many news to share regarding their plug-in range. But the focus for the company’s presence was undoubtedly their studio and live sound range of solutions, with continuous demos of the new SoundGrid Studio System and new DiGiGrid Advanced Audio Interfaces. Completely new was the Waves Tracks Live multitrack recording software.
Allen & Heath New Qu-You App for Wireless Personal Mixing
The new Qu-You app from Allen & Heath allows up to seven performers to control their monitor mixes using an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, and frees up the engineer to focus on the audience. The carefully designed app is the latest complement on Allen & Heath’s complete ecosystem of mixers, stage boxes and recording tools for mixing live or in the studio.
Mass Fidelity Becomes Top Crowd Funded Canadian Company in History With Core Wireless Speaker
With its Core Wireless Speaker campaign reaching $885,000 at the end of October 2014, technology start-up Mass Fidelity became the top crowd funded Canadian company in history. The Core Bluetooth wireless speaker reached more than 1840% of the company’s goal in its crowdfunding campaign, with 2,500 contributors from over 80 countries around the world.
JBL Professional New 5628 Very High Power Dual 18” Cinema Subwoofer
Answering the demand for high-output subwoofers with extended frequency response in new large-format cinema auditoriums, JBL Professional designed the new 5628 dual 18-inch cinema subwoofer. The new 5628 is a high power, lightweight front-loaded vented subwoofer enclosure housing two of JBL’s exclusive 2269H Ultra Long Excursion 18” Differential Drive woofers and is is now shipping.