Hill Acoustics Mini Anechoic Test Chambers
The Hill Acoustics Tetrahedral Test Chamber (TTC) produces consistently accurate results when measuring loudspeakers. Voice Coil received a unit for testing and details the main features and benefits of this solution intended to remove environment and measurement geometry inconsistencies. The new test chambers support loudspeaker measurements to the new international standard IEC60268-21. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2014.
Antelope Audio Satori Analog Monitoring and Summing Controller
Antelope Audio had much to show at the 137th Audio Engineering Society Convention in Los Angeles, including the new Satori Monitoring Controller, combining true analog monitor control with an 8-channel summing mixer, extensive connectivity options, four independent headphone outputs and mid-side monitoring, all in 1RU.
Earthworks New 40-kHz High-Definition FlexMic Podium Microphones
The original Earthworks FlexMic Series with slim profile gooseneck and tips, available in different lengths are versatile microphone for podium, conference and presentation spaces. Now Earthworks has expanded the range with new FlexMic 40kHz High Definition models, which feature an extended frequency response from 50Hz to 40kHz.
Insights on Audio Source Separation - ADX TRAX Promotion
The October 2014 edition of audioXpress, features an article written by Rick Silva, Vice President of Production and Product Management for Audionamix, explaining how the company approached audio source separation using its new software, ADX TRAX. The article also details the new ADX TRAX 2.0 Spectral software, demonstrated at the recent 137th AES convention in Los Angeles.
TEAC Debuts HA-P50 Portable Headphone Amplifier With USB DAC
TEAC introduced its new HA-P50 Portable Headphone Amplifier with an integrated USB digital to analog converter (DAC), designed for high quality audio listening with mobile devices. The new TEAC HA-P50 delivers the same TEAC Reference 501-grade headphone listening experience anywhere in a device ideal for traveling.
THAT Corporation Celebrates 25 Years in Pro Audio
THAT Corporation, manufacturer of high-quality integrated circuits to the pro audio industry, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. THAT was founded in 1989 through a management buyout of the dbx OEM division by senior managers and engineers. Currently, THAT designs and sells high-performance analog integrated circuits for professional audio manufacturers.
Acquisition of Cabasse by AwoX
AwoX announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of French acoustics technology company Cabasse from the Canon Group. Canon had acquired Cabasse in 2006. AwoX is known for its innovative Awox StriimLIGHT Bluetooth and Wi-Fi LED light bulbs, equipped with a 10W speaker, allowing to stream music stored on a tablet, smartphone or computer and supporting multiroom applications thanks to a synchronization function.
New Powersoft DigiMod IK Kit Includes Upgraded DSP, Autoswitch Circuit, and Other Improvements
Powersoft introduced the DigiMod IK Kit, enabling OEM manufacturers to build simple, customized solutions around its renowned DigiMod Amplifier Series. The IK Kit consists of three separate, easily assembled elements, for flexible integration in active loudspeakers, including upgraded DSP, autoswitch circuit and other improvements.
Neumann Presents U47 FET Microphone to Bruce Swedien
During the 137th Audio Engineering Society Convention in Los Angeles, Neumann made a very special presentation of a new U47 fet Collectors Edition microphone to esteemed recording engineer and producer Bruce Swedien, who counts the recording and mixing of Michael Jackson’s Thriller album among the highlights of his lifetime of career accomplishments. Swedien was presented with serial number 82 of the U47 fet Collectors Edition, in honor of the year that the Thriller album was released to the public.
Auro Technologies Promotes Auro-3D Immersive Sound
Auro Technologies in cooperation with several partners demonstrated its immersive audio format at the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles, showcasing Auro-3D recording, editing and play-back at various demo booths onsite. Fairlight also demonstrated its new immersive tools for audio at the AES, supporting Auro-3D, while Merging Technologies introduced its new 3D Panner, developed in collaboration with Auro Technologies.