PCB Completes Construction of $1 Million Clean Room Facility
As a leading global sensor supplier, PCB Piezotronics continues to invest in state-of-the-art pressure assembly operations. The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MTS Systems Corporation, announced the completion of new environmentally controlled clean rooms totaling 4,300 sq. ft. at their Walden Avenue headquarters. Earlier this year, the sensor manufacturer began assembly of all pressure and force products in this new state-of-the-art facility.
The Quest Group Agrees to Acquire GoldenEar Technology
GoldenEar Technology, the manufacturer of home audio loudspeakers, and The Quest Group, best known as the owner of the AudioQuest brand of cables, Niagara power products, and DragonFly DACs, have announced that GoldenEar has become part of The Quest Group, a California corporation wholly owned by AudioQuest founder and CEO Bill Low. In a letter sent to GoldenEar dealers and distributors, Sandy Gross justifies the decision based on what The Quest Group's resources and capabilities can do for the company.
Noveto Systems to Unveil New Smart Audio Chip-Based Focused Sound Solutions at CES 2020
Noveto Systems took CES 2018 by storm when it demonstrated its technology allowing completely focused audio beams for conferencing, automotive and entertainment zoning applications. Now, the company returns in 2020 to release the first part of its Chipset driving Noveto Smart Audio, the world's first dynamic focused sound solution, enabling to precisely generate sound to the users' ears. With the chip introduction, Noveto will debut some product concepts for Gaming and Entertainment, including a Home System for 3D sound.
Klipsch to Debut Series of Smart and Active Noise Cancelling TWS Earbuds and Headphones at CES 2020
Klipsch announced that it will showcase a new lineup of true wireless and over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling (ANC) technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020. All five highly anticipated Klipsch headphones deliver quality sound, seamless connectivity and advanced functionality for people on the go. At CES 2020, Klipsch will also debut a new headphone series created in association with automotive sports brand McLaren Racing.
PreSonus Announces New StudioLive ARc USB-C Audio Interfaces and Mixers Range
PreSonus announced its new StudioLive ARc mixer series, combining a multi-channel 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C compatible, USB 2.0 audio interface with an analog mixer front-end, to create a hybrid design that simplifies recording and mixing using a single intuitive console. Featuring newly designed high-headroom analog circuits, along with the company’s high-gain XMAX Class A mic preamps, the new StudioLive ARc audio interface mixers fulfill the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.
Mighty Announces Launch of Amazon Music for Mighty Vibe Streaming Music Players
The latest trend on digital audio players (DAPs) is now called SMP's, for streaming music players, or compact devices directly connected to specific streaming services, allowing users to listen to their music without having to tie up a smartphone, and not depend upon an Internet connection. After successfully launching its Mighty range of streaming music players with Spotify support, California-based Mighty Audio now announced the launch of Amazon Music as an additional option.
Sound As Bad As a Cassette with this New Plug-in from Wavesfactory
Wavesfactory, a creative Spanish developer of software audio tools, has announced Cassette, an audio plug-in that faithfully emulates the sound of vintage cassette tapes and decks in excruciating detail. According to the company, the plug-in has been carefully modeled after exhaustive analysis of audio examples recorded into real tapes, allowing anyone to obtain the same awful sound and unpredictable behavior of the original media. For whatever that might be worth.
Audio-Technica to Feature Its Truly Wireless ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW Headphones at CES 2020
At CES 2020 Audio-Technica will be exhibiting its latest ATH-CKS5TW and its ATH-CK3TW truly wireless in-ear headphones, which combine compact, lightweight designs, long-lasting battery life, Bluetooth 5 wireless technology and outstanding audio quality. The ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW both feature an Auto Power On/Off feature that automatically turns the headphones on and connects to a paired smartphone, portable digital audio player or other compatible device when they’re removed from their case.
Earthworks Debuts M23R Reference Measurement Microphone
Part of Earthworks' infinitely matched series of measurement microphones, the new M23R was designed by the New Hampshire company to be a reference measurement microphone with an affordable price. This new omnidirectional from Earthworks is able to sustain extremely powerful SPL levels and is extremely stable with temperature variations, making it perfect for multiple acoustical measurement applications, including front-of-house measurements.
New 2020 Soundbar Lineup from LG Electronics Expands Premium Audio Experience
Expanding on its collaboration with Meridian Audio, LG Electronics will introduce at CES 2020 an impressive lineup of soundbars featuring premium quality audio, easy connectivity, smart functionality and sleek designs that integrate perfectly with LG's latest OLED and NanoCell TVs. The new 2020 soundbar lineup supports high-resolution audio (HRA) sources and immersive sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, while some models also offer advanced self-calibration.