New Premium Multichannel A/D Converters Series from Asahi Kasei Microdevices Reaches the Market

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) announced that its new 32-bit premium/advanced multichannel A/D converters series AK555x and AK553x are now available. There are four new converter devices in 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel and 8-channel variants in the AK555x series, featuring 115dB S/N and supporting up to 768kHz PCM at 24-bit/32-bit or 11.2MHz DSD256 outputs. The AK553x range, targeting pro audio applications includes 4, 6 and 8-channel variants, featuring 111dB S/N, -103dB THD+N and the same PCM/DSD output capabilities.

ESS Technology announced its new flagship ES9038PRO SABRE DAC at CES 2016, generating immediate attention from audio manufacturers looking to raise the standard on new generation high-resolution audio products. The new ESS PRO SABRE 32-bit, 8-channel DAC chip goes the extra mile by offering the industry’s highest dynamic range (DNR) of 140dB with an impressive THD+N at -122dB.

Crane Song confirms two new product introductions to take place at the 139th AES Convention in New York. The Avocet IIA monitor controller and Solaris DAC both make use of Crane Song’s Quantum DA fifth generation converter technology. Dave Hill, Crane Song founder and developer will introduce the new 32 bit D/A converter and its new monitor controller capable of operating in surround configurations up to 7.1.

Roland launched the Super UA, a high-performance USB 2.0 audio interface with 1-bit DSD and 32-bit PCM playback, with up to four simultaneous channels of 24-bit PCM recording and a high-performance headphone amplifier with two outputs. The Super UA features an impressive die-cast metal design with detachable breakout module.

Founded in 2004, Chinese company Sound Magic, started by creating physical modeling and DSP processing technologies, mainly focusing on virtual instruments. Later, the company created a full range of effect plug-ins for the most popular DAWs. Now, the company combined its Serenade USB 2.0 Audio Interface to create a complete DSD/DXD/HRA music production system.