All items tagged with USB-C (427)
New SlingStudio Professional-Grade Multi-Camera Production and Live Video Broadcasting Solution
May 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New SlingStudio Professional-Grade Multi-Camera Production and Live Video Broadcasting Solution

One of the most interesting products unveiled at NAB 2017 was far from being the typical broadcast-specified solution with the traditional six figure price tag. Sling Media, a subsidiary of DISH Network Corp., introduced its groundbreaking SlingStudio, a new multi-camera and live video production solution, starting at just $999. It's basically a simple video interface and wireless camera link with an associated iPad app...
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V-MODA Enters Bluetooth Speaker Market with Customizable 3D-Printed Options and Built-in Headphone Amplifier
March 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

V-MODA Enters Bluetooth Speaker Market with Customizable 3D-Printed Options and Built-in Headphone Amplifier

It's a story of "world’s firsts" for V-MODA, evolving from an headphone lifestyle company, directly towards portable Bluetooth speakers and a world of 3D-printed customization of audio products. The company recently acquired by Roland of Japan, announced the launch of Remix, the company’s first portable Bluetooth speaker, featuring all sorts of outrageous 3D-printed customization options, multiple connectivity options and even a built-in headphone amplifier.
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VESA Highlights Growing DisplayPort Alt Mode Adoption and Latest DisplayPort Developments at Mobile World Congress 2017
February 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

VESA Highlights Growing DisplayPort Alt Mode Adoption and Latest DisplayPort Developments at Mobile World Congress 2017

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced that, thanks to escalating adoption by OEMs and chipmakers, the DisplayPort standard is continuing to gain momentum in the mobile consumer electronics space. Much of this recent growth stems from adoption of the DisplayPort Alternate Mode (“Alt Mode”) that is supported by dozens of commercially available products to date using the new USB Type-C connector.
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OWC Makes Apple's New MacBooks 'Pro' Again With OWC DEC Expansion Deck
January 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

OWC Makes Apple's New MacBooks 'Pro' Again With OWC DEC Expansion Deck

OWC, the renowned manufacturer and upgrade provider for Apple and PC enthusiasts, announced the OWC DEC, an expansion solution designed specifically for the 2016 Apple MacBook Pro. The OWC DEC expansion was designed to fit directly with the new MacBook Pro models, in a way making it look more like the 2012 MacBook Pro iteration. It adds all the ports and slots that some people say are missing from those models... for those who don't care about "thinner" laptops.
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Conexant Showcases Next-Gen Voice as an Interface and USB-C Headset Solutions at CES 2017
January 4, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Conexant Showcases Next-Gen Voice as an Interface and USB-C Headset Solutions at CES 2017

In line with market trends, at CES 2017 Conexant is showing new hardware and software solutions designed to enable new voice-enabled AI assistant devices and next-gen USB-C type headphones. Conexant is showcasing its latest embedded hardware and software solutions designed to make it easy for CE manufacturers to develop new high-performance voice-enabled products and USB-C digital headphones.
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Get Ready for What’s Coming with audioXpress January 2017!
December 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Get Ready for What’s Coming with audioXpress January 2017!

audioXpress January 2017 is now available. This month, we review Kii Audio’s new Kii Three speakers, and report on the most interesting new products at The Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) 2016. We explore Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) wireless audio applications, and the new USB Audio Device Class 3.0 specification for USB Type-C. We discuss streaming DSD over the Internet, revisit the Helmholtz resonator, explain how to build a Low-Power, Class-A Power Amplifier, and interview Michael Carnes of Exponential Audio. There is a lot to read inside this issue!
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Microchip Introduces First Seven-Port USB 3.1 Gen1 SmartHub IC for USB Type-C
November 4, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Introduces First Seven-Port USB 3.1 Gen1 SmartHub IC for USB Type-C

With USB Type-C products gaining ground fast, not all applications require the full spec of USB 3.1 Gen2 and 10Gbps data rates. For those simple connectivity applications with legacy equipment, Microchip introduced a next-generation hub integrated circuit (IC) for USB Type-C applications supporting seven ports. The USB58xx and USB59xx next-generation families of SmartHubs are the first seven-port USB 3.1 Gen1 hub ICs available in the market today and offer simpler designs and cost savings over previous solutions.
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Important Technology Updates and Great Product Reviews Featured in audioXpress December 2016
November 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Important Technology Updates and Great Product Reviews Featured in audioXpress December 2016

audioXpress December 2016 is now ready to download. Our Standards Review article explains the fundamentals of the USB 3.1, USB Type-C, and Thunderbolt 3 specifications. We review four measurement microphones from PCB Piezotronics, the Mytek Digital Brooklyn DAC, the new miniDSP DDRC-24 processor, and we feature a Retro-Style High-Fidelity Preamplifier for DIY enthusiasts. This is an issue no one will want to miss.
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Apple Unleashes Round of Thunderbolt 3 Announcements
November 1, 2016 by Joao Martins

Apple Unleashes Round of Thunderbolt 3 Announcements

Apple’s announcement on October 27, 2016, of a new generation of MacBook Pro laptops will be remembered obviously for the company’s “courage” to disrupt the traditional function keys on the keyboard, and the introduction of a fully programmable touch-screen called the Touch Bar. But more importantly it was the first confirmation that Thunderbolt 3 - the USB-C That Does it All, as Intel calls it - will be the future. And that’s what the industry was waiting for.
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Microsoft Introduces Surface Studio for Creative Professionals Ignoring USB-C and Thunderbolt 3
October 27, 2016 by Joao Martins

Microsoft Introduces Surface Studio for Creative Professionals Ignoring USB-C and Thunderbolt 3

On Wednesday, October 26, Microsoft made a series of impressive announcements, revealing ambitious plans to make its Windows 10 ecosystem more attractive to creative professionals, announcing the Windows 10 Creators Update and a series of impressive new hardware options. Microsoft introduced the new Surface Studio all-in-one desktop PC, designed to turn the desk into a creative studio, with an impressive 28” 4K touch-screen display, working in tandem with the also-new Surface Dial programmable knob.
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