All items tagged with Dirac Research (130)
miniDSP Launches IL-DSP Tiny Headphone Amplifier Based on XMOS xCORE-200
August 28, 2019 by Joao Martins

miniDSP Launches IL-DSP Tiny Headphone Amplifier Based on XMOS xCORE-200

Those tireless folks from miniDSP have done it again! The Hong-Kong company just announced IL-DSP (In Line DSP), a tiny USB headphone amplifier with integrated DSP that is the perfect device to insert between any mobile music source and one's favorite headphones. This is a USB Audio class 2 device interface for PC-Mac-Linux-Android OS with a 3.5mm stereo jack output that is PCM and DSD capable, and features 10 PEQ filters (IIR correction) to equalize headphones, 3 button controls and an embedded microphone.
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Dirac Live Bass Management Makes Residential AV Market Debut at CEDIA 2019
August 22, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Live Bass Management Makes Residential AV Market Debut at CEDIA 2019

Swedish sound processing pioneer Dirac announced the residential AV market debut of Dirac Live Bass Management, a unique room acoustics solution that optimizes a system’s subwoofers and speakers to deliver consistent, accurate bass throughout an entire room. The introduction will be made at CEDIA 2019, at Colorado Convention Center in Denver, where Arcam, JBL Synthesis, NAD Electronics and StormAudio will be also the first manufacturers to feature Dirac Live Bass Management in their AV products.
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Dirac to Equip New All-Electric Car with Improved Audio Experience
July 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac to Equip New All-Electric Car with Improved Audio Experience

Chinese automotive brand Polestar is developing its latest Polestar 2 model, an all-electric five-door fastback that hit the car show circuit in 2019. According to Dirac, the project is breaking new ground with innovative in-car technologies that improve the in-vehicle experience. The Polestar 2 intends to offer a new level of in-vehicle audio performance, thanks to an integrated audio system developed by Swedish audio pioneer Dirac and Harman International.
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Dirac Research Makes PC Market Debut With Sound Optimization for Fujitsu
March 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research Makes PC Market Debut With Sound Optimization for Fujitsu

Dirac Research announced that its sound optimization technologies are now incorporated into the new line of Fujitsu PCs produced by Fujitsu Client Computing Limited (Kawasaki, Japan). According to Dirac General Manager of Mobile Erik Rudolphi, the expansion effectively transforms the audio experience delivered by desktop and laptop computers and points the way to the future for a product category that is increasingly being used for gaming and media streaming.
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A Mobile Shift at MWC 2019, Barcelona
March 7, 2019 by Joao Martins

A Mobile Shift at MWC 2019, Barcelona

MWC 2019 highlighted key areas where the audio industry should focus and from where it could gain it's most important benefits. A trade show vibrant in the presentation of audio technologies for voice interface solutions, smart and connected home and personal devices. I would never have dreamed that one day a trade show such as the Mobile World Congress would be part of my annual agenda. But now, traveling to Barcelona in February became an essential part of my duties for audioXpress every year.
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Dirac Research Debuts Dirac Distortion Control, Enabling Cleaner Audio From Mobile Devices at MWC19
February 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research Debuts Dirac Distortion Control, Enabling Cleaner Audio From Mobile Devices at MWC19

Dirac Research announced the debut of Dirac Distortion Control, a patent-pending audio solution that reduces audible distortion in smartphones, tablets, laptops and all-in-one PCs with minimal impact on volume. The company introduced Dirac Distortion Control to the mobile market at MWC19 in Barcelona with a demo experience developed to showcase the next-generation of mobile audio performance in partnership with leading micro-speaker manufacturer AAC Technologies.
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Dirac Debuts Latest Version of Dirac 3D Audio at MWC19
February 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Debuts Latest Version of Dirac 3D Audio at MWC19

At MWC19, Dirac Research announced the debut of its latest version of Dirac 3D Audio for mobile devices, headphones and VR/AR headsets. Using patent-pending Dynamic HRTFs (head-related transfer functions), Dirac 3D Audio enables positional audio reproduction with one degree of resolution in all three dimensions, and offers an unparalleled level of 360-degree audio immersion on mobile devices, ideal for on-the-go gaming and videos.
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Dirac Research to Debut New Calibre of Mobile Audio with Breakthrough Dirac Bass Solution at MWC 2019
February 21, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research to Debut New Calibre of Mobile Audio with Breakthrough Dirac Bass Solution at MWC 2019

Dirac Research, the Swedish pioneer of digitally optimized sound solutions, announced the debut of its breakthrough Dirac Bass solution that enables smartphones, smart speakers, and wireless & portable speakers to reproduce deeper bass with higher transparency than ever before. Dirac will feature a new Dirac Bass demo experience developed in partnership with leading micro-speaker manufacturer AAC Technologies, showcasing the next-generation of mobile audio performance at MWC 2019, in Barcelona.
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Dirac Research Equips New Tritton Gaming Headset With Breakthrough 3D Audio Immersion
January 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research Equips New Tritton Gaming Headset With Breakthrough 3D Audio Immersion

Dirac Research announced that gaming headset brand Tritton is equipping its all-new Kunai Pro with Dirac 3D Audio – a pioneering digital audio solution that enables an unparalleled level of 360-degree immersion and externalization over headphones. The Dirac-enabled Tritton Kunai Pro debuted at CES 2019 and marks the first gaming headset to feature Dirac 3D Audio, and the Swedish company’s official debut into the gaming market.
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Dirac Research Appoints Armin Prommersberger as Company’s Chief Technology Officer
January 3, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research Appoints Armin Prommersberger as Company’s Chief Technology Officer

Swedish sound pioneer Dirac Research announced the appointment of Armin Prommersberger to serve as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. Armin joins Dirac from Harman International, a Samsung division, where he has held several senior management positions, most recently as Senior Vice President of Research & Development for its Professional Solutions Division. Prior to this, he served as SVP of Technology of the Harman Lifestyle Audio division and VP & General Manager of Harman’s Automotive Audio business in Europe.
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