All items tagged with gaming (131)

VB-Audio Updates Voicemeeter Audio Mixer Applications

November 20, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

VB-Audio Updates Voicemeeter Audio Mixer Applications

One year after the Voicemeeter Potato Release, VB-Audio Software updated all the Voicemeeter series to version 1.0.7.0 for Voicemeeter Standard, 2.0.5.0 for Voicemeeter Banana and 3.0.1.0 for Voicemeeter Potato. Voicemeeter is a virtual audio mixer and a virtual audio device for Windows able to connect any audio points and any audio applications together. It does everything Windows should do at the OS level and doesn’t.

Schiit Audio Introduces Two Desktop DAC/Amps for High-End Audio Gamers

November 13, 2019 by Joao Martins

Schiit Audio Introduces Two Desktop DAC/Amps for High-End Audio Gamers

Schiit Audio announced the immediate availability of a pair of gaming-focused desktop DAC/Amps, Fulla 3 and Hel. Fulla 3 adds a versatile, high quality microphone input to its existing Fulla 2 DAC, while the retail price remains at $99. Hel adds much higher power output — 4x that of Fulla 3 — a stereo mic input with 24-bit ADC and front panel level control, as well as switchable input and gain, for $189. Two new products for a new class os users: high-end audio gamers!

Audeze Mobius Evolves with Waves Virtual Mix Room Unique 3D Audio Tools For Advanced Post-Production

November 7, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Mobius Evolves with Waves Virtual Mix Room Unique 3D Audio Tools For Advanced Post-Production

Audeze announced a new partnership with Waves, adding a new functionality to the Audeze Mobius headphones for advanced audio post-production applications. Widely acclaimed as a gaming headset with its superior sound quality and integrated Waves Nx 3D technology, the Audeze Mobius will take advantage of new Waves Virtual Mix Room Plugin to create a new platform for advanced 3D Surround Sound pro-audio editing and mastering.

Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio

October 30, 2019 by Nora Wong

Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio

Razer, the lifestyle brand for gamers, announced the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds, using a customized Bluetooth 5.0 design that, according to the company, delivers ultra-low latency, high quality audio and extended battery life. Featuring an ergonomic loose-fit design akin to the AirPods, Razer believes the Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds will not only eliminate audio lag but can be also more convenient.

Gaming Headsets Lead the Way as Accessories Break the 3$ Billion Barrier

October 22, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

Gaming Headsets Lead the Way as Accessories Break the 3$ Billion Barrier

The gaming accessories market continues its ascent, with 76 million units shipped worldwide in 2018, according to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting. That’s an increase of 22% on 2017, generating a retail value of US$3.1 billion from a combination of headsets, speakers, keyboards and mice. Last year’s headset growth won’t be repeated this year, with Futuresource forecasts pointing to a minor decline in volumes for 2019 due to cyclical hardware trends for games consoles.

The NXP NXH3670 Enables Ideal Wireless Headset Experiences

October 10, 2019 by Special Content

The NXP NXH3670 Enables Ideal Wireless Headset Experiences

Inspired by a wish to enhance gaming audio, NXP Semiconductors designed a single-chip, high performance wireless audio streaming solution. The NxH3670 constitutes a highly integrated, single-chip ultra-low-power wireless transceiver with embedded MCU, targeted at wireless audio streaming for gaming headsets at very low latency. Check out NXP’s proprietary ultra-low power, 2.4 GHz wireless gaming headphone solution. Sponsored Content by NXP Semiconductors.

Headphone Shipments to Reach Record 365 Million Units in 2019

September 24, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Headphone Shipments to Reach Record 365 Million Units in 2019

The retail headphone market continues to show strength, with 365 million units shipped in 2019, according to SAR Insight & Consulting’s Latest Headphone and Headset Forecast DATAbase. Wireless headphones and in particular true wireless stereo (TWS) models continue to be the fastest growing categories, with shipments of gaming headphones doubling from a year ago. Consequences for the electronics component industry are also visible, such as the growth in the sales of MEMS microphones.

Creative Expands Super X-Fi Range with Sound Blaster X3 and Super X-Fi Theater Headphones

September 3, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Creative Expands Super X-Fi Range with Sound Blaster X3 and Super X-Fi Theater Headphones

Creative Technology will be showcasing its latest range of audio solutions at IFA 2019 (September 5-11). Spanning categories from high-performance headphones and true wireless earbuds to portable speakers and high-resolution sound cards, Creative will be featuring a diverse portfolio of products at its booth, including exclusive previews of the first Sound Blaster with Super X-Fi processing and what the company calls its best Super X-Fi headphones yet, the new Super X-Fi Theater Headphones.

Valve Index Headset - Ultra Near-Field Off-Ear Headphones or Ear-Speakers

August 1, 2019 by Joao Martins

Valve Index Headset - Ultra Near-Field Off-Ear Headphones or Ear-Speakers

An interesting research was unveiled last week by Valve, an entertainment software and gaming technology company founded in 1996 and based in Bellevue, WA. In 2016, Valve launched SteamVR, a platform for distribution of virtual reality (VR) products, which lead the company to develop its own VR headset - the Valve Index. In the development process leading to the company's new VR headset, Valve has made significant progress not only in the display, lens, and field of view aspect of VR goggles, but also on the aural side. Emily Ridgway, audio researcher at Valve Software, describes the company's take on what they call "off-ear headphones" or "ear-speakers."

Logitech Introduces G PRO X Gaming Headset Range with Blue VO!CE Technology

July 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Logitech Introduces G PRO X Gaming Headset Range with Blue VO!CE Technology

Following the acquisition of Blue Microphones a year ago, Logitech is already leveraging the brand with an expansion to a new market segment. The company announced the new Logitech G PRO X lineup of gaming gear, designed to deliver high performing sound and voice transmission for gamers, combined with the comfort and durability required for serious gamers that play for long periods of time. The two new headsets are branded Logitech G, a brand of Logitech.

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