All items tagged with high resolution audio and wireless audio (62)

Specification Under Development Will Enable LC3plus High-Resolution Codec in Bluetooth LE Audio

December 7, 2022 by Joao Martins

Specification Under Development Will Enable LC3plus High-Resolution Codec in Bluetooth LE Audio

The Bluetooth LE Audio set of specifications, introducing the LC3 codec as the mandatory option for wireless audio streaming, is an important evolution compared to the current default SBC codec. Nevertheless, unlike the current Bluetooth Classic A2DP profile that specifies optional audio codecs, LE Audio didn't offer any options. A recent article in the Fraunhofer IIS blog confirms that a new specification is under development to allow support for the LC3plus high-resolution audio codec.

LC3plus Certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless by Japan Audio Society

November 10, 2022 by Joao Martins

LC3plus Certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless by Japan Audio Society

The LC3plus codec, co-invented and licensed by Fraunhofer IIS, has received the Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification logo issued by the Japan Audio Society, following an extensive objective and subjective testing process. This shows that LC3plus High-Resolution meets the criteria set by the Japan Audio Society, in particular the support of a 96kHz sampling rate, at least 24 bits per audio sample, and the ability to reproduce frequencies of 40kHz and above.

Japan Audio Society Certifies New MQA SCL6 Scalable Codec for Hi-Res Audio Wireless Applications

November 9, 2022 by Joao Martins

Japan Audio Society Certifies New MQA SCL6 Scalable Codec for Hi-Res Audio Wireless Applications

Japan Audio Society (JAS), the internationally respected audio research organization, has certified MQA's new SCL6 scalable codec for use with its Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo. This new codec carries the technical name of SCL6 and is coming to market as MQair. In the announcement, JAS confirmed that both the new SCL6 (MQA) and LC3plus (Fraunhofer IIS) codecs will receive this new level of certification, created specifically for wireless audio, and expanding the existing Hi-Res Audio certification.

Bluesound Now Shipping Pulse M Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

October 27, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bluesound Now Shipping Pulse M Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

Bluesound, the makers of hi-fidelity multiroom streamers and speakers announced the launch of the Pulse M speaker. It looks like a smart speaker, but the "smarts" are truly on the fact that it is a unique Omni-Hybrid driver design and wireless music streaming speaker with a contemporary aesthetic. It is now available to purchase across retailers and online and it adds a valuable expansion to the Bluesound and BluOS high resolution audio ecosystem.

Bluesound Announces the Powernode Edge "Just-Add-Speakers" Streaming Amplifier

September 1, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Announces the Powernode Edge "Just-Add-Speakers" Streaming Amplifier

Bluesound announced the Powernode Edge to expand its hi-res wireless multiroom line of audio products. The new single-zone, wireless music streaming amplifier is a perfect entry point into “just add speakers” hifi systems for the modern age, combining streaming sources, control, and amplification all in one affordable device. Shipping starts in early October 2022 with suggested pricing for each unit at USD $649.

Creative Technology Introduces Smart Bluetooth 5.2 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive

June 30, 2022 by Joao Martins

Creative Technology Introduces Smart Bluetooth 5.2 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive

The very slow response from the Bluetooth SIG to fast evolving consumer technologies and products has created a situation where companies need to design work-around solutions which include increasingly dedicated non-standard transmitters and Bluetooth dongles. Creative Technology just launched Creative BT-W4, its latest Bluetooth audio transmitter to enable seamless connectivity and bring support for Qualcomm's latest aptX Adaptive high-resolution audio technology.

Bluesound Announces HUB to Enable Multiroom Streaming from Any Source

May 6, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Announces HUB to Enable Multiroom Streaming from Any Source

Bluesound, the manufacturer of high-resolution audio wireless multiroom products, expanded its already comprehensive range with the HUB, a network accessory that allows connecting a variety of analog and digital audio sources to the Bluesound ecosystem for multiroom streaming. This simple BluOS device easily adds any audio source and transmits music wirelessly to one or many Bluesound players around the home.

Cyrus Audio to Join the BluOS High-Resolution Multi-room Audio Ecosystem

January 18, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Cyrus Audio to Join the BluOS High-Resolution Multi-room Audio Ecosystem

Cyrus Audio, a British brand of home audio electronics and Lenbrook International, the owner and developer of high-resolution multi-room platform BluOS, announced a global partnership to bring the BluOS streaming platform into upcoming Cyrus Audio products. The company plans to expand support for BluOS in future audio components, benefiting from the systems interoperability among enabled devices across brands and superior integrations with popular streaming music services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, and Deezer.

Bluesound Unleashes BluOS 3.16 Update with Dolby Atmos Support

November 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Unleashes BluOS 3.16 Update with Dolby Atmos Support

Bluesound, the wireless hi-res audio company, part of Lenbrook International, announced BluOS 3.16, introducing a series of enhancements including Dolby Atmos support. Ahead of the US Black Friday holiday, Bluesound users will be prompted to update their BluOS players, at which time, they will gain access to the immersive power of Dolby Atmos for the Pulse Soundbar+ and BluOS-Enabled products, including all-new audio settings for home theater sound.

Bang & Olufsen Adopts Fraunhofer IIS LC3plus Audio Codec for High-Resolution Wireless Audio Products

June 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen Adopts Fraunhofer IIS LC3plus Audio Codec for High-Resolution Wireless Audio Products

In order to meet the quality expectations of their users, high-end consumer electronics manufacturer Bang & Olufsen decided on the new open standard LC3plus codec from Fraunhofer IIS for their wireless streaming devices. LC3plus is currently the most advanced solution that combines support for high-resolution audio with low delay. LC3plus has been standardized by ETSI as TS 103 634, and is the first solution to support high-resolution music streaming services also over wireless accessories.

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