All items tagged with UWB (46)

The 2023 Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook (LIS) Edition is Now Available!

June 9, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

The 2023 Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook (LIS) Edition is Now Available!

We say that every year, but the 2023 edition of the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook (LIS) is the best ever! In this issue, we included not only the latest updated listings of key audio industry suppliers, vendors and service providers, but we also offer an updated overview of the state of the loudspeaker industry. And that includes guest features covering WiSA wireless audio, A2B, AES70, and Ultra Wide Band (UWB) and much more vital topics.

Virscient Announces LiveOnAir Ultra-Low Latency Wireless Audio Technology

May 23, 2023 by Joao Martins

Virscient Announces LiveOnAir Ultra-Low Latency Wireless Audio Technology

Virscient, a company specializing in wireless connectivity and audio technologies, announced the release of LiveOnAir – a technology that enables ultra-low-latency audio over low power wireless links. According to the New Zealand-based company, LiveOnAir changes the game for key applications in gaming, in live performance - including digital wireless microphones and in-ear monitors - and other audio application scenarios requiring tight synchronization.

Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound A5 Portable Speaker

April 27, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound A5 Portable Speaker

Bang & Olufsen introduced the new portable Beosound A5 speaker. Designed in collaboration with the Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi, the new Beosound A5 bridges northern and southern design cultures with powerful sound, meticulous craftsmanship and product longevity that Bang & Olufsen is renowned for. A work of art, this speaker sets a desirable reference for the future of audio.

SPARK Microsystems Receives CDN $48 Million Investment To Drive UWB Wireless Development

March 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

SPARK Microsystems Receives CDN $48 Million Investment To Drive UWB Wireless Development

SPARK Microsystems announced the closing of CDN $34 million Series B financing, with an additional CDN $14 million available subject to meeting operational milestones. Led by Idealist Capital, a prominent investment firm focused on the energy transition and decarbonization, the round includes existing investors Cycle Capital, Economic Development Canada (EDC), Real Ventures, and ND Capital. The new funding will drive mass market commercialization for ultra-energy efficient, UWB-based wireless electronic devices and sensors.

PSB Speakers, Sonical and MQA Announce Partnership to Create Next-Generation Headphones

February 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

PSB Speakers, Sonical and MQA Announce Partnership to Create Next-Generation Headphones

PSB Speakers, together with hearables start-up Sonical and audio codecs specialists MQA, announced a partnership that intends to define a new category of high-resolution audio headphones. The collaboration is aimed at creating true hifi headphones and smart earbuds, combining MQA's SCL6 high resolution wireless audio transmission and Sonical’s CosmOS platform. Planned for release under the PSB Speakers brand by Q1 2024, the resulting products will be the first headphones to feature Sonical’s ear computing platform, enabling a variety of apps and software upgrades.

Wireless Audio and Bluetooth LE Audio - Assistance, Hearables, and Headphones 3.0

February 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

Wireless Audio and Bluetooth LE Audio - Assistance, Hearables, and Headphones 3.0

What happened at CES 2023 related to wireless audio and Bluetooth LE Audio. And what might happen at MWC 2023. And why there's lots more happening in assistance, hearables, and Headphones 3.0. This article discusses Bluetooth LE Audio and Android 13. Bluetooth 5.4 updates. Sennheiser's MobileConnect Assistive Listening app that actually works over Wi-Fi. Sonical, Antennaware, et all, Headphone 3.0. UWB, and high-quality wireless audio. Originally published in The Audio Voice 410, February 16 2023.

R&D Stories: Using Ultra-Wideband Technology for Wireless Delivery of Audio and Multimedia

February 9, 2023 by Frederic Nabki, Nicolas Paillusseau, and Ronald Rinkenbach

R&D Stories: Using Ultra-Wideband Technology for Wireless Delivery of Audio and Multimedia

In this exclusive article for audioXpress, Frederic Nabki, Chief Technology Officer, Nicolas Paillusseau, Applications Manager, and Ronald Rinkenbach, Applications Engineer, all from SPARK Microsystems, address the advantages of using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology to achieve high-quality wireless audio streaming and how UWB radios can be deployed effectively as a high speed and low latency data communication method demonstrating compelling advantages.

The Return of the Apple HomePod, Now with UWB, Matter, Bluetooth 5 and... Spatial Audio

January 18, 2023 by Joao Martins

The Return of the Apple HomePod, Now with UWB, Matter, Bluetooth 5 and... Spatial Audio

Following a surprise announcement of new M2 silicon for its MacBook Pro and Mac mini models, Apple surprised us even more with the announcement of the return of the infamous HomePod. Now packed full of innovations, more sensors, improved Siri features like the HomePod mini, and Matter-compatible smart home capabilities, the new HomePod returns with the same form factor, but now with updated Bluetooth 5 technology, UWB, Airplay 2, and the same smart, adaptive listening experience.

Wireless Audio, Installation Audio, and Multiroom Improvements in audioXpress December 2022

November 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Audio, Installation Audio, and Multiroom Improvements in audioXpress December 2022

Get the full update on audio technologies for Installation, Distributed Audio, and Multiroom, learn how the Klippel NFS was used for measuring Holoplot's X1 Matrix Array compensation algorithm capabilities, and read about the multiple technologies Improving Wireless Audio, including using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for high-quality wireless audio streaming. Learn how to calculate RIAA parts values for phono amps, discover lesser-known tubes used for audio applications, and much more.

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.

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