All items tagged with wireless audio (383)
SPARK Microsystems Launches New SR1120 UWB Transceiver Promising 40x the Wireless Data Throughput of Bluetooth
April 22, 2025 by Joao Martins

SPARK Microsystems Launches New SR1120 UWB Transceiver Promising 40x the Wireless Data Throughput of Bluetooth

Finally showing some progress in its development efforts, SPARK Microsystems has unveiled its new SR1120 ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless transceiver, which it says is able to deliver 40x the data throughput of Bluetooth, with 25x the power savings, and up to 60x lower latency. This doubles up the performance from its existing chips, while offering extended range and multi-antenna support.
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Wireless Audio: Ultra-Low Latency Audio Transmission Over Bluetooth LE Audio
February 19, 2025 by Jonny McClintock

Wireless Audio: Ultra-Low Latency Audio Transmission Over Bluetooth LE Audio

While Bluetooth technology does not provide a complete solution for live performance audio, it still has a key role to play. In particular, the value of a standards-based approach manifests with the availability of low-cost Bluetooth LE-compatible transceivers from a variety of SoC vendors. Building on these readily available devices, manufacturers can engineer systems that are strongly optimized for live and professional applications. But what latency performance targets should those products meet?
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New Wet Sounds Portable Speaker Embraces SKAA Wireless Technology
January 31, 2025 by Joao Martins

New Wet Sounds Portable Speaker Embraces SKAA Wireless Technology

Eleven Engineering, the Canadian company behind SKAA wireless audio technology, announced that Wet Sounds, a Texas-based company of marine, power sports, and outdoor audio solutions, has launched Wet Sounds Portable, a weatherproof battery-operated wireless speaker. The WS-L Wet Sounds Portable Speaker is just another example of the growing Party Speaker segment that embraces SKAA wireless audio capabilities due to its long range, reliability and one-touch configuration.
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Listen Technologies and Ampetronic Further Their Strategic Partnership
January 23, 2025 by Joao Martins

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic Further Their Strategic Partnership

Listen Technologies, specializing in advanced wireless listening solutions, and Ampetronic, specialists in audio induction loop systems, are further aligning their operations, leadership, and resources to leverage global growth opportunities generated by Auracast technology. Owned by Swedish conglomerate Allvida, a rapidly growing group of companies focused on accessibility, operating on a global scale and managed by investment firm Systematic Growth, the two companies combine their decades of expertise to redefine assistive listening and communication.
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WiSA Technologies Changes Name to Datavault and Acquires Company That Manages Registration for CES, InfoComm, and NAB Trade Shows
December 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

WiSA Technologies Changes Name to Datavault and Acquires Company That Manages Registration for CES, InfoComm, and NAB Trade Shows

WiSA Technologies, the company that makes the most important wireless audio multichannel technology for home cinema, recently bought and merged with Datavault, a blockchain data intelligence business, and announced that WISA will be called Datavault in the future. Now, WISA acquired CompuSystems, the company that provides registration and lead management for more than 250 trade shows including CES.
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SPARK Microsystems Showcases Major Advancements in UWB Wireless Connectivity for Audio at CES 2025
December 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

SPARK Microsystems Showcases Major Advancements in UWB Wireless Connectivity for Audio at CES 2025

SPARK Microsystems, the Canadian company specializing in next-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless communications, will attend CES 2025 to showcase the latest breakthrough advancements in wireless connectivity for speakers and headphones. Visitors to SPARK's Palazzo Las Vegas suite can preview the myriad ways SPARK UWB technology is evolving wireless audio, gaming, and other connected devices, including for medical applications.
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Virscient Partners with CME Pro to Launch First LiveOnAir Wireless Audio System
December 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

Virscient Partners with CME Pro to Launch First LiveOnAir Wireless Audio System

Virscient, the engineering development house from New Zealand, has revealed a collaboration with renowned MIDI control manufacturer CME Pro to expand its existing wireless MIDI (WIDI) solution for electronic music creators. The product development result will be the first-ever product to feature LiveOnAir and will allow CME Pro to deliver an ultra-low latency wireless link with audio and MIDI, significantly expanding the creative possibilities for live performance.
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Bluetooth Wireless Audio, Innovations in Audio, and More in audioXpress December 2024
November 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth Wireless Audio, Innovations in Audio, and More in audioXpress December 2024

audioXpress December 2024 features a comprehensive report on Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast, the suppliers and development ecosystem. Jonny McClintock adds insights on Ultra-Low Latency Audio Transmission over Bluetooth LE Audio. Plus three reviews of the QuantAsylum QA403 Audio Analyzer, the DPS-2 Power Supply and LNI-2 DC Filter and Stabilizer from RME Audio, and the SPL Phonitor 3 DAC, Headphone Amplifier and Monitor Controller. Hans Polak details his extensive experiments on Moving Magnet Cartridges.
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Shure Announces Axient Digital Wireless WMAS In Ear Monitoring System
October 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

Shure Announces Axient Digital Wireless WMAS In Ear Monitoring System

It didn’t take long for Shure to make its own WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio System) product announcement, leveraging the superior RF performance and audio quality associated with the multichannel wideband technology that significantly increases spectral efficiency. The new Shure Digital PSM wireless in ear monitor system is powered with WMAS innovation, and will be available early 2025. A solution that offers unmatched flexibility and scalability for monitor engineers, RF engineers, and rental houses.
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Rakoit Introduces B50 Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier with Auracast Transmitter
October 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

Rakoit Introduces B50 Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier with Auracast Transmitter

From Rakoit comes the announcement of the new B50 stereo amplifier and Bluetooth streamer, which is able to output two 50 watt channels at 4 ohms, and is able to connect to a TV via HDMI ARC and stream to Bluetooth speakers and headphones. The Bluetooth receiver is able to pair with two different sources and the transmitter allows Auracast sharing for two different receivers, such as headphones and speakers. The Rakoit B50 is based on the established Qualcomm QCC3040 SoC, which means it receives and streams aptX HD.
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