Sound Devices Unveils 833 Portable Compact Mixer-Recorder
Sound Devices surprised the market with its new 833 Portable Compact Mixer-Recorder, unveiled at IBC 2019 in Amsterdam. This new release from Sound Devices features 6 ultra low-noise mic/line preamplifiers, 8 channels, 6 buses, 12 tracks, 6 analog outputs, a 256 GB internal SSD, two SD card slots, and dual L-Mount charging and powering. A versatile solution for any field production, the 833 features ultra-accurate timecode and Dugan Automixing for up to 8 channels.
Celestion Launches F12-X200 Guitar Loudspeaker Designed Specifically for Use with Profiling Amps and Modeling Software
Celestion, the famous British manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, announced the availability of the F12-X200 loudspeaker, the first guitar speaker designed specifically for use with profiling amps, modeling software, impulse responses, and all technology for emulating the tones from coveted guitar amps and speaker cabinets.
Sony WI-1000XM2 Neckband Headphones Show Best In-Ear Implementation for Noise Cancellation Technology
Neckband headphones, as a category, can be expected to gradually fade away as true wireless earbuds gain battery life and comparable features. But for now, neckbands are the form factor that allows any manufacturer to implement the features of flagship headphones, in a convenient, wireless, in-ear format that some users still favor for comfort, expanded battery life and better quality for voice calls. With the new WI-1000XM2 model, Sony show us how its leading noise cancellation technology and a neckband design are a perfect match.
Dante Audio Networking Appeals to Residential Market at CEDIA 2019
Audinate’s Dante – the audio-over-IP and now also AV-over-IP solution that already dominates the world of professional audio – is seeing rapid adoption by manufacturers of residential audio equipment. Now, Dante is also seeing adoption in the residential market, with new products from leading residential brands including JBL Synthesis, ELAN, and Powersoft introduced at CEDIA 2019. At the Denver event, Audinate is promoting the availability of Dante Virtual Soundcard for installation in virtual Windows environments.
Channel Vision Releases Instinctive Noise Masking Audio Amplifier
Channel Vision announced the release of their new Instinctive Noise Masking Audio Amplifier to the professional installation marketplace. Unveiled at CEDIA 2019, the Channel Vision Noise Masking Audio Amplifier is a unique all in one custom product for the hospitality, apartment/MDU community, residence with traffic noise, and loud office environments.
Google Voice Assistant Coming to BluOS Products
Lenbrook International announced that its BluOS Hi-Res Distributed Audio platform, will support Google Voice Assistant through Actions On Google. BluOS already supports Amazon Alexa voice control and Apple Siri with AirPlay 2 compatible products. Users of BluOS Enabled products from Bluesound, NAD Electronics, and DALI Speakers, will be prompted to update their players on or around October 8, 2019, to add hands-free control of their music from any Google Home device.
NAD Announces New CI 8-120 Eight-Channel DSP Amplifier for Distributed Audio
NAD Electronics announced an all-new advanced amplifier targeted at high performance distributed audio systems. The CI 8-120 DSP uses a customized version of the proven Hypex UcD output stage and is capable of delivering massive power with extremely low distortion and noise in the audible range. Featured at CEDIA 2019, the networked controlled CI 8-120 DSP ($2999 U.S. MSRP) delivers 8 x 120 watts per channel with unique features and will be available in November.
Kanto TUK High-End Powered Speaker with AMT Tweeter, Bluetooth, Phono Connectivity and More
Kanto is a Canadian audio company specializing in colorful powered bookshelf and desktop speakers, designed for modern lifestyles. These compact speakers are not only good sounding and affordable, but they have all-in-one features such as an integrated USB DAC, phono preamp, Bluetooth and optical TOSLINK inputs, and can be connected with one of the Kanto powered subwoofers. But Kanto also wants to promote high end sound quality in the same form factor, and that’s why they launched the Kanto TUK speakers and had a dedicated demo room at RMAF 2019.
Andover Audio Introduces Cool All-In-One Sound System at RMAF 2019
Since its formation in 2012, Boston, MA-based audio design firm Andover Audio has provided its design and manufacturing services to the most recognized brands in automotive, telecommunications, and high-performance consumer audio. Andover is now focusing its approach on its own line of products that artfully blend premium audio technologies with distinctive design. At RMAF 2019, Andover introduced the Model One Record Player - an advanced record player and entertainment system.
Exciting and Feature-Rich October 2019 Edition of audioXpress Now Available!
The October 2019 edition of audioXpress closely reflects the highly diverse and exciting areas of innovation in the audio industry. There’s a Market Update on Audio Installation, one of the highest growth and most innovative segments in the audio industry, and our report of the 2019 Midwest Audiofest Speaker Design Competition, followed by a review of Bob Cordell’s 2nd Edition book on Designing Audio Power Amplifiers, and an important insight on modern Class-D amplification. We also review the DPA d:vice MMA-A Digital Audio Interface, explain the potential of true 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) audio experiences, how Auralization allows building virtual acoustic models, and so much more!