Sonus Faber Launches Olympica Nova Speaker Collection at RMAF 2019
Sonus faber announced the launch of their Olympica Nova high end speaker collection, with seven completely new models, at the 16th Annual Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (RMAF). The newly expanded Olympica Nova series embraces the authentic values that inspired the original Olympica line while adding a substantial amount of freshly developed technology, from new drivers and crossovers, to a new cabinet structure and internal volume tuning, and a new exterior look.
Audio-Technica Introduces Truly Wireless Earbuds with Long-Lasting Battery at IFA 2019
At IFA 2019 Audio-Technica is introducing its ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW truly wireless in-ear headphones. As the company states, both models combine Audio-Technica's 57 years of audio engineering expertise with compact, lightweight designs, long-lasting battery life with USB-C charging, Bluetooth 5 wireless technology and superior audio quality. Both models are based on Qualcomm's latest TWS platforms and are priced competitively.
Dynaudio Opens New North American Headquarters and Experience Center
Danish loudspeaker legend Dynaudio celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters for North and South American operations with its Annual Rep Summit, held Aug. 21-22, in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, Illinois. The 25,000-square-foot facility is dedicated largely to the new Dynaudio Experience Center, which will be utilized for product demonstrations and dealer and sales rep training sessions, as well as housing a larger warehouse to support product demand in the region.
Audinate Releases Update to Dante Domain Manager with Support for SMPTE 2110 and AES67
Audinate, the developer behind the industry-leading Dante AV networking technology, has announced version 1.1 of Dante Domain Manager. This update to Dante Domain Manager brings key improvements and new features to users and integrators, with support for SMPTE 2110 devices, AES67 exchange, new flexible installation options, GPS clock synchronization, improved email alerts and notifications, and secure access to LDAP and SMTP servers.
New Research on Professional Mixer Consoles Forecasts Market to be Worth US$1 Billion in 2023
The professional mixer console market achieved global revenues of US$775 million in 2018 and is on track for annual sales of nearly US$1 billion by 2023, according to a comprehensive new report from Futuresource Consulting. The market research firm has been focusing on specific product categories in the professional audio industry, from microphones to professional headphones, which have not been fully characterized before on a global perspective. Audio mixers are an interesting category, since they are right at the core of the action.
Theory Audio Design Launches at CEDIA Expo 2019
Theory Audio Design is a new loudspeaker and electronics manufacturer from Lake Forest, California, dedicated to combine acoustic performance and aesthetics in new audio products for the modern home. Founded by Paul Hales, 30-year loudspeaker engineer, AV industry veteran, and owner of highly-regarded audio manufacturer Pro Audio Technology (PRO), Theory products marry PRO’s acoustic performance and professional features with sophisticated contemporary design at a much lower cost.
PSB Announces High Performance Pair of Affordable Alpha DSP Controlled Powered Subwoofers
PSB Speakers announced two new affordable subwoofers for high quality music and movie listening. The Alpha S10 ($549 U.S. MSRP) and the Alpha S8 ($449 U.S.) follow the successful launch of four Alpha models earlier this year. The new Alpha DSP Controlled Powered Subwoofers are both bass reflex designs with rear port, featuring the same 150 Watts continuous power amplifier in a compact cabinet, using drivers with polypropylene cones and rubber surrounds. The S10 and S8 will be introduced at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) 2019, and will be available October 2019.
USB-IF Announces Publication of USB4 Specification that Doubles Bandwidth to Extend USB Type-C Performance
The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) announced the publication of the USB4 specification, a major update to deliver the next-generation USB architecture that complements and builds upon the existing USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 architectures. The USB4 architecture is based on the Thunderbolt protocol specification contributed by Intel to the USB Promoter Group. It doubles the maximum aggregate bandwidth of USB and enables multiple simultaneous data and display protocols.
Denon Introduces PMA-150H Network-Enabled Integrated Amplifier and DAC
Denon announced its latest high-performance integrated network amplifier, the PMA-150H, directly targeting new generations with the desire to upgrade their listening experience. The compact PMA-150 easily connects all popular digital and analog sources, including CD players, TVs, turntables, and USB devices. Its HEOS built-in technology enables access to music over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and wired Ethernet using the HEOS app, or streamed directly via Apple Airplay 2 and Spotify Connect.
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.