Clair Brothers Expands TrueFit Options with New Double 10-Inch Line Array
During InfoComm 2019, Clair Brothers introduced its new C-Series line array, C10-TrueFit, offering custom-tailored loudspeakers with one-of-a-kind horizontal waveguides. The company's breakthrough innovation, Clair TrueFit Technology, is the first modular, bespoke waveguide introduced originally with the company's 12-inch line array element, C12-TrueFit, the kiTCurve12-TrueFit, and the more compact C8. The new C10-TrueFit represents the latest double 10-inch format midsize line array and an industry first in integration optimization.
SEAS Announces Third Excel Graphene Woofer
Following the introduction of its completely new Excel Graphene Woofer Series with the W16NX003 (E0073-08), followed recently by the 19-series W19NX001 (E0076-08), SEAS Fabrikker announced the third product in the line, the W18EX003 (E0074-08). According to SEAS, the new line is designed for truthful high-res audio reproduction with outstanding clarity and dynamic capability in mind, and the new W18EX003 represents a successor to the famous W18EX001 (E0017-08) model. All Excel Graphene drivers feature a graphene-coated magnesium cone.
IK Multimedia New T-RackS Tape Machine Plug-In Collection Recreates Four Classic Tape Machines
IK Multimedia has released the T-RackS Tape Machine Collection for its industry standard T-RackS mixing and mastering software workstation. This new collection of plug-ins recreates the iconic sound and character of four classic tape recording machines from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s: the Ampex 440B, the Studer A80, the MCI JH24 and the Revox PR99. In addition to finely detailed machine emulations, the collection also offers a selection of reel-to-reel tape formulas, variable tape speed, transport controls, and other tone shaping features.
Harman Partners with SoundHound to Introduce Voice-Enabled Solutions for the Hospitality Industry
Harman Professional Solutions and SoundHound, the voice-enabled AI and conversational intelligence technologies company, announced a partnership to power the voice interface for future JBL Professional-branded solutions for hospitality environments. SoundHound will supply its Houndify voice AI platform to be implemented in Harman's Hospitality Cloud AI, JBL Professional smart speakers and AMX control systems to deliver what Harman is calling Smart Hotel Room Experiences.
Diodes Announces New USB Type-C Ultra-Low THD Analog Audio Port Switch
Diodes Incorporated announced the PI3A6386 USB Type-C multimedia port switch, designed to enable manufacturers to continue supporting legacy data and analog peripherals through USB Type-C ports. As a result of the adoption of USB Type-C ports in mobile phones and tablets, manufacturers are removing other ports such as USB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio sockets. The PI3A6386 port switch enables legacy data and audio signals to be passed through the USB Type-C port, allowing consumers to continue using existing peripherals.
WiSA Announces Certification for Primare Prisma SC15 and PRE35 Network Preamps
WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced the certification of two products from Primare’s Prisma line, including the SC15, a compact, full-featured system control and network player providing high quality sound and performance, and the PRE35, a fully balanced stereo preamplifier with DAC and network modules. Both products from the Scandinavian company are available now.
Astro Spatial Audio Announces BlackTrax Integration at InfoComm 2019
Astro Spatial Audio debuted full integration between its industry-leading true object-based audio technology and the renowned BlackTrax real-time tracking technology at InfoComm 2019. When it comes to the best audio experiences, nothing generates more excitement in audiences then perfect alignment and synchronization between sound sources and sound reinforcement, something that becomes much easier to do when using a tracking solution, such as BlackTrax.
Yamaha Introduces New Unified Communications Solutions at InfoComm 2019
During InfoComm 2019, Yamaha unveiled a next-generation speakerphone with new sound technology for virtual meetings in open workspaces. The YVC-330 portable USB and Bluetooth speakerphone features Yamaha's new SoundCap technology to make clear collaboration and meetings possible even in noisier open plan offices and workspaces. Yamaha also announced a new soundbar for enterprise collaboration spaces, a new addition to its Unified Communications portfolio, designed for small and medium-sized conference rooms.
IFA 2019 to Show Increasing Importance of Consumer Electronics in Society
For the second year, IFA (The International Funkausstellung) will take place in two fully occupied exhibition areas: the entire Berlin Exhibition Grounds as well as IFA Global Markets (for trade visitors only) at Station Berlin on Gleisdreieck. Europe's giant trade show for Consumer and Home Electronics will again underline the event’s unique global standing as a driving force for growth and innovation, and there's plenty of new exhibits and events.
Maxim Integrated Introduces MAX98390 Smart Amplifier with Dynamic Speaker Management
Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX98390 smart amplifier with integrated Dynamic Speaker Management (DSM) algorithm to efficiently deliver louder, clearer, richer sound at the lowest quiescent power in the market. The boosted, digital Class D DSM smart amplifier unleashes a system's full audio potential by safely driving higher power levels (up to 5.1W) into tiny speakers typically rated for much lower power between 1 to 3W.