Riedel Introduces Artist-1024 Intercom Node With Higher Port Density and Native IP Support
At the 2019 NAB Show, Riedel Communications unveiled the new Artist-1024 node, a powerful expansion to the company's Artist intercom ecosystem and an essential piece in the transition to IP infrastructures. In what Riedel describes as the next evolutionary step in the continuous development of its Artist ecosystem, the Artist-1024 communications node provides the features and advanced capabilities that the current market requires, such as higher port densities and full SMPTE 2110-30/31 (AES67) compliance.
HyperX Launches QuadCast Studio-Quality USB Microphone with Four Polar Patterns and Anti-Vibration Shock Mount
HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, and brand leader in gaming and esports, announced the release of its HyperX QuadCast microphone for streaming and audio recording. First unveiled at CES 2019, HyperX QuadCast features a built-in anti-vibration shock mount and offers four polar pattern choices, gain control, a built-in pop filter, and a tap-to-mute feature that indicates the mute status by turning off the red LED lighting.
Asahi Kasei Microdevices Introduces Premium Audio Solutions at High End 2019 in Munich
Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) will show its latest flagship Velvet Sound Verita AK4499 32-bit audio D/A Converter (DAC) at the High End 2019 show in Munich, Germany. A newly developed IC manufacturing process was adopted in this flagship DAC to deliver the best sound quality so far in the company's range of products, achieving -124dB THD+N and 140dB S/N. The AK4499 is also the first among AKM products to use a new current output architecture. AKM will also demonstrate its new ultra-low power HiFi D/A converters for Bluetooth headphones, AK4331 (stereo) and AK4332 (mono).
Reborn and Revitalized KLH Audio Brand to Debut at AXPONA 2019
Now, under the ownership and leadership of former Klipsch Global Sales President David P. Kelley, KLH offers music enthusiasts an all-new line of high-performance, value-oriented stereo, home theater and personal audio products. Marking KLH’s first consumer exhibition, AXPONA 2019 (April 12-14) attendees will be able to experience the brand's Kendall tower speakers, Albany bookshelf speakers, Ultimate One headphones and talk in-depth with the team about the exciting rebirth of this legendary brand.
Audio Research Launches New Special Edition CD6 and Reference CD9 Transport/DAC
Audio Research announced the new CD6SE and Reference CD9SE Compact Disc players featuring redesigned faceplates, with matching buttons, illumination, and black plexiglass display that closely match ARC’s Foundation and Reference-series components. Both SE units boast the latest V3.0 USB audio card, providing compatibility with macOS, Windows 10, and any Linux-based system that supports ALSA devices. This feature allows full streaming capability from products like Aurender, or Roon’s Nucleus.
Mimi Hearing Technologies Acquires 3D Sound Labs
Mimi Hearing Technologies, a leading company in digital hearing tests and hearing-ability-based sound personalization, has announced the acquisition of French company 3D Sound Labs, the developers of 3D Audio technologies, including a HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Function) personalization service that improves the realism of the audio listening experience. According to Mimi, 3D Sound Labs has the know-how and intellectual property to help them further enhance Mimi Defined, the company’s state-of-the-art sound personalization technology.
RCF Expands Digital Mixer and Recording Program with New M 20 Series
With Prolight+Sound 2019 becoming a single-hall trade show, it was hard not to notice a large area of the exhibits where RCF Group combined for the first time all its companies, including RCF, dB Technologies, EAW, DPA Microphones and its ANT brand, created in 2017 for the musician and performance markets. On the RCF section of the booth, visitors could find an extended range of mixing and recording solutions, including new studio monitors and four M series digital mixers: the M 20X, M 20R, M 20XD, M 20 RD.
Oberton Celebrates 30 Years at Prolight+Sound 2019 and Introduces New Products
Oberton Professional Loudspeakers celebrated 30 years in business at the 2019 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt. Oberton used the opportunity to promote its latest product catalog and introduced several new models, including the 10NHCX and the 15H4CX72, new 10" and 15" members of the company's extended range of coaxial drivers; the new 18NSW700, a high-power 18" neodymium woofer with low Mms; and two new 2" and 1,5" neodymium compression drivers with 4" voice coils, the NDC72-16 and ND100-16. VC
Market Opportunity and Technology Integration Drives Ingenuity in Hearables
The market for hearing enhancement products is set for disruption. Leading consumer electronics brands are now impinging upon the traditional markets for hearing aids by adding technologies that transform earphones into the growing category of hearables. Anticipating the cross-over opportunities between hearing aids and hearables and the rise of a unique new product category, market research firm Futuresource expands on the trend.
Shure Introduces TwinPlex Premium Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier and Headset Microphones
At the 2019 NAB Show, Shure unveiled TwinPlex, the company’s new line of premium subminiature (5 mm) omnidirectional lavalier and headset microphones. Designed to stand up to the toughest conditions, TwinPlex provides natural audio at both high and low frequency when professional vocal performance is a must. The new TwinPlex series uses a patent pending capsule technology in an easy-to-conceal package, ideal for quick costume changes or discreetly placed under wardrobe with no impact on sound quality.