audioXpress May 2019 Glass Audio Special is Now Available!
For audioXpress May 2019 -Glass Audio Special - we’ve put together a very strong edition, with some of best tube experts sharing a series of DIY projects for all skill levels, from restoration projects to new amplifiers, preamps, and headphone amps. We review the Nu:Tekt HA-K1 headphone amplifier using the novel Korg Nutube 6P1 device, and interview the founder of Parks Audio. We go deep on measuring voltage regulator ripple rejection and we even look at square-wave testing. All inside audioXpress May 2019!
Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve 16 with Much-Improved Audio Features
At the NAB 2019 show, Blackmagic Design announced several exciting new products, including the new DaVinci Resolve 16 software and a whole new range of 8K products. Audio professionals will benefit from new Resolve 16 features, including immersive 3D audio features for Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H and SMPTE ST 2098 metadata support, new Elastic Wave capabilities, improved overview of automation parameters, enhanced loudness monitoring, new plugins and measurement tools, and a new foley sound library.
Solid State Logic Joins Sennheiser's AMBEO for VR Partnership Program
At NAB 2019, Sennheiser and Solid State Logic (SSL) have announced their cooperation within the framework of the AMBEO for VR partnership program. Solid State Logic’s S500, S300 and TCR System T broadcast mixing consoles will now feature onboard AMBEO A-B conversion for the Sennheiser AMBEO VR Mic. The AMBEO VR Microphone is an ideal tool for providing the 3D audio basis in immersive audio productions. The signals from the Ambisonics microphone can now directly be fed into SSL’s System T consoles.
Stenheim Premieres New Alumine Three Speaker in Chicago and Shanghai
A world premiere not to be missed at Axpona 2019 (April 12-14) in Chicago, or for those attending the Shanghai SIAV 2019 Show (also April 12-14), Stenheim will be unveiling its latest Alumine Three speaker, the product of many years of research and understanding of audio technology. As Stenheim states, while some manufacturers focus on the senses and others on technology, Stenheim's Made in Switzerland approach combines the two "because we understand the impact of physical constraints on subjective listening quality," they explain.
NBASE-T Alliance and Ethernet Alliance to Unite Through Merger
With NBASE-T technology gaining significant market momentum, the NBASE-T Alliance and the Ethernet Alliance have decided to join forces. The Ethernet Alliance, the global consortium dedicated to the advancement of Ethernet technologies, signed an agreement to consolidate NBASE-T activities under the Ethernet Alliance. The NBASE-T Alliance is an industry-wide cooperative effort focused on enabling the development and deployment of products that support 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T Ethernet.
United States Proposes ATSC 3.0 as ITU International Digital Broadcast Standard
The United States of America has proposed to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) adoption of the ATSC 3.0 digital broadcast standard for use by all countries in the world. The proposal is the first major step in the evaluation process for worldwide acceptance of the standard. The ITU will review the world’s first IP-based Broadcast System proposal to other regions, such as Europe, China, Japan, and Brazil, which have their own TV standards.
FaitalPro Announces New FX Woofer Series at Prolight+Sound 2019
FaitalPRO attended Prolight+Sound 2019 in full force and with many new products to unveil, all with great appeal for the professional audio market. The renowned Italian manufacturer of professional loudspeakers announced two new XL woofers and a new 1.4" high-power compression driver that is now a top of the range product in the brand's catalog. But the largest announcement was a whole new family of FX600 Series woofers that includes the 12FX600, 15FX600, and 18FX600 models.
IP Showcase at 2019 NAB Show Highlights Advances in Technology and Deployment of IP for Media
The IP Showcase returns to the 2019 NAB Show for the third year, promoted by the AES, AIMS, AMWA, EBU, SMPTE, and VSF. The showcase will present educational opportunities and updates on the industry's transition to open-standards-based IP, allowing visitors to learn about the implementation of IP infrastructures for real-time professional media applications and obtain a clear view of the latest technical achievements and advances on the horizon. Highlights of market deployments from facilities around the world will be also part of the IP Showcase.
MQA Champions Master Quality Sound at AXPONA 2019 with Demos, Seminars, and Giveaways
MQA, the pioneering company delivering authenticated master quality music in a file small enough to stream, will be participating in the Master Class series and supporting its many partners at AXPONA 2019. Attendees can learn more about MQA’s technology and experience master quality sound at partner booths across the show, taking place 12-14 April at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, near Chicago. There will also be some exclusive streaming and download promotions on offer to attendees.
Lifelong Entrepreneur and Innovator Continues to Seek New Challenges - An Interview with Tom DeVesto
audioXpress February 2018 included an interview with lifelong entrepreneur and innovator Tom DeVesto, the founder and co-founder of some remarkable audio companies and brands, such as Advent, Boston Acoustics, Kloss Video, Cambridge SoundWorks, Tivoli Audio, and more recently, Como Audio. As DeVesto explains, Como Audio aims to make all of the music content accessible on one device, simply with the press of a button.