Work Pro Widens SoundNut Pendant Speaker Range
AV equipment manufacturer Work Pro Audio is expanding the popular SoundNut range of pendant speakers for installed sound applications. After a preview at the ISE 2019 show, the Spanish company launched four more SoundNut models to complete the range: the SN-3, SN-6, SN-10, which feature three-, six- and 10-inch drivers respectively, and the SN-8SUB, an eight-inch subwoofer for low-frequency enhancement. All use the same basic design concept as the original SN-8 introduced in 2018.
Meyer Sound Updates UPQ Line with New Amplifier and Introduces New ULTRA-X40 Point Source Loudspeaker
Meyer Sound had a series of new product announcements at the ISE 2019 show, including a versatile IntelligentDC power supply and an updated UPQ loudspeaker series, plus the unveiling of an entirely new ULTRA-X40 point source loudspeaker design. These new speakers were also featured in a series of off-site demos, where Meyer Sound offered a glimpse of the company's new Spacemap LIVE spatial mixing platform, the answer from the Californian company to the market trend toward immersive sound, and which the company confirms will be released later in 2019.
NXP Brings Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to the Masses with its New Immersiv3D Audio Solution
Following a showcase at CES 2019, NXP Semiconductors announced its Immersiv3D audio solution, combining NXP software on its i.MX 8M Mini applications processor with support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio technologies. The i.MX 8M Mini SoC also brings smart capabilities like voice control to a broader range of consumer devices including soundbars, smart speakers, and AV receivers with the option for adding additional speakers to distribute smart voice control and immersive audio throughout the home.
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Android Things is Now Only for Smart Speakers and Displays
Google announced it is scaling back Android Things as a general-purpose IoT platform. Android Things will now focus solely on OEM-built smart speakers and displays. Google is discontinuing public access to i.MX8M, Snapdragon, and MediaTek based production modules for the OS. The ARM-based production boards from Innocomm, Intrinsyc, and MediaTek that Google was reselling to vendors with pre-loaded Android Things will no longer be publicly supported.
Qobuz Hi-Res Music Streaming and Download Service Now Available in US
Qobuz is now finally available in the US. A hybrid streaming service and download store, Qobuz boasts approximately forty million CD-quality (16-bit) and millions of Hi-Res (24-bit/ 192 kHz) tracks, the largest available selection of Hi-Res streaming tracks anywhere. The service offers four different access tiers, with the Sublime+ ($299.99/year) and Studio ($24.99/month) options allowing access to FLAC Hi-Res streaming, the first of its kind in the world.
Antelope Audio Premieres World’s First USB-C Bus-Powered Modeling Mic
Professional audio manufacturer Antelope Audio is firing on all cylinders with the worldwide premiere of three one-of-a-kind, industry-leading products for modern recording studios. Edge Go is the world’s first USB-C bus-powered modeling microphone, enabling a complete studio experience with circuit-level mic and gear emulations onboard Antelope Audio’s real-time FPGA FX platform. The company also announced new updates for the Orion32+ Gen 3 and Orion32 HD Gen 3 audio interfaces offering improved conversion quality at affordable prices.
SPL of Germany Ships Crescendo 8-Channel Microphone Preamp Featuring 120V Technology
Sound Performance Labs (SPL) of Germany is now shipping their new “Crescendo” 8-channel microphone preamplifier featuring SPL’s unique120V technology. The “Crescendo” is the first microphone preamp operating with an internal voltage of 120V offering increased headroom for a much wider dynamic range to capture every detail in a recording microphone preamplifier that operates with an internal operating voltage of 120V.
ISE 2019: First Impressions. The Force is Strong with This One
The weather forecast for Amsterdam from February 5 to 8 couldn't have been grimmer. And the arrival to Schiphol Airport welcomed visitors with the first signs of snow... And yet, when the 2019 edition of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) opened its doors, no matter the cold, wind, and the rain, the crowds started to flow in impressive numbers to an expanded RAI Amsterdam exhibition complex.
Biggest ISE 2019 Ever Looks at the Future of Global Integrated Systems Industry
The 16th Integrated Systems Europe, which ran at the RAI Amsterdam from 5-8 February, was the biggest, broadest-reaching and most exciting edition of the show ever – confirming it as the international destination of choice for AV professionals. As well as hosting 15 halls containing the latest technologies and solutions for pro AV and systems integration, the show provided its widest-ranging professional development program to date, extending its coverage of major vertical market sectors.
Sensory Acquires Vocalize.ai for Speech Technology Testing Capabilities
Sensory Inc., a Silicon Valley company that pioneered speech recognition and AI in consumer electronics, announced the acquisition of Vocalize.ai, a software tools and services company that performs benchmarking, accuracy assessments and bias evaluations for speech technologies and natural language interfaces. As part of the acquisition, Sensory will maintain Vocalize.ai as an independently operated division.