Facebook 360 Immersive Media Production Workshop at AES New York 2018 Convention
The 145th AES International Convention in New York City will host a number of exciting educational events. One of the most intriguing is a half-day training session in immersive media production using the Facebook 360 platform. The workshop will cover the end-to-end workflow for spatial audio design and asset preparation of 360 and 180 immersive videos using Facebook 360 Spatial Workstation tools.
StreamUnlimited Announces Quad Core Hardware Module Solution for Connected Audio Products
StreamUnlimited's Stream1832 hardware module is one of the latest hardware modules in the market to meet the recently updated Google Assistant specification requirements. Providing a powerful quad core platform and 1.5GHz CPU designed for Google Assistant, Chromecast, and AirPlay 2 built-in enabled products, Stream1832 in combination with StreamSDK software provides a development solution optimized for cost and low power consumption, enablind brands to innovate without being constrained by hardware limitations.
WiSA Announces Certification of Axiim Link WiSA USB Transmitter
Following the launch of the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) certification program, the association now announced the certification of the “Link” WiSA USB Transmitter from Association member Axiim. The Axiim Link plugs into any WiSA Ready audio source including TVs, gaming systems and PCs and allows them to easily connect to any speakers certified by the WiSA Association. The Axiim Link transmitter is also the first and only wireless, high-resolution device designed for Xbox One and Windows PCs that is also WiSA Certified.
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SoundChip Introduces Soundstation Array for Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphone Development
SoundChip introduced Soundstation Array, a spatially-limited diffuse sound field measurement platform designed to help brands characterize and tune hybrid noise cancelling headphones. Soundstation Array leverages SoundChip-sponsored post-graduate research into the minimum requirements for generating a sound field that is sufficiently diffuse for ensuring repeatable and reproducible measurements of noise cancelling headphones, without the need for an anechoic or reverberation chamber.
Sam Berkow’s SIA Acoustics Joins RDA Consulting Engineers
SIA Acoustics has been acquired by NYC-based engineering firm Robert Derector Associates Consulting Engineers. The acoustical design and consulting company, winner of multiple awards is now part of a larger engineering group, increasing resources and the services offered by RDA’s engineering practice. "As part of RDA, the SIA Acoustics team will strive to maintain the high level of attention, expertise, and constructive engagement that both SIA and RDA have always worked to achieve," the announcement states.
AIMS Members Lead AoIP Interoperability Demonstrations on New Audio-Over-IP Technology Pavilion at AES New York 2018
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) will join forces with the Audio Engineering Society (AES) to host the first Audio-Over-IP Technology (AoIP) Pavilion at AES New York 2018, co-located with the 2018 NAB Show New York at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, Oct. 17-19. The AoIP Pavilion will consist of six demo pods, an AIMS demonstration area, and a Pavilion Theater, all of which will highlight the latest in AoIP technology and compatibility, including AES67 and associated technologies as they relate to SMPTE ST 2110.
Pioneer Announces Roll-Out of MQA Support for Home Audio Products
Starting October 2018, certain Pioneer branded home audio products will receive a free firmware update enabling playback of MQA-encoded material. With support for both streaming audio, local file, and whole home audio, the Pioneer N-70AE and N-50AE family of network audio players can be used as the hub for all high quality audio pursuits. The NC-50 and NC-50 DAB are network audio players with a built-in CD player and stereo amplifier. MQA is working closely with Onkyo and Pioneer to bring playback support on more home audio products in the coming months.
ZVOX Announces VoiceBud VB20 Full-Featured Over-the-Counter Voice-Enhancing Hearing Device
ZVOX Audio announced the availability of its VoiceBud V20, the company's first-ever personal audio device. As the company believes the category will be booming in the next 18 months as more companies enter the over-the-counter (OTC) personal sound amplification product business, ZVOX designed a very affordable ($299) device equipped with dual-microphone NoiseBlocker technology and smartphone app control using high-performance American-made electronics components.
Ravenna AoIP Community Continues to Expand with More Strategic Partners
Following a very successful presence and series of activities at the IBC 2018 show in Amsterdam, the Ravenna community has welcomed two more strategic partners. French digital acoustics specialists, Trinnov Audio, and radio transmitter experts, the Elenos Group headquartered in Italy, have become the latest companies to join the Ravenna partnership in order to optimize the deployment of AoIP technology in their products, benefitting from development support and the wider experience of the community.
DirectOut Promotes Flexible Audio Network and Interconnectivity Solutions at AES NY
Following a successful premier at IBC2018 in Amsterdam, German audio network and interconnectivity specialist DirectOut Technologies will showcase the first member of its new flagship interface series at AES New York and NAB NY (October 17–19). The company will make the US debut for DirectOut’s new PRODIGY.MC modular audio converter and audio router, while supporting the IP showcase at the NY events. DirectOut will present also updates for the MONTONE.42 MADI-onto-Network Bridge and the globcon unified control software.