PK Sound Releases Trinity 10 Fully Software-Controlled Robotic Mid-Size Line Array
PK Sound, the professional audio company from Calgary, Alberta, that has been challenging the loudspeaker industry with its advanced designs and bold performance targets, announced a new mid-size line array model that basically combines all its best technology and developments. The new Trinity 10 Advance Robotic Line Array combines PK Sound’s three-dimensional wavefront technology with the same voicing and directivity as the full size Trinity in a mid-size module.
Amazon Accounts for 63% of Smart Speakers in Use According to Strategy Analytics
Smart speakers are the hottest segment in consumer electronics, and Strategy Analytics has completed a major new survey of the first wave of users, to understand purchase motivations, usage, satisfaction and ownership patterns. The company's research leaves us in little doubt: smart speakers are a hit with the vast majority of people who are now using them (17% of the US screener population sample). Satisfaction levels are typically in the 90% range, and nearly two-thirds of users expect to buy another one within the next two years.
Zylia Enhances Functionalities of its ZM-1 360 Sound Recording Solution with New Software Releases
Responding to a growing interest in all types of applications for its Zylia ZM-1 spherical mic array - originally promoted as a portable recording studio able to capture a live performance and output the result to multitrack - the Poland-based manufacturer now announced a series of software releases that significantly expand its potential uses. First of all, Zylia introduced an Ambisonics Converter that simplifies output for 360 platforms, while its Zylia Studio PRO software adds source localization with the ZM-1.
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Headphones to Generate Nearly $21 Billion in 2018, According to Futuresource Consulting's Latest Headphone Report
The headphones market continues its recent trend of solid growth in volumes and substantial growth in revenue. Units are projected to grow 4.1% this year to 377 million, to generate retail revenues worth $19.9bn, a sizable increase of 27% y-o-y. Headphones continue to be a dynamic market, as average price growth is accelerated by demand from consumers for new premium features and form factors such as true wireless and noise cancellation, which provide further strong growth opportunities for the future.
Mighty Vibe Dedicated Spotify Streaming Music Player Updated with New Mobile App and Enhanced Performance
Mighty, the first device to play Spotify Music on-the-go without a phone, is now back in force with the release of the new Vibe Collection, introducing a refined design, a new app and enhanced performance. The Mighty Vibe redefines the streaming music experience on the move, and its latest design was driven largely by customer feedback, introducing a fresh new look and multiple improvements to enhance the overall user experience. The start of a whole new trend in dedicated music players?
VANA LTD Brings Handmade E.A.T Vacuum Tubes to North American Market
VANA, Ltd. is now the North American distributor for European Audio Team’s (E.A.T.) line of vacuum tubes made in the Czech Republic. E.A.T. is dedicated to hand making the finest 300B and KT88 tubes tested on custom made instruments to meet the highest standards. E.A.T. Vacuum Tubes are painstakingly handcrafted within a former Tesla factory in the Czech Republic, under the supervision of Jozefina Lichtenegger and using the manufacturing equipment previously in the Tesla Vrsovice factory.
Solid State Logic Releases New FlexVerb Plug-In and SLL Native V6.1
Solid State Logic announced the launch of FlexVerb as part of its new SSL Native v6.1 software release. The new release adds FlexVerb, a stunning new professional reverb plug-in and new preset management tools for the complete SSL Native collection. FlexVerb is a brand new fully-featured and extremely versatile SSL reverb plug-in designed to deliver a professional mix-ready sound in a quick and intuitive way.
Phiaton BOLT BT 700 True Wireless Earbuds Feature Charging Speaker Case
While many manufacturers are updating specifications for its latest consumer audio products, basically introducing improved Bluetooth designs and stretching battery life with lower power designs, other brands continue to look at features and how to differentiate. Phiaton Corporation, a brand of high-performance personal audio products, released the BOLT BT 700 true wireless earphones featuring a charging case that doubles as a portable speaker.
Apogee Releases MetaRecorder Version 2.0 Audio Recording App with Timecode for iPhone
Apogee announced the release of MetaRecorder Version 2.0, the first two-channel 24-bit/96kHz audio recording app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to offer intuitive multi-take recording, tagging and file organization for any field recording scenario. Version 2.0 adds support for the new UltraSync BLUE module by Timecode Systems with an in-app purchase along with updated compatibility with new Apogee products like Jam+ and MiC+.
DiGiCo Introduces New SD7 Quantum Flagship Digital Mixing Console at AES New York
Previously announced for presentation at the 145th Audio Engineering Society International Convention, DiGiCo's latest flagship digital mixing console is certainly one of the attention grabbers at the New York exhibition. The newly-shipping Quantum 7 engine be demoed on the DiGiCo stand, brings an unprecedented level of power and connectivity, by harnessing the latest developments in processor technology and system design, and using three FPGAs as opposed to one, which simply wasn't possible before.