Audeze Announces Audeze Mobius Headphones with Waves Nx 3D Audio Technology
The word was out for some time that Audeze was working on something big and now it's official. The high end headphone brand has expanded its market scope with the launch of the Mobius headphones, targeting gamers and content creators working with 3D audio platforms. Mobius implementation delivers a premium high-end, fully immersive 3D cinematic audio and head tracking-enabled headphone design, powered by Audeze’s planar magnetic technologies.
Celestion New Ferrite Magnet AF Line Array Driver Series
First unveiled at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show, Celestion will be highlighting its new value priced range of weather-resistant, compact, low-profile drivers, the AF range, at the forthcoming Prolight+Sound 2018 show in Frankfurt. The new range was designed for use in compact line arrays, column speakers and compact single-speaker applications and complements the existing AN Line Array Driver range, which has proven extremely popular with pro audio manufacturers.
The Linux Foundation Adopts Sound Open Firmware Project Enabling Developers to Adapt Operating Systems for Audio Devices
During the Embedded Linux Conference in Portland, OR, The Linux Foundation announced that Sound Open Firmware (SOF) has become a Linux Foundation project. With significant engineering and code contributions from Intel Corporation, SOF includes a digital signal processing (DSP) firmware and an SDK that together provide infrastructure and development tools for developers working on audio or signal processing. Intel and Google support SOF and invite others to join them in advancing the project.
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A New Turntable from McIntosh and It's Not That Expensive
McIntosh has unveiled a new turntable that brings its famous McIntosh sound and build quality at a new "low price" point. The new MT2 was announced with a suggested retail price of $4,000, which his significantly less than the brand's flagship MT5 ($8,000) and MT10 ($6,000). Of course you don't get the glowing green plate, but according to the company, you get the latest turntable technology with the New York giant’s legendary aesthetic, design and build quality.
Jabra Elite Third Generation True Wireless Earbuds Establish the Benchmark
Among the many new true wireless earbuds unveiled at CES 2018, Jabra was a clear stand-out with its new Elite 65t and Elite Active 65t models. Benefiting from extensive experience in wireless audio and hearing aids, Jabra engineered the new Elite 65t earbuds for the best on-the-go true wireless calls and music experience - including an ‘Active’ version for those doing sports. Among the new features is also the integration for Amazon Alexa on-the-go and integrated one-touch access to Siri and Google Now.
SteelSeries Launches High-Res Certified Arctis Pro Gaming Headset Line
While the gaming graphics card and displays market continues to grow and push consumer expectations forward with beautifully immersive visuals, SteelSeries believes that audio reproduction in speaker and headset solutions has fallen behind the curve. Now, the fast-growing gaming headset brand, introduced the Arctis Pro Line to raise the stakes in premium headset performance for gaming and entertainment on PlayStation 4 consoles and PC.
Audio Precision Expands Microphone Product Family
Audio Precision announced the expansion of its line of measurement microphones with the introduction of the 376M03, a calibrated microphone system combining a 1/2" microphone cartridge with a phantom-powered preamplifier - the 426M16 - in its 1/2" configuration. The new preamplifier combines the precision of calibrated, standardized measurement microphones with the convenience of ubiquitous mic accessories offering phantom power, balanced connections for improved immunity to induced noise, and easy connectivity via common XLR cables.
Danley Sound Labs Introduces Fully-Weatherized OS-12CX Wide-Coverage Loudspeaker
Building on the continued success of the fully-weatherized Danley OS-80 & OS-90 loudspeakers and the OS-115 subwoofer, Danley Sound Labs introduced the Danley OS-12CX wide-coverage loudspeaker. The Danley OS-12CX uses Danley's patented Synergy crossover design, Sentinel limiter protection circuitry, and stainless steel mounting hardware that is prepared to brace the OS-12CX against mother nature's worst.
Gamechanger Audio Promotes New Guitar Distortion PLASMA Pedal with Xenon-Filled Tube
Now launched on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, the PLASMA Pedal is an interesting innovation in an area where there's hardly been any for decades. The idea for the PLASMA comes from a young Latvian company, Gamechanger Audio, dedicated to infuse new ideas into the musician market. And the PLASMA is certainly new in the fact that instead of the traditional circuits, it sends continuous high-voltage discharges within a xenon-filled tube. In essence - playing a bolt of electricity!
Astro Spatial Audio to Demonstrate Object-Based 3D Sound with Third-Party Integration at Prolight+Sound 2018
Astro Spatial Audio (ASA) will highlight its approach to true object-based immersive audio when it returns to Prolight+Sound at the Frankfurt Messe, from April 10–13. The company will offer special presentations throughout the show, highlighting the deep integration between ASA's SARA II Premium Rendering Engine and third-party systems including TTA's Stagetracker II next-generation performer tracking, Alcons Audio loudspeakers, and QLab playback automation software.