New Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Wireless Headphones With Active Noise-Cancellation Under $200
Bluetooth headphones are such a competitive segment that even the leading brands are forced to constantly update their designs and product catalogue. An interesting example comes from Plantronics, which has been expanding from business-oriented wireless solutions into the lifestyle consumer space. With its new BackBeat PRO 2 wireless over-the-ear headphones, Plantronics shows that is possible to improve, while making even more affordable products.
ATC Launches P2 PRO Dual Mono Power Amplifier
British loudspeaker company ATC announced upcoming availability of its new P2 PRO Dual Mono Power Amplifier — a really cool looking true dual mono design, delivering 300W of continuous power simultaneously from both channels to drive the most challenging loudspeaker loads. Offering wide bandwidth and ultra-low distortion, the new P2 Pro amplifiers are hand-built by ATC in the UK using a new low-vibration 19-inch rack-mount chassis, with precision machined 12.7mm brushed aluminum front panel.
Martin Audio Upgraded Software Allows Improved Prediction and Optimization of MLA Systems
Martin Audio has announced a significant upgrade to Display, the software brain of its Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array (MLA) Series, improving even further how loudspeaker arrays are configured and controlled for any auditorium or size audience. The new Display 2.2 software represents what R&D Director, Jason Baird, now describes as “the world’s most accurate prediction and optimization array software, bar none.”
IK Multimedia Announces MODO Bass Physically Modeled Electric Bass Virtual Instrument for Mac/PC
Analog modeling of real instruments goes a step further with IK Multimedia’s new MODO BASS, the first physical modeling virtual bass instrument that gives players and producers limitless bass sound possibilities and a new world of unmatched realism and playability for ultra-realistic tracks. And the new software is also a dream form any electric bass fans, allowing full experimentation of the most coveted instruments, including customizing the complete sound chain, from pickups to amplifier and effects.
RØDE Microphones Sponsors Beethoven’s 9th Symphony Recording and Offers Free Hi-Res Download
RØDE Microphones is promoting the evolution of its professional microphone catalogue with an original initiative. The Australian microphone company sponsored a unique concert of the Anima Eterna Brugge & Australian Brandenburg Choir performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in D Minor, Live From The Sydney Opera House, recorded using only RØDE microphones. The recording is out now on DVD, Blu-Ray, and as a free download and free high resolution audio download.
Hearables to Aid and Improve Audio Communications in the Workplace
The enterprise market, led by the government, military, and retail verticals, is also beginning to turn to hearables to foster better communication, collaboration, and workforce productivity. Market research from ABI Research forecasts enterprise hearable shipments will top one million in 2021, increasing from just 30,000 in 2016, at a CAGR of more than 108%.
Jabra Chooses Comply Foam Tips For Special-Edition Headphones
Jabra launched its next-generation wireless headphones for sports enthusiasts with Hearing Components’ Comply Isolation foam tips included as accessory for superior passive noise cancelation and comfort. The new Jabra Sports Pulse and Jabra Sports Coach Special Edition headphones allow users to get rid of the surrounding noise at the gym and focus on performance with enhanced bass.
Sennheiser Expands SpeechLine Digital Wireless Range
Following the 2015 release of its SpeechLine Digital Wireless, the world’s first wireless digital microphone to be designed exclusively for speech applications, Sennheiser is expanding the range with new products that further enhance its flexibility, including two fully wireless Tablestand units, a Qi-based wireless charging solution and a new network enabled charging unit.
Under Armour and JBL Target Motivation with New Sport Headphones
Harman International and athletic performance gear lifestyle brand Under Armour have combined forces to bring two new sport headphones to the market combining the latest wireless technology and sensors. The UA Sport Wireless Heart Rate Headphones and UA Sport Wireless Headphones, both engineered by JBL, will hit shelves in November 2016, and are now available for pre-order at JBL.com and UA.com. These Bluetooth 4.2 headphones are directly targeted at users looking for some extra motivation.
New I2C EERAM Memory from Microchip Allows Safe Data Storage at Power Loss
A new low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology. This new I2C EERAM memory is an easy-to-implement, low-cost non-volatile SRAM (NVSRAM) that eliminates the need for an external battery to retain data. The new EERAM memory is ideal for applications that need to constantly or instantaneously record, update or monitor data including metering, automotive and industrial applications.