Newly Ratified IEEE 802.3bz Standard Allows 5-Gigabit Ethernet of Existing Infrastructures
The Ethernet Alliance, the global consortium dedicated to the advancement of Ethernet technologies, hailed the ratification of the IEEE 802.3bz standard, allowing an upgrade path for existing infrastructures, considering the more than 70 billion meters of Cat5e / Cat6 cabling installed worldwide. The new IEEE standard allows network access layer bandwidth to evolve incrementally beyond 1 Gigabit per second (Gb/s) to 2.5 Gb/s and 5 Gb/s.
iZotope Introduces Neutron Intelligent Mixing Assistant Software
iZotope has embarked in a new quest to make its most sophisticated audio technologies available to a wider number of users, through a new generation of software tools that provide simple solutions for audio mixing and processing. Using powerful new features like Track Assistant and Masking Meter, iZotope’s Neutron is able to identify perceptual frequency collisions getting any mixing session to an optimal starting point, while allowing creative control over all mix decisions.
Tivoli Audio Introduces ART range of Bluetooth and Wireless Whole-Home Audio Products
Portable speakers continue to be a magnet for any consumer electronics company and in particular for those already familiar with the retail and distribution chains. Now, the innovative alarm-clock radio company, Tivoli Audio, also decided to enter the Bluetooth and whole-home audio speaker fray and released its new ART series, consisting - for now - of the CUBE and ORB speakers and an interesting device, named the ConX, which is a Wi-Fi transmitting and receiving dongle.
Bluesound Introduces First High-Res Streaming Audio Soundbar with MQA Support
Bluesound introduced its new Pulse Soundbar at CEDIA 2016 and will be showcasing it at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2016 in Denver (7-9 October). This is the world’s first soundbar to support Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) high-resolution audio, joining Bluesound’s family of MQA-ready wireless Pulse speakers and Node players, enabling wireless hi-resolution music streaming to any room in the home.
Highlights from the 141st Audio Engineering Society Los Angeles Convention
The 141st Audio Engineering Society (AES) International Convention in Los Angeles, CA, was a great success - maybe not as vibrant as past New York editions, but probably one of the best in terms of content/topics and number of sessions. The exhibition was always well attended and exhibitors were always busy, especially those targeting studio/recording applications - sometimes it even felt a bit like the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show, with celebrities like Stevie Wonder walking around and some demos pumping the volume a little too much.
Archwave and Bosch Demonstrate AES67 and AES70 Integrated Platform for Audio, Control and Connection Management
During the 141st Audio Engineering Society convention in Los Angeles, Archwave and Bosch have demonstrated an AES67 and AES70 (OCA) integrated networked platform for audio, control and connection management. Archwave worked together with Bosch and their combined teams to integrate the two existing audio industry standards into a full-fledged solution for audio networking.
Focusrite Announces Red 8Pre Interface at 141st AES Convention
The Red series of interfaces represents the pinnacle of Focusrite’s interface range, and Focusrite now announced the launch of its new Red 8Pre. Offering the most extensive features, and eight of its cleanest mic preamps, the Red 8Pre combines a 24-bit ‘parallel path summing’ dual converter configuration operating at up to 192kHz, with dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, dual DigiLink connectivity with Pro Tools and dual Ethernet ports for Dante audio-over-IP networking.
Yamaha Launches HPH-MT8 and HPH-MT5 Professional Monitor Headphones
Yamaha has launched its latest MT Series headphones, the HPH-MT8 and HPH-MT5, developed to provide the high levels of precision and fidelity required for professional monitoring applications. Like the HPH-MT7 model, introduced in 2015, the new MT Series headphones are designed to deliver flat, high-resolution sound with precise stereo imaging and faithful source signal reproduction, while providing a high level of isolation and comfort to ward off fatigue during extended monitoring sessions.
Ultimate Ears Introduces PartyUp to Easily Connect More Than 50 Bluetooth Speakers
Ultimate Ears announced a new app feature that allows to wirelessly connect more than 50 Ultimate Ears speakers within seconds - creating a new collective experience for users of portable Bluetooth speakers. The PartyUp feature promises to take distributed sound to a whole new level, connecting quickly and easily more than 50 Ultimate Ears speakers. A whole new dimension for flash mobs?
P9 Signature Headphones Celebrate Bowers & Wilkins’ 50th Anniversary
Bowers & Wilkins announced the P9 Signature, according to the brand, “its best sounding and most luxurious headphones to date.” Conceived to celebrate Bowers & Wilkins 50th anniversary and deliver a superior audio experience with “precision at high frequencies and astonishing bass,” the P9 Signature headphones are engineered by the same team responsible for the 800 D3 loudspeaker, and are Bowers & Wilkins’ largest over-ear headphone.