Bose Introduces Wireless New QC Noise Cancelling Headphones And Wireless Sport Headphones
Bose announced four new headphones, expanding its range with the all new QuietComfort 35 and QuietControl 30 noise cancellation wireless models. Also new are the new SoundSport and SoundSport Pulse for sport and fitness. The new generation of Bose headphones is a significant technology update, allowing for up to 20 hours of battery life and controllable noise cancellation with personalization features.
Conexant’s AudioSmart Technology Enables Notebook PC With Microsoft Skype for Business Certification as a Group Speakerphone
Conexant’s AudioSmart 3.0 audio technology is making interactions with intelligent personal assistants more informed and productive. Conexant showcased the world’s first PC to receive Microsoft Skype for Business certification as a Group Speakerphone – along with its four-microphone, far-field voice input pre-processing technology and context-aware control automation software, introducing a suite of technologies that intelligently sense context, leveraging information about how a device is being used to automatically optimize the end-user experience.
New 3D Sound One Module Provides Immersive Audio for Headphones
French company 3D Sound Labs announced that its 3D smart audio technology is now available for all headphones thanks to the new 3D Sound One Module. 3D Sound Labs is a pioneer startup in 3D sound and its new 3D Sound One Module is the first accessory that can be simply fixed to any headphone to allow immersive 3D audio experiences. The connected module connects via Bluetooth to a smartphone running the iOPS 3D Sound Labs app or a PC with the Windows 3D Sound Labs driver.
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Timber Audio Releases Premium Wireless Headphones Using Solid Wood
The Prelude by Timber Audio is a beautiful Bluetooth headphone design made from solid wood and lightweight aluminum, set to release on Kickstarter on June 6. The headphones will be available in choices of Maple, Red Cedar or Walnut, have a built-in micro SD card reader, and FM radio connectivity, apart from an old fashioned 3.5 mm auxiliary cable. Each headphone comes with a hard shell carrying case, a braided AUX cable with a 3-button remote, braided USB cable, and USB wall charger.
Meyer Sound Introduces Next-Generation Galileo GALAXY Networked Audio System
The new Meyer Sound Galileo GALAXY network platform will make its worldwide debut at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas. As the next generation of the Galileo processor line, GALAXY offers the most advanced processing power and networking standards available. The announcement compliments Meyer Sounds presentations at InfoComm 2016, focused on technological innovation in sound reinforcement.
Eclipse Showcases 2.2 Audio System at T.H.E. Show 2016
Eclipse, the high-performance loudspeaker division within Fujitsu Ten, the multi-billion-dollar global technology giant, is promoting a high-performance ‘2.2’ audio system - two full-range speakers paired with two powered subwoofers - at T.H.E (The Home Entertainment) Show Newport, California. The company calls it “stereo with a difference” and a demonstration of the company’s accurate sound technology and unique ‘invisible loudspeaker’ concept.
Yamaha Introduces HS-I Powered Studio Monitors with Mounting Points For Installation Applications
Yamaha introduced its HS-I range of powered speakers, which adds mounting points to the popular HS Series studio monitors, making the range suitable for a significantly broader range of monitoring, sound reinforcement and installation environments. According to Yamaha, the new range was designed in direct response to the use of these popular speakers in commercial environments and events.
Do You Think It Was Apple's Decision to Drop the 3.5 mm Jack? Think Again!
Did you read/hear one of the many rumor stories about the removal of the 3.5 mm audio "due to Apple's fixation on making devices slimmer?" Well, we all did, and the rumor has a reason. It's true! The only minor detail is: It wasn't just Apple on that one. To the surprise of many in the audio industry, the decision was taken in consensus among the powerful companies that decide about consumer technologies these days: the big semiconductor and IT companies and the smartphone makers, of course.
Zoom New H4n Pro Handy Recorder with Upgraded Performance and Features
Zoom unveiled the new H4n Pro Handy Recorder, featuring advanced microphones, high-performance mic preamps, and an extremely low noise floor, among the improved features and specifications. The Zoom H4n Pro is a high-quality four-track audio recorder and USB audio interface, ideal for music, film, and podcasting applications.
Meridian Reference DAC Unveiled at T.H.E. Show 2016
Meridian Audio announced its new Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter, with considerable connectivity options, user features and format support. The Meridian Ultra is a 384kHz/24-bit dedicated DAC capable of playing virtually any recording format including DXD, DSD64 and DSD128 (DoP), and MQA. It incorporates Dual Mono DAC cards, DSP filter options, upsampling and apodizing. The world’s first public showing of the Meridian Ultra DAC will take place at the 2016 T.H.E. Show Newport, June 3-5.