Heritage Audio Unveils BT-500 Bluetooth Streaming 500 Series Module
Vintage analog audio studio equipment specialists, Heritage Audio, made a surprising but very interesting announcement for wireless audio integration in studios. The company unveiled the latest addition to their growing lineup of 500 Series products, the BT-500 streaming module, designed to connect mobile devices using the latest generation of audio specific Bluetooth technology and state-of-the-art D/A converters.
JBL Professional New EON ONE All-in-One Linear-Array P.A. System
Harman’s booth at Prolight+Sound 2016 attempted to cram all new products introduced at NAMM 2016 in a relatively small space. Still, Harman introduced an additional series of new products in Frankfurt, including the surprising EON ONE all-in-one PA system. Adopting a familiar slim column array over sub design, the EON ONE combines a six-channel mixer and Bluetooth audio.
AKG Launches New Line of Versatile, High-Performance Headphones
AKG by Harman unveiled a new line of high-performance headphones at Winter NAMM 2016 and more recently at Prolight+Sound 2016. Designed to meet the stringent requirements of recording musicians, producers and engineers on a budget, the new closed-back K52, K72 and K92 models deliver AKG sound quality, comfort and long-lasting yet lightweight construction.
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Listen Promotes SoundCheck Training in Chicago, May 17-18, 2016
Boston audio and electroacoustic test and measurement specialist, Listen is promoting another edition of its popular 2-day SoundCheck training class on May 17-18th in Elgin, IL (just outside Chicago). This will be a not-to-miss opportunity until the company holds its California SoundCheck and Electroacoustics Training, later in October, in Santa Clara, CA.
New Low Cost WiFi Audio Streaming Module Solutions Featuring High Resolution Audio and “Easy MRA” Multiroom Audio from Libre Wireless
Libre Wireless Technologies announced its next generation LS5B and LS6B WiFi based music streaming modules. Libre’s new turnkey LibreSync WiFi module solutions feature full 24bit 96kHz/192kHz high resolution audio together with Libre’s DDMS synchronized indoor/outdoor direct multinode streaming technology, enabling entry level/mainstream wireless speaker and audio products.
Jensen Introduces the JIK-DB1 Iso-Kit for Audio Engineering Students
Following a first presentation at the 139th AES convention in New York, Jensen Transformers announced the Jensen JIK-DB1 Iso-Kit, a Jensen transformer equipped direct box that comes in an easy-to-assemble kit form, developed specifically for recording schools and other higher education facilities that teach professional audio as part of their curriculum.
Renesas Electronics Delivers New USB Controller and Power Supply IC Supporting USB Power Delivery 3.0
Renesas Electronics announced a new Universal Serial Bus (USB) Power Delivery (PD) controller that supports USB Power Delivery 3.0. The new controller features DC power supply with safe and secure power delivery technology that implements power supply and data communications over a single USB cable. Renesas also introduced the first power supply IC supporting the power rules requirements in USB 2.0 and 3.0 Power Delivery.
USB 3.0 Promoter Group Defines Authentication Protocol for USB Type-C
The USB 3.0 Promoter Group announced the USB Type-C Authentication specification, defining cryptographic-based authentication for USB Type-C chargers and devices. USB Type-C Authentication empowers host systems to protect against non-compliant USB Chargers and to mitigate risks from maliciously embedded hardware or software in USB devices attempting to exploit a USB connection.
Boulder Amplifiers Announces New Reference-Level 2120 D/A Converter
Boulder Amplifiers announced the release of its new 2120 D/A Converter and Stereo Amplifier system, offering a reference-level updated digital music source with multiple options. The company says its 2100 Series “marks a substantial increase in performance over the previous 2000 Series, moving the game on from what has long been considered the benchmark in high-performance audio.”
Logitech to Acquire Jaybird, Expanding Into the Fast-Growing Wireless Audio Wearables Market
Logitech International, also the owner of Ultimate Ears, announced it will acquire Jaybird, the wireless and active lifestyle consumer electronics specialists. With this strategic acquisition, Logitech will leverage its worldwide distribution network to bring Jaybird range of premium Bluetooth headphones and earbuds, sport wearables and wireless software solutions to the global market.