ESS Technology Introduces ES9118 SABRE HiFi SoC with High-Resolution and Lossless Audio for Smartphones
ESS Technology introduced its new SABRE HiFi SoC - the ES9118, a 2-channel, 32-bit device. This is a brand new solution for high-quality audio on smartphones, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 show, in Barcelona. The new ES9118 SABRE HiFi SoC integrates the complete audio path from the application processor all the way to the headphone in one device.
Audio Repair and Enhancement with iZotope RX Plug-in Pack
iZotope, makers of award-winning tools for audio production, announced two new developments that support the creative community’s pursuit of better-sounding audio. The new RX Plug-in Pack from the Cambridge, MA, company delivers everything needed to get started with audio repair, while the new RX Audio Cookbook, a free online resource, brings great-sounding audio within reach.
Messe Frankfurt Announces Prolight+Sound Middle East 2016
Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s leading trade fair and conventions organizers, has announced the launch of Prolight+Sound Middle East. According to Installation International magazine, Messe Frankfurt has acquired the PALME Middle East show, which used to be held in May, from Informa Exhibitions and rebranded it as Prolight+Sound Middle East.
Attero Tech Introduces New Dante Network Audio Monitor and Four Channel Output Interface
At ISE 2016, AV solutions and audio networking OEM design specialist Attero Tech launched the unDNEMO 64 Channel Dante Network Audio Monitor which makes it easy to monitor up audio channels on a network. The company also introduced its new unD4O Dante output interface, which the company says is the most cost-effective 4 output Dante device available.
MAG Audio Extends Professional Transducer Range with new 21” Woofer
From the innovative minds of MAG Audio comes a new high-power low distortion 21” low frequency transducer, which the Ukrainian company says is a competitive high-quality alternative to more compact and effective subwoofers designs. The new MAG M2108 woofer uses a aluminum die-cast frame with improved ventilated 4.5” voice coil and features the company’s removable self-centering ferrite magnet system.
ISE 2016 Confirms Record Attendance and is Now the World’s Largest AV and Systems Integration Show
The organizers promised ‘More 4 You’ and produced the most for everyone. The first four-day Integrated Systems Europe exhibition came to a close on 12 February with a final count of 65,686 registered attendees. This represents a 6,338 (10.7%) increase on the 2015 edition and officially positions ISE as the world’s largest AV and systems integration tradeshow.
Alliance for IP Media Solutions Expands Efforts for IP Media Convergence
It’s not only on the audio industry that there is a focus on the transition towards IP networking. The video and broadcast industries are also focused on this media networking convergence and the new Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is now fast expanding and augmenting its efforts to support the transition to IP via open standards and interoperability.
Media Networking Alliance Creates AES67 Momentum at ISE 2016
You can call it the “rtf” format or the neutral “Switzerland” of audio networking. The AES67 open format is here and the demonstrations at ISE 2016 reflected the growing importance of network interoperability in AV. Several initiatives promoted by the Media Networking Alliance (MNA) at this show served to demonstrate how important this will be for audio in general.
dbx goRack Affordable Performance Processor in Pocket Format
At Winter NAMM 2016, dbx was showcasing its goRack Performance Processor, an easy-to-use loudspeaker management processor that enables a portable PA system to be optimized for the best-possible sound quality. Effectively introduced at the end of last year, the goRack incorporates the best of dbx’s acclaimed DriveRack series processing simplified down to a compact unit that fits into the palm of the hand.
Ircam Lab’s The Snail Revolutionary Instrument Tuner/Analyzer Software
Radical innovation in audio is always happening these days… mostly in software. Ircam Lab, a commercial arm of French research institute IRCAM, just announced the release of their revolutionary new software, The Snail. This modern looking Tuner/Analyser software offers a new and extremely accurate way of tuning and analyzing an instrument.