Focusrite New Red 4Pre Digitally-Controlled Preamp, Thunderbolt 2 and Dante Interface
British company Focusrite announced the launch of its new Red 4Pre flagship audio preamp and recording interface. Combining dual Thunderbolt 2, dual Pro Tools | HD DigiLink and Dante network audio connectivity options, the Red 4Pre features 58-in/64-out channels, and specially-developed digitally-controlled mic preamps, and high-headroom instrument inputs.
New and Updated NFC Forum Technical Specifications Speed and Secure NFC Services
The NFC Forum announced the publication of one candidate and two adopted specifications, following approval by the Board of Directors. The new specifications - now available from the NFC Forum website - enhance the performance and security of NFC services, delivering more robust peer-to-peer communication and better user experiences.
Leema Acoustics Introduces High-Performance Elements Pre-Amplifier and DAC
Leema Acoustics’ high-performance space-saving Elements range has expanded to include a new preamp with a high-quality DAC section, offering a wide range of connectivity for today’s digital devices. The new Elements Pre-Amplifier builds on the success of Leema Acoustics’ Elements integrated, adding a high-quality balanced output.
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COBBLE Micro Audio Amplifier Leverages iPhone Lightning Connector for High Resolution Audio
COBBLE is a new audio project currently being promoted on Kickstarter, promising the world’s first battery-free, ultra-light, and iPhone-mic-compatible portable audio amplifier and DAC for the iPhone. Weighing less than an ounce, PEBBLE can be used anywhere, supports 24-bit 192kHz audio and features an interesting “pebble-shaped” design.
ATSC 3.0 Next-Generation Television Broadcasting To Take Center Stage At 2016 NAB Show
Next-generation broadcast television moves a step closer to reality at the upcoming 2016 NAB Show (Las Vegas, April 16-21, 2016), when live transmissions originating from the show floor reach prototype receivers designed to demonstrate the myriad new capabilities of ATSC 3.0. Four days of NAB Show exhibits at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) open Monday, April 18.
New Tiny ams AS3412 Speaker Driver Opens Up Mass Market For Active Noise Cancellation
Austrian high performance sensors and analog ICs specialist, ams AG launched the AS3412, a compact, cost-effective speaker driver which promises to bring the benefits of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for the first time to mass-market headsets. The new AS3412 noise cancellation platform is ideal for use in the low-cost headphones and bundled head-sets supplied with smartphones.
Analog Devices’ Low Dropout Regulators Enable Cleaner Audio and Faster Communications
Analog Devices announced two series of low dropout regulators (LDOs) offering ultra-low noise performance that eliminate unwanted system noise and improve receiver, transmitter, and audio quality. Target applications for the new ADP176x and ADP715x LDOs include wireless base stations, wired communications, industrial instrumentation, high-end audio equipment, and medical devices.
New GR Series Mixers for Multizone Audio from Allen & Heath
Allen & Heath has launched two new installation mixers, the GR3 and GR4, designed to provide simple yet comprehensive control of audio and announcements for multiple zones in bars, restaurants, stores and other leisure and retail environments. Highly configurable, the GR3 and GR4 are ideally suited to applications requiring multiple input sources and specific priority settings.
Steinberg Releases WaveLab Pro 9 and WaveLab Elements 9
Steinberg Media Technologies announced the immediate availability of WaveLab 9, a major update to its popular audio editing/mastering software. The ninth generation introduces a new product naming format: the professional version is now labeled “WaveLab Pro 9” while the entry-level version remains “WaveLab Elements 9”, including all the essential tools.
The Audio Engineering Society Launches AES Live Online Video Collection
Would you like to see an interview with Richard Small discussing transducers design and manufacturing? Or Ray Dolby discussing his career and R&D efforts? Or simply watch a conference you missed at the 139th AES convention? The Audio Engineering Society is making that possible with its new AES Live: Video library on the AES website.