ESS Technology Introduces the SABRE PRO Series of DACs with Unprecedented 140 dB Dynamic Range
ESS Technology announced its new flagship ES9038PRO SABRE DAC at CES 2016, generating immediate attention from audio manufacturers looking to raise the standard on new generation high-resolution audio products. The new ESS PRO SABRE 32-bit, 8-channel DAC chip goes the extra mile by offering the industry’s highest dynamic range (DNR) of 140dB with an impressive THD+N at -122dB.
Sennheiser AMBEO 3D Audio Technology Showcased at CES 2016
Sennheiser's booth at CES 2016 attracted a continuous flow of visitors to its AMBEO 3D Audio Listening Experience. Inside, Sennheiser was showcasing the potential of 3D immersive audio technology, which the company intends to develop as a strategic focus, including a proprietary 9.1 upmix algorithm, a game audio rendering engine, a VR microphone and Venue Modeling software.
Orfeo SoundWorks Recognized as CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Headphones Category
Orfeo SoundWorks’s Bluetooth Earphones have been selected as a CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Headphones category. The company introduced its InnerMic technology which, combined with VoiceRecovery processing technology allows for total intelligibility in any noisy environment. Basically, the concept consists in placing a microphone inside of the earphones to capture inner voice and block out all sound interference.
Qualcomm Introduces aptX HD High Resolution Audio Codec over Bluetooth
Following the conclusion of its CSR acquisition in August 2015, Qualcomm had much more technology to show at CES 2016, including the launch of the new Qualcomm aptX HD enhanced codec, building on the existing aptX audio codec platform, now supporting 24 bit music quality over a Bluetooth wireless connection. Qualcomm states the enhanced audio codec will help manufacturers make wireless high resolution audio a reality.
Intelligent Music Player Prizm Awarded CES Innovation Award in Smart Home Category
French start-up Prizm was recognized at CES 2016, the second year the company attends the show, following its successful crowdfunding campaign in 2014. Prizm developed a new kind of learning music player that can be plugged to any speakers, recognizes people in the room and plays music according to their tastes. This year, the device was awarded the prestigious CES Innovation Award in the Smart Home category.
Beyerdynamic Presents T5p Second Generation Tesla Portable Headphones at CES 2016
Beyerdynamic had an effective presence at CES 2016, showcasing the best of its new generation headphones with Tesla drivers. Among the demonstration areas the highlight was the worldwide launch of the second generation T5p, a closed version of the T1 flagship, optimized for portable players. This was one of the best headphones we heard at CES 2016, even in the always noisy and busy show-floor.
Sennheiser Orpheus Recognized as CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree in Two Categories
Sennheiser has been named a CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree for its state-of-the-art Orpheus headphones. The electrostatic headphone system has been honored in both the ‘Headphones’ Category and the ‘High Performance Home Audio-Video’ Category. Sennheiser’s Orpheus, which will be hand-crafted in Germany and available from mid-2016, impressed the jury with its combination of innovative technology with carefully selected materials and highest-quality craftsmanship.
Waves Audio Now Shipping the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer
Digital signal processing specialist Waves Audio is now shipping the Waves eMotion LV1 mixer, a revolutionary live digital mixing console that provides real-time audio mixing for front-of-house, monitor and broadcast engineers. Based on Waves SoundGrid technology, this software mixer combines sound quality with the convenience and speed needed in demanding live environments.
Audeze Launches First Headphones With Fully Integrated Apple Lightning Cable
The news has been around for a while. The industry has decided to ditch the standard analog 3.5mm jack, replacing it for USB-C connectors or, in Apple’s devices, the Lightning cable. Audeze decided to anticipate the benefits of having direct 24-bit audio and introduced its new EL-8 Titanium headphones with support for music and voice.
QSC Founder Pat Quilter Receives 2016 Beryllium Lifetime Achievement Award from ALMA International
During the 2016 ALMA International Symposium and Expo, QSC co-founder Patrick Quilter received the Beryllium Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the loudspeaker industry. Pat Quilter joins a prestigious list of past recipients including Ed Dell, Don Keele, Andy Kotsatos, Floyd Toole, Laurie Fincham, Matthew Polk, Edgar Villchur, Paul Klipsch, Vance Dickason, Amar G Bose, and Richard Small.