JBL Introduces New Architectural Speakers At CEDIA 2015
JBL expanded its architectural home speaker lines for the custom home-audio installation market at the 2015 CEDIA Expo. The new JBL Studio 2 and Arena Series in-wall and in-ceiling speakers expand the existing models in the line with a completely new design and feature the same waveguide technology from JBL’s M2 Master Reference Monitor.
All About the 139th International Audio Engineering Society Convention in New York
Audio Engineering Society conventions in New York are always special. The 139th edition promises to be special and the best ever with record numbers of attendees, special events and presentations and certainly one of the best exhibitions in memory. audioXpress has a booth there. Come and see us …and here’s the full program.
Hear How Bad Your Mix Sounds With Mackie’s New Bluetooth Streaming Monitors
Studio monitors with Bluetooth? For project, home studios, and multimedia applications it might make sense. Mackie continues to expand its Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors line with two new models which might appeal to an expanded market. The all-new CR4BT and CR5BT include an auxiliar jack input and headphone out in the front, but also offer Bluetooth for audio streaming.
CEDIA Reports Record Growth and Unveils New Directions for Home Integration
As the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) opened its annual 2015 CEDIA EXPO at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas October 14-17 with a new brand image and a new CEO, a new industry survey report confirms three straight years of revenue growth for the home-integration sector, with consumers adopting new higher-end technologies and smart home components.
Eckel Anechoic Chamber Built for Microsoft Certified as The Quietest Place on Earth
Microsoft contracted Eckel Noise Control Technologies to design and build a new anechoic chamber for audio and device testing at its Redmond, Washington Audio Lab. Independent tests of the main chamber by Brüel & Kjær confirmed that — at -20.6 dB — Microsoft and Eckel had shattered the previous world record for Quietest Place on Earth and far surpassed engineers’ prediction of -16 dB.
Audio Precision Enhances Electro-Acoustic and PDM Testing with v4.2 Software and Advanced PDM Module
Audio Precision announced the availability of version 4.2 of their APx500 audio test software, as well as a new PDM module with advanced capabilities. AP’s latest software release delivers a series of new features focused on electro-acoustic and production test environments. The new software and Advanced PDM Module will be shown at the 139th AES Convention in New York.
Bryston Introduces the Model T Cinema Reference Three-Way In-wall Loudspeaker
Bryston has announced the introduction of the Model T Cinema reference home theater in-wall loudspeaker. By leveraging key design cues from the flagship Model T floor-standing loudspeaker, Bryston has developed a highly capable architectural speaker system for dedicated home theater rooms. The Model T Cinema combines high-performance with the integrated aesthetic preferred by interior designers.
Parasound Debuts Expanded ZoneMaster Custom Installation Amplifier Line at CEDIA
Parasound has expanded its ZoneMaster custom installation amplifier line with the introduction of three new models at CEDIA Expo 215. Parasound’s ZoneMaster 450, ZoneMaster 250, and ZoneMaster 650, multi-channel universal power amplifiers for custom installation combine sound quality and reliability with discrete Class AB input stages and specially selected Class D power channels.
Arcam Introduces new AVR’s with Dolby Atmos and DIRAC Live
Visitors to CEDIA Expo 2015 will have the chance to be the first to see and hear the US debut of the Arcam AVR550 and AVR850 Dolby Atmos AVR’s as well as the new SR250 2-channel A/V receiver. Promoted by US distributors, The Sound Organisation, the new HDMI 2.0a and HDCP2.2 home systems from the British brand will also be presented at a special Open House event.
AudioControl Launches New Dolby ATMOS Concert AVR-7 & AVR-9 Receivers
AudioControl’s new Concert AVR High-Power Receivers launch at CEDIA 2015 with Dolby ATMOS, HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2 and DIRAC Live Room Correction. Both the new AVR-7 and AVR-9 models feature seven amplifier channels for surround format support and benefit from four high-performance Dolby ATMOS pre-amp outputs. Both models are also DTS:X ready.