Alcons Audio Sentinel New Controller and Amplification Platform for Pro-Ribbon Systems
Several years in the making, Alcon Audio’s Sentinel dedicated controller and amplification "engines" for the brand’s Pro-Ribbon speaker systems include the Sentinel 3 (4x750W) and Sentinel 10 (4x2500W). Both are 192kHz capable solutions with AES3 inputs, a large 480 x 272 pixel color touch-screen and SIS dynamic cable compensation.
Antelope Audio Introduces R4S Remote Control for Satori Studio Monitor Controller
During the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville Antelope Audio introduced the new R4S Remote Control for its Satori monitoring and summing analog rackmount solution, helping to expand the digital control possibilities already available through software.
Bluetooth Headset Sales to Grow 12% Over Next Five Years
Strategy Analytics reports that global Bluetooth headset revenue growth will improve modestly in 2016, even as mono headset sales volumes continue steady declines. Still, global Bluetooth headset sales will grow 12% during the next five years with the stereo category rising steadily.
Sennheiser Completes Fiscal Year 2014 with Record Sales
The Sennheiser Group presented its annual results for fiscal year 2014 and, compared to the previous year, total sales at the audio specialist rose by 44.3 million euros to 634.8 million euros, representing an increase of around 7.5 percent. Net earnings also increased by 20.4 million euros to a total of 34.7 million euros.
CanJam London 2015, the First Official Head-Fi Event in Europe
North America’s premier headphone audio event is coming to the UK for the first time this summer. CanJam London 2015, the first of Head-Fi’s official CanJam events to be held in Europe, will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2015, bringing together the world’s best names in high-quality headphone design.
Focal Announces Sphear In-Ear Headphones
French loudspeaker specialist Focal has already stirred the market with its strong entrance in the headphone category, with consumer and professional models. Now, following two years of development, Focal announces a strong product also in the in-ear category with their new Sphear headphones, designed by Simon Matthews.
NTi Audio Introduces “Locked Run” Mode for XL2 Sound Level Meter
Just turn it on! Says NTi Audio. The newly-available “Locked Run” mode of operation for the XL2 Sound Level Meter allows untrained personnel to perform sound level measurements according to pre-established parameters. Data recording starts immediately after switching on and continues until the device is turned off.
Ocean Way Audio Fuels Growth Phase with Powerful Strategic Alliance
Ocean Way Audio (OWA) continues to position itself for long-term growth with key staff appointments. Allen Sides, Founder and CEO of OWA, announced a newly formed strategic business alliance with Cliff Henricksen, joining the team as OWA’s Director, New Technology.
RCF Expands Satellite-Subwoofer Range With Evox 12
Complementing the portable compact Evox5 and Evox 8 satellite-subwoofer PA systems, launched in 2014, RCF has now introduced the more powerful Evox 12. This is a 1400-watt version using eight high performance neodymium 4” full-range transducers with a phase plug in the top section and a 15” subwoofer base.
LaVoce Introduces Two New Ferrite Low Frequency Drivers for Small Enclosures
LaVoce introduced two new ferrite subwoofer drivers intended for the installation market and small enclosures, including a new 10” SSF102.40 shallow mounting subwoofer with a total mounting depth of less than 4” (10cm) using a 2.4” voice coil. The 8” SSF082.00L is a new powerful long throw subwoofer with a 2” voice coil.