A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Pono…
Working in conjunction with the cross–platform PonoMusic World application, PonoRevealer enables real–time playback comparison of lossy and lossless versions transcoded from the same HRA parent. As I’ve said before; if you can’t hear a difference, it only means you are not able to hear a difference, your ancillary playback gear is subpar, or you’re refusing to admit that which you cannot explain.
iSEMcon Acoustic new iSEMic Measurement Microphone Now Available
Following earlier presentations at the most important audio industry trade shows, iSEMcon Acoustic confirmed the availability of its ¼“ iSEMic 725TR microphone series and accessories. Purposely designed, the 725TR is supply and signal voltage compatible with iPhone, iPad, as well as other mobile devices, including laptop computers and phantom powered pro audio equipment.
Listen Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Listen Inc is celebrating its 20th year as a leading provider of audio test and measurement systems and expertise. The company is commemorating the occasion with updated branding – a new, more modern, logo and a new website. Two decades of innovation in audio and electroacoustic test and measurement.
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Ambitious Hi-Res Audio Players and DACs from Astell&Kern
Korean company Astell&Kern (iRiver) has managed to forge an interesting niche market by developing and manufacturing portable high-resolution audio players. The company announced their latest-generation flagship portable HRA Player, the AK380, with 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD support. At the same time, Astell&Kern launched the much more affordable AK Jr.
SuperMegaUltraGroovy Announces FuzzMeasure 4 Redesigned For OS X Yosemite
From the same brilliant software company that created TapeDeck (probably the best software audio recorder ever designed for the Mac), SuperMegaUltraGroovy just announced the release of FuzzMeasure 4 professional audio and acoustic measurement software, now updated for Mac OS X Yosemite and much improved.
59th AES Conference on Sound Reinforcement, July 15-17, 2015
The Audio Engineering Society (AES) will hold its 59th International Conference, focusing on Sound Reinforcement Engineering and Technology, on July 15-17, 2015, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This is the first AES International Conference to focus on Sound Reinforcement in over 25 years.
New beyerdynamic Revoluto Vertical Array Microphone
In 2006 beyerdynamic presented the first microphone with the patented Revoluto technology. This technology with microphone capsules in a horizontal array was revolutionary and enabled completely new designs and more freedom of movement for the speaker and participants of a meeting.
Audio Precision Appoints Jayant Datta as New Chief Technology Officer
Audio Precision announced the appointment of Jayant Datta as Chief Technology Officer, with responsibilities that will focus on the organization’s technology strategy, product platform evolution, and innovation efforts. In his role as CTO, Datta will collaborate closely with Tom Kite, Ph.D., VP of Engineering, and Bruce Hofer, Co-Founder and Chief Analog Engineer.
IK Multimedia Introduces iKlip Grip Multifunctional Smartphone Stand
It’s a selfie-stick… it’s a tripod… it’s a stand… it’s a Grip! Italian company IK Multimedia continues to design clever solutions for the mobile age. With their new iKlip Grip multifunctional smartphone accessory, musicians, journalists and social media enthusiasts can capture perfect audio and video with their mobile device.
RCF Enters Headphone Market with Iconica Series
New companies are entering the headphone market everyday but not all the companies are established driver manufacturers with the expertise and resources of the Reggio Emilia company. The new ‘Iconica by RCF’ headphones elegantly combine a distinctive life-style design with the specifications required by recording engineers and DJs.