High End 2015 in Munich Was Another High-Quality Show
Once again, the High End 2015 Show in Munich, Germany, made a splash as the world’s largest trade fair for the audio industry. With 506 exhibitors from 42 countries (+11%), increased attendance with a total of 20,637 visitors (+16%) and 6,588 trade visitors from 71 countries (+22%), the show has an ever-increasing international profile.
AVnu Alliance Announces New Officers for Board of Directors at First AVB/TSN Conference
The AVnu Alliance announced a new President and Chairman. The new board officers were first announced at the first-ever Conference on Time Sensitive Networking and Applications (TSNA) in Santa Clara the last week of April. Gary Stuebing, Cisco, is the new AVnu Alliance President, along with Kevin Stanton as Alliance Chairman.
NTi Audio Introduces Advanced RT60 Reverb Measurements and Low Frequency Noise Assessment with the XL2
The XL2 Sound Level Meter now measures reverberation time using the T30 method, a free enhancement in line with the current ISO3382 standard. NTi Audio also announced that its Data Explorer PC software for the XL2 now includes professional tools for detailed analysis of low-frequency noise (LFN).
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QSC TouchMix Mixers Get Free 2.1 Upgrade
QSC Audio has announced a free firmware download upgrade for its TouchMix mixer range, adding reliability and stability along with a new multi-language info system. The 2.1 firmware adds support for MIDI-over-USB foot-switches, more scene recall functions, the ability to use auxiliary mixes as sub-groups and improved Wi-Fi connectivity.
RØDE VideoMic Pro Gets Upgrade and Rycote Onboard
Australian pro-audio brand RØDE Microphones announced an upgrade to its number one selling microphone worldwide, the VideoMic Pro. The all new VideoMic Pro now features the acclaimed Rycote Lyre suspension system, along with an upgraded microphone capsule.
Apogee Groove Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC is Now Available
Apogee Electronics announced the worldwide availability of Groove, a portable headphone amplifier and DAC for Mac and Windows computers. According to Apogee, Groove builds upon Apogee’s 30-year history of digital audio technology for music creation and “unlocks the highest possible quality of any headphones or powered speakers” for music listening.
Positive Mood at the AES 138th Audio Engineering Society Convention in Warsaw, Poland
The Audio Engineering Society held its highly-successful 138th Audio Engineering Society Convention at the Sofitel Victoria Hotel in Warsaw, Poland, May 7 - 10, 2015, featuring an all-encompassing lineup of the best that professional audio has to offer.
Chord Electronics Introduces DAVE Advanced DAC, Preamp and Headphone Amplifier
During the High End 2015 show in Munich, Germany, British high-end audio manufacturer Chord Electronics introduced what the company proudly calls “the world’s most advanced digital to analogue convertor”. Given the acronym DAVE, the $12,500 (£7,995) unit integrates a reference-grade DAC, digital preamp and headphone amplifier.
Yamaha Debuts TF StageMix Mobile Mixing App for TF Series Digital Consoles
The new Yamaha TF series digital consoles are now shipping. Concurrent with their availability, Yamaha launched the TF StageMix, a free iPad app that provides wireless remote control of TF digital mixing console functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface. It makes setups faster and lets engineers adjust monitor mixes anywhere they need to be.
Linear Audio Volume 9 Is Now Available
Linear Audio 9 is the tenth volume in a series of bookzines dedicated to audio technology and perception. Linear Audio offers a variety of articles written by an international team of authors and accredited academics on a plethora of engaging subjects, from tutorials to circuit and system design, test reports and book reviews.