Thonet & Vander Kugel and Koloss Bluetooth Speakers Debut in US
Thonet & Vander, the innovative German consumer audio company, is adding their flagship high-end Kugel and Koloss active Bluetooth speakers to their product selection now available to U.S. consumers. These affordable speakers make a clever use of digital processing to optimize playback.
TSL Products Launches New Phinix Suite of Software Tools for Audio File Correction
Audio files can now be corrected and adjusted for loudness, Dolby-E shuffling and up/down mixing without being sent back to post-production suites. TSL Products’ new Phinix Suite of Software are now available and will be showcased for the first time in Europe at IBC 2015, in Amsterdam.
Blue Gecko Module Simplifies Bluetooth Smart Design
Silicon Labs recently introduced a fully integrated, pre-certified Bluetooth Smart module solution that provides a speedy path to low-power wireless connectivity. The BGM111 modules are preloaded with the Bluegiga Bluetooth 4.1-compliant software stack and profiles and are field-upgradable using device firmware upgrades to Bluetooth 4.2 and beyond.
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MIPI M-PHY v4.0 Specification Achieves a Peak Transmission Rate of Nearly 12 Gbps
The MIPI Alliance announced an updated version of its MIPI M-PHY specification, a physical layer interface that supports chip-to-chip and multimedia protocols and applications. The new specification doubles throughput and allows data transport on longer channels to enable connectivity on more types of devices and mobile-influenced platforms, such as automotive systems.
Audio-Technica Now Shipping AT2020USBi Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone
Audio-Technica started shipping the newest iteration of its AT2020USB cardioid condenser microphone featuring 24-bit/96 kHz recording, and compatibility with iOS, Windows and Mac OS X. Microphone manufacturers hope this type of proposition will be more appealing for direct recording on mobile devices.
Symetrix Launches New Dante I/O Expansion Devices and Updates SymNet Composer
Symetrix announced its new range of Dante I/O devices, including the Symetrix xIn 4 audio input expander, xOut 4 audio output expander and xIO 4x4 audio input/output expander, designed to deliver increased system flexibility to the integration market, increasingly adopting Audinate’s audio networking technology.
Listen Releases SoundCheck 14 - Now Also Available for Mac OS X
Listen, Inc., has released SoundCheck 14. This new version of the company’s audio measurement software includes many features to simplify user setup, such as a redesigned setup wizard that guides you through the process of copying your settings and sequences to the new version. SoundCheck 14 is also the first software version available as a native 64-bit application for use on Mac OS X.
Cakewalk Announces Windows 10 Support in Latest SONAR Release and Offers Free Demo of Rapture Pro
Cakewalk announced its latest SONAR “Gloucester” release introduces support for Microsoft’s new Windows 10 operating system plus numerous enhancements and fixes. The company is also offering a free demo or Rapture Pro, Cakewalk’s latest virtual instrument for Mac and Windows.
pinta acoustic introduces SONEX Linear Absorbers
Minneapolis pinta acoustic announced the introduction of SONEX Linear Absorbers, a new range of sound control straight-line baffles with a modern appearance and highly customizable product design and shape options. Its streamlined appearance offers excellent sound absorption in a variety of interior ceiling applications.
AfterShokz Introduces Bluetooth Bone Conduction Headphones Trekz Titanium on Indiegogo
AfterShokz launched its new Trekz Titanium headphones on Indiegogo, a wireless, bone-conduction headphone perfect for runners, hikers and cyclists. The design allows users to listen to music while keeping their ear canals open and AfterShokz says its PremiumPitch+ technology guarantees they won’t compromise on sound.