Media Networking Alliance Appoints Working Group Chairs
The Media Networking Alliance has announced the appointment of chairmen for its Technical and Marketing Working Groups, nominating Kevin Gross and Will Hoult to the respective positions. The new working groups will promote adoption, implementation resources, technical education initiatives and collaboration among AES67 technology providers to assure interoperability.
New 1/2” Low Frequency Microphone for Infrasound Measurements from PCB Piezotronics
PCB Piezotronics introduced the new 1/2” microphone and preamplifier system, model 378A07, which is able to measure a range of low frequencies extending below the human audible range. The new solution from PCB Piezotronics, aids in low frequency testing, ideal for studies ranging from wind turbines to natural events like tornadoes.
Beyma Introduces Catalogue App and Chinese Website
Acoustica Beyma has recently announced its new App, Beyma Speakers, allowing full access to its extended professional speaker catalogue, directly on mobile phones and tablets, both Apple and Android. At the same time, the Spanish manufacturer continues to expand its website information, now with support for Chinese language.
Wireworld Nano Series for Headphones and Portable Audio Devices
Wireworld Cable Technology is now shipping a brand-new series of ultra-light and flexible audio cables for use with headphones and other portable audio devices. The new Nano series includes four variants, each leveraging Wireworld’s best technology, such as the DNA Helix flat design and proprietary Composilex 2 insulation.
New Programmable Triple Output DC Power Supplies from B&K Precision
The new 9130B Series of programmable triple output DC power supplies from BK Precision offers isolated outputs, series/parallel/tracking modes, and standard USB, RS232, and GPIB interfaces. This allows easy control, generating test sequences, and log data via the provided PC software or NI-certified LabVIEW driver.
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.
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.