Wren Sound Systems new V5US Lossless Wireless Speaker
Mike Giffin’s new company, Wren Sound Systems, introduced its new V5US wireless speaker, breaking new ground with lossless Wi-Fi streaming using DTS’s Play-Fi. The V5US is also a beautifully crafted wireless speaker with direct support for the world’s most popular smartphones, tablets and PCs with Apple’s AirPlay and CSR’s aptX Bluetooth technologies.
Messe Frankfurt Introduces New Concept for Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound in 2016
To ensure the future of Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound with a new event concept from 2016, Messe Frankfurt - one of the largest trade show organizers in the world - announced sweeping changes to two shows. Main goal is to allow better business, from one side, while opening Musikmesse to private visitors on all days. Read on.
Audio-Technica Shipping New SonicPro ATH-MSR7 Headphones
“Designed for High-Resolution Audio” seems to be the key marketing label for consumer electronic audio manufacturers these days. And that was certainly the head-turning slogan at the CES 2015 show when Audio-Technica announced its SonicPro ATH-MSR7 Over-Ear Hi-Res Audio Headphones which are now shipping.
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Microchip Releases new Multizone Technology for Whole-home Audio and Multi-room Applications
Microchip Technology announced its second generation multizone audio technology and a mobile app for use in whole-home-audio and multi-room applications based on the JukeBlox 4 platform. The JB Multizone 2.0 enables tightly synchronized and highly robust audio streaming to multiple speakers in conjunction with the JB App, a turnkey mobile app that enables easy setup and operation of the wireless speaker.
All-New Ether Planar Headphones from MrSpeakers
San Diego, CA, headphone maker MrSpeakers just released Ether, an all-new open-backed headphone featuring a single-ended planar magnetic driver. When describing the new project, the company says Ether should sound excellent, be more comfortable than previous headphones from the brand, and have a timeless design.
Next-Generation Universal Audio Apollo Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interfaces
During the 2015 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, Universal Audio surprised the recording studio community with the introduction of an all-new line of Apollo audio interfaces for Mac Thunderbolt users. The new generation leverages dual Thunderbolt 2 connections and features next-generation A/D and D/A conversion, effectively upgrading the successful interface lineup.
Full Details on new DiGiCo S21 Live Sound Mixer Revealed
During the 2015 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, DiGiCo revealed its new S21 compact digital mixer. The official presentation at the show was not complemented with the usual press release and full specifications were not disclosed. Only now, after the show closed, the company revealed more details.
Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound 2015 Attract More Than 108,000 Visitors
The 2015 editions of Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound shows in Frankfurt, Germany, attracted more than 108,000 visitors from all over the world. The shows closed with high levels of satisfaction from exhibitors, while Frankfurt Messe looks ahead with a new concept to expand both shows with a different schedule and stronger trade-visitor programs in 2016.
Martin Audio Unveils Coaxial Differential Dispersion Speaker Series
Calling it “the Shape of Things to Come”, British company Martin Audio announced a major new dedicated installation loudspeaker range at the 2015 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt. The CDD Series introduces an interesting design, combining distinctive curved enclosures with Coaxial Differential Dispersion drivers.
AKG Unveils new C314 Dual-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
AKG introduced its new C314 dual-diaphragm microphone at the 2015 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, Germany. This latest addition to AKG’s family of microphones joins the famous C214, C414 B-XL II and C414 B-TL II condenser microphone models, designed specifically for recording applications.