Tectonic Appoints Robert V. Lardon to Board of Directors
Tectonic Elements announced that Robert V. Lardon has been appointed to serve as a new member of Tectonic Audio Labs, its parent Company’s Board of Directors. The company holds technologies, patents and operations for Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) audio transducers, and an exclusive license for the use of NXT Audio Panel Exciters in professional and consumer audio markets.
New PCB Piezotronics 1/2” Preamplifier for Acoustic Testing in Confined Spaces
PCB Piezotronics expanded its microphone preamplifier family with the introduction of a new 1/2” short preamplifier. Model 426A13 is for test engineers and acoustic consultants taking measurements in spaces where traditional microphone systems won’t fit or where space constraints are a concern, such as under automobile engines or in a cavity.
TIDAL High Fidelity Music Streaming Service Continues Rapid Expansion Preparing Launch in 22 New Countries
TIDAL, the Norwegian High Fidelity lossless music streaming service with HD music videos and curated editorial, announced it will launch its service in 22 new countries during the first quarter of 2015. The company also confirmed twelve home audio integration partners are already live with TIDAL, namely, Sonos, Bluesound, Linn, Simple Audio, Auralic, Mirage, Squeezebox, Amarra sQ, Mcintosh, Wadia, Electrocompaniet and Meridian.
Optocore Network Demonstration at ISE 2015
Optocore has created an elaborate fibre network for ISE 2015, connecting audio, video and intercom across multiple booths via a DiGiCo-Optocore/BroaMan network. The network ring starts with three connected DiGiCo consoles and continues to the Martin Audio booth, Allen & Heath’s booth, Renkus-Heinz and on the Powersoft booth and finally, on the Optocore booth itself.
AudioQuest NightHawk Headphones Praised at 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
The new AudioQuest NightHawk headphones, introduced at CES 2015, are a bold effort to set new standards for performance, value and innovation. The NightHawk headphones have earcups made of Tecnaro’s “Liquid Wood” ARBOFORM composite material, use a 50mm pistonic driver with a biocellulose diaphragm, and feature a patented split-gap motor to minimize intermodulation distortion.
5th Annual Dante AV Networking World at ISE 2015
The Integrated Systems Europe 2015 show in Amsterdam will be a decisive moment for Audinate and its Dante audio over IP media networking technology, adopted by nearly 200 leading OEM manufacturers. For the fifth consecutive year, Dante’s AV Networking World series of informative presentations and hands-on workshops will be held Monday, 9 February 2015.
New EKX Portable Loudspeakers from Electro-Voice
Electro-Voice introduced its latest portable sound family of speakers at the 2015 NAMM Show. The new EKX series targets live/club/installed sound applications and was engineered by EV to deliver best-in-class performance and reliability, using digital signal processing control, Signal Synchronized Transducers (SST) waveguide design, and Cardioid Control Technology for subwoofers.
Silicon Labs Acquires Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity Specialist Bluegiga
Silicon Labs announced the acquisition of Bluegiga Technologies Oy, a privately held company based in Espoo, Finland. The acquisition completed on January 30, 2015, significantly reinforces Silicon Labs position as a supplier of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless ICs, modules, software and solutions for many applications, including wireless audio and Internet of Things.
Intel Acquires Lantiq to Expand Into the Connected Home
Intel Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lantiq. Based in Munich, Germany, Lantiq offers a broad semiconductor product portfolio for next-generation networks and the digital home. The transaction reinforces Intel’s position with broadband network technologies in the home gateway business, telecom residential gateway and access network markets, where Lantiq is a leading provider.
Roland Announces Super UA Audio Interface for High-Resolution Personal Music Production
Roland launched the Super UA, a high-performance USB 2.0 audio interface with 1-bit DSD and 32-bit PCM playback, with up to four simultaneous channels of 24-bit PCM recording and a high-performance headphone amplifier with two outputs. The Super UA features an impressive die-cast metal design with detachable breakout module.