Microchip Extends Spotify Connect Support for SoC JukeBlox Platform
Microchip announced Spotify Connect support in its JukeBlox system-on-a-chip (SoC) and Software Design Kit (SDK) for networked audio platform, releasing a new media module to support Spotify’s streaming service. This release extends support to more than 8 million audio products based on Microchip’s network audio processors.
Audinate’s AV Networking World Breaks Attendance Record for Las Vegas Conference
Nearly 250 consultants, integrators, sound engineers and IT managers from all over the world came together in Las Vegas on June 17th, 2014 for the AV Networking World Conference to learn about Dante, Audinate’s market leading audio networking solution.
New Speakers and Drivers 2014 – SICA / Jensen
At the Prolight+Sound 2014 show there was a wealth of new components available from all major pro audio and MI speaker manufacturers. Some products were already introduced earlier at the Winter NAMM in January, while many other were worldwide launches. AudioXpress highlights new products from SICA Altoparlanti.
Universal Audio Releases Thermionic Culture Vulture Plug-In
Universal Audio announced the release of its new Thermionic Culture Vulture Plug-In for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo audio interfaces. This is a circuit emulation of the legendary British-made Thermionic Culture“all-valve” boutique distortion hardware. Uncanny!
Martin Audio’s MLA speakers deliver Glastonbury’s highest permitted sound levels yet
Martin Audio’s groundbreaking Multi-Cellular Loudspeaker Array (MLA) system has made history at the Glastonbury festival by delivering the highest sound levels to the audience without exceeding noise pollution levels beyond the perimeter. More than 150,000 fans listened to headline acts mixed on the MLA system.
Jensen Transformers Acquired by Peter Janis, Teams up with Radial Engineering
Peter Janis, owner and president of Radial Engineering acquired Jensen Transformers. As Janis himself explains, “we felt that the brand was simply too important to the industry and our long-term health to end up being purchased by a multi-national and made offshore.” Jensen will remain an independent operation in Chatsworth, CA.
Allen & Heath New Qu-32 Digital Mixing Console
Allen & Heath unveiled its new Qu-32 console at Infocomm 2014 in June, a 32 fader, 38 in / 28 out digital mixer, joining the already existing rackmount Qu-16 and compact Qu-24 models. The new Qu-32 will start shipping in July and places the new Qu Series in a whole new dimension, both as a live and studio mixer.
AD 480 Reverb Available for iOS Devices
German company Fiedler Audio launched the first dedicated professional reverb effect app for iOS devices. Providing a unique set of tuning parameters and vast sonic spectrum, the AD 480 Reverb app is a valuable tool on any live or studio situation, with the added advantage of portability on the iPad and iPhone.
Audio metering and monitoring for all platforms from RTW
RTW, the German experts in visual audio meters and monitoring devices, recently announced that the company is expanding into new applications with three product segments – software and hardware – thus enabling a larger pool of professionals to access the company’s award-winning metering tools.
New Immersive Surround Loudspeaker from QSC Audio
During the recent CineEurope cinema convention (June 16 to 19) in Barcelona, Spain, QSC Audio previewed the newest member of its SR Series surround loudspeaker family, the SR-1290, in direct response to new audio requirements created by immersive sound formats, in a cost-effective and compact loudspeaker enclosure.