ALL NEWS ITEMS
Auralex Introduces Improved T-Coustic Ceiling Tiles and Updated Eco-Tech Acoustical Treatment Products
by audioXpress Staff

Auralex Introduces Improved T-Coustic Ceiling Tiles and Updated Eco-Tech Acoustical Treatment Products

Auralex Acoustics, a leading brand in acoustical treatment products, is now offering the new T-Coustic drop-tile ceiling panels that, apart from visually blocking unsightly HVAC systems, wiring, and insulation, can also meet the acoustical requirements for critical listening environments. And the Indianapolis manufacturer has also updated its range of Eco-Tech Acoustical Panels with improved fire, moisture, mold and bacterial resistance.
Read more...
Antelope Audio Announces Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface and Effects Processor
by audioXpress Staff

Antelope Audio Announces Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface and Effects Processor

Antelope Audio announced it is taking pre-orders for its latest Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 audio interface, advancing its series’ workhorse with a new hardware configuration that uses six ARM-based DSP (Digital Signal Processing) processors paired with two proprietary FPGA chips to free resources on the host DAW computer. The upgraded version also adds upgraded D/A converters, and discrete transistor mic preamps.
Read more...
Smart Speakers Continue to Play a Leading Role in the Home Audio Market
by Futuresource Consulting

Smart Speakers Continue to Play a Leading Role in the Home Audio Market

The worldwide home audio hardware market grew 20% last year to reach 154 million units, with a further 19% growth projected in 2019, according to a new market report from Futuresource Consulting. The sector, which includes wireless speakers, soundbars, A/V receivers, Hi-Fi systems and dedicated speaker docks, also witnessed 5% revenue growth last year, with trade values reaching $14.5 billion.
Read more...
PRV Audio Announces New WG270Ph High SPL Compression Driver with 4x4" Horn
by audioXpress Staff

PRV Audio Announces New WG270Ph High SPL Compression Driver with 4x4" Horn

Offering improved performance on a new compact design for easy front load mount, the new WG270Ph is PRV's latest addition to an already extensive range of 1” exit family of phenolic diaphragm compression drivers. The WG270Ph combo pairs the new and improved D270Ph-S 1″ exit driver with the WG11-25 compact 45° x 45° exponential horn. A combo that is all about high output, low distortion vocal reproduction all the way down to 500 Hz, offering a powerful solution for use in high output public address systems.
Read more...
Audio-Technica Now Shipping Updated Boundary Microphones and Conferencing Systems
by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Now Shipping Updated Boundary Microphones and Conferencing Systems

Audio-Technica confirmed it is now shipping new products for the conferencing market. Renewing its existing series, the new UniPoint Boundary Microphones now add touch-sensitive switches and two-state RGB LED status indicators, among other new features. Multiple variations of the ES925 gooseneck microphone are also now available, with three different polar patterns, four different power module options and six gooseneck lengths. Finally, Audio-Technica is now shipping the new ATUC-IR Hybrid Infrared Discussion System.
Read more...
Meridian Introduces Roon Ready 210 Streamer for Advanced Home Integration
by audioXpress Staff

Meridian Introduces Roon Ready 210 Streamer for Advanced Home Integration

High resolution audio pioneer, Meridian has introduced its new 210 Streamer to help integrators meet market demand for reliable, high-quality audio streaming throughout the home. The new Meridian 210 allows the latest music-streaming services to connect flawlessly to home audio installations via a range of formats. With aptX HD Bluetooth, the Meridian 210 supports highest quality streaming and synchronizes the volume controls of Bluetooth devices, playback apps, Meridian components and third-party control across the system.
Read more...
Sennheiser Launches High-Quality IE 80S Bluetooth In-Ear Neckband with LHDC Codec Support
by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Launches High-Quality IE 80S Bluetooth In-Ear Neckband with LHDC Codec Support

While the popularity of high-quality in-ears continues to rise globally, so does the popularity of wireless Bluetooth solutions which are appreciated for its convenience. Sennheiser has products for all those segments and with its latest IE 80S BT model it is trying to combine the high-quality experience that music enthusiasts demand, featuring hi-res audio with the addition of LHDC support, with the convenience that a wireless neckband design still affords. At any moment, users can also detach the neckband and use the IE 80S BT in wired mode.
Read more...
Skyworks Enables Nordic Semiconductor High-efficiency, Long-Range Bluetooth Solutions
by audioXpress Staff

Skyworks Enables Nordic Semiconductor High-efficiency, Long-Range Bluetooth Solutions

High performance analog semiconductor and wireless networking manufacturer Skyworks Solutions announced that its advanced connectivity engines are being leveraged by Nordic Semiconductor for ultra-low power wireless communications. Specifically, Nordic is utilizing Skyworks’ family of fully-integrated front-end solutions in conjunction with their multi-protocol system-on-chip (SoC) for Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) and emerging Bluetooth 5 applications.
Read more...
Plugin Alliance Announces Monthly Subscription Model and Availability of The MEGA Bundle
by audioXpress Staff

Plugin Alliance Announces Monthly Subscription Model and Availability of The MEGA Bundle

Software licensing continues to evolve from physical packages and unlimited licenses, to a cloud- and subscription-based model, each one having its own advantages and reasons to exist. With music software there was a lot of resistance to the "online" model, since many studios prefer not to have their studio computers always connected to the Internet. Now, the most important audio plug-in distribution platform, Plugin Alliance, finally adopted a subscription model, allowing users a much more flexible way to access software when and as needed.
Read more...
Professional Microphone Market to Exceed $1.8 Billion in 2019 with Corporate Segment Creating Growth Opportunities
by Futuresource Consulting

Professional Microphone Market to Exceed $1.8 Billion in 2019 with Corporate Segment Creating Growth Opportunities

According to Futuresource Consulting's latest market report, the professional microphone market continues to display healthy growth and is on track to exceed revenues of $1.8 billion worldwide this year. That’s an increase of 6% on 2018, with a similar CAGR out to 2023. Among the growth application areas, the corporate segment continues to create the largest opportunities, followed immediately by the live sound and venue installation verticals.
Read more...