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Ambitious Hi-Res Audio Players and DACs from Astell&Kern
by Joao Martins

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.
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SuperMegaUltraGroovy Announces FuzzMeasure 4 Redesigned For OS X Yosemite
by audioXpress Staff

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.
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59th AES Conference on Sound Reinforcement, July 15-17, 2015
by audioXpress Staff

59th AES Conference on Sound Reinforcement, July 15-17, 2015

The Audio Engineering Society (AES) will hold its 59th International Conference, focusing on Sound Reinforcement Engineering and Technology, on July 15-17, 2015, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This is the first AES International Conference to focus on Sound Reinforcement in over 25 years.
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New beyerdynamic Revoluto Vertical Array Microphone
by audioXpress Staff

New beyerdynamic Revoluto Vertical Array Microphone

In 2006 beyerdynamic presented the first microphone with the patented Revoluto technology. This technology with microphone capsules in a horizontal array was revolutionary and enabled completely new designs and more freedom of movement for the speaker and participants of a meeting.
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Audio Precision Appoints Jayant Datta as New Chief Technology Officer
by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Appoints Jayant Datta as New Chief Technology Officer

Audio Precision announced the appointment of Jayant Datta as Chief Technology Officer, with responsibilities that will focus on the organization’s technology strategy, product platform evolution, and innovation efforts. In his role as CTO, Datta will collaborate closely with Tom Kite, Ph.D., VP of Engineering, and Bruce Hofer, Co-Founder and Chief Analog Engineer.
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IK Multimedia Introduces iKlip Grip Multifunctional Smartphone Stand
by Cristina Costa

IK Multimedia Introduces iKlip Grip Multifunctional Smartphone Stand

It’s a selfie-stick… it’s a tripod… it’s a stand… it’s a Grip! Italian company IK Multimedia continues to design clever solutions for the mobile age. With their new iKlip Grip multifunctional smartphone accessory, musicians, journalists and social media enthusiasts can capture perfect audio and video with their mobile device.
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RCF Enters Headphone Market with Iconica Series
by Joao Martins

RCF Enters Headphone Market with Iconica Series

New companies are entering the headphone market everyday but not all the companies are established driver manufacturers with the expertise and resources of the Reggio Emilia company. The new ‘Iconica by RCF’ headphones elegantly combine a distinctive life-style design with the specifications required by recording engineers and DJs.
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Merging Technologies Innovative Network Attached DAC Introduced in Europe and US
by Joao Martins

Merging Technologies Innovative Network Attached DAC Introduced in Europe and US

Fresh from an historic launch at the High End Show in Munich, Merging’s revolutionary audiophile D/A converter, NADAC, will now be introduced at T.H.E. Show Newport, in the US. High End enthusiasts will be able to experience the full advantage of Merging’s network approach, particularly suited to DSD source files and high resolution formats.
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Audio-Technica Flagship AT-HA5050H Headphone Amplifier and High-Res Headphone Range in Munich
by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Flagship AT-HA5050H Headphone Amplifier and High-Res Headphone Range in Munich

During the 2015 High-End Show in Munich, Audio-Technica displayed a complete range of solutions for high-resolution audio enthusiasts, including its MSR7 and CKR High-Res headphone range, the AT-PHA100 portable headphone amplifier and the amazing Audio-Technica AT-HA5050H hybrid headphone amp, among other products.
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Soundcraft Extends Vi Series Digital Mixing Consoles with new Vi5000 and Vi7000 Models
by audioXpress Staff

Soundcraft Extends Vi Series Digital Mixing Consoles with new Vi5000 and Vi7000 Models

Providing a wider range of options to its Vi Series digital mixing consoles Soundcraft recently introduced the Vi5000 and Vi7000 models, now offering optional 96kHz processing, upgraded channel counts, larger control surfaces and even more reliable hardware. Both consoles also introduce remote monitoring and control of networked Shure wireless systems.
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