All items tagged with 4K (27)

Standards Review - HDMI 2.0, The Evolution of a Winner

November 5, 2014 by Joao Martins

Standards Review - HDMI 2.0, The Evolution of a Winner

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) specification currently supports one of the most successful consumer electronics standards. Fourteen years passed since the original HDMI 1.0 specification the HDMI Forum announced the new HDMI 2.0 specification with some interesting features for the audio industry, including better support for high-resolution audio options.

Do You Want to Hear the Difference?

October 16, 2014 by Joao Martins

Do You Want to Hear the Difference?

Why is it so easy to find an audio enthusiast claiming that his new headphones, DAC, preamplifier, or pair of speakers “completely changed his perception of the music” and “made it possible to hear things in a totally new way,” and yet so many consumers cannot actually hear the difference when listening to high-resolution audio?

New USB Type-C Connector for SuperSpeed USB and 4K DisplayPort

September 22, 2014 by Joao Martins

New USB Type-C Connector for SuperSpeed USB and 4K DisplayPort

Recently announced by the USB 3.0 Promoter Group, the release of the USB Type-C specification, combines SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps and USB Power Delivery up to 100W, providing a flexible enough solution to fit the varied needs of consumers. Now, VESA confirms the new USB Type-C Connector also enables DisplayPort capabilities.

AudioControl Launches the Maestro M8 Surround Theater Preamplifier With 4K Ultra HD Processing

September 2, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Launches the Maestro M8 Surround Theater Preamplifier With 4K Ultra HD Processing

AudioControl has announced the launch of its new Maestro M8 Surround Theater Preamplifier, already featuring 4K Ultra HD processing and balanced audio circuitry, including also a port for an optional HDBaseT signal extender. Geared towards the most demanding movie enthusiasts, the new processor is also installer friendly.

IBC 2013 – Audio Report – Bonus Content

July 8, 2014 by Joao Martins

IBC 2013 – Audio Report – Bonus Content

In this International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2013 report, audioXpress editor-in-chief João Martins looks at how the industry transitioned to 4K and how audio is following with new solutions for multichannel production and distribution. The article was published as Bonus content to existing subscribers with audioXpress Jan. 2014.

Brazil’s first 4K OB truck equipped with Lawo and RAVENNA IP technology

July 5, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Brazil’s first 4K OB truck equipped with Lawo and RAVENNA IP technology

The World Cup 2014 in Brazil has been the ideal test field for the first live global broadcasts in Ultra High-Definition (4K). Used for 4K football live production at Maracanã Stadium, GloboSat’s new TV OB truck is fitted with audio equipment from Lawo and state-of-the-art RAVENNA IP networking technology.

RSG Announces XS Series of Multi-Format AV Matrix Switchers

June 23, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

RSG Announces XS Series of Multi-Format AV Matrix Switchers

One of the highlights from Roland Systems Group at the InfoComm 2014 in Las Vegas was the new Roland XS Series line of Multi-Format Matrix Switchers designed for fixed installations requiring high-quality integrated video and audio conversion and switching. The new switchers support 4K video and up to four HDBaseT outputs.

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