All items tagged with AAC (170)
Fraunhofer IIS and Modulation Index Present World’s First xHE-AAC Enabled Live Streaming Encoder
September 17, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Fraunhofer IIS and Modulation Index Present World’s First xHE-AAC Enabled Live Streaming Encoder

At the IBC 2015 show there was a unique chance to compare how really efficient audio compression algorithms have become, from mp3 and ogg-vorbis to AAC, HE-AAC and the new xHE-AAC, optimized for speech and music transmission with very low bit rates. The Fraunhofer Institute For Integrated Circuits IIS together with Modulation Index promoted the demonstration.
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Parrot Introduces Zik 3 Bluetooth Headphones With Better Adaptive Noise Control and USB DAC
September 7, 2015 by Joao Martins

Parrot Introduces Zik 3 Bluetooth Headphones With Better Adaptive Noise Control and USB DAC

French wireless electronics specialist Parrot updated its Philippe Starck- designed Zik wireless headphones, introducing the third generation with new colors, an improved design, wireless charging, hi-fi quality in USB, and smart noise canceling. Strange is the fact that the Zik 3 still relies on Bluetooth 3.0.
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MEMS Microspeakers Are Truly Digital Transducers
August 27, 2015 by Mike Klasco

MEMS Microspeakers Are Truly Digital Transducers

This VC Spotlight article, from Mike Klasco includes some really great insight on upcoming developments and new companies active in the MEMS field. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) loudspeakers are just now appearing. As Mike explains “this is a really new technology, so new that only recently were functional lab prototypes operational.” Article originally published in Voice Coil, May 2015.
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Telos Shows Zephyr iPort PLUS Distribution Codec at NAB 2015
March 27, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Telos Shows Zephyr iPort PLUS Distribution Codec at NAB 2015

The new compact 2RU device from Telos offers 16 stereo codecs, configurable as 8 bi-directional pairs or 16 one-way streams, with ability to send audio to up to 8 IP destinations per encoder, perfect for multi-program distribution. The new Zephyr iPort PLUS now adds Content Delay and aptX Enhanced coding as an option.
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Sony introduces Walkman NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio and many other HRA products at CES 2015
January 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sony introduces Walkman NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio and many other HRA products at CES 2015

Sony unveiled its new audio product lineup scheduled for release in 2015 at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas with a total of ten new devices, including a Hi-Res compatible top-of-the-line Walkman, headphones, wireless speakers, home theater systems, and multi-channel integrated amplifiers.
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Micro Electronic-Acoustics Component Market (Global & China)
October 31, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Micro Electronic-Acoustics Component Market (Global & China)

A new analysis for 2014 titled “The Global and China Micro Electronic-Acoustics Component Industry Report, 2013-2014” was published in October 2014 by Research in China and shows that the earphone and headphone categories have been the main growth areas since the second half of 2013. The 95 pages report provides the most recent data and information on the micro electronic-acoustics industry, detailing profiles of 21 micro electronic-acoustics manufacturers.
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Phorus Introduces Its Next-Generation PS5 Wireless Home Audio Speaker with DTS Play-Fi Technology
October 17, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Phorus Introduces Its Next-Generation PS5 Wireless Home Audio Speaker with DTS Play-Fi Technology

Phorus, a subsidiary of DTS, introduced the Phorus PS5 Speaker with DTS Play-Fi technology. The Phorus PS5 Speaker combines elegant new design and uncompromised sound quality with integrated Play-Fi Technology to stream music from any device or platform over standard Wi-Fi.
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Positive Grid and Apple Join Forces On Mastering AAC Files
October 2, 2014 by Joao Martins

Positive Grid and Apple Join Forces On Mastering AAC Files

Positive Grid and Apple joined forces on the Final Touch App for iPad to add real-time auditioning through the Apple AAC encoder, providing accurate level metering and preparation for Mastered for iTunes process on a Mac. Final Touch combines seven essential mastering tools into one integrated system and is available for download at the iTunes App Store.
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Member Profile: Peter Delos
February 28, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Member Profile: Peter Delos

Member Name: Peter Delos Location: New Jersey side of Philadelphia, PA Education: Peter has two electrical engineering degrees—a BSEE from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), 1990, and an MSEE from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).
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Fraunhofer IIS Introduces Audio Codec Optimized for Television at CES
January 16, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Fraunhofer IIS Introduces Audio Codec Optimized for Television at CES

The German R&D institute, Fraunhofer IIS (developers of mp3 and co-developers of AAC), previewed the future of audio entertainment for TV broadcasts at CES International 2014 in Las Vegas, where they unveiled the new Fraunhofer TV audio system based on the upcoming open audio standard MPEG-H Audio.
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