All items tagged with DSP (373)
Fresh From the Bench: The Puffin Phono DSP by Parks Audio
December 17, 2020 by Mike Harkins

Fresh From the Bench: The Puffin Phono DSP by Parks Audio

In this article, Mike Harkins reviews the versatile Puffin Phono DSP by Parks Audio. For those of you who are not familiar with Parks Audio, this company was founded by Shannon Parks, who has also contributed fantastic articles published by audioXpress. After experimenting with several other products, Parks Audio has achieved notoriety for its phono stage Puffin, which adds a programmable DSP and is able to be updated and improved constantly with simple firmware updates. A new approach that truly takes the concept of a phono stage to a different level. This article was originally published in audioXpress, December 2020.
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Renkus-Heinz Stretches Iconyx Compact Series Steerable Columns to Bring Intelligible Sound to Larger Spaces
December 7, 2020 by Joao Martins

Renkus-Heinz Stretches Iconyx Compact Series Steerable Columns to Bring Intelligible Sound to Larger Spaces

California-based loudspeaker manufacturer Renkus-Heinz continues undeterred in its effort to lead the industry towards networked, digitally steerable, and fully integrated Reference Point Array sound reinforcement systems. The company now announced two new products in its latest Iconyx Compact Series: the Iconyx Compact 36/3-RN and the 48/3-RN. The two tallest solutions bring the benefits of the Iconyx family into an impressively compact and architecturally friendly package.
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Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology
December 2, 2020 by Joao Martins

Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology

Alango VoiceDefender is a new advanced voice enhancement signal processing solution, ready to be used by developers and manufacturers in new on-ear and over-ear headphone designs without the need of an ugly boom mic. VoiceDefender enables noise-free voice communication for on-ear/over ear headphones virtually eliminating dominant noise sources and highlighting voice and speech signals, effectively taking augmented audio to a whole new level.
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Cambridge Audio Elevates Basic True Wireless Performance With New Melomania Touch Earbuds
December 1, 2020 by Joao Martins

Cambridge Audio Elevates Basic True Wireless Performance With New Melomania Touch Earbuds

British audio specialists Cambridge Audio unveiled the company's evolution of its original Melomania 1 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones with the introduction of the new Melomania Touch true wireless earbuds. The Melomania Touch's refined design elevates the company’s first ever true wireless product with an elegant shape with intuitive touch controls, superior sound performance and world-class battery life. A refreshing example of a successful effort to differentiate in a highly popular but already overcrowded space.
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Neumann Introduces Automatic Studio Monitor Alignment Solution Jointly Developed with Fraunhofer IIS
December 1, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Neumann Introduces Automatic Studio Monitor Alignment Solution Jointly Developed with Fraunhofer IIS

German studio specialist Neumann.Berlin introduced the MA 1, an integrated hard/software tool for monitor alignment, acoustic calibration and room correction, tailor-made for Neumann studio monitors. Calibration algorithms, jointly developed with Fraunhofer IIS, the world’s leading institute for audio signal processing, ensure best possible monitoring quality in any environment – from acoustically untreated bedroom studios to professional control rooms.
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Klippel Analyzer System Receives Software Updates for Testing DSP-Based Audio Devices
November 17, 2020 by Joao Martins

Klippel Analyzer System Receives Software Updates for Testing DSP-Based Audio Devices

Klippel has been keeping busy in the last months, continuously improving their measurement technology for loudspeakers and audio systems. With the dB-Lab 210.918 and QC 6.7 software updates, Klippel introduced new tools for testing DSP-enhanced speakers, headphones and connected audio systems, first with and hardware add-on for the SCN Scanning Vibrometer, and second with an extension for automatic testing at multiple excitation levels using the TRF module.
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Testing, Measuring, and Smart Audio Solutions in audioXpress December 2020
November 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Testing, Measuring, and Smart Audio Solutions in audioXpress December 2020

Ending the year with great content, as we do 12 times per year, audioXpress December 2020 is now available in print and online. In this edition, we pay tribute to Jeff Bagby, explore the QuantAsylum QA401 audio analyzer combined with the new QA451 programmable load, and explain the process of measuring wireless audio products using multi-tone testing. Plus, Brewster LaMacchia expands on A2B designs, Gary Galo details how to improve low-output moving-coil cartridges with his Jensen-based step-up transformer, and Mike Harkins reviews the versatile Puffin Phono DSP by Parks Audio. And much more, now available!
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The Evolution of Audio DSPs
October 21, 2020 by Youval Nachum

The Evolution of Audio DSPs

To complement the extensive perspective of another Market Update feature article on DSP Products and Applications, published in the November 2020 edition, audioXpress was honored to have the valuable contribution from one of the main suppliers in the field. In this article, Youval Nachum, CEVA’s Senior Product Marketing Manager, writes about "The Evolution of Audio DSPs," discussing how DSP technology has evolved, its impact on the user experience, and what the future of DSP has in store for us.
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Meridian Audio Expands Reference In-Wall Digital Active Loudspeaker Range with New DSP730 Model
October 19, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Meridian Audio Expands Reference In-Wall Digital Active Loudspeaker Range with New DSP730 Model

Meridian Audio announced the DSP730, a new in-wall digital active loudspeaker that expands the British brand's architectural portfolio for custom integration on both power and fidelity. Designed to deliver high resolution audio in small and medium-sized rooms where performance for both music and movies is paramount, the new loudspeaker joins the DSP750 in the Reference range of Meridian Audio’s Architectural product series.
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More Digital Signal Processing and Better Audio in audioXpress November 2020
October 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

More Digital Signal Processing and Better Audio in audioXpress November 2020

This audioXpress November 2020 edition explores the latest trends in digital signal processing (DSP) and how it applies to all audio applications, now increasing in power thanks to cutting-edge artificial intelligence running on devices. In this issue, you will also learn how to "Test and Optimize Strategies for Conference Terminal Equipment," "What to Measure for Quality Control of Audio Devices," and more about Automotive Audio Bus A2B. Stuart Yaniger reviews the latest Earthworks M23R Measurement Microphone, and you can read articles about acoustics, audio electronics and the best in DIY audio from our monthly columnists.
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