All items tagged with DSP (409)
Intel Introduces Versatile New Cyclone 10 FPGA Family with Huge Potential in Audio and Video Applications
February 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Intel Introduces Versatile New Cyclone 10 FPGA Family with Huge Potential in Audio and Video Applications

Since completing the acquisition of Altera, in December 2015, Intel has been delivering on its promise to introduce new classes of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technologies. Specifically to serve the growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) applications, Intel announced the Intel Cyclone 10 family of FPGAs. Designed to deliver fast and power-efficient processing, they have a variety of uses, including for automotive, industrial automation, pro audio visual and vision systems.
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Powersoft Launches new Quattrocanali Series Amplifiers at ISE 2017
February 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Launches new Quattrocanali Series Amplifiers at ISE 2017

Following the success of the 8-channel Ottocanali series, launched at Integrated Systems Europe two years earlier, Powersoft has again chosen ISE (RAI, Amsterdam, February 7-10) as the forum to launch its new Quattrocanali Series, with three models, all in a 1RU format. The launching of the new range completes the Powersoft Installation Series that includes Duecanali (2-channel) and Ottocanali (8-channel) series.
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Neumann KH 80 DSP Aims to Raise the Standard in Monitor Sound
January 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Neumann KH 80 DSP Aims to Raise the Standard in Monitor Sound

With the new KH 80 DSP, Neumann launched its first studio monitor with digital signal processing. “Our DSP engine is an in-house development that primarily takes a formerly unknown variable and makes it calculable: the room. Expect clear, high-precision sound wherever you are monitoring,” explains Wolfgang Fraissinet, President of Neumann. The two-way active bi-amplified near field monitor is now also the most compact in the brand's portfolio.
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Cadence Offers Industry’s First Licensable MPEG-H Audio Decoder for Tensilica HiFi DSPs
September 15, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Cadence Offers Industry’s First Licensable MPEG-H Audio Decoder for Tensilica HiFi DSPs

Cadence Design Systems announced immediate availability of the next-generation MPEG-H Audio decoder based on Cadence Tensilica HiFi DSPs. MPEG-H Audio is a future broadcast standard and is expected to be one of the key audio technologies adopted worldwide for new TVs. Through close collaboration with Fraunhofer, one of the developers of the open ISO MPEG-H Audio standard, Cadence is first to market with an implementation for a licensable DSP.
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Audeze Announces iSINE Series In-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones
September 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Announces iSINE Series In-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones

Audeze launched its first in-ear headphones with planar magnetic technology, leveraging all the technology of its LCD series, including patented Fluxor magnets and Fazor waveguides. The new iSINE Series models range in price from only $399 to $599, including Audeze’s Lightning cable. For the new in-ear headphones, Audeze worked closely with BMW’s DesignworksUSA, designing housings that minimize reflections and diffractions and to ensure a comfortable, secure fit, in a smaller, lighter package. At 20 grams, these are the lightest planar headphones so far.
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audioXpress September 2016 Speaker Focus Edition is Now Online!
August 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress September 2016 Speaker Focus Edition is Now Online!

It’s that time of the year again. September means our Speaker Focus edition is here and once again we have a powerful selection of articles, starting with a great recap from Mike Klasco on the Evolution of Compact Deep Bass Subwoofers. We follow with three great DIY articles from Ward Maas, Ken Bird, and Perry Marshall. Of course, there’s also the second part of Richard K. Mains’ techniques on how to eliminate room reflections in woofer measurements, and a great interview with David MacPherson, owner of Studio Electric. Read on!
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XMOS appoints Mark Lippett as President and CEO
July 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

XMOS appoints Mark Lippett as President and CEO

Prominent provider of voice-enabled controllers and music connectivity ICs, XMOS Ltd., has announced the appointment of Mark Lippett as President and Chief Executive Officer. Lippett, a 10-year veteran of XMOS, previously held VP Engineering and COO roles within the business. Prior to XMOS, he served as CTO of Ignios, and held engineering and marketing roles at Texas Instruments, Lucent and Madge Networks. Outgoing CEO, Nigel Toon, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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AKM Announces New Premium DAC and DSP Solutions for Premium Portable Audio Applications
April 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Announces New Premium DAC and DSP Solutions for Premium Portable Audio Applications

Targeting portable audio applications (smartphones, tablets, portable music players, headphones, etc.) Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has developed the AK4962, a new advanced 2-channel 32-bit Advanced Audio DAC with DSP, featuring 32-bit 4ch ADC with microphone/headphone receivers, line-amplifier, audio/voice DSP, asynchronous SRC and microcontroller interface. AKM also announced its AK4490EN 32-bit stereo premium D/A converter and dedicated clock generator, AK8157A, are now available.
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Improve Loudspeaker Performance with Voice Coil May 2016
April 25, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Improve Loudspeaker Performance with Voice Coil May 2016

Now available, Voice Coil May 2016 features an in-depth article by Wolfgang Klippel on how to use digital signal processing (DSP) to improve loudspeaker performance. We also look at a recent Bose patent of a device configured to be worn around the neck, and we characterize a ribbon-type transducer from Bozhen and two new beryllium tweeters from Scan-Speak.
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Amadeus Launches New PMX D Series Dante-Connected Speakers at Prolight+Sound 2016
April 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Amadeus Launches New PMX D Series Dante-Connected Speakers at Prolight+Sound 2016

Amadeus, French provider of high-end audio solutions and services, launched their new PMX D Series active speakers - three different models, with 8, 12 or 15-inch coaxial drivers - built-in 24/96 DSP and Analog, AES3 and audio networking Dante I/O. This is the same innovative company who gave us the extraordinary Amadeus Philharmonia high-end speakers, which were also shown at the company stand during Prolight+Sound 2016.
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