Better Acoustics, Better Designs in audioXpress August 2024!

audioXpress August 2024 features our traditional Acoustical Solutions Round-Up, while Active Acoustic Enhancement Systems are also discussed in the Sound Control column. Oliver Masciarotte reports from AXPONA 2024, Philipp P. Klose reviews the new IK Multimedia ARC Studio solution, and Brewster LaMacchia expands on alternative power schemes for audio applications with A2B. On audio electronics, Charlie Laub explores Notch Filters, and Todd Schneider details his High-Fidelity Active Direct Box project.

d&b audiotechnik used the opportunity to exhibit once again in a major trade show such as ISE 2022 to display its extended rage of installation, EN 54 compliant solutions, together with all-new technologies. At the Barcelona show, the German manufacturer introduced its new 5D amplifier with integrated audio networking, an installation-focused compact design. The 5D is a four channel DSP amplifier featuring flexible output power sharing — ideal to power installations with large numbers of smaller speakers.

Leading into ISE 2022, L-Acoustics promoted a Reconnect in-person event to launch three new installation-focused products. The French manufacturer managed to impress ISE visitors with an ambitious new LA7.16i amplified controller, new ultra-shallow Soka colinear source wall speakers and a new matching SB6i subwoofer. But the most important announcement by far was the new L-ISA Ambiance virtual acoustics enhancement system, which places the company at the forefront of the next big step for the audio industry.

The world’s leading audiovisual and systems integration exhibition arrives in Barcelona May 10-13, 2022. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) returns as an expanded showcase of technology and solutions for the professional systems integration channel. Following the postponement of the 2022 event from February to May, the trade-show will finally opens its doors with new conferences, more show floor features than ever, and first-time exhibitors in all technology sectors.

Following industry trends towards spatial audio content and immersive audio reproduction systems, Yamaha announced the upcoming release of a new version upgrade for its Active Field Control (AFC) processing system, together with the introduction of new acoustic enhancement (AFC Enhance) and image control (AFC Image) applications. Together, Yamaha hopes to create a complete ecosystem for immersive audio, involving all its brands and R&D capabilities.

Yamaha announced an upcoming upgrade to its Active Field Control (AFC) acoustic enhancement system. According to Yamaha, the new AFC4 (fourth generation) system features significant upgrades in DSP processing and hardware. When combined with optimally placed microphones and loudspeakers, AFC4 operators can greatly enhance or create any acoustic environment, even in an outdoor or roofless venue. The new updated solution will be part of Yamaha's presentations scheduled for InfoComm 2019.