All items tagged with active noise cancellation (308)
Libratone Introduces Q Adapt Lightning Powered In-Ear and Wireless On-Ear Headphones
September 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Libratone Introduces Q Adapt Lightning Powered In-Ear and Wireless On-Ear Headphones

Danish audio design brand Libratone presented another great example of how audio companies are responding to the opportunities created by the iPhone 7 launch and the replacement of the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. Libratone launched its new Q Adapt series of In-Ear earbuds using Apple’s Lightning connector in combination with active noise-cancellation, powered directly by the phone. The company also introduced the new Q Adapt Bluetooth headphone series featuring adjustable active noise cancellation.
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Sony Announces MDR-1000X Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones and Ultimate 'Signature Series' Audio Range at IFA 2016
September 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Announces MDR-1000X Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones and Ultimate 'Signature Series' Audio Range at IFA 2016

Sony continued the High-Res Audio focus at IFA 2016, as shown at CES 2016 earlier this year. At the Berlin show, Sony introduced the new MDR-1000X Wireless Headphones with improved noise cancellation performance, while at the same time releasing its Ultimate 'Signature Series' Audio Range, combining reference MDR-Z1R headphones, NW-WM1Z and NW-WM1A Walkman players, and the TA-ZH1ES headphone amplifier. Unveiled for later release was Sony’s first hearable, the Xperia Ear.
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Sennheiser Launches PXC 480 Wired Active Noise Cancelling Travel Headphones
September 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Launches PXC 480 Wired Active Noise Cancelling Travel Headphones

For all those that like to travel or focus on work using noise-cancelling headphones, Sennheiser has introduced the PXC 480 high-performance wired travel headphone. The new model shares the essence of the recently launched Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless, without the restrictions of shorter battery life. According to Sennheiser, the PXC 480 offers NoiseGard hybrid active noise cancellation, excellent comfort and an impressive battery life of up to 50 hours, making it the perfect travel companion.
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Sennheiser Introduces PXC 550 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with up to 30 Hours Battery
July 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces PXC 550 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with up to 30 Hours Battery

Sennheiser just turned up the ante on the wireless headphone market with its new PXC 550 wireless noise cancelling model with Bluetooth 4.2. Designed for travelers seeking the ultimate way to travel, the new Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless combine Sennheiser’s renowned high-quality sound and up to 30 hours of battery performance in a sleek wireless design. The German company also combined personalized listening experiences on the move using Sennheiser’s companion app, CapTune.
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Conexant Brings Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Inclusion to USB-C Headsets
June 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Conexant Brings Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Inclusion to USB-C Headsets

At Mobile World Congress Shanghai (29 Jun. - July 1, 2016), Conexant Systems introduced their new CX20888, an Audio Stereo CODEC that is the first single-chip solution to allow USB-C-compliant active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient noise inclusion in headsets. This new USB-C solution features an integrated ARM Cortex M0+ MCU and Class-H headphone amplifier, enabling new class of features for smartphone, PC and gaming headsets. Its active noise cancellation eliminates up to 30dB of external sound, for a clearer, more enjoyable listening experience.
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New Analog Devices SHARC Processor Platform Delivers Superior Sound Experience in Audio System Applications
June 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Analog Devices SHARC Processor Platform Delivers Superior Sound Experience in Audio System Applications

Analog Devices announced the addition of ADSP-SC57x and ADSP-2157x processors to its growing series of single-chip multicore SHARC processors. By combining ADI’s SHARC technology with ARM Cortex-A5 system control capability, the series provides a high performance, low cost solution for complex applications such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or active noise cancellation with performance headroom remaining for further audio post-processing. Target applications include automotive premium audio, consumer and pro-audio, and industrial systems that require high floating-point performance.
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Bose Introduces Wireless New QC Noise Cancelling Headphones And Wireless Sport Headphones
June 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces Wireless New QC Noise Cancelling Headphones And Wireless Sport Headphones

Bose announced four new headphones, expanding its range with the all new QuietComfort 35 and QuietControl 30 noise cancellation wireless models. Also new are the new SoundSport and SoundSport Pulse for sport and fitness. The new generation of Bose headphones is a significant technology update, allowing for up to 20 hours of battery life and controllable noise cancellation with personalization features.
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Harman and Lufthansa Provide Airline Passengers with AKG N60 NC Headphones
May 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Harman and Lufthansa Provide Airline Passengers with AKG N60 NC Headphones

Harman International Industries announced that it has entered into a long-term collaboration with Lufthansa, one of the world’s largest airlines, to equip passengers with an aviation-certified adaptation of AKG N60 NC (noise cancelling) headphones. Beginning in January 2017, all business class seats on Lufthansa flights will be outfitted with the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) award winning active noise-cancelling headphones from AKG.
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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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New Tiny ams AS3412 Speaker Driver Opens Up Mass Market For Active Noise Cancellation
March 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Tiny ams AS3412 Speaker Driver Opens Up Mass Market For Active Noise Cancellation

Austrian high performance sensors and analog ICs specialist, ams AG launched the AS3412, a compact, cost-effective speaker driver which promises to bring the benefits of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for the first time to mass-market headsets. The new AS3412 noise cancellation platform is ideal for use in the low-cost headphones and bundled head-sets supplied with smartphones.
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