All items tagged with COVID-19 (69)

DirectOut Prodigy Series Enjoys Prodigious Evolution During Pandemic

September 1, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

DirectOut Prodigy Series Enjoys Prodigious Evolution During Pandemic

Using the extra time available for development allowed by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on other activities, German developer DirectOut has greatly expanded the capabilities of its PRODIGY Series with the release of new firmware for both the PRODIGY.MC (Modular Audio Converter) and PRODIGY.MP (Multifunction Audio Processor). The result, the company says, is a "prodigious" evolution, with both firmware and software updates that considerably expand features, redundancy, and versatility.

ROOM Launches New Modular Purpose-Built Post-COVID Workspaces

September 1, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

ROOM Launches New Modular Purpose-Built Post-COVID Workspaces

ROOM, a startup company reimagining the post-COVID-19 workspaces, announced the expansion of its product portfolio with a suite of new modular architectural solutions designed to meet the crucial demand for adaptability and flexibility in the office. The Meeting Room, Open Meeting Room, and Focus Room are purpose-built modular solutions for focused work or collaboration, both in-person and virtual, offering a smarter, sustainable, and flexible alternative to fixed construction and traditional office design.

New Digital Behaviors: A New Calendar for the Audio Industry

August 21, 2020 by Joao Martins

New Digital Behaviors: A New Calendar for the Audio Industry

With the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic effects, in the same way as many retailers' business and entire distribution models have been disrupted, consumer behavior changes are also affecting the manufacturers' calendars in general. The industry is no longer depending on massive industry events that in the past have determined important product launch and promotion cycles.

Global Home Audio Market Dominated by Tech Giants and Big Brands in Q2 2020

August 21, 2020 by Futuresource Consulting

Global Home Audio Market Dominated by Tech Giants and Big Brands in Q2 2020

The CE Team at Futuresource Consulting shared some key topics and trends from its latest Global Home Audio Report, revealing how home audio products have returned to strength in Q2 2020. Global home audio products posted an unexpected strong performance in Q2 2020, delivering 20% shipment growth and 10% value growth quarter-on-quarter, according to preliminary results from Futuresource Consulting’s latest quarterly tracker. APAC leads the way, with North America and Western Europe in recovery.

d&b audiotechnik Announces Sale of Certified Pre-Owned Systems

August 19, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

d&b audiotechnik Announces Sale of Certified Pre-Owned Systems

German audio technology and solution company d&b audiotechnik announced its new Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program offering customers the chance to purchase remanufactured d&b systems. The program allows for the market "to reap the benefits of a rider-friendly sound reinforcement system to enhance the reputation of venues and events while also contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission and consumption of raw materials," the company states.

Crestron Launches Tabletop Conferencing System for the Work from Anywhere Workforce

August 12, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Crestron Launches Tabletop Conferencing System for the Work from Anywhere Workforce

Crestron announced Crestron Flex MM, a compact, integrated audio and video conferencing solution that is an easy-to-use, deploy, and manage tabletop meeting and collaboration system. Supporting native Microsoft Teams or Zoom Rooms software, the new Crestron Flex MM solution is ideal for newly converted or dedicated small workspaces both in the corporate office and the home office. This solution, optimized for work-from-anywhere, offers high-performance audio and video quality in a compact footprint.

Consumer Headphones and Bluetooth Are Infiltrating Everyday Office Life says SAR Insight & Consulting

July 31, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Consumer Headphones and Bluetooth Are Infiltrating Everyday Office Life says SAR Insight & Consulting

The coronavirus pandemic created a cultural shift in enterprise headset use, particularly in the office, as workers chose their own equipment and incorporated Bluetooth connectivity into their routine, according to the latest report by SAR Insight & Consulting. Research by the market analyst firm found that the lockdown that most countries implemented following the pandemic had other unforeseen knock-on effects.

CTA Confirms CES 2021 Will Be A Digital-Only Virtual Experience

July 29, 2020 by Joao Martins

CTA Confirms CES 2021 Will Be A Digital-Only Virtual Experience

To much concern all across the global technology industries, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced CES 2021 – January 6-9, 2021 – will be an all-digital experience. Meaning, there will be no CES 2021. There will just be more webinars and online "things," which no show promoter has found out until now what they are, who they are for, and how much are they worth. Certainly not for a strong B2B show like CES. Anyway, given the global pandemic situation, it was all predictable.

Hybrid Working is the New Collaboration Imperative Says Poly

July 22, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Hybrid Working is the New Collaboration Imperative Says Poly

Poly (formerly Plantronics and Polycom), the global communications and collaboration company, published a new interesting report that highlights a granular shift in focus from “place” to “purpose” of work as businesses respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, redesign their operations and reinvent the way they work. Out of city co-working spaces, ergonomic at-home work setups and virtual water cooler moments – the effects of this pandemic will epitomize a new age of hybrid working, Poly concludes.

L-Acoustics Repackages Professional Audio Speakers as Luxury Home Audio Systems

July 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Repackages Professional Audio Speakers as Luxury Home Audio Systems

L-Acoustics Creations, the separate division of L-Acoustics dedicated to leveraging its professional audio products and technologies for specification in state-of-the-art private, residential, cultural, and marine AV environments, announced an expanded range of home audio packages with the release of Archipel Sound Systems. With the live sound and touring markets on hold globally, the company is switching to in-home audio and entertainment experiences, where PA speakers are able to offer the impact and dynamics of a live concert experience.

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