All items tagged with gaming (123)

Valve Index Headset - Ultra Near-Field Off-Ear Headphones or Ear-Speakers

August 1, 2019 by Joao Martins

Valve Index Headset - Ultra Near-Field Off-Ear Headphones or Ear-Speakers

An interesting research was unveiled last week by Valve, an entertainment software and gaming technology company founded in 1996 and based in Bellevue, WA. In 2016, Valve launched SteamVR, a platform for distribution of virtual reality (VR) products, which lead the company to develop its own VR headset - the Valve Index. In the development process leading to the company's new VR headset, Valve has made significant progress not only in the display, lens, and field of view aspect of VR goggles, but also on the aural side. Emily Ridgway, audio researcher at Valve Software, describes the company's take on what they call "off-ear headphones" or "ear-speakers."

Logitech Introduces G PRO X Gaming Headset Range with Blue VO!CE Technology

July 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Logitech Introduces G PRO X Gaming Headset Range with Blue VO!CE Technology

Following the acquisition of Blue Microphones a year ago, Logitech is already leveraging the brand with an expansion to a new market segment. The company announced the new Logitech G PRO X lineup of gaming gear, designed to deliver high performing sound and voice transmission for gamers, combined with the comfort and durability required for serious gamers that play for long periods of time. The two new headsets are branded Logitech G, a brand of Logitech.

Audeze and Apogee Announce Limited Edition Microphone and Headphone Bundle

May 9, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze and Apogee Announce Limited Edition Microphone and Headphone Bundle

Audeze, the leading manufacturer of planar magnetic headphones, and Apogee Electronics, the preeminent maker of audio recording interfaces and digital microphones, have teamed up to offer the Mobius and Apogee Ultimate Streaming Bundle. This limited promotion run (only 50 available), will feature a numbered, limited edition Apogee NITE MiC USB microphone and an Audeze Mobius headphone together for $499.00 ($149 off S.R.P), designed to deliver next-level gaming audio quality at an affordable packaged price.

HyperX Launches QuadCast Studio-Quality USB Microphone with Four Polar Patterns and Anti-Vibration Shock Mount

April 15, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

HyperX Launches QuadCast Studio-Quality USB Microphone with Four Polar Patterns and Anti-Vibration Shock Mount

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, and brand leader in gaming and esports, announced the release of its HyperX QuadCast microphone for streaming and audio recording. First unveiled at CES 2019, HyperX QuadCast features a built-in anti-vibration shock mount and offers four polar pattern choices, gain control, a built-in pop filter, and a tap-to-mute feature that indicates the mute status by turning off the red LED lighting.

Dirac Research Makes PC Market Debut With Sound Optimization for Fujitsu

March 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research Makes PC Market Debut With Sound Optimization for Fujitsu

Dirac Research announced that its sound optimization technologies are now incorporated into the new line of Fujitsu PCs produced by Fujitsu Client Computing Limited (Kawasaki, Japan). According to Dirac General Manager of Mobile Erik Rudolphi, the expansion effectively transforms the audio experience delivered by desktop and laptop computers and points the way to the future for a product category that is increasingly being used for gaming and media streaming.

Dirac Debuts Latest Version of Dirac 3D Audio at MWC19

February 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Debuts Latest Version of Dirac 3D Audio at MWC19

At MWC19, Dirac Research announced the debut of its latest version of Dirac 3D Audio for mobile devices, headphones and VR/AR headsets. Using patent-pending Dynamic HRTFs (head-related transfer functions), Dirac 3D Audio enables positional audio reproduction with one degree of resolution in all three dimensions, and offers an unparalleled level of 360-degree audio immersion on mobile devices, ideal for on-the-go gaming and videos.

Xperi Corporation to Showcase Latest DTS Audio Technologies at MWC 2019

February 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Xperi Corporation to Showcase Latest DTS Audio Technologies at MWC 2019

Xperi Corporation will showcase its latest mobile imaging, audio and semiconductor solutions from its brands, FotoNation, DTS and Invensas at MWC 2019 (February 25-28), in Barcelona. Xperi will showcase DTS audio solutions specifically targeted at the gaming market, including DTS Headphone:X 2.0 (for Gaming Headphones); DTS:X Ultra (for Windows and Android); DTS:X Game Audio; and DTS:X Premium.

Zylia and Infineon Present New Approach to Six Degrees of Freedom Technology in VR/AR at Mobile World Congress 2019

February 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Zylia and Infineon Present New Approach to Six Degrees of Freedom Technology in VR/AR at Mobile World Congress 2019

Zylia, the start-up company that surprised the global market with its spherical microphone array for 3D audio recording and production, together with Infineon Technologies AG, will present an innovative and unique approach to Six Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) technology in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) during Mobile World Congress 2019 (Feb. 25-28) in Barcelona. According to Zylia, the presentation will offer a valuable contribution to help users stay on top of current trends in the development of VR and AR solutions.

Movers and Shakers: Powersoft Debuts New Powerful Linear Motors at ISE 2019

February 6, 2019 by Joao Martins

Movers and Shakers: Powersoft Debuts New Powerful Linear Motors at ISE 2019

Since it introduced its M-Force linear motor technology, Powersoft paved the way for a completely new range of applications for low frequency transducers. This in turn attracted companies with interesting ideas and projects, leading the Italian company to expand the research. One result was now introduced at the ISE 2019 show in Amsterdam, with the first public demonstration of Mover - a small yet incredibly powerful linear transducer that can be used in audio applications and, more excitingly, as a linear motor / shaker.

HyperX Reveals Cloud Orbit Gaming Headsets with Audeze Planar Drivers and Waves 3D Nx Audio Technology

January 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

HyperX Reveals Cloud Orbit Gaming Headsets with Audeze Planar Drivers and Waves 3D Nx Audio Technology

During CES 2019, HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, revealed their new Cloud Orbit and Cloud Orbit S gaming headsets, which might look familiar to many. Basically, HyperX, working in cooperation with Audeze and Waves Technology is launching gaming headsets powered by Audeze’s patented 100mm Planar Magnetic Drivers and using the same Waves Nx 3D audio technology implemented in the original Audeze Mobius headphones.

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