All items tagged with head-tracking (32)

Audioscenic Unveils Amphi Hi-D Multichannel 3D Sound Technology

December 6, 2024 by Joao Martins

Audioscenic Unveils Amphi Hi-D Multichannel 3D Sound Technology

Audioscenic announced Amphi Hi-D, a new multichannel, position-adaptive technology that takes 3D sound to a whole new level. Already recognized for its unique Amphi 2-channel, loudspeaker crosstalk cancellation technology that generates a convincing tridimensional soundfield, the UK-based audio technology innovator is now pioneering multichannel High-Dimensional 3D audio. Audioscenic will demonstrate the first implementation of Amphi Hi-D at CES 2025.

New Binaural Rendering Software Promises to Bring Convenience for Atmos Mixing Over Headphones

October 8, 2024 by Joao Martins

New Binaural Rendering Software Promises to Bring Convenience for Atmos Mixing Over Headphones

Applied Psychoacoustics Laboratory (APL) announced a software update for its binaural rendering plugin and standalone application. APL Virtuoso v2 introduces acoustics emulation and externalization, simulating the experience of listening to loudspeakers in a perfectly tuned room. APL also announced support for the Audeze Maxwell head-tracking headphones, as well as the ability to load speaker configurations, and personal HRTFs.

Apple Introduces New Loose-Fit AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

September 10, 2024 by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces New Loose-Fit AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

The news that Apple launched an updated version of its (regular) AirPods was somewhat muffled by the announcement of the hearing aid capabilities brought to AirPods Pro 2 with a simple software update. But the new AirPods 4 with ANC are a big deal for the industry which has been struggling to combine the benefits of the loose-fit (now also called open-ear) form-factor with the convenience of active noise cancellation when required. The key, as always for Apple, is in the elegant implementation of Adaptive Audio.

Bang & Olufsen Redefines Indulgence with Beoplay H100 ANC Headphones

September 3, 2024 by Joao Martins

Bang & Olufsen Redefines Indulgence with Beoplay H100 ANC Headphones

Bang & Olufsen unveiled its most luxurious and advanced noise cancellation headphones to date. The new Beoplay H100 expand the experience of the successful Beoplay H95 headphones, retaining the exceptional craftsmanship, elevating the sound experience, and offering up to 35 hours of playtime. Priced above all other premium wireless headphones available, Bang & Olufsen says the Beoplay H100 headphones are designed to receive software upgrades and user replaceable parts for the future.

Jabra Unveils Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 Generation 2 True Wireless Earbuds

June 11, 2024 by Joao Martins

Jabra Unveils Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 Generation 2 True Wireless Earbuds

With a fast pace of innovation in the true wireless stereo (TWS) space, most brands are scheduling product updates outside of a regular refresh cycle. As the consumer arm of GN Group, Jabra has the resources to follow through with this accelerated pace and quickly embrace features that are relevant for consumers. Having updated the firmware of its original Jabra Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 products early this year, the company now announced the next iteration Gen 2 of those very same products.

Apple Introduces Beats Solo Buds and Launches Beats Solo 4

May 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces Beats Solo Buds and Launches Beats Solo 4

Beats launched the next generation of its bestselling on-ear headphones, Beats Solo 4, as the brand also announced the expansion of the Solo family with the all-new Beats Solo Buds true wireless stereo earbuds. Both models explore all the latest technology, with USB-C connectors to allow fast charging, extended battery life. Keeping up with Apple's tradition, both models are Bluetooth Class 1 designs, updated with the latest features, custom designed drivers and acoustic design.

Open Ears and the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds in Review

March 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

Open Ears and the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds in Review

I tested the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds and I'm Keeping Them. They sound great and allow listening at safe levels while being aware of what other people say. These make a great case for Open Ears and that's the topic of this article where I have inserted my review of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds and I provide examples of how the industry has been exploring alternative designs that avoid in-ear occlusion, from loose-fit earbud shapes to the recent air conduction craze.

Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 2 Spatializer Plugin

January 22, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 2 Spatializer Plugin

Dear Reality has launched dearVR PRO 2, the successor of its dearVR PRO spatializer software. The upgrade adds a stereo input including stereo width control to the plugin, and gives users access to new immersive Pro Tools formats (9.0.4, 9.1.4 and 9.0.6). dearVR PRO 2 also features new high-pass and low-pass filters for early reflections and late reverb, designed to bring true-to-life sound to any production. In addition, the new Mk II software supports third-party OSC head trackers.

Fraunhofer Cingo and upHear Now Integrated with Tymphany's Peerless Flow DSP

December 15, 2023 by Joao Martins

Fraunhofer Cingo and upHear Now Integrated with Tymphany's Peerless Flow DSP

The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, and Tymphany have partnered to provide state-of-the-art spatial audio solutions to audio manufacturers. The two companies have worked together to integrate Fraunhofer's audio processing suites and audio technologies into Flow DSP, Tymphany's own DSP platform and design framework which allows creating immersive audio features in new audio products.

HEAD acoustics Introduces Silent Motorized Rotation of Artificial Heads

December 14, 2023 by Joao Martins

HEAD acoustics Introduces Silent Motorized Rotation of Artificial Heads

HEAD acoustics created the first virtually silent platform for the natural rotation of artificial heads, enabling all types of measurements under natural behavior conditions, critical for many applications including systems with head-tracking. move°S is an optional, software-controlled upgrade for all HEAD measurement systems HMS II.x and Head Shoulder Units (HSU) III from the 2021 generation onwards.

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