New Microchip JukeBlox 4 Wi-Fi Platform for Streaming Audio

Microchip Technology’s fourth-generation JukeBlox platform enables product developers to build low-latency systems, such as wireless speakers, sound bars, AV receivers, micro systems, and more. The JukeBlox 4 Software Development Kit (SDK) in combination with the CY920 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Network Media Module features dual-band Wi-Fi technology, multi-room features, AirPlay and DLNA connectivity, and integrated music services.

During its product demonstrations taking place during the CEDIA Expo 2014 at the Denver Convention Center, the Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association, an industry group dedicated to bringing reliable, high resolution, interoperable, wireless, multi-channel audio products to the home theater market, announced support for multi-zone, whole house capabilities.

NY-based Metro Sound Pros successfully completed a challenging audio installation at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York. The spectacular aircraft carrier USS Intrepid museum benefited from a Renkus-Heinz system to solve the acoustic challenges on its Space Shuttle Pavilion exhibit.

Imagination Technologies launched Bluetooth Caskeid, an enhanced version of its wireless multiroom audio streaming technology that delivers any audio app content to multiple Caskeid-enabled speakers through a unique combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

The Swiss based manufacturer of high performance home entertainment systems Revox GmbH, has appointed TC Group Americas (TCGA) as its North American Distributor. Both companies see real sales potential in particular for the Revox Joy network music players, and TCGA’s distribution network in North America will help realize their goals.