All items tagged with smartphones (116)

Harman and Motorola Implement Dirac Panorama Sound for Smartphones

September 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Harman and Motorola Implement Dirac Panorama Sound for Smartphones

Home theater quality audio from a smartphone? Yes, it is possible to have an almost fully immersive experience, even from the limited speakers of a smartphone. Add a slightly better speaker, and the experience can be truly amazing, thanks to the Dirac Panorama Sound technology from audio signal processing experts Dirac Research. And now there is a commercial implementation of this mobile surround sound solution, integrated in the JBL Soundboost 2 speaker cover exclusively for Motorola moto z smartphones.

MQA Expands Global Reach On Smartphone, Portable Devices and Music Services at IFA 2017

August 31, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MQA Expands Global Reach On Smartphone, Portable Devices and Music Services at IFA 2017

Music technology company, MQA, announced a breadth of new partnerships at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin. Developed for convenient delivery and unmatched audio quality, MQA technology will now be supported by LG’s new V30 smartphone, the first globally available MQA-enabled handset. MQA music playback will also be available on the two latest portable devices from Sony’s iconic Walkman brand, the WM-ZX300 and WM-A40 models.

Symphonica Acoustic Speaker for Smartphones Launched on Kickstarter Fulfilling Vision of Late Inventor

April 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Symphonica Acoustic Speaker for Smartphones Launched on Kickstarter Fulfilling Vision of Late Inventor

A wood speaker that naturally amplifies and enhances sound of iOS/Android smartphones without requiring electricity. That was the vision of inventor Freddie Kwoh, now being promoted on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, also signalling the launch of the new lifestyle brand Symphonica SoundWorks, now lead by a small passionate team of enthusiasts looking to breathe new life into the world of consumer audio.

Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI Audio DAC Brings High Resolution Audio to Mobile and Pro Audio Devices

February 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI Audio DAC Brings High Resolution Audio to Mobile and Pro Audio Devices

With demand growing worldwide for high-fidelity music content and playback through mobile devices, Cirrus Logic has introduced the low power CS43130 MasterHIFI digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with headphone amplifier. The new CS43130 DAC minimizes board space requirements, operates at 4x lower power consumption, supports DSD formats, includes a NOS Filter and 512 single-bit elements to eliminate unwanted noise from the signal and for best filter response.

Smartphone Apps for Sound Measurement

February 4, 2017 by Richard Honeycutt

Smartphone Apps for Sound Measurement

In audioXpress' November 2015 Sound Control column, Richard Honeycutt, addressed the topic of Smartphone Apps for Sound Measurement. Touching on the challenges and benefits of the smartphone approach as a mobile test and measurement device, as well as reviewing available apps for iOS (Apple), Android, and Microsoft Windows, this an article that needs to be broadly shared while it is still up to date. Read the full article now available online.

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Sennheiser’s AMBEO Smart Surround Records Binaural Audio Directly to Smartphones

January 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser’s AMBEO Smart Surround Records Binaural Audio Directly to Smartphones

Seen for the first time at CES 2017, Sennheiser is now showcasing its new AMBEO Smart Surround solution – a compact earphone for immersive 3D audio recording - at NAMM 2017. Following the unveiling of Sennheiser’s AMBEO 3D audio technology program and the introduction of the AMBEO VR Mic, Sennheiser’s Smart Surround will be the brand’s first AMBEO consumer product, allowing anyone to capture and listen to binaural audio recordings on their smartphones with unprecedented simplicity.

Roland Introduces GO:MIXER Compact Audio Mixer for Smartphones

January 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Roland Introduces GO:MIXER Compact Audio Mixer for Smartphones

Roland has introduced GO:MIXER, a compact audio mixer for smartphone video production. With multiple inputs available, users can connect a mic, musical instruments, and media players, and mix them all together live while they shoot. Ultra-portable and simple to use, GO:MIXER is the ideal solution for adding a pro sound touch to social media videos.

HEAD acoustics Launches VoCAS Speech Recognition Evaluation Software

December 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics Launches VoCAS Speech Recognition Evaluation Software

German company HEAD acoustics launched VoCAS (Voice Control Analysis System), an efficient software analysis solution for evaluating speech recognition systems. From voice control in vehicles to the use of speech commands for smartphones, tablets or telephone hotlines, VoCAS allows quick and objective quality evaluation, under realistic and repeatable test conditions, of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems, found in an increasing number of applications today.

Oscium Releases WiPry 5x Cross-Platform Dual-Band Spectrum Analyzer

May 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Oscium Releases WiPry 5x Cross-Platform Dual-Band Spectrum Analyzer

Oscium announced the WiPry 5x, a dual-band spectrum analyzer solution that visualizes all spectral activity on both 2.4 and 5 GHz on both iOS and Android devices. Oscium’s WiPry 5x is an hardware plug-in accessory that makes possible to identify and avoid interferences and optimize wireless connectivity, directly from a smartphone or tablet. A portable tool perfect for field techs, wireless professionals, and home audio enthusiasts setting up wireless audio networks.

Wearables, Wireless Audio, Connected Devices Experience Largest Ownership Growth in 2016

April 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Wearables, Wireless Audio, Connected Devices Experience Largest Ownership Growth in 2016

According to a new study from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), wearables, wireless speakers, wireless headphones, connected devices are seeing the largest ownership growth in 2016. “Wireless, portable, connected devices are driving tech adoption,” says Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association. The CTA study also shows smartphone ownership now beginning to mirror television trends.

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