Naim Audio Presents NAIT 50 Limited-Edition Integrated Amplifier
On the occasion of its 50th Anniversary (1973/2023), British hifi brand Naim celebrated with a limited edition of a very special product. The NAIT 50 is a remaster of the very first NAIT compact integrated amplifier released in 1983, limited to only 1,973 pieces. The Salisbury-based company carefully recrafted its iconic product from the Naim archives and gave it an updated inside and adding new features such as an headphone output.
Experiential Technology in Vehicles: A Call for Innovation for the Future of Auto Infotainment
EDGE Sound Research is a company pioneering "embodied audio," a new form of sound reproduction that combines both auditory and physical sensations of sound in an optimized and singular embodiment. The technology is based on co-founder Ethan Castro’s experiences and research as a hard-of-hearing audio engineer and Ph.D. candidate in digital composition. The team's ResonX technology is currently being deployed through partnerships and collaborations with professional sports stadiums and concert venues.
Fulcrum Acoustic Announces Fulcrum Immersive Following Acquisition of Venueflex
Fulcrum Acoustic announced the formation of Fulcrum Immersive as the result of Fulcrum Acoustic's acquisition of Concord, NC-based Venueflex and the company's software, DSP, and related technologies. Venueflex developed a digital signal processor system that learns a venue's acoustical environment and provides optimized processed audio with greater gain-before-feedback. The company's technology evolved as a foundation for immersive audio and active acoustics applications.
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Audinate Announces Flexible Licensing for Dante Virtual Soundcard, New API for System Integrators, and AWS Cloud Support
Audinate announced the availability of transferrable licenses for the popular Dante Virtual Soundcard audio interface software. This new license type allows users to easily move a license from one computer to another. In a separate announcement, a new Dante Controller API is now included with Dante Domain Manager 1.5 to support systems integration. And Dante Connect now enables cloud-based workflows using Amazon AWS.
Patent Review: Bass-Reflex Speaker Cabinet Having a Recessed Port
This patent awarded to inventor Matthias Larrieu, on behalf of French company NEXO (owned by Yamaha Corp.) was the topic of this detailed review by James Croft. From the abstract it might be difficult to visualize what exactly differentiates the patented design from a standard bass reflex system. Basically, Larrieu created two V-shaped slices at the opening either centered or with one at each side of the port, helping to reduce amplitude and phase anomalies in the midrange due to port resonances, while improving mid-band directivity.
Remote Recording in the Rock Era: David Hewitt’s On the Road
For an enjoyable suggestion, after you finish reading audioXpress, Scott Dorsey reviewed an interesting book written by David Hewitt, one of the many well-known engineers who made history doing live recordings of rock concerts during the 1970s and 1980s - and continued to pioneer this approach to make great recordings of live events. On the Road: Recording the Stars in a Golden Era of Live Music, is an interesting first person testimony of some of the greatest moments in music recording history. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2023.
Apple Announces Beats Studio Buds+ Wireless Earbuds
From time to time, Apple reminds us that it owns another band called Beats, where products don't necessarily suffer the scrutiny endured by all the Cupertino products, allowing it to innovate and surprise when we least expect it. Beats announced the new Studio Buds+, expanding the Studio Buds lineup with enhanced features for both iOS and Android users, featuring better sound, upgraded Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes, IPX4 sweat and water resistance and up to 36-hours of battery life.
Genelec Introduces Large Size 8381A Point Source Main Monitor
As part of its 45th anniversary year, Genelec has unveiled the 8381A Smart Active Monitoring system, a flagship floor-standing Adaptive Point Source design. According to the company, the large 8381A monitor fuses "exceptional precision and envelopment with unrivaled LF control, huge headroom and high-resolution imaging." Designed for high end music recording, mastering and audiophile listening, the 8381A creates a free-standing full range monitoring solution that can intelligently adapt to any acoustic environment.
USound Improves Performance of MEMS Speaker-Based Audio Systems with New Active Linearization Algorithm (ALA)
USound announced the availability of Active Linearization Algorithm (ALA), a new signal processing tool that helps reduce the total harmonic distortion (THD) of MEMS speakers. According to the Austrian company, the new software tool sets new standards in the development of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and true wireless stereo (TWS) headphones and was developed to assist audio systems developers in their efforts to improve the THD performance of MEMS-based products.
Skullcandy Unveils Crusher ANC 2 Headphones Combining Haptics with Active Noise Canceling
Skullcandy announced the release of their all new Crusher ANC 2 Headphones, the newest edition to the haptic bass-thumping Crusher range. The headphones take Skullcandy's patented Adjustable Sensory Bass to the next level with the addition of Active Noise Canceling, upgradable features, hands-free voice control and more. With up to 60 hours of battery life, rapid charge technology and customizable EQ modes, the new Skullcandy headphones are ideal for users looking for a next-level immersive audio experience.