Rayz Plus Lightning Headphones Get New Smart Mute Feature
Pioneer & Onkyo U.S.A Corporation have announced a new "Smart Mute" feature for the Rayz and Rayz Plus Lightning earphones, along with new Rayz Plus colors - Black and Rose Gold - which are available exclusively at Apple.com and at Apple Retail stores worldwide. Rayz Plus are the first and only Lightning earphones - so far - with an inline charging node that allows users to charge the iPhone and listen to music or talk at the same time.
Blackfire Research Introduces New Wireless Real-time Entertainment Distribution Framework
Blackfire Research Corp., a wireless network specialist from San Francisco, CA, announced the availability of Blackfire RED, or Real-time Entertainment Distribution framework. The company says that Blackfire RED is the industry's only wireless and entertainment-centric infrastructure software framework built from the ground up to both overcome the limitations of Wi-Fi when used for media, and wireless entertainment-related consumer applications and products.
IK Multimedia Announces ARC System 2.5 with Greater Accuracy and New MEMS Measurement Microphone
Italian audio innovators, IK Multimedia announced that its ARC System 2.5 with a new MEMS microphone will be available for shipping in July 2017. The solution employs Audyssey MultEQ XT32 patented technology to greatly improve the audio monitoring accuracy of speakers in any studio or room listening environment. Combined with a new MEMS measurement microphone, the solution dramatically increases measured precision, offering a new milestone in accuracy for room correction.
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Steinberg Nuendo 8 is Now Available
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH announced that Nuendo 8, the highly anticipated post-production and game audio workstation, is now available and shipping. Steinberg Nuendo 8 introduces an array of dedicated tools and capabilities for movie/television audio post-production facilities and video game sound designers and composers. The new version introduces improved mixing for immersive formats, including Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D, new effects and updated plug-ins, ADR improvements and more.
InfoComm 2017 Report
InfoComm, is North America's largest audio-visual trade show, and the 2017 edition attracted more than 40,000 visitors for the first time in its history. That's 13% more than the last time it was held in Orlando, in 2015, and 14% more than InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. As the InfoComm International Association confirmed immediately following its InfoComm 2017 event, the show was another record-breaking moment for this thriving sector, which now combines much more than AV commercial integration.
Scan-Speak Introduces First Models from its New Ellipticor Driver Range
Previewed at an exclusive event in Munich, in May 2017, Scan-Speak has now launched the first two drivers in its Ellipticor line, combining a series of design innovations such as elliptical voice coils, resulting in lower distortion, combined with higher SPL. The first two Ellipticor drivers released by the Danish brand include the D3404/552000 tweeter and the 18WE/4542T00, a 6.5” midwoofer.
Focal Launches New Range of Portable and Wireless Headphones
Leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer, Focal unveiled the company’s newest line of mobile headphones, including its premium closed-back wireless over-ear Listen Wireless, In-ear Spark and Spark Wireless, and Hi-fi in-ear Sphear S models. The new headphones and in-ear products combine latest technology and design, targeting the bourgeoning mobile lifestyle market.
Parts Express Announces Partnership With Linkplay Technology For Turnkey Wifi Audio Solutions Distribution
Parts Express, the well-established source for audio and electronic parts and components, announced a new distribution partnership with Linkplay Technology, a leading WiFi audio solution provider and the first audio platform approved for integration with Alexa Voice Services (AVS). The Springboro, OH, -company will be able to support OEM/ODM projects in the United States and Canada.
"Alexa Play... on SiriusXM!": SiriusXM Now Available to Trial and Paid Subscribers with Amazon Alexa
SiriusXM announced that its 200+ channels – featuring Howard Stern, commercial-free music, plus live sports, news, entertainment, comedy, and more – are now available to SiriusXM subscribers in the US with Amazon Alexa. Users can simply ask Alexa to play SiriusXM channels by saying, for example, "Alexa, play… …Howard Stern… Alt Nation… The Beatles Channel… SiriusXM Progress… E Street Radio… Real Jazz… (and much more) …on SiriusXM"
Qualcomm Releases Next-Generation DDFA Audio Amplifier Technology
Qualcomm Technologies International made exciting audio announcements in platforms and technologies for the development of next-generation audio products during its voice and music developer conference, held recently in Shenzhen, China. At the event, the company announced its new Smart Audio Platform for smart and networked speakers. Additionally, Qualcomm introduced its next generation Qualcomm DDFA audio amplifier technology for high-resolution audio devices including wireless speakers, soundbars, networked audio and headphone amplifiers.