PLASA London 2014 to Feature AudioLab Seminars and Demonstrations
PLASA Show 2014 will return to ExCeL London for the second consecutive year on Sunday 5 October until Wednesday 8 October. The AudioLab, which was launched in 2013, offers a unique programme of seminars, demonstrations and interactive experiments, designed to test pro audio theory.
New d:screet Necklace Microphones and Body Worn Microphone Solutions from DPA
DPA Microphones introduced recently its new d:screet Omnidirectional Miniature Necklace Microphone, combining its 4061 capsule in a soft rubber necklace. These clever microphones are perfect for ‘do-it-yourself’ mounting by non-technicians and situations that require fast costume changes.
Low-Cost Headphone Amp
Looking for a headphone amplifier—and a challenge? You can build the design presented in this article with easily obtainable components.
Digigram RAVENNA AES67 PCIe Sound Card Now Shipping
Digigram confirmed availability of its LX-IP RAVENNA AES67-Enabled PCIe Sound Card with optional MADI interface. The French IP audio and IP video pioneer also confirms it will be displaying extended RAVENNA/AES67 solutions during the IBC 2014 Show in Amsterdam, including a new LX-MADI PCIe Sound Card.
The August 2014 Issue of audioXpress Is Now Online
Another great edition of audioXpress is now available online and in print. There’s an exciting double review of OPPO Digital’s new PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones and the new HA-1 Headphone Amplifier. We also examine Powersoft Audio’s amplifier technologies and we explore the immersive challenge on Cinema Sound.
New Raspberry Pi Model B+ with Better Audio
A fresh Raspberry Pi was announced by the Raspberry Pi foundation. The new single board computer brings with it several welcomed improvements, including a dedicated low-noise power supply which effectively improves the audio circuit. The new Raspberry Pi Model B+ also expands GPIO pins and now has 4 USB 2.0 ports.
Frankfurt Musikmesse 2015: More Time for the Public and a New Hall Layout
Trade fair organisers Messe Frankfurt announced some important changes for its Musikmesse 2015 show, held concurrently with Prolight+Sound 2015 in the city of Frankfurt. Musikmesse 2015 will be open to the public all day Friday and Saturday (one extra day for non-trade visitors) and will have a new hall layout.
Summer NAMM 2014—July 17-19 at Nashville’s Music City Center
Nashville’s Music City Center will be filled with professional development offerings, product debuts and engaging evening events, promises the NAMM Association. The Summer NAMM packs three days and nights of can’t-miss events, live music, and networking opportunities, from July 17-19 at Nashville’s Music City Center.
New free recording and mixing app from Propellerhead!
Those crazy and always creative Swedes at Propellerhead Software have done it again! After releasing some of the worlds most innovative music software applications, interfaces and technologies, the company decided to offer its new Take Creative Vocal Recorder iOS music creation app for free!
“The Distortion of Sound” documentary exposes ‘quality for convenience’ trade-offs
A new documentary presented by Harman, featuring Quincy Jones, Mike Shinoda, Hans Zimmer, A.R. Rahman, Manny Marroquin and others, addresses audio compression’s impact on the listening experience. The documentary aims to promote the audiotioning of music using proper speakers and non-compressed sources.