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Posted on: Wednesday 15th of June 2022

The Solo6 and Twin6 are new versions of the powered speakers that made their debuts some 15 years ago, with the new models designed to offer more detail and greater transparency. These improvements have been enabled by improved transducer designs, new amplifiers, and a structurally enhanced cabinet, with the monitors also incorporating features from Focal’s Trio11 […]

Posted on: Wednesday 15th of June 2022

Spatial Mic Dante is a completely new 360 microphone that opens up applications like broadcast, live sound, theatre production, house of worship and anywhere Dante audio networking can streamline workflows. “Since the release of Spatial Mic USB in 2019, spatial audio pioneers have enjoyed the flexibility of single wire connectivity, highly configurable output and light […]

Posted on: Tuesday 14th of June 2022

The first in-person TEC Awards since 2020 saw winners announced across 21 technical excellence and seven creative excellence categories. Yes… there was Californian wine and song, extravagant hairstyles (Dorian – but certainly not Gray) and creative awards for musicians who won Grammys before you were born. For only the second time in TEC history, three […]

Posted on: Tuesday 14th of June 2022

Five-time GRAMMY-winning mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge has upgraded Studio A at his MIX L.A. complex for Dolby Atmos work, facilitated by an interface and converter infrastructure based on Focusrite RedNet components. The Dante-networked RedNet setup helps interconnect two Avid Pro Tools workstations and a new 9.1.4 Ocean Way Audio speaker system with Lord-Alge’s beloved Solid […]

Posted on: Tuesday 14th of June 2022

From Spatial Audio Reproduction, to Perception, Hardware, Applications and more, the AES 2022 AVAR Conference aims to bring together leading industry experts and technology innovators to Redmond, Washington, August 15 – 17. Keynote speakers include: Dr. Veronique Larcher, director of AMBEO Immersive Audio, Sennheiser’s brand for immersive audio products and experiences. She is also a […]

Posted on: Monday 11th of April 2022

All Things Audio is the snappy description AES is offering for its schedule of events during the AES Europe Spring 2022 Convention. However, for those wanting more details, it’s worth noting that the full technical program details are now online for the event – which marks the return of in-person AES shows – happening on […]

Posted on: Monday 11th of April 2022

Software company Soundparticles has released a free eBook entitled All You Need To Know About 3D Audio, designed to give readers a core understanding of Stereo & Surround (the foundations for 3D audio); Channel-Based Audio (e.g. 7.1.2, 12.0, 22.2); Object-Based Audio (e.g. Dolby Atmos); Ambisonics (and High Order Ambisonics) and Binaural (3D sound over headphones). […]

Posted on: Monday 11th of April 2022

A long-time – and vociferous – sceptic regarding the technological shift to digital audio, and a performer who hit the headlines recently for removing his music from Spotify over its support of Joe Rogan and his podcast, there’s no doubt that Neil Young has always been a performer who stands up for what he believes […]

Posted on: Friday 1st of April 2022

Riedel Communications has announced that the company has been named the official supplier of motorsports telecommunications for the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). After a two-decade relationship between the two organizations, Riedel will now supply the FIA with hardware and software technologies to enhance safety, sustainability, and innovation across all global FIA championship series. Peter […]

Posted on: Friday 1st of April 2022

Renowned mastering engineer Darcy Proper has received her 12th Grammy Award nomination – for the Best Immersive Audio Album – in recognition of her work on artist Alain Mallet’s kaleidoscopic world jazz release Mutt Slang II – A Wake of Sorrows Engulfed in Rage. The album was mastered at Valhalla Studios, New York, using PMC […]