Audio Engineering Technology News

I’m a miserable cynic

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!“Sound Pro Latin America is a new serious proposal, created by professionals, that has a main goal to educate on new technologies for professional audio, promoting y teaching technical knowledge (theory and practice) for professional growing” Technoprofile magazine reports
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Fold up your speakers

I might come under fire for even bringing this up, but I’d be interested to hear from people who’ve tried these MUJI Cardboard Speakers.
“These Lightweight, collapsible speakers are portable and can be folded away and placed in the included pouch when not in use. Plug them into your personal stereo’s headphone jack to enjoy […]

You can’t REALLY offset that

The world’s largest international trade show for consumer technologies have announced plans for a more Green Friendly ethos for their 2008 outing.

“We will do so by reducing energy consumption, increasing our recycling efforts, improving efficiency where possible, and making strides toward offsetting our unavoidable emissions. “ Says CEO Gary Shapiro of Consumer Electronics Assosiation.
You […]

The Decibel War

As most of us in this sector of the industry are aware - recorded material is getting ‘louder’ in an effort to compete for the attention of your average listener. As Bob Katz, chief mastering engineer of Digital Domain says:
“The level of compact discs went up about 20 decibels in 20 years,”
This, coupled with […]

“Is it ready for de HD?”

Pioneer have showcased their most powerful and advanced amplifier to date - the SC-LX90, which should be available within the next 6 months.
The SC-LX90 supports AV source formats such as Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio.
Hidden Wires say:
“The product incorporates a new, unique Direct Energy HD […]

Get yourself connected

Hosa Technology are making it easier for those of you who are sick of having to find alternative ’solutions’ when connecting up equipment.  So no more ripping into cables with your teeth in a gig emergency.
Not that I’ve ever done that, of course.
So Hosa are proud to announce the GSK-112 speaker adaptor, the GOP-490 optical […]

And the UK got a mushroom in Greenwich

Munich now boasts a brand new pile of glass held up by some steel. It looks pretty cool.
But whats inside is much better. No, not the restaurants or the Junior Campus for children. It’s a multipurpose events forum - a “media dome of light and sound”.
BMW-Welt
Stagetec have whacked in a 48 fader […]

Run to the hills.. er.. mountains.

Iron Mountain Incorporated has announced its acquisition of Xepa Digital, LLP (A specialist in high quality audio conversion, archiving and distribution).
Jeff Anthony, VP of Iron Mountain:
“In particular, both companies understand the need for the secure preservation of irreplaceable media assets specific to the entertainment industry. Entertainment customers will have peace of mind knowing that their […]

Driving the system too hard?

John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd must be ever so ticked off.  This from Sound On Sound
“Early on Monday Nov 5th, a white M.A.N. 7.5 tonne truck with tail lift, reg FN54 FPZ on hire to John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. and containing an HK Audio COHEDRA line array concert and numerous other PA […]

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