Miscellaneous

Stow, OH, February 22, 2021 — Audio-Technica announces several new variations of its ES945 Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone and ES947 Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone. All models are intended for surface flush-mount installation and include Audio-Technica’s... Read more

RCF launched MAX series yesterday, a family of full-range passive two-way multi-purpose speakers. X MAX series builds on RCF's MAX series to create a range... Read more

Italian audio manufacturer Powersoft has announced a further 12-month warranty on their rack amplifiers for all customers who register their product for free to MyPowersoft, Powersoft’s online... Read more

In a landmark demonstration, OCA Alliance member, DeusO GmbH, has created an AES70 control implementation that requires minimal processing and can be implemented in as little as a 1kB solution. This... Read more

1. What is intelligibility?

The state or quality of being understood. It can apply to an idea or a writing, but in our context it relates to the spoken word and, less commonly, to music.... Read more

The importance of cables for the connection between the amplifier and the speaker is often controversial. Hi-fi aficionados spend fortunes on cables that promise spectacular results, and our short auditory memory and subjectivity lead many to confirm these improvements in their systems.... Read more

Constant voltage, high impedance or line transformer systems are often a somewhat confusing concept for professionals used to rock and roll. They are actually very simple to design, among other things because they are intended to be installed by electricians and the like, with little experience in sound systems. In this article we will try to clarify the simple concepts needed to understand this type of system.... Read more