All items tagged with FIR (15)

Digital Signal Processing for Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

March 2, 2023 by Alexander Goldin

Digital Signal Processing for Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

I wrote a whitepaper looking at the principles of digital signal processing, algorithms,and software that improve hearing for people with hearing loss. This article is intended as an introduction. The complete whitepaper is available for download. The inspiration for this whitepaper comes from the World Health Organization's recent World Report on Hearing (WHO), which shows that 1.5 billion people worldwide have some degree of hearing loss and 430 million people need rehabilitation services. Shockingly, less than 3% (on average worldwide) use hearing aids.

JBL Professional Introduces FIR Tunings for AE Series Loudspeakers

November 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Professional Introduces FIR Tunings for AE Series Loudspeakers

JBL Professional introduced FIR (Finite Impulse Response) Tunings for its AE (Application Engineered) Series, providing further enhanced performance for the premium installation loudspeaker line. 70 individual AE Series FIR filter files ensure support for a wide range of configurations and applications, optimizing frequency response and phase response to a finer degree of precision than traditionally possible with standard IIR “parameter-based” filters.

Pro Audio Technology Powers Home Surround Sound or Distributed Audio Systems

July 14, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Pro Audio Technology Powers Home Surround Sound or Distributed Audio Systems

Pro Audio Technology (PRO) announced it is now shipping the ALC-3316, Amplified Loudspeaker Controller along with new companion Configurator software. First seen at CEDIA Expo 2019, the ALC-3316 provides 8-balanced analog audio inputs and 9-channels of amplification for up to 1,800W of power, and includes built-in matrix bass management, 160 parametric EQ filters, and loudspeaker processing. The software interface makes the deployment of surround sound or distributed audio systems easy by integrating intelligent predefined DSP filters.

Yamaha Works with Nexo to Deliver Updated DXRmkII Loudspeakers

April 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Works with Nexo to Deliver Updated DXRmkII Loudspeakers

At Prolight+Sound 2019 the Yamaha booth is certainly one of the busiest. And one of the reasons for excitement is the updated DXRmkII series of powered loudspeakers. The touring-grade technology of the four-model DXR range delivers class-leading SPLs in a compact, functional design. The updated range features a new, bigger neodymium 1.75” HF driver and retuned DSP, delivering improved audio quality and power from versatile loudspeakers which are ideal for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications.

Powersoft Establishes New Benchmark for Professional Audio Applications with New T Series Networkable Amplifiers

January 28, 2019 by Joao Martins

Powersoft Establishes New Benchmark for Professional Audio Applications with New T Series Networkable Amplifiers

On the first day of the NAMM Show 2019, Powersoft announced the release of its new T Series line, an ultra-reliable and efficient amplifier platform designed with the rental market in mind, and four models all available now. The new platform, officially unveiled during a NAMM 2019 press conference, builds upon the credits of the flagship X Series, but it represents much more for the Italian company. The T Series effectively combines unparalleled flexibility for small to mid-size reinforcement applications and benefits from an intense R&D effort.

Waves Audio Is Now Shipping the TRACT System Calibration Plugin and TRACT System Calibration + Smaart Di v2 Bundle

June 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Waves Audio Is Now Shipping the TRACT System Calibration Plugin and TRACT System Calibration + Smaart Di v2 Bundle

As recently promised, Waves Audio is now shipping the TRACT System Calibration plugin and the TRACT System Calibration + Smaart Di v2 bundle. With the Waves TRACT plugin, sound engineers can now turn any sound system into a well-balanced foundation for their mixes, quickly and easily. The TRACT plugin integrates with Smaart, the industry-standard audio analysis software, to auto-correct EQ issues and time-align any sound system: live or in the studio.

New Dynacord TGX Amplifiers for Live Sound Applications

June 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Dynacord TGX Amplifiers for Live Sound Applications

Following the introduction of Dynacord’s L Series and C Series amplifiers in 2017, and the more recent introduction of IPX power amplifiers for fixed installation, Dynacord introduced the new TGX range for live sound applications at InfoComm 2018. Engineered and manufactured in Germany, these power amplifiers are built as the ultimate amplification solution for medium to large-scale live performance sound applications, featuring Dante networking and 96 kHz DSP with FIR Drive technology.

Waves Offers TRACT Loudspeaker Correction Plugin

June 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Waves Offers TRACT Loudspeaker Correction Plugin

Audio processing solutions specialists Waves Audio announced Waves TRACT Loudspeaker Correction, a new powerful corrective EQ and system time alignment tool for live PA systems or studio environments. The software works together with Rational Acoustics’ Smaart Audio Analysis software, and allows users to quickly take and merge snapshots of the system’s transfer measurements, and instantly calculate a corrective FIR EQ curve.

Apex Launches Next-Generation Intelli-X3 Series of System Management Processors

November 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Apex Launches Next-Generation Intelli-X3 Series of System Management Processors

Building on the success of Apex’s flagship Intelli-X2 series, the company is proud to introduce the first model of the next-generation Intelli-X3 series, the Intelli-X3 648 system management processor with optional Dante audio over IP capacity for full network redundancy. This is an extremely powerful 4 in by 8 out processor, with a simple user interface, and integration with Rational Acoustics Smaart 7 or 8 and WaveCapture LiveCapture.

Spectrum Launches Educational Tools to Teach Signal Generation, Acquisition And Analysis

May 19, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Spectrum Launches Educational Tools to Teach Signal Generation, Acquisition And Analysis

German test and instrumentation specialist Spectrum has made available a number of academic tools that can be used to learn the basics of waveform generation, acquisition and analysis. The tools are freely available for download on the Spectrum website and are designed so that they can be used by teachers and other educators for structured learning classes or by students who wish to follow a self-tutorial style process. The academic tools are also helpful for first time digitizer and Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) users wanting to learn the basics of these instruments.

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