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January 31, 2022 by Joao Martins

AKM Resumes Sample Shipments of 13 Velvet Sound DAC/ADC Products

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has resumed sample shipments of 13 Velvet Sound D/A converters (DAC) and A/D converters (ADC) products - all part of a new generation of improved devices. The samples start shipping in January 2022. Mass production is scheduled for the third quarter of 2022. The new range of devices include new 115dB and 768kHz 32-bit DACs in 2, 4, 6, and 8-channel models, plus nine new 32-bit ADCs in 2, 4, and 8 channel models including the AK5522 ADC, ideal for bus-powered USB audio interfaces.

Update from Asahi Kasei Microdevices - The Return of Velvet Sound

December 2, 2021 by Joao Martins

Update from Asahi Kasei Microdevices - The Return of Velvet Sound

Following the major fire that destroyed its semiconductor factory in Japan, Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) is back online and promises new announcements in January 2022. audioXpress received notice from Gaku Suzuki, General Manager for Digital Marketing HiFi ICs at AKM that the company's famed Velvet Sound DACs and ADCs are about to resume production. We also learned that the company intends to focus on a new generation of chips and offer updated replacements for existing references.

AKM Semiconductor Audio DAC and ADC Production Disrupted by Fire

November 4, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Semiconductor Audio DAC and ADC Production Disrupted by Fire

After a major fire destroyed the Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) semiconductor factory in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, the company still has to provide a report on the disruption that this major disaster will cause to its business, particularly affecting the supply of critical DAC and ADC chips that are used by many high-end audio and studio equipment manufacturers. Non-confirmed reports state the company is already preparing to outsource production of the analog/digital LSI circuits exclusively produced at this facility.

Microtech Gefell Introduces MMS 212 and MMS 214 Measurement Microphones and MV 240 Digital Preamplifier

November 3, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Microtech Gefell Introduces MMS 212 and MMS 214 Measurement Microphones and MV 240 Digital Preamplifier

German company Microtech Gefell, founded in 1928 by Georg Neumann, offers one of the most complete catalogs of measurement microphones - a completely eco-system for every audio testing need. Once in a while they remember to let us know that new models are being added. This year, the company announced the MMS 212, a rugged measurement microphone combo for harsh environments and the MMS 214 model for very low sound pressure levels. Additionally, the company is now shipping the new MV 240, a measurement microphone preamplifier with an analog-to-digital converter.

ESS Technology Announces Its Highest Performance Audio ADC Series

November 2, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Announces Its Highest Performance Audio ADC Series

ESS Technology announced a completely new series of SABRE PRO and SABRE Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) with an Ultra Low Noise Floor Bandwidth of 200kHz. According to the Californian company, the noise floor bandwidth on the new devices is up to 10 times wider than the competition, enabling higher resolution at higher sample rates. The two new SABRE PRO, and two new SABRE ADC devices set a new benchmark for audio performance with unmatched specifications and the highest sample rate available in the market.

Audient EVO 8 USB-C Audio Interface Starts Shipping

October 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audient EVO 8 USB-C Audio Interface Starts Shipping

Following the announcement at NAMM 2020 of a brand new range of audio interfaces from Audient, signaled with a new brand for the renowned British audio manufacturer, the larger EVO 8 USB-C class compliant model is now available. After the launch of the 2in / 2out EVO 4, Audient delivered on its promise to make recording easy, while expanding the possibilities required by a whole new range of applications. The EVO USB-C audio interfaces are exactly the formula required by today's home users, podcast producers, and musicians.

AKM Develops Ultra-Low Power Intelligent System Wakeup ADC With Integrated Acoustic Activity Analyzer

July 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Develops Ultra-Low Power Intelligent System Wakeup ADC With Integrated Acoustic Activity Analyzer

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has developed the AK5706, a high-performance 24-bit stereo A/D converter (ADC) with an integrated Acoustic Activity Analyzer (AAA) wakeup solution consuming only 30μA, audio buffer, and support for digital and high-SNR microphones. Designed for systems that must listen for specific types of audio activity while consuming very low power, the AK5706 is ideal for products such as speech recognition systems, as well as security and smart home devices.

AKM Releases Low Latency 4-Channel A/D Converter for Automotive ANC Applications

April 29, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Releases Low Latency 4-Channel A/D Converter for Automotive ANC Applications

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has developed a new 4-channel A/D converter (ADC) targeting automotive applications. The AK5734 is a complementary solution for microphones, aiming at active noise control systems (ANC) and road noise control systems (RNC), which are increasingly being installed in vehicles. By combining with the previously released 6-channel ADC the AK5736, the system can accommodate various microphone channels. Besides ANC and RNC, AKM says the solution is ideal for the microphone input of a wide variety of in-vehicle systems.

New TI Burr-Brown Audio Quad-Channel ADC Captures Voice at Four Time Larger Distances

November 5, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New TI Burr-Brown Audio Quad-Channel ADC Captures Voice at Four Time Larger Distances

No more yelling at smart speakers. Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new audio analog-to-digital converter (ADC) capable of capturing clear audio up to four times farther away than competing devices. The new TI Burr-Brown TLV320ADC5140 audio ADC enables far-field voice capture and achieves a 120-dB dynamic range for clear, high-fidelity audio in smart home applications. The TLV320ADC5140 is the industry’s smallest quad-channel audio ADC with this level of performance.

Bittree Now Shipping Patch Solution for Bridging Traditional Analog and Networked IP Audio

October 31, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Bittree Now Shipping Patch Solution for Bridging Traditional Analog and Networked IP Audio

Bittree is a manufacturer of innovative signal patching solutions. Following feedback from the market, the company developed and is now shipping its highly-anticipated Patch 32A Dante audio patchbay. Designed to streamline the integration of traditional analog and IP network-based audio patching, the Patch32A provides an efficient and effortless ramp to instantly move 16 channels of analog audio onto and off of Dante networks.

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