TechDay New Zealand - Aotearoa's technology news network

Digital Music stories - Page 15

Music is everywhere, and most of us listen to it on digital electronic devices. Digital music is a method of representing sound as numerical files in order to read it by a device capable of playing and transmitting it.

The main features of digital music are the sample rate and the bit depth - which are the number of samples an audio file carries per second and the amplitude resolution of audio files. Most common file formats of digital music are MP3, WAV, PCM and AIFF.
Story image
Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
#
digital signage
#
digital entertainment
#
displays & projectors
Sony unveils its latest home entertainment lineup at CES Las Vegas, featuring 8K TVs, new soundbars, Alexa-enabled headphones, and a wireless turntable.
Story image
Headphones market revenue still on the rise, says Futuresource
Mon, 31st Dec 2018
#
uc
#
digital entertainment
#
personal computing devices
Thanks to the desire for advanced features like noise-cancelling and true wireless, the revenue in headphones has grown 26% in 3Q18.
Story image
Test $80,000 headphones at Sennheiser's new Sydney store
Fri, 21st Dec 2018
#
digital entertainment
#
sennheiser
#
digital music
It wouldn’t be a shopping experience without a test of the Sennheiser HE1, a set of high-end headphones with a price tag of AU$80,000.
Story image
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods gives unbeatable convenience, but with trade-offs
Fri, 21st Dec 2018
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
Apple AirPods offer unbeatable convenience with fast connectivity and portability but come with trade-offs in comfort and noise-cancellation features.
Story image
UPDATED Review: Blue Mic’s Satellite headphones are good but...
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
Blue Microphones' new Satellites headphones have received mixed reviews, with concerns raised over quality control.
Story image
Review: Polycom's VoxBox may be the last speaker you'll need
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
#
gaming
#
uc
#
reviews
Super clear voice in both directions, Bluetooth connectivity, and a sleek form factor - what else can you ask for?.
Story image
The 2018 Canalys APAC Channels Forum keynote
Thu, 6th Dec 2018
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
#
multi-cloud
There was a lot to unpack at the Canalys APAC Channels Forum keynote. This long-form piece tries to cover all the most relevant points for ANZ.
Story image
Review: The Sonos Beam - more than a soundbar
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
smart home
Sonos’ is one of the serious contenders in the smart speaker market. Is the Beam soundbar worth taking seriously? I think it actually might be.
Story image
Consumer audio market poised for rapid growth - Futuresource
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
#
digital entertainment
#
headphones
#
wireless headphones
Smart speakers are a big part of the growth although headphones are doing some heavy lifting with prices on the up due to richer features.
Story image
Wellingtonians win Emmy Award for sound production tool
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
#
digital entertainment
#
digital music
#
film production
Wellington-based sound team The Cargo Cult clinches an Emmy Award for their pioneering audio tool, Conformalizer, revolutionising film post-production.
Story image
Hands-on review: Logitech G1 Pro Gaming Headphones and Mouse
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
Logitech's G1 Pro gaming mouse and headphones impress with precise control and crystal-clear sound, ideal for the serious gamer seeking top-tier performance.
Story image
Facebook's on a mission to bring music to the masses
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
#
digital entertainment
#
facebook
#
social media
Facebook is reviving the MySpace vibe by letting users add songs to profiles, pin tracks, and add music to Stories and Live videos with lyrics.
Story image
Review: Blue Mic's Lola and Ella headphones
Wed, 24th Oct 2018
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
Blue Microphones is working on branching out into the headphone market. A reviewer checks out two of the companies offerings.
Story image
Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom
Mon, 22nd Oct 2018
#
uc
#
martech
#
digital entertainment
This year it is estimated that over 100 million smart speakers will be installed - but it isn’t going to stop there.
Story image
Headphone retail value to see significant growth
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
#
digital entertainment
#
headphones
#
sony
Headphone market research shows that the headphone market is continuing to grow, with advanced features quickly becoming a necessity for consumers.
Story image
Edifier pumps up the volume with the S350DB
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
#
digital entertainment
#
speakers
#
digital music
The S350DB is what Edifier calls a bookshelf speaker set, which features two speakers packed with titanium dome tweeters and an eight-inch subwoofer.
Story image
Plantronics adds five new products across the BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO lines
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
#
digital entertainment
#
headphones
#
fitness
Those of you who need your tunes whether you’re working out or waiting for the next flight will be pricking your ears with interest right now.
Story image
Sony's at it again with a new line of audio and TV goodies
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
#
digital signage
#
digital entertainment
#
displays & projectors
If you’re a fan of Sony products this month brings good news for you as a new range of products hits the shelves.
Story image
Hands-on review:The xFyro xS2 wireless earbuds
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
You’d be forgiven for mistaking the charging case for a top-of-the-range vape pen, or even a futuristic cigar case.
Story image
Bose reveals its latest smart speaker and soundbar lineup
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
#
daas
#
smart home
#
digital entertainment
Home entertainment and audio pioneer Bose has released a new wireless speaker and two smart soundbars to mark its next chapter in home audio history.