Future of Audio
Friends, colleagues, and all who know us well know that celebration is in order for this edition of the SAI Blog, as Shively Acoustics International marks its first anniversary! As we pivot towards the start of our sophomore season, Roger answered a few questions about the previous year, the current state of the company, what lies ahead, and more. . .
While the month of January may bring images of snowy landscapes to mind for some of you, for Shively Acoustics International the start of every year means a trip out to the desert – to CES 2024 in Las Vegas, that is! . .
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of our Newsroom presses rumbling back into full swing, ready to churn out regular updates once more. Despite the absence of our blog, however, our partners and clients know fully well that our day-to-day communication and work in Audio never stopped — and only continues to improve. . .
In September 2019, we were just wrapping up the last Audio Engineering Society's International Automotive Conference in Ingolstadt, Germany. Within four months, the way we looked at the world would change in many historical ways. . .
We are proud to showcase here for the very first time, a podcast created by Kyle Laemmle, a mechanical engineering student at Miami University of Ohio. This podcast delves into the automotive audio space, asking questions ranging from “what do sound engineers to do protect our ears in the event of a car crash?” to “what types of artificial sounds are created for cars, and why?”. . .
The Audio Engineering Society (AES) Spring International Convention for Vienna this year was a virtual convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dubbed the Virtual Vienna 2020. Its online schedule finished last week, but the videos and on-demand content for the conference are still available. . .
Across three days this September 2017, in the San Francisco area, the 3rd international Audio Engineering Society conference on automotive audio took place. . .
Over the last 20 years, automotive audio has changed dramatically from being standard mono sound in one full-range loudspeaker to a true multichannel playback system fully integrated and adjusted to the specific car. Today some of the most advanced sound technologies are being developed and applied in automotive audio. . .
Over the last 20 years, automotive audio has changed dramatically from being standard mono sound in one full-range loudspeaker to a true multichannel playback system fully integrated and adjusted to the specific car. Today some of the most advanced sound technologies are being developed and applied in automotive audio. Recently the role of audio in the automotive industry has significantly changed. . .
Before the flight that would become historic no matter how it ended, the pilot said this to posterity: “With risks you gain.” He said, “I’ve got a theory about this. . .
There are many algorithms that attempt to provide an improved spatial experience in a car. – This is not a tuning algorithm, and it is not dependent on any type or level of EQ. It enhances the audio by restoring the quality and detail of the source.
With the advent of autonomous cars, once the job of driving isn’t needed, what sensation is left to captivate the driver? We will be the captain of the car, but no longer the driver; our seat will literally shift away from concentrating on the road, and our role will shift. The tactile sensation of the road will be distant from us then. What is left to us? What can captivate us?
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Frankfurt holds a hidden gem for you audiophiles out there. The city’s Museum of Applied Art, with its central focus on design, is home to a Style Room dedicated to German industrial designer Dieter Rams. For this edition of the SAI Blog, let’s meander a bit off course from the usual subject matter, and take a brief moment to appreciate the man who helped change consumer audio design forever. . .
Let there be light – again! The SAI Spotlight series returns to zoom in once more on one of Shively Acoustics International’s past projects in the industry. We’re a versatile company, and our expertise can be applied to a variety of creative endeavors far and beyond the realm of the conventional loudspeaker. At times, we feel like we’re working on something bordering on science-fiction… feel it in our bones. In SAI Spotlight #4, we shine the light on human-to-canine communication technology specialist Command Sight. . .
They say that 3 is a magic number. We at Shively Acoustics International find ourselves nodding along in agreement on the eve of the company’s third anniversary. A lot of good has happened in the three years since Shively Acoustics was founded, carrying on the work of its predecessor and expanding into new business areas. . .
Another year around the sun, another year full of audio fun for Shively Acoustics International. With December on its way out and the holidays in sight, it’s time for us to take stock of the year that was, and look ahead to the one that will be. So, how did 2025 go for SAI & co. – and what’s next for 2026? . .
Today, branded audio is a fixture of the automotive industry, but in the late 20th century, the idea was still in its infancy. Bringing a recognizable, high-end audio brand into the cabin was a pioneering concept, promising not only better sound, but also a new layer of luxury and identity for automakers to market. Harman and Bose were two key players in this development, a brief history of which is presented here. This month, the SAI Blog hands the mic over to Liam Claybaugh, a high school intern who joined Shively Acoustics for two months this summer. Take it away, Liam. . .
With 2024 coming to a close, we hope you’ve enjoyed reading the revived SAI Blog this past year. In March, we switched on the SAI Spotlight, our series that zooms in on one of Shively Acoustics International’s various industry partnerships to show how our areas of expertise can be applied to a variety of projects. In SAI Spotlight #3, we shine the light on audio equipment manufacturer Dinaburg Technology. . .
It's that time again, dear readers! Back in March, we kicked off our SAI Spotlight series, which zooms in on one of Shively Acoustics International's numerous industry collaborations in order to showcase our areas of expertise in action. In Spotlight #2, we shine the light on consumer wellness wearables developer Apollo Neuro and a project begun three years ago that has since turned into so much more. . .
“This is the best moment every two years. . .” At the end of June, the time had come once more for the AES International Conference on Automotive Audio. For three days, the whole of the industry came together again after two years for the fifth edition of what is its biggest event – and one that only continues to grow. . .
Friends, colleagues, and all who know us well know that celebration is in order for this edition of the SAI Blog, as Shively Acoustics International marks its first anniversary! As we pivot towards the start of our sophomore season, Roger answered a few questions about the previous year, the current state of the company, what lies ahead, and more. . .
In this inaugural edition of the SAI Spotlight series, we take a look at Shively Acoustics International’s ongoing collaboration with automotive software supplier Silentium. Today, Silentium counts as one of SAI’s most important and established partners. While the relationship has kicked into higher gear within the last four years or so, its foundation was laid more than a decade ago. . .
“This is the best moment every two years. . .” At the end of June, the time had come once more for the AES International Conference on Automotive Audio. For three days, the whole of the industry came together again after two years for the fifth edition of what is its biggest event – and one that only continues to grow. . .