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ESS Technology Announces New Sabre ES9033Q 2-Channel DAC With Built-In 2Vrms Line Drivers
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ESS Technology Announces New Sabre ES9033Q 2-Channel DAC With Built-In 2Vrms Line Drivers

ESS Technology announced their newest addition to the Sabre audio series of DACs, the ES9033Q, a 32-bit, 2-channel DAC with built-in 2Vrms, ground-centered line drivers, resulting in an optimum system performance with no need for external amplifiers. The new Sabre ES9033Q DAC simplifies stereo line level setups with best-in-class performance in one small package, offering D/A conversion with a DNR of 122+dB A-weighted with DRE, and -108dB of THD+N per channel.
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Audeze and Embody Update Reveal+ Virtual Studio Plugin
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Audeze and Embody Update Reveal+ Virtual Studio Plugin

Audeze, the California-based premium headphone manufacturer, announced a significant update to their Reveal+ virtual studio plugin in partnership with Embody, the personalized spatial audio pioneer that focuses on enhancing the listening experience. The new version of the software includes an additional control parameter, two new virtual studios designed by Grammy award-winning artists, and an enhanced control room. Reveal+ is available for download now on Audeze’s website.
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Sennheiser Teams Up With Manfrotto to Launch Mobile Kits for Vloggers and Creators
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Sennheiser Teams Up With Manfrotto to Launch Mobile Kits for Vloggers and Creators

Following the introduction of the MKE 200, an affordable directional on-camera microphone, Sennheiser now announced the MKE 400, a compact shotgun mic. Those directional microphones are complemented with the new XS Lav omnidirectional clip-on lavalier microphone and a 2.4GHz wireless transmission system. And to be able to offer a complete set of solutions for today's bloggers and creatives that capture video and audio with smartphones and DSLR cameras, Sennheiser teamed up with Italian brand Manfrotto to create a series of new Mobile Kits.
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Solid State Logic Expands and Refreshes 500 Series Module Range
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Solid State Logic Expands and Refreshes 500 Series Module Range

Building on the success of the Fusion stereo analog processor and the SiX SuperAnalogue compact console, Solid State Logic decided to revitalize its popular 500 series modules, so often emulated. The SSL 500 Series classic G-Comp Bus Compressor, E-EQ and E-Dynamics processing modules have been given a new brushed steel facelift, while a feature enhanced VHD+ module, brand new stereo ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equalizer (UV-EQ) and SiX Channel (SiX CH) modules, complete the new-look range.
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Yamaha Introduces New ADECIA RM-TT Tabletop Microphone with Dante Audio/Control and PoE
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Yamaha Introduces New ADECIA RM-TT Tabletop Microphone with Dante Audio/Control and PoE

Yamaha expanded its ADECIA conferencing solution family with the new wired RM-TT Tabletop Microphone. The ADECIA Tabletop Solution, like the existing ADECIA Ceiling System, is based on Dante audio networking and complements the dedicated RM-CR conference processor, VXL1-16P line array speakers and optimized SWR2311P-10G PoE+ switch, enabling remote conferencing experiences. With built-in DSP technology, the RM-TT microphone maximizes voice capture, and relays speech in high quality, with maximum flexibility.
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Knowles Raises Standard of In-Cabin Audio With New Line of Automotive-Grade MEMS Microphones
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Knowles Raises Standard of In-Cabin Audio With New Line of Automotive-Grade MEMS Microphones

Knowles Corporation announced the availability of two new SiSonic MEMS microphones for automotive applications: SPH1878 and SPH9855. The new best-in-class analog and digital microphones by Knowles are engineered to a higher standard of quality and supply assurance to support the increasing demands of the automotive market for hands free calling, advanced voice assistance and in-cabin noise cancellation for passenger comfort.
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Lithe Audio Launches First WiSA Certified Dolby Atmos Ceiling Speakers
by Joao Martins

Lithe Audio Launches First WiSA Certified Dolby Atmos Ceiling Speakers

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA), founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, confirmed the launch of the new Lithe Audio’s WiSA Certified Pro Series in-ceiling speaker. The new Pro Series speaker from the British brand was unveiled earlier in November 2020, and is aimed firmly at the custom installation market. It also represents WiSA’s first certified speaker in the installation space, available April 2021 and priced at approximately $950 USD.
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Belkin SoundForm Freedom True Wireless Earbuds Work with Apple's Find My Network
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Belkin SoundForm Freedom True Wireless Earbuds Work with Apple's Find My Network

Belkin announced the SoundForm Freedom true wireless earbuds, one of the first ever accessories to work with Apple's new Find My network, feature - until now exclusively available on Apple devices. On the same week Apple debuted the feature that allows third-party devices to be tracked through the app on iPhones, iPads, and Macs, some of the first companies to take advantage of the feature include Belkin, VanMoof (electrical bikes), and Chipolo (tracking tags). The new SoundForm Freedom TWS earbuds will be launched in June 2021 for $99 US.
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THX Onyx Portable DAC/Amplifier Features Advanced THX AAA Implementation for High-Quality Music Over Headphones
by Oliver A.Masciarotte

THX Onyx Portable DAC/Amplifier Features Advanced THX AAA Implementation for High-Quality Music Over Headphones

THX announced the global launch of its first consumer electronics device, THX Onyx. A best-in-class portable USB-C DAC/Amp designed for headphone music enjoyment everywhere, the THX Onyx ($199.99 USD / $209.99 EUR) improves over traditional DAC amplifiers by combining the company's THX AAA amplifier technology with ESS Pro DAC chips, as well as MQA support. audioXpress received an advanced unit for review and we are now able to share our first impressions.
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Cambridge Audio Introduces Evo Range of All-in-One Music Players
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Cambridge Audio Introduces Evo Range of All-in-One Music Players

Evo by Cambridge Audio is a new all-in-one music player, designed to offer instant access to all the music in the world, available in 150 and 75 watts per channel versions, powered by Hypex NCore modules. The design combines cutting edge technology for wired and wireless connectivity in order to support all the possible sound sources and latest streaming services. And the Evo is offered into one streamlined and compact system with interchangeable side panels, designed by Ged Martin.
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