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beyerdynamic Unveils New DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition Headphones
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beyerdynamic Unveils New DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition Headphones

Celebrating its centennial, beyerdynamic announced a limited-edition version of the classic DT 770 PRO headphones featuring the company's latest driver technology, plus detachable cables and components. The all-new DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition blends the most popular design features of the DT 770 PRO with the dynamic STELLAR.45 driver system's flexibility. The DT 770 PRO X headphones are now available in limited quantities for pre-order for $199, with wider availability to come later in 2024.
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L-Acoustics Launches Xi Series Coaxial Installation Speakers
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L-Acoustics Launches Xi Series Coaxial Installation Speakers

L-Acoustics announced the launch of the Xi Series, an extension to its X Series of coaxial speakers that already includes the X4i and 5XT two-way cube speakers. With cleaner, straight lines, the new X6i and X8i speakers in the Xi Series are designed to meet the demands of every type of integration project that requires powerful, premium sound in a discrete format that can seamlessly blend into any room architecture.
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Shure Launches New Axient Digital ADX3 Plug-On Transmitter With Showlink Technology at NAMM 2024
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Shure Launches New Axient Digital ADX3 Plug-On Transmitter With Showlink Technology at NAMM 2024

Shure has introduced the Axient Digital ADX3 plug-on transmitter, the latest addition to the Emmy Award-winning Shure Axient Digital Wireless System. The new ADX3 transmitter, compatible with any XLR microphone, is ideal for audio professionals in broadcast television and location sound who are seeking a ShowLink-enabled industry-standard transmitter that enables real-time remote control of key parameters.
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Orchard Audio to Debut Two New Products at the 2024 Florida International Audio Expo
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Orchard Audio to Debut Two New Products at the 2024 Florida International Audio Expo

Orchard Audio, the boutique audio company founded by Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat, will showcase two new products at the 2024 Florida Audio Expo. Expanding its popular range of ultra-high-performance DACs, streamers, and amplifiers will showcase new Premium models of the PecanPi+ Streamer with much improved specifications, and the Starkrimson Mono, a 150W gallium nitride (GaN) monoblock audio amplifier.
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Celestion Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Year with New Guitar and Bass Speakers
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Celestion Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Year with New Guitar and Bass Speakers

At the 2024 NAMM Show, Celestion kicks off the celebration of the company's 100th anniversary with the introduction of an artisanal, 12-inch speaker, the Celestion 100. This special G12 Alnico Guitar Speaker is a true vintage classic, based on the first loudspeakers designed specifically for the electric guitar. For this event, Celestion also announces the availability of the PULSE XL Range of bass guitar loudspeakers, available with 10", 12", and 15" models, plus the PULSE XL 1.10 Supertweeter.
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Sennheiser Announces HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones
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Sennheiser Announces HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones

Built to handle the complexities of today’s music production, the new Sennheiser open-back HD 490 PRO headphones are a surprising launch for the German brand, attempting to recover the prestige gained in the high-end circles, in a professional studio design. The new circumaural, dynamic headphones target highly precise sound reproduction and a very wide and realistic sound stage as required for mixing and mastering music. It will likely be highly sought after also by musicians and music enthusiasts in general.
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McIntosh Introduces New MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier
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McIntosh Introduces New MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier

To kick off its 75th anniversary celebrations during the year 2024, McIntosh announced the launch of its new MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier, one of the brand’s most powerful amplifiers to date. The colossal tri-chassis possesses the ability to deliver 2,000 Watts of high-end power per channel, setting a new standard for luxury home audio power and amplification. And the design is not only a McIntosh - it is jewelry-class.
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Sonos Expands Architectural In-Ceiling Speaker Range
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Sonos Expands Architectural In-Ceiling Speaker Range

Sonos extended the successful Sonos Architectural line of passive speakers with a new 8" in-ceiling speaker, designed and tuned in collaboration with Sonance. Elegant and simple to install, the Sonos and Sonance designed speaker will be presented at ISE 2024 in Barcelona as an additional size option for installers and will be available Spring 2024 for $999/pair.
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Electro-Voice Redefines Battery-Powered Portable Speakers
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Electro-Voice Redefines Battery-Powered Portable Speakers

Electro-Voice launched EVERSE 12, a new battery-powered PA speaker that is a larger version of its existing EVERSE 8, delivering a full 5dB increase in SPL, along with extended bass in a compact, lightweight and weatherized design. This portable speaker delivers 12+ hour of battery life, enough to play-all-day, while delivering professional sound for any indoor or outdoor events. Reinforcing the wireless freedom, the EVERSE 12 supports Bluetooth true wireless stereo, an onboard mixer and studio-quality effects, and control via the QuickSmart Mobile app.
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Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 2 Spatializer Plugin
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Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 2 Spatializer Plugin

Dear Reality has launched dearVR PRO 2, the successor of its dearVR PRO spatializer software. The upgrade adds a stereo input including stereo width control to the plugin, and gives users access to new immersive Pro Tools formats (9.0.4, 9.1.4 and 9.0.6). dearVR PRO 2 also features new high-pass and low-pass filters for early reflections and late reverb, designed to bring true-to-life sound to any production. In addition, the new Mk II software supports third-party OSC head trackers.
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