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SEAS Announces Excel Graphene W22 8-Inch Woofer Launch
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SEAS Announces Excel Graphene W22 8-Inch Woofer Launch

The new Excel Graphene line was initiated with the launch of the W16NX003 midbass driver in February 2019, and the new 8-inch woofer, the W22NX001, is now the fourth product in this new line from SEAS. The new W22NX001 (E0077-08) also represents a successor to the famous W22EX001 (E0022-08) from SEAS, and it's been upgraded like other products with the new graphene cone technology, as well as a new longer voice coil with a titanium former, magnet system with copper rings and caps, and a thicker ferrite magnet, designed and optimized for lower distortion and high power handling.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Two Desktop DAC/Amps for High-End Audio Gamers
by Joao Martins

Schiit Audio Introduces Two Desktop DAC/Amps for High-End Audio Gamers

Schiit Audio announced the immediate availability of a pair of gaming-focused desktop DAC/Amps, Fulla 3 and Hel. Fulla 3 adds a versatile, high quality microphone input to its existing Fulla 2 DAC, while the retail price remains at $99. Hel adds much higher power output — 4x that of Fulla 3 — a stereo mic input with 24-bit ADC and front panel level control, as well as switchable input and gain, for $189. Two new products for a new class os users: high-end audio gamers!
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RME Updates ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro Interface with FS Models
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RME Updates ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro Interface with FS Models

German manufacturer RME Audio introduced improved "FS" versions of its ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro portable audio interface. FS stands for the improved SteadyClock FS, a new technology for synchronization and jitter suppression in digital audio signals using even more efficient filtering, and a design based on a super low jitter reference clock. The new ADI-2 Pro FS also introduces an AKM AK4493 PCM/DSD 768 kHz DAC converter, in a special circuit variant developed by RME engineers.
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CEntrance Ships MixerFace R4B Professional Field Recorder with Stereo Mics
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CEntrance Ships MixerFace R4B Professional Field Recorder with Stereo Mics

CEntrance announced that the MixerFace R4B professional field recording solution is now shipping. The company's mobile recording interface now comes with a pair of XY stereo microphones, PivotMics PM1, and a built-in 24-bit SD card recorder, creating a completely stand-alone, high-end recording device. The new MixerFace R4B retains all the features of parent MixerFace models, including a rechargeable battery, sturdy metal housing, and a tactile user interface, all of which combine to create a perfect mobile solution for remote broadcasting or news gathering, podcasting, and interviews.
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Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 3D Audio VST/AU/AAX Plugin Update Creating a Complete Spatial Audio Solution
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Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 3D Audio VST/AU/AAX Plugin Update Creating a Complete Spatial Audio Solution

Dear Reality and the Plugin Alliance have announced availability of dearVR PRO V1.4.0 — a major multichannel update to Dear Reality’s all- in-one AAX-, AU-, and VST-supporting spatializing solution for 3D audio, extending its state-of-the-art binaural and Ambisonics encoder to support 26 multichannel output formats from 5.0, 7.1.4 to 13.1, intended for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, or MPEG-H content production.
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Erzetich Announces Thalia Handcrafted Dynamic Headphones
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Erzetich Announces Thalia Handcrafted Dynamic Headphones

Erzetich is an audio company from Slovenia with a sense for mystique and bold designs, featuring an already respectable portfolio of high end headphones and dedicated electronics. Always featuring unique material choices and a distinct heavy-metal-inspired aesthetics, Erzetich is now launching its lightest dynamic headphones, the Thalia. The first of its kind product from the brand, the new portable headphones are crafted from quality wood and durable metals.
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KRK Systems Introduces Classic 5 Nearfield Studio Monitor
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KRK Systems Introduces Classic 5 Nearfield Studio Monitor

KRK Systems, part of the Gibson family of brands, introduced the Classic 5 Professional Bi-amp Studio Monitors to its renowned family of professional-grade monitor offerings. Incorporating over 30 years of experience in studio monitor design, KRK’s Classic 5 was designed using concepts from the brand’s previous ROKIT lines to deliver the same high-quality mixes that users have come to expect from KRK. The result is a nearfield studio monitor that delivers a balanced and neutral reference for music creation, mixing and mastering.
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House of Marley Introduces Exodus ANC Active Noise Cancellation Headphones with Sustainable Material Design
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House of Marley Introduces Exodus ANC Active Noise Cancellation Headphones with Sustainable Material Design

House of Marley, the earth-friendly audio maker, announced the addition of the Exodus ANC to its sustainably designed audio collection as the brand’s first active noise canceling Bluetooth wireless headphones. As the ANC version of House of Marley’s acclaimed Exodus launched earlier this year, the Exodus ANC headphones offer superior comfort and listening experience with a substantially extended quick charge battery life and mindfully sourced materials for a timeless, durable design while making premium headphones more affordable.
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Bose Professional Ships DesignMax Series of Premium Commercial Loudspeakers
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Bose Professional Ships DesignMax Series of Premium Commercial Loudspeakers

Bose Professional announced today that its new DesignMax family of loudspeakers has begun shipping in Europe and will be available in the U.S. in November 2019. DesignMax delivers the critical performance needed while providing the flexibility and style to blend into any commercial space. Consisting of 10 loudspeakers and two subwoofers — including ceiling- and surface-mounted options available in either black or white — system designers can tailor DesignMax to fit applications of any size.
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WiSA Announces Certification of Harman’s HK Surround 5.1 Speaker System
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WiSA Announces Certification of Harman’s HK Surround 5.1 Speaker System

WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, comprised of over 60 leading consumer electronics brands, and founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced that the Harman Kardon “HK Surround” wireless audio speaker system is now WiSA Certified. The speaker system features four satellites, a center channel and a subwoofer that are all pre-configured as a 5.1 audio solution, eliminating complicated setup and ready to deliver amazing theater-quality surround sound.
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