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Chord Electronics Unveils ULTIMA Next-Generation Mono Power Amplifier and Preamplifier
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Chord Electronics Unveils ULTIMA Next-Generation Mono Power Amplifier and Preamplifier

With its 30th-anniversary year fast approaching, British manufacturer Chord Electronics has launched ULTIMA, a new state-of-the-art flagship amplifier featuring John Franks’ latest circuit topology, the first all-new design in three decades. The company introduces the ULTIMA mono amplifier and the matching preamp as "the ultimate expression of the finest high-performance, ultra-fast, ultra-high-power amplifier technology available today." The ULTIMA set (pre and 2x mono power amps) is available for £90,000 (approx. $116,000 USD).
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Sonos Announces new Sonos One Limited Edition Speaker Collection Created in Collaboration with Danish Design Brand HAY
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Sonos Announces new Sonos One Limited Edition Speaker Collection Created in Collaboration with Danish Design Brand HAY

Sonos continues to expand its lifestyle and brand-awareness global marketing strategy by establishing a collaboration with Danish design brand HAY. The collaboration has resulted in the announcement of five exclusive Sonos One colorways already available for purchase. According to Sonos, the new series “perfectly blends modern design and a great sound experience for any home.” It also refreshes the original Sonos One model launched a year ago, and recently updated to add AirPlay 2 and Siri support, adding to the Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant voice control options.
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Zoom Introduces Q2n-4K Handy Video Recorder: The 4K Camera for Musicians
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Zoom Introduces Q2n-4K Handy Video Recorder: The 4K Camera for Musicians

Zoom Corporation introduced a new evolution in its line of handy cameras, the Zoom Q2n-4K. It promises the same audio quality with high-quality microphones, recording up to 24-bit/96kHz and new, advanced video quality. The new camera adds 4K UHD capability, high dynamic range (HDR) technology, 12 specialized scene settings, and a new design optimized for musicians to capture performances, practices and live streams, leveraging a new 150-degree wide angle lens.
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Studio Technologies Expands Audio-over-Ethernet Networking Options with New Dante and SMPTE ST 2110 Interfaces
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Studio Technologies Expands Audio-over-Ethernet Networking Options with New Dante and SMPTE ST 2110 Interfaces

Studio Technologies growing line of audio-over-Ethernet products is receiving wide recognition and reflects the growing adoption of audio networking solutions and a changing media infrastructure. The Illinois-based manufacturer introduced two new audio interfaces for applications that use the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards – the Model 5512 Audio Interface and the Model 5518 Mic/Line Interface. The company also recently launched the Model 48D Dante Bridge which offers new LAN interconnectivity options for Dante applications.
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Focal Unveils New 100 OD6 and 100 OD8 Outdoor Loudspeakers
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Focal Unveils New 100 OD6 and 100 OD8 Outdoor Loudspeakers

Globally recognized for high fidelity products, Focal has been expanding its range of products for installation and now announced two new outdoor speaker models to complete its 100 Series Integration Collection. The two now models - the 100 OD6 and 100 OD8 - are water resistant loudspeakers offering very high quality sound reproduction, in a format ideal for a backyard, terrace or garden.
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Luxman Presents Their Lineup of Audiophile Components at the 2018 New York Audio Show
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Luxman Presents Their Lineup of Audiophile Components at the 2018 New York Audio Show

Luxman, the brand famous for their extensive range of top-rated audio components catering to discerning music lovers, will partner with Adirondack Audio& Video, upstate New York’s premiere A/V, custom integration and premium audiophile dealership to showcase a number of Luxman’s latest component audio products at the 2018 New York Audio Show (Room 907). In addition to a number of Luxman components, the room will feature Triangle Acoustics loudspeakers and Melco streaming audio servers.
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Shure Introduces High-Resolution Bluetooth 5 Earphone Communication Cable
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Shure Introduces High-Resolution Bluetooth 5 Earphone Communication Cable

Precisely a year after releasing Bluetooth 4.1 optional accessory cables for all its SE Earphones, Shure has now announced a new Bluetooth 5 cable that delivers high-fidelity audio, increases freedom of movement, and offers seamless communication for Shure's range of SE Sound Isolating Earphones. Using the detachable MMCX connection, the new communication cable is the next generation in Shure’s foray into Bluetooth wireless connectivity, reinforcing the value of its earphones and rewarding its user base.
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Celestion Speaker Impulse Responses Now Available in Two notes Proprietary Format
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Celestion Speaker Impulse Responses Now Available in Two notes Proprietary Format

Celestion made three of their most iconic speaker Impulse Responses – the Vintage 30, G12M Greenback and Celestion Blue – now available in Two Notes format, for use with the company’s critically acclaimed sound emulation hardware Torpedo (Studio, Live, C.A.B), the speaker and miking simulation engine; and Wall of Sound software environment, which is a DAW plug-in version of the company's Torpedo hardware processor, available in rack format and multiple other configurations.
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Modus VR Introduces Updates to Virtual Reality Home-Theater Design Platform
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Modus VR Introduces Updates to Virtual Reality Home-Theater Design Platform

Modus VR, developers of the world’s first virtual reality design software solution for residential systems integrators and installers, announced a series of upgrades to its platform. The introduction follows the company’s successful formal debut at CEDIA 2018. Leveraging the latest in VR technology, Modus VR lets clients experience their theater and media rooms before construction ever begins. The updated solution now includes the ability create non-rectangular rooms using the 2D Floor Plan Editor.
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Celemony Bundles Melodyne 4 essential with iZotope Nectar 3
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Celemony Bundles Melodyne 4 essential with iZotope Nectar 3

Celemony Software GmbH, the German pioneer in musical, note-based editing of audio, creators of Melodyne software and patented DNA Direct Note Access technology, confirmed an agreement with iZotope to bundle its Melodyne 4 essential tools with iZotope's Nectar 3. With its musical editing possibilities, Melodyne is the ideal companion to Nectar 3, a sophisticated set of tools designed for vocal production, allowing to perfectly shape the intonation, timing, sound, and dynamics of vocals.
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