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GRAS Sound & Vibration Announces New 1/2” CCP Low-noise Microphone
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GRAS Sound & Vibration Announces New 1/2” CCP Low-noise Microphone

GRAS Sound & Vibration introduced a new, 1/2” CCP low-noise microphone that is particularly well suited for the consumer electronics industry. GRAS offers an extensive line of low-noise microphones for measuring low noise in confined spaces, or environments with a low noise floor. Now, the world-renowned manufacturer of high quality measurement microphones and related acoustic sensors, confirmed the availability of the 47HC model that is particularly well suited for use in the automotive NVH and consumer electronics industries.
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The Dynaco ST-70 Series 3 Tube Amplifier is Now (Finally!) Shipping
by Joao Martins

The Dynaco ST-70 Series 3 Tube Amplifier is Now (Finally!) Shipping

Previewed in 2016, and originally scheduled for Spring 2017, Dynaco (a division of Radial Engineering Ltd.) announced the ST-70 Series 3 tube amplifier is now shipping. Since acquiring the legendary Hafler and Dynaco brands in 2014, Radial Engineering has been carefully working on the Dynaco ST-70 Series 3 tube amplifier, in an effort to create a truly worthy successor of one of the most successful tube amplifiers of all time. The result is finally available!
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Shure Expands Electrostatic Product Line with the More Affordable KSE1200 Earphone System
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Shure Expands Electrostatic Product Line with the More Affordable KSE1200 Earphone System

Shure announced the introduction of the KSE1200 Electrostatic Earphone System, a premium, portable audio-amplification solution for consumers of high-resolution audio. The new model is based on the KSE1500 — the world’s-first Sound Isolating electrostatic earphone system previously released by Shure — but featuring only the analog input for use with premium audio players. By removing the USB input and integrated DAC and DSP, Shure was able to make the KSE1200 considerably more affordable.
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Neutrik Announces New Dante I/O Interface
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Neutrik Announces New Dante I/O Interface

Neutrik is certainly one of the most recognized audio brands among audio professionals all over the world and the company has made previous inroads in wireless audio products to diversify from its established connectivity business. Now, Neutrik surprises us with an expansion into audio networking. The new Neutrik NA2-IO-DLINE Dante Interface was designed in direct response to current market needs.
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Audeze Mobius Promotional Indiegogo Campaign Hits $1 Million
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Audeze Mobius Promotional Indiegogo Campaign Hits $1 Million

Audeze announced that the Mobius Indiegogo campaign has surpassed $1 Million, with more than 3,600 backers from around the world supporting the crowdfunding promotional campaign. The Audeze Mobius Indiegogo campaign will run until May 5th, where Mobius is available for $269 (33% off the MSRP of $399). This is the last chance to grab the innovative planar magnetic headphones, the first in the market with Waves Nx Head Tracking technology.
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beyerdynamic to Signal Official Launch of New Aventho Wired Headphones at High End 2018
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beyerdynamic to Signal Official Launch of New Aventho Wired Headphones at High End 2018

beyerdynamic will use the Munich High End show (May 10-13) to promote the availability of its Aventho wired headphones, the latest in high-quality mobile mid-size headphones with Tesla technology, which will be arriving to the stores that week. At the High End 2018 show beyerdynamic will be also promoting its latest wireless headphones like the Aventho wireless, Xelento wireless or Amiron wireless, with Mimi sound personalization technology.
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Q Acoustics Introduces New Premium Design 3000i Loudspeaker Series
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Q Acoustics Introduces New Premium Design 3000i Loudspeaker Series

UK audio brand Q Acoustics recently opened a direct-to-consumer webstore in the US and now announced a new range of hi-fi speakers with the mission of making genuine premium design products affordable to a mainstream audience. The new 3000i speaker series consists of the 3050i ($799) large floorstander, the compact 3010i ($249) and the mid-sized 3020i ($299). All incorporate technology originally designed for Q Acoustics flagship speaker, Concept 500 ($6K), sold at accessible price points.
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Sennheiser To Present HD 820 Headphones at High End 2018
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Sennheiser To Present HD 820 Headphones at High End 2018

At High End 2018, which takes place at Munich’s MOC from May 10 to 13, Sennheiser will present its new HD 820 circumaural dynamic stereo headphones. Following several previews since CES 2018, High End 2018 will signal the European premiere for the HD 820, which the German brand says set a new benchmark in sound quality for closed-back headphones. Also available for the demanding headphone enthusiasts visiting the show are the HD 660 S open design, and the HE 1, the pinnacle of Sennheiser’s portfolio.
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PreSonus HD9 Closed-Back Headphones Combine Comfort and Wide Frequency Response
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PreSonus HD9 Closed-Back Headphones Combine Comfort and Wide Frequency Response

PreSonus is shipping its new HD9 headphones, designed for studio use, as powerful and articulate studio monitors. The new headphones feature a closed-back acoustic design that provides superior listening isolation and reduces headphone bleed, so users hear nothing but music. The HD9’s 45 mm dynamic, neodymium drivers and high power handling (900 mW per channel into 40Ω) deliver loud, clean audio, minimizing listening fatigue. Its tailored frequency response extends all the way from 10 Hz to 26 kHz (±3 dB), with accurate bass response.
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Pioneer DJ Introduces HDJ-S7 Professional On-Ear DJ Headphones
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Pioneer DJ Introduces HDJ-S7 Professional On-Ear DJ Headphones

Pioneer DJ announced the HDJ-S7 headphones, a professional, on-ear design, combining audio quality, superior durability and improved functionality for comfort while DJing. Following a form-factor extremely popular among professional DJs, the HDJ-S7 headphones expand the Pioneer DJ current range, following the HDJ-X10, HDJ-X7 and HDJ-X5 professional over-ear DJ headphone models, launched in autumn 2017.
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