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Henry Audio Wants to Improve the Sound Experience of Music Through Your Computer
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Henry Audio Wants to Improve the Sound Experience of Music Through Your Computer

Henry Audio has been around in Europe for some time and won many accolades from noted consumer audio magazines for the quality of its product. The Henry Audio USB DAC 128 mk II is an AKM-based Digital Analog Converter (DAC) designed specifically for computer based music enjoyment. For only $249 US, this might seem quite a claim, but according to the reviews, the Henry Audio DAC does makes a difference, helping users to enjoy a better music experience.
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Ross Video Unveils Newt UHD-over-IP to HDMI-2.0 Converter
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Ross Video Unveils Newt UHD-over-IP to HDMI-2.0 Converter

At NAB New York, Ross Video unveiled Newt, a revolutionary new species of AIMS-compliant point-of-use IP signal converters, and the world's first UHD-over-IP to HDMI-2.0 converter. The solution reinforces Ross’ commitment to IP with future-proof investments with a solution that easily adapts to rapidly changing environments. Newt supports open control protocols such as NMOS IS-04 and IS-05, EmBER+/RAVENNA, Dante/SAP, and DashBoard, responding to evolving IP media infrastructures.
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Yamaha Smart YVC-1000MS Speakerphone is Now Shipping
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Yamaha Smart YVC-1000MS Speakerphone is Now Shipping

Yamaha UC, a dedicated department combining the expertise of Yamaha and Revolabs, is now shipping the Yamaha YVC-1000MS, a USB speakerphone and Yamaha’s first product certified for Skype for Business. It is engineered with Yamaha’s audio technology and expertise to enhance the user experience in large meeting rooms. Available worldwide, the microphone and speaker system provides natural, clear audio that defines the platform’s meeting experience.
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Steinberg Shows the Way to Great Audio Software with WaveLab 9.5 Update
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Steinberg Shows the Way to Great Audio Software with WaveLab 9.5 Update

This is the way things are supposed to be with great audio software. Once again, Steinberg surprises with newly released iterations of its WaveLab Pro 9.5 and WaveLab Elements 9.5 audio editing and mastering workstations. The new half point updates combine an endless number of advanced tools, now featuring a new spectrogram customizable view, Wavelet display, Spectrum Editor, a suite of improved plug-ins, Apple Touch Bar support and higher dpi screen support, among many, many improvements.
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Propellerhead Announces Reason 10 Music Production Software
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Propellerhead Announces Reason 10 Music Production Software

Musicians rejoice. Propellerhead Software announced that Reason 10 is now available via the Propellerhead website and authorized resellers worldwide. The new version of this popular music production software is launched just five months since the previous release (9.5). Reason’s biggest content update of all time features two groundbreaking new synthesizers and three new instrument collections.
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Shure Launches Bluetooth Accessory Cable for all SE Earphones
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Shure Launches Bluetooth Accessory Cable for all SE Earphones

Shure announced the addition of new Wireless Earphone solutions to its popular SE Sound Isolating Earphone line, including Wireless SE112 and SE215 Models, and a discrete Bluetooth Accessory Cable developed for owners of current Shure SE Earphones who want to convert to Bluetooth 4.1. The new SE Wireless solutions were designed for users who want simple and affordable wireless connectivity with mobile devices. No AAC or aptX support.
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Phorus PS10 is First DTS Play-Fi Speaker to Launch With Amazon Alexa Voice Service
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Phorus PS10 is First DTS Play-Fi Speaker to Launch With Amazon Alexa Voice Service

DTS announced the availability of the Phorus PS10, the first DTS Play-Fi enabled wireless speaker with Amazon Alexa Voice Service. The Phorus PS10’s built-in far-field microphone array allows users to access information, play music, and control other home automation devices via the Amazon Alexa Voice Service. The PS10 features three microphones for superior far-field voice recognition, one-touch music presets, high-res music compatibility, and DTS Play-Fi multi-room streaming.
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808 Audio Launches Alexa Voice Service Speaker with Multi-Room Capabilities
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808 Audio Launches Alexa Voice Service Speaker with Multi-Room Capabilities

808 Audio, a Voxx International brand, announced availability of its new XL-V speaker featuring Alexa capabilities. Signaling that smart speakers don't necessarily need to come from the voice assistant own brands, such as Amazon, 808 Audio's new XL-V speaker is in fact quite similar to the original Amazon Echo, with a different speaker design and driver arrangement, in a metal packaging that the company says delivers improved quality audio.
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Ultimate Ears Introduces Portable Speakers with Amazon Alexa
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Ultimate Ears Introduces Portable Speakers with Amazon Alexa

A pioneer in portable speakers, Ultimate Ears now announced its new Ultimate Ears BLAST and Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST speakers, both featuring Amazon Alexa. The Logitech-owned brand joins the smart speaker craze with an evolution of its own popular portable speaker designs now with voice control. The new portable, wireless, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers combine 360-degree sound capabilities with hands-free voice-control, for at home and on-the-go applications.
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Lynx Announces First Module for Aurora(n) Line of Converter Interfaces
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Lynx Announces First Module for Aurora(n) Line of Converter Interfaces

Lynx Studio Technology introduced the first of several modules for its new Aurora(n) line of A/D and D/A converter interfaces. With the new LM-DIG digital I/O module, all current and future Aurora(n) owners can configure their units with 16 channels of AES/EBU I/O, as a direct replacement/upgrade for the classic Aurora. The first of multiple modules slated for the Lynx converter interface will be available at the end of October 2017.
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