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Sonnet Technologies Launches Echo Express III-D and Echo Express III-R Expansion Chassis with Thunderbolt 3
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Sonnet Technologies Launches Echo Express III-D and Echo Express III-R Expansion Chassis with Thunderbolt 3

Sonnet Technologies is one of many companies showing Thunderbolt 3 solutions for the professional creation market at the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The company launched both desktop and rackmount versions of three-slot expansion chassis now with 2750 MB/s of PCI Express bandwidth via Thunderbolt 3 interface. The new Echo Express III-D (desktop) and Echo Express III-R (rackmount) Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express (PCIe) three-slot expansion chassis will be available May 22, 2017.
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Master & Dynamic Rethinks Premium Wireless Speakers with the MA770
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Master & Dynamic Rethinks Premium Wireless Speakers with the MA770

Lifestyle headphone brand Master & Dynamic has partnered with renowned architect David Adjaye to design a bold and immersive new speaker that draws upon distinctive premium materials for the home audio market. This is an excellent example of how manufacturers are targeting a new premium market and a new generation of consumers already rendered to the convenience of streaming services and seamless wireless connectivity. From headphones to speakers, the New York-based brand surprises with a new type of luxury.
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Magnatone Introduces Redesigned Lyric Guitar Tube Amplifier to The Studio Collection
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Magnatone Introduces Redesigned Lyric Guitar Tube Amplifier to The Studio Collection

Magnatone announced a newly redesigned Lyric amplifier as part of the company's Studio Collection. Built in the tradition of the great modest amps of the '50s and '60s, the Studio Collection offers vintage American tones, with improved power and versatility for the modern player. The new Lyric offers fat, honest tone and responsive natural overdrive, with a new larger cabinet and custom-designed 12-inch speaker, the Lyric is as comfortable in the studio as it is on Stage.
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Avid Pro Tools to Provide Native Dolby Atmos Mixing
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Avid Pro Tools to Provide Native Dolby Atmos Mixing

Avid has introduced several groundbreaking innovations at NAB 2017, including a next-generation video/audio interface in cooperation with Blackmagic, a new version of its Avid NEXIS storage platform for media, a free version of its Media Composer video editing system, and much more. On the audio front Avid announced a collaboration with Dolby to deliver deep integration of Dolby Atmos audio mixing to create a new powerful immersive audio workflow.
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New OPPO UDP-205 is the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player That Audio Enthusiasts Are Waiting For
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New OPPO UDP-205 is the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player That Audio Enthusiasts Are Waiting For

OPPO Digital finally unveiled full details on its new UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player! The UDP-205 combines the incredible video technology of the UDP-203 with industry-leading audio technology, including dual ES9038PRO Sabre DAC chips from ESS Technology, an improved HDMI Audio Clock, an asynchronous USB DAC with Coaxial & Optical inputs, a headphone amplifier, and Dedicated Stereo Output with XLR Balanced Connectors.
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iZotope Unveils RX 6 Audio Repair and Enhancement Software
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iZotope Unveils RX 6 Audio Repair and Enhancement Software

iZotope unveiled the latest version of its award-winning audio repair and enhancement software, RX 6. This update includes new features and workflows that meet the needs of both musicians and post production professionals. In RX 6, new features and workflows allow users to easily edit, repair and restore musical performances, while post production professionals can find new solutions to some of the once unsolvable issues in post production today.
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Lectrosonics Introduces the Duet Digital Wireless Monitor System with Dante Inputs
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Lectrosonics Introduces the Duet Digital Wireless Monitor System with Dante Inputs

Lectrosonics announced the introduction of a new digital wireless monitor (IEM) system, the Duet. The new system consists of the M2T dual-stereo half-rack transmitter and M2R diversity belt pack receiver. The Duet covers the UHF frequencies of 470-608 MHz in a single range, uses digital modulation for transmission, and can accept analog or Dante digital inputs. The new system is designed and developed with professional touring, installation, theater, filmmaking and broadcast customers in mind.
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V-MODA Unveils Forza Metallo Wireless Neckband Headphones with Innovative Ergonomic Design
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V-MODA Unveils Forza Metallo Wireless Neckband Headphones with Innovative Ergonomic Design

V-MODA announced the availability of its new Forza Metallo Wireless neckband Bluetooth headphones. Designed by and for modern personal audio enthusiasts, Forza Metallo Wireless headphones are intended for all day use in any environment, featuring micro 5.8mm hi-res drivers, metal housing, 3D printing customization, sport fins and a unique ‘TrapLock’ titanium neckband. A high-performance and ultra-sleek companion for demanding everyday life, the new V-MODA design also adds new noise-canceling microphones.
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RME ADI-2 Pro Anniversary Edition Ultra-fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz AD/DA Converter
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RME ADI-2 Pro Anniversary Edition Ultra-fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz AD/DA Converter

Last year RME celebrated their 20th year anniversary and announced four new products at Musikmesse 2016. One of those new devices was the RME ADI-2 Pro, a feature-packed update to the RME ADI-2 that will appeal to both mastering engineers and high-end audio aficionados alike. With the ADI-2 Pro proving popular in both pro audio and Hi-fi circles, RME now unveiled their new RME ADI-2 Pro Anniversary Edition.
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Logitech POP Smart Button Apple HomeKit Programmable Button is the Next Generation Remote
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Logitech POP Smart Button Apple HomeKit Programmable Button is the Next Generation Remote

More connected home control with the push of a button, or the greatest and best alternative to voice control - especially for those people that simply don't accept the idea of speaking to machines - is the promise of Logitech's POP Smart Button, now updated to support Apple HomeKit. Allowing to control connected lights, blinds, locks, thermostats, or other smart home devices, POP can control either a HomeKit scene or a POP app recipe to trigger anything.
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