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New Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Wireless Headphones With Active Noise-Cancellation Under $200
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New Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Wireless Headphones With Active Noise-Cancellation Under $200

Bluetooth headphones are such a competitive segment that even the leading brands are forced to constantly update their designs and product catalogue. An interesting example comes from Plantronics, which has been expanding from business-oriented wireless solutions into the lifestyle consumer space. With its new BackBeat PRO 2 wireless over-the-ear headphones, Plantronics shows that is possible to improve, while making even more affordable products.
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ATC Launches P2 PRO Dual Mono Power Amplifier
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ATC Launches P2 PRO Dual Mono Power Amplifier

British loudspeaker company ATC announced upcoming availability of its new P2 PRO Dual Mono Power Amplifier — a really cool looking true dual mono design, delivering 300W of continuous power simultaneously from both channels to drive the most challenging loudspeaker loads. Offering wide bandwidth and ultra-low distortion, the new P2 Pro amplifiers are hand-built by ATC in the UK using a new low-vibration 19-inch rack-mount chassis, with precision machined 12.7mm brushed aluminum front panel.
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Martin Audio Upgraded Software Allows Improved Prediction and Optimization of MLA Systems
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Martin Audio Upgraded Software Allows Improved Prediction and Optimization of MLA Systems

Martin Audio has announced a significant upgrade to Display, the software brain of its Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array (MLA) Series, improving even further how loudspeaker arrays are configured and controlled for any auditorium or size audience. The new Display 2.2 software represents what R&D Director, Jason Baird, now describes as “the world’s most accurate prediction and optimization array software, bar none.”
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IK Multimedia Announces MODO Bass Physically Modeled Electric Bass Virtual Instrument for Mac/PC
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IK Multimedia Announces MODO Bass Physically Modeled Electric Bass Virtual Instrument for Mac/PC

Analog modeling of real instruments goes a step further with IK Multimedia’s new MODO BASS, the first physical modeling virtual bass instrument that gives players and producers limitless bass sound possibilities and a new world of unmatched realism and playability for ultra-realistic tracks. And the new software is also a dream form any electric bass fans, allowing full experimentation of the most coveted instruments, including customizing the complete sound chain, from pickups to amplifier and effects.
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Jabra Chooses Comply Foam Tips For Special-Edition Headphones
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Jabra Chooses Comply Foam Tips For Special-Edition Headphones

Jabra launched its next-generation wireless headphones for sports enthusiasts with Hearing Components’ Comply Isolation foam tips included as accessory for superior passive noise cancelation and comfort. The new Jabra Sports Pulse and Jabra Sports Coach Special Edition headphones allow users to get rid of the surrounding noise at the gym and focus on performance with enhanced bass.
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Sennheiser Expands SpeechLine Digital Wireless Range
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Sennheiser Expands SpeechLine Digital Wireless Range

Following the 2015 release of its SpeechLine Digital Wireless, the world’s first wireless digital microphone to be designed exclusively for speech applications, Sennheiser is expanding the range with new products that further enhance its flexibility, including two fully wireless Tablestand units, a Qi-based wireless charging solution and a new network enabled charging unit.
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Under Armour and JBL Target Motivation with New Sport Headphones
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Under Armour and JBL Target Motivation with New Sport Headphones

Harman International and athletic performance gear lifestyle brand Under Armour have combined forces to bring two new sport headphones to the market combining the latest wireless technology and sensors. The UA Sport Wireless Heart Rate Headphones and UA Sport Wireless Headphones, both engineered by JBL, will hit shelves in November 2016, and are now available for pre-order at JBL.com and UA.com. These Bluetooth 4.2 headphones are directly targeted at users looking for some extra motivation.
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COMSOL Announces Latest Developments in Multiphysics Modeling, Simulation, and Application Design
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COMSOL Announces Latest Developments in Multiphysics Modeling, Simulation, and Application Design

Attendees at the COMSOL Conference 2016, were introduced to the latest developments for multiphysics modeling, simulation, app design and deployment, with COMSOL software version 5.2a (announced June 2016), and the latest updates of COMSOL Multiphysics software, COMSOL Server, and COMSOL Client. The latest updates feature major performance increases and provide up to a 10x speedup for the handling of large models and mesh creation.
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Beyerdynamic Introduces Amiron Home Open-Back Headphones at Tokyo Headphone Festival 2016
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Beyerdynamic Introduces Amiron Home Open-Back Headphones at Tokyo Headphone Festival 2016

New at the Tokyo Headphone Festival this October, beyerdynamic unveils the Amiron Home open headphones. The successor to the legendary T 90 features the brand’s coveted Tesla technology, with improved tonal precision. The German brand describes the sound of its new Amiron as “warm” and “with a live atmosphere”. Apparent in the new design and choice of quality materials is an effort to improve wearing comfort and provide an overall sense of workmanship “Handmade in Germany”.
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Audio-Technica Introduces Flagship AT-ART1000 Phono Cartridge
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Audio-Technica Introduces Flagship AT-ART1000 Phono Cartridge

Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its new flagship phono cartridge, the AT-ART1000 Direct Power Stereo Moving Coil Cartridge. The AT-ART1000 is an innovative design that has been refined over the years to culminate in an exceptional hand crafted high-end cartridge. The ART1000’s Direct Power System places its dual moving coils directly on top of the stylus tip, enabling the cartridge to deliver extraordinary fidelity, musical detail and transient response.
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