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Celestion Hempback Guitar Speaker Now Available
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Celestion Hempback Guitar Speaker Now Available

Announced in 2021 at the virtual edition of the NAMM Show, Celestion confirmed that this highly anticipated guitar speaker particularly well-suited to American-voiced amps is now available at retailers worldwide. Combining a hemp cone specifically chosen for its tonal character and a medium-weight ceramic magnet, the G12M-50 Hempback represents an exciting new development in Celestion’s never-ending pursuit of tone.
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Sony Electronics Unveils Off-Ear Earphones Designed for Runners and Athletes
by Joao Martins

Sony Electronics Unveils Off-Ear Earphones Designed for Runners and Athletes

Sony had a very strange presence at CES 2023 with almost no product announcements and an unusual booth with no audio products at all. Now, Sony Electronics announces a new bold earphone design that shows that the Japanese company is keeping busy and not afraid to experiment new concepts. The new WI-OE610 Float Run is a new attempt from Sony to perfect off-ear headphones, aimed to help runners with a comfortable design for a stress-free listening experience.
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Yamaha Announces Battery-Powered STAGEPAS 200 Cube Speaker
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Yamaha Announces Battery-Powered STAGEPAS 200 Cube Speaker

Yamaha has announced its latest portable, professional PA speaker, the compact and feature-packed STAGEPAS 200. Offering high sound quality from a cube-shaped enclosure, measuring just 30cm (approx. 12") on each side, and - for the first time - a battery-powered option, the new Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 is a versatile active performance speaker that delivers exceptional sound pressure, phase response, natural high frequency dispersion and detailed sound.
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FiiO Launches K7 Balanced Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with Dual AKM AK4493S Converters
by Joao Martins

FiiO Launches K7 Balanced Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with Dual AKM AK4493S Converters

The FiiO K7 is a balanced desktop amplifier featuring dual THX AAA 788+ amp technology, USB/Optical/Coax/RCA inputs, and both 6.3mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs. Leveraging the latest AKM redesigned high-end Velvet Sound AK4493S D/A converters (DAC), also in dual channel configuration, the new FiiO K7 supports high-resolution audio up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256, retailing for just US $199.
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IsoAcoustics Mobile App Helps Finding Ideal Isolation and Mounting Products
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IsoAcoustics Mobile App Helps Finding Ideal Isolation and Mounting Products

IsoAcoustics announced the IsoAcoustics mobile app, now available free of charge through the App Store and Play Store. The IsoAcoustics app features a Product Selector that makes it easy for users to identify the IsoAcoustics isolation products and adapters best suited for their speakers, amps, subwoofers and more. Users can also learn about the features and benefits of IsoAcoustics patented isolation technology and stay connected with the latest developments, including new product launches, giveaways, and upcoming shows.
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The Return of the Apple HomePod, Now with UWB, Matter, Bluetooth 5 and... Spatial Audio
by Joao Martins

The Return of the Apple HomePod, Now with UWB, Matter, Bluetooth 5 and... Spatial Audio

Following a surprise announcement of new M2 silicon for its MacBook Pro and Mac mini models, Apple surprised us even more with the announcement of the return of the infamous HomePod. Now packed full of innovations, more sensors, improved Siri features like the HomePod mini, and Matter-compatible smart home capabilities, the new HomePod returns with the same form factor, but now with updated Bluetooth 5 technology, UWB, Airplay 2, and the same smart, adaptive listening experience.
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Audient Expands EVO Range with SP8 With 8-Channel Smart Mic Preamp
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Audient Expands EVO Range with SP8 With 8-Channel Smart Mic Preamp

Audient expanded its EVO range of USB-C audio interfaces with the EVO SP8 8-Channel Smart Mic Preamp ada AD/DA converter, a compact unit combining 8 microphone/line inputs, 8 line outputs, and two ADAT I/O connections, allowing it to handle multi-mic recording sessions with ease. Building upon its successful EVO range of audio recording equipment, Audient designed the EVO SP8 to expand the possibilities of its EVO audio interface range for bigger multitrack sessions.
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Pure Fi Expands its Portfolio of Active Optical Cables with New 40 Gbps USB-C Solution
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Pure Fi Expands its Portfolio of Active Optical Cables with New 40 Gbps USB-C Solution

Pure Fi, a premium consumer and professional A/V connectivity solutions manufacturer, unveiled the new Pure Fi USB Type-C Active Optical Cable (AOC). As one of the first USB-C active optical cables offering speeds of up to 40 Gbps up to 30 feet (10 meters), this new cable is ideal for applications that require high-speed connectivity between devices not located in close proximity to one another. This new High-Speed Cable delivers supports connectivity and power with zero latency or EMI.
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TASCAM Announces the Sonicview Next-Generation Multi-track Recording and Digital Mixing Consoles
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TASCAM Announces the Sonicview Next-Generation Multi-track Recording and Digital Mixing Consoles

In a surprise announcement, TASCAM launched its new Sonicview Recording Mixer line available as either the TASCAM Sonicview 16XP or TASCAM Sonicview 24XP models. Both units incorporate state-of-the-art technology and a new multi-screen user interface called VIEW (Visual Interactive Ergonomic Workflow) to allow easy operation and control of all system parameters using completely customizable touch screens, user-definable buttons, and intuitive control software.
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xMEMS Announces World's First Solid-State MEMS DynamicVent, Enabling Active Ambient Control for Next-Generation TWS and Hearing Aids
by Joao Martins

xMEMS Announces World's First Solid-State MEMS DynamicVent, Enabling Active Ambient Control for Next-Generation TWS and Hearing Aids

Part of xMEMS Labs announcements at CES 2023, the innovative MEMS speaker company introduced Skyline, the world’s first discrete solid-state MEMS DynamicVent, a specific design with a valve that opens or closes by sensor fusion input from the earbud DSP and enables the benefits of both an open-fit (spatially aware) and closed-fit (occluded) earbud design. This enables smart TWS earbuds and hearing aids that create best-of-both-worlds user experiences in the same product.
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