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Rotel Launches All-in-One Integrated Amplifier, DAC and Network Streamer
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Rotel Launches All-in-One Integrated Amplifier, DAC and Network Streamer

Sooner or later, even the most traditional hifi component manufacturers realize some users simply want a decent quality music source to connect to good quality speakers, and no fuss. Even Japanese brand Rotel acknowledges the need to offer an updated design that could serve this market, with room to grow. The result is the S14 Integrated Network Streamer, which is a nice integrated amplifier with a color display, offering discerning listeners a high-performance way to access and enjoy online music with ease.
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Solid State Logic Introduces SSL 12 USB-C Desktop Audio Interface
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Solid State Logic Introduces SSL 12 USB-C Desktop Audio Interface

Solid State Logic announced the new SSL 12 USB-C desktop audio interface. The new SSL 12, priced at $499, is a 12-in 8-out bus-powered audio interface that combines professional features in a portable desktop format. Building on the success of ​the existing SSL 2 and SSL 2+ interface models, the new SSL 12 expands in almost every way; more microphone preamplifiers, enhanced headphone performance, advanced routing and monitor controls, ADAT input, as well as next-gen converters delivering superior audio performance.
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Røde Releases Next-Generation Videomicro On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
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Røde Releases Next-Generation Videomicro On-Camera Shotgun Microphone

Røde has released a next-generation update to its best-selling VideoMicro on-camera shotgun microphone, the product category that projected the Australian company as a global brand. As the first professional microphone in such a compact form factor, the VideoMicro is iconic and has become a classic amongst content creators and professional filmmakers. The VideoMicro II takes everything that made the original such a success and introduces several new features for enhanced performance, redefining the gold standard for ultra-compact on-camera audio.
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New ZVOX Portable Speaker Features Patented AccuVoice Technology
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New ZVOX Portable Speaker Features Patented AccuVoice Technology

ZVOX, the Massachusetts-based manufacturer specializing in voice clarifying technology, has added the compact portable AV70 Bluetooth AccuVoice Speaker to its line of dialogue enhancement products. Powered by a rechargeable lithium battery, the AV70 is a desktop speakerphone that enhances voices during videoconference sessions, any type of calls, or even for watching streaming entertainment on a laptop or mobile device. Ideal for use anywhere for business or personal use.
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Sound Devices Designs New Compact Digital Wireless Receivers with Real Time Spectrum Analysis
by Joao Martins

Sound Devices Designs New Compact Digital Wireless Receivers with Real Time Spectrum Analysis

Sound Devices has announced a new expanded range of compact true diversity digital wireless audio/microphone receivers for professional production applications, introducing a sophisticated design with full color displays and the most current technology. The new A20-Nexus compact 8, 12 or 16 channel, true diversity digital wireless receivers with SpectraBand offers an unprecedented tuning range and superior RF filtering for worldwide usage, expanding Sound Devices' Astral Series of wireless transmitters and receivers.
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L-Acoustics Announces L-ISA Studio Now Available for Windows PC
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L-Acoustics Announces L-ISA Studio Now Available for Windows PC

In April of 2021, L-Acoustics expanded the spatial sound possibilities for music creators with the launch of L-ISA Studio, an object-based audio mixing tool for sound designers, producers, and mixing engineers. Originally available only for Mac, the spatial audio creation software suite that also supports object-based binaural rendering for headphones, is now also available for Windows OS with the launch of L-ISA Studio 2.5, now compatible with any PC in addition to macOS computers.
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Technics Confirms Availability of New Generation Multi-Digital Audio Player SL-G700M2
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Technics Confirms Availability of New Generation Multi-Digital Audio Player SL-G700M2

Following an earlier announcement in 2022, Technics confirmed that its new generation multi-digital audio player that supports a wide range of music sources will become available in January 2023. The Technics SL-G700M2 is the successor to the SL-G700 network/Super Audio CD player, now updated with all the latest new digital features, improved PCM and DSD playback, and featuring the latest DA converters from ESS Technology. The new audio player gains full MQA decoding ability, AirPlay 2, adds a USB input, adding to the versatility of the design.
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Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 Battery-Powered Loudspeaker Receives CES 2023 Innovation Award
by Alfred Moody

Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 Battery-Powered Loudspeaker Receives CES 2023 Innovation Award

The first battery-powered loudspeaker from Electro-Voice and the first weatherized model of its type, the EVERSE 8 takes advantage of the latest advancements in technology to provide a truly portable and truly wireless audio experience at a new price and performance level. The prosumer design received a CES 2023 Innovation Award, recognizing its all-in-one feature set, including QuickSmart Mobile app, Bluetooth control and streaming, onboard mixer and studio-quality effects.
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Yamaha Revives Orthodynamic Headphones and Unveils YH-5000SE Flagship Model
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Yamaha Revives Orthodynamic Headphones and Unveils YH-5000SE Flagship Model

Yamaha announced a new flagship headphone design that fuses inspiration from Yamaha-original technology in legendary 70s headphones, combined with modern innovations and materials. The new Yamaha YH-5000SE headphones revive the brand's original Orthodynamic driver born in the ‘70s, now with modern manufacturing methods, components and carefully selected materials. The extensively research effort is intended to maximize comfort and what Yamaha engineers describe as "a superlative experience."
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Infineon Introduces New Ultra-Efficient 2x 37W MERUS Multilevel Switching Audio Amplifiers
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Infineon Introduces New Ultra-Efficient 2x 37W MERUS Multilevel Switching Audio Amplifiers

Infineon Technologies announced a new family of 2x 37W audio amplifiers featuring the second generation of MERUS multilevel switching amplifier technology. Optimized for low power and battery-powered applications, the new devices are the MA2304DNS with an integrated and fully-configurable digital signal processor (DSP), and the MA2304PNS with audio limiter and volume control features. Both are now the most efficient in the Infineon MERUS family, with an idle power mode at least five times lower than traditional class D audio amplifiers.
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