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Electro-Voice Introduces Low-Reflection Dark Finish Version of Classic RE20 Microphone
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Electro-Voice Introduces Low-Reflection Dark Finish Version of Classic RE20 Microphone

With lots of people receptive to the idea of investing in a nice, high-quality microphone to use at home - preferably an instantly recognizable classic that screams "pro" - Electro-Voice announced the introduction of the RE20-BLACK – a new low-reflection color option for the classic broadcast microphone. Sporting an elegant, dark charcoal finish the classic RE20 looks even better, while its unique Variable-D design allows users to work naturally around the mic at varying distances, while ensuring full, smooth sound quality.
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Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology
by Joao Martins

Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology

Alango VoiceDefender is a new advanced voice enhancement signal processing solution, ready to be used by developers and manufacturers in new on-ear and over-ear headphone designs without the need of an ugly boom mic. VoiceDefender enables noise-free voice communication for on-ear/over ear headphones virtually eliminating dominant noise sources and highlighting voice and speech signals, effectively taking augmented audio to a whole new level.
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SoundSend WiSA Wireless Multichannel Transmitter Now Available for WiSA Partners, Distributors and Retailers
by Joao Martins

SoundSend WiSA Wireless Multichannel Transmitter Now Available for WiSA Partners, Distributors and Retailers

Consumer electronics consortium Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA), announced that SoundSend, the Association's first branded product, is now available at $179 US MSRP. This means that consumer electronic brands can now offer wireless multichannel surround sound 5.1 systems hard bundled with SoundSend or co-promote with premium audio speakers or TVs. The new "hockey puck" device is truly a strategic product. It's a big deal for the promotion of the technology and for making WiSA truly mainstream.
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Tektronix Announces TekScope PC Software with Enhanced Multi-Scope Remote Analysis
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Tektronix Announces TekScope PC Software with Enhanced Multi-Scope Remote Analysis

Adapting its solutions to the needs of users during the pandemic, Tektronix launched a new feature to its TekScope waveform analysis PC software, allowing remote users to view and analyze data from up to 32 channels from multiple scopes at the same time, in the same interface, accelerating analysis efficiency. And Tektronix announced a new initiative for university engineering education, offering easy-to-use equipment and complementary software for educators, students and research labs.
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Cambridge Audio Elevates Basic True Wireless Performance With New Melomania Touch Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Cambridge Audio Elevates Basic True Wireless Performance With New Melomania Touch Earbuds

British audio specialists Cambridge Audio unveiled the company's evolution of its original Melomania 1 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones with the introduction of the new Melomania Touch true wireless earbuds. The Melomania Touch's refined design elevates the company’s first ever true wireless product with an elegant shape with intuitive touch controls, superior sound performance and world-class battery life. A refreshing example of a successful effort to differentiate in a highly popular but already overcrowded space.
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Meridian Audio Announces Array Configuration Upgrades For Architectural Speaker Range
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Meridian Audio Announces Array Configuration Upgrades For Architectural Speaker Range

Meridian Audio continues to challenge convention and break new ground through research both in speaker design and digital signal processing technologies. Now, the British company announced the launch of High-Power Array (HPA), a technology upgrade for residential applications that leverages both fields to optimize the output and coverage of sound when three Meridian architectural loudspeakers are arranged in a close-proximity array configuration.
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Neumann Introduces Automatic Studio Monitor Alignment Solution Jointly Developed with Fraunhofer IIS
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Neumann Introduces Automatic Studio Monitor Alignment Solution Jointly Developed with Fraunhofer IIS

German studio specialist Neumann.Berlin introduced the MA 1, an integrated hard/software tool for monitor alignment, acoustic calibration and room correction, tailor-made for Neumann studio monitors. Calibration algorithms, jointly developed with Fraunhofer IIS, the world’s leading institute for audio signal processing, ensure best possible monitoring quality in any environment – from acoustically untreated bedroom studios to professional control rooms.
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Jensen Loudspeakers Presents New 12" Blackbird 40 Reinforced AlNiCo Guitar Speaker
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Jensen Loudspeakers Presents New 12" Blackbird 40 Reinforced AlNiCo Guitar Speaker

Jensen Loudspeakers introduced the Blackbird 40, a new 12" guitar speaker in the brand's Jet Series. The Jensen Blackbird 40 is a 40W speaker, with a 1.26" (32mm) copper-wound voice coil using an extremely compact Reinforced AlNiCo magnet in the classic "horseshoe" format. The Blackbird 40 is able to deliver the unmistakable voice of a classic Jensen AlNiCo speaker supported by a stronger, firmer foundation that reinforces the bass range, making it highly recommended for players who need a more versatile tone.
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Sonus Faber Adds New Two-Way Maxima Amator Tower Speaker to Heritage Collection
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Sonus Faber Adds New Two-Way Maxima Amator Tower Speaker to Heritage Collection

Sonus Faber announced the Maxima Amator, a two-way design speaker that successfully expands the Minima Amator II bookshelf design introduced at High End 2019, creating a larger tower version with a larger sonic footprint. The two-way floor-standing concept, highly regarded in electro-acoustic terms, has been a strong piece of brand identity for Sonus faber products and the Maxima Amator aims to pay homage to the brand’s Italian roots and to music itself.
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HIFIMAN Electronics Launches New R10P Planar Magnetic and R10D Dynamic Closed-Back Headphones
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HIFIMAN Electronics Launches New R10P Planar Magnetic and R10D Dynamic Closed-Back Headphones

HIFIMAN unveiled its first closed-back planar magnetic headphone design since basically the company was founded in 2007 by Dr. Fang Bian. Using a wood-carved earcup design, HIFIMAN launched the R10P Planar Magnetic model, featuring carved cherry wood earcups with a natural lambskin exterior, aiming to please the most demanding headphone enthusiasts with a luxury design. As a more affordable but interesting option, HIFIMAN launched the similar R10D, using an improved dynamic driver design and solid pinewood earcups.
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