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Chord Electronics Introduces New Choral Etude Stereo Power Amplifier
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Chord Electronics Introduces New Choral Etude Stereo Power Amplifier

Chord Electronics has chosen High End 2018 to unveil a brand new analogue amplifier topology design, the company’s first for nearly 30 years. Although many improvements have been introduced along the way, the new Choral Etude stereo power amp provides a glimpse of what's coming for the British company, "highly advanced, it heralds a new era for powerful, wide bandwidth, low noise and low distortion amplifiers," Chord states.
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Solid State Logic Native V6 Completely New Processing Plug-In Bundle Released
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Solid State Logic Native V6 Completely New Processing Plug-In Bundle Released

Solid State Logic announced the release of the new SSL Native v6 plug-in bundle. SSL Native V6 plug-ins replace SSL’s acclaimed Duende Native plug-in collection with completely re-written versions. The fundamental audio characteristics of the plug-ins remain unchanged but there have been a range of improvements which include new higher resolution user interfaces, improved Preset management, and expanded purchase and subscription options to suit the needs and pockets of a wider range of users.
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Martin Audio to Showcase Immersive 3D Sound Experience at InfoComm with Astro Spatial Audio
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Martin Audio to Showcase Immersive 3D Sound Experience at InfoComm with Astro Spatial Audio

Immersive audio, spatial audio or 3D experiences are the buzzwords for the current live sound industry, excited with the potential impact in new, more rewarding, entertainment experiences, and business increase. At this year’s InfoComm show in Las Vegas, Martin Audio will be introducing Sound Adventures, a 3D immersive sound experience in cooperation with its partner Astro Spatial Audio.
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California Audio Show Promises More Memorable Experiences for 2018
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California Audio Show Promises More Memorable Experiences for 2018

The California Audio Show (CAS), produced by DAGOGO, is entering its eighth year in 2018 and will take place once again at the Hilton Oakland, July 27-29, 2018. Response of the 2017 CAS from exhibitors and attendees have been overwhelmingly positive. Exhibitors reported unprecedented attendance in each room and Attendees reported extended listening time in Exhibits. It is now apparent what small shows like the CAS can contribute to the health of the audio industry.
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Bose Introduces BOSEbuild Build-It-Yourself Bluetooth Headphones for Kids
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Bose Introduces BOSEbuild Build-It-Yourself Bluetooth Headphones for Kids

Following the introduction in 2016 of the BOSEbuild Speaker Cube, a complete kit that lets kids explore the science of sound, Bose announced its second BOSEbuild product. The BOSEbuild collection is now expanded with a set of “build-it-yourself” Bluetooth headphones. It’s a complete kit that provides kids - and anyone else - with a fun and interactive way to explore putting together a pair of high-quality headphones.
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Universal Audio Announces UAD-2 Live Rack MADI Effects Processor
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Universal Audio Announces UAD-2 Live Rack MADI Effects Processor

Universal Audio announced UAD-2 Live Rack, a robust 16-channel MADI effects processor that allows live sound engineers to craft studio-quality mixes using Realtime UAD Processing and UAD plug-ins — including Antares Auto-Tune Realtime, genuine Teletronix LA‑2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, and more — right out of the box. Built to withstand the rigors of live sound, users can chain up to four UAD-2 Live Rack units for up to 64 channels of MADI signal processing.
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Sennheiser Introduces CX SPORT In-ear Bluetooth Headphones
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Sennheiser Introduces CX SPORT In-ear Bluetooth Headphones

It might be surprising, but Sennheiser has finally announced its first wireless headphones in the sports category. The German brand has remained indifferent to one of the fastest growing active lifestyle product categories where wireless has proven extremely popular. Now, Sennheiser introduced the CX SPORT in-ear Bluetooth headphones, combining the freedom of wireless listening in an ultra-lightweight, splash- and sweat-resistant design with quality sound.
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27% of U.S. Broadband Households Own at Least One Smart Speaker
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27% of U.S. Broadband Households Own at Least One Smart Speaker

Parks Associates' new report "Global Connected Living Outlook: Expanding IoT Momentum" reports 27% of U.S. broadband households own at least one smart speaker, and that nearly 40% of consumers planning to purchase a smart home device find interoperability with either Amazon or Google personal assistants is important. Parks Associates's research on Home Security also reveals that 75% of home security installations in 2017 included smart control features.
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Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Unveiled at High End 2018
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Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Unveiled at High End 2018

It was one of the most well-attended press conferences in the first day of the High End Munich 2018 show, and for a good reason. Chord Electronics had already teased the market with the announcement that it would introduce a successor for the powerful and versatile Hugo Table-Top (TT) launched in 2015. With the new Hugo TT 2, the design received an extensive upgrade inside and out, achieving even better performance and value, since it can now be used with more headphones, and even to power loudspeakers!
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AES Will Promote Pro Audio Education Sessions at The NAMM Show Through 2021
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AES Will Promote Pro Audio Education Sessions at The NAMM Show Through 2021

Building on the success of the inaugural AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium: Live & Studio in 2018, and the organizations' shared mission to continue to strengthen the music and pro audio industries, The National Association of Music Merchants and the Audio Engineering Society have reaffirmed their commitment to providing best-in-class education and professional development opportunities with a three-year agreement for January 2019, 2020 and 2021 at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
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