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Sumiko Announces Three New Phono Cartridges and 78 RPM Stylus
June 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sumiko Announces Three New Phono Cartridges and 78 RPM Stylus

Sumiko announced three new phono cartridges and one new stylus, extending the company’s high-end audio collection with enhancements for any turntable system. The brand debuted the Blue Point No. 3 High and Low output phono cartridges that replace the venerable Blue Point No. 2. The new limited-edition Celebration 40 phono cartridge is so named in honor of Sumiko’s fortieth anniversary. The new RS78 RPM stylus answers a long-time request from vintage record enthusiasts.
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RME Launches Fireface UCX II USB Audio Interface
June 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

RME Launches Fireface UCX II USB Audio Interface

RME launched the Fireface UCX II, the successor of its popular and long-lasting Fireface UCX professional audio recording interface. Featuring 40 I/O channels, the new Fireface UCX II updates the former solution in a compact half-rack size. All inputs or outputs of the Fireface UCX II can be recorded directly to a USB storage device. Celebrating the company's 25th anniversary, the new UCX II is also introduced as representing 25 years of RME innovation in a cutting-edge interface for flexible use in studios and live performances.
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Lectrosonics Celebrates 50th Anniversary
March 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Lectrosonics Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Founded in March of 1971, Lectrosonics products are used in countless broadcast, television, theatre, film, live performance and music productions worldwide. Today, Lectrosonics is one of the most respected audio manufacturers, proudly manufacturing from its home base in the city of Rio Rancho, in the heart of New Mexico.
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UK Loudspeaker Manufacturer PMC Celebrates 30 Years of Loudspeaker Passion
February 10, 2021 by Joao Martins

UK Loudspeaker Manufacturer PMC Celebrates 30 Years of Loudspeaker Passion

UK-based PMC is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades of ‘Best of British’ loudspeaker design and manufacture for both the international professional music production and audiophile markets. From a modest start as two men in a garage to 30 years of the biggest movie soundtracks and albums in the world, the Professional Monitor Company Limited, had a remarkable trajectory grounded on a common devotion for transmission line designs and a fundamental belief in fidelity.
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KEF Announces Mu3 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds
February 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Announces Mu3 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

The hottest product category in consumer electronics in 2019, 2020 and counting, true wireless earbuds are now mandatory for any established audio brand. Designed by the famous British designer Ross Lovegrove and engineered by KEF's own UK acoustic team, the new KEF Mu3 earbuds deliver the latest technologies and high quality sound, in a refined Bluetooth 5 proposition that offers ANC, ambient mode and good battery life.
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JBL Kicks Off 75th Anniversary with New 100 Classic 75 Loudspeaker and SA750 Integrated Amplifier
January 8, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Kicks Off 75th Anniversary with New 100 Classic 75 Loudspeaker and SA750 Integrated Amplifier

Celebrating three quarters of a century, JBL remains synonymous with epic sound. Harman International signaled the anniversary during its CES 2021 press event with the introduction of the 100 Classic 75 loudspeaker, featuring the iconic, 1970's-style retro JBL L100 Classic design and foam grille, together with the intriguing and retro-looking JBL SA750 Integrated Amplifier, inspired by the JBL integrated amplifiers from the 1960s and 1970s, but featuring the most modern technologies.
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Sonosax Confirms New SX-DD2 Preamplifier and Converter to Be Launched in 2021
December 28, 2020 by Joao Martins

Sonosax Confirms New SX-DD2 Preamplifier and Converter to Be Launched in 2021

A perfect companion for your hifi system at home or in your studio was the way Sonosax introduced the idea for the new SX-DD2. Unveiled almost 3 years ago as an "upcoming project," when Sonosax celebrated its 40th anniversary, the SX-DD2 is a universal, mains powered, studio-quality preamplifier, capable of processing virtually any audio signal, digital or analog, even the output of a turntable. Now, Jacques Sax confirms the new design will start shipping in Spring 2021.
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Speakers and Transducers and Lots More in Audio Development and Design with audioXpress January 2021
December 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Speakers and Transducers and Lots More in Audio Development and Design with audioXpress January 2021

Celebrating 50 years of The Audio Amateur - the publishing company that started it all for us - and 20 years of audioXpress, we begin 2021 with a great - and expanded - edition. We discuss market and technology trends in Speakers and Transducers, a new MEMS transducer topology for wireless earbuds, and the latest innovations in haptic drivers and transducers. Perry Marshall details his unique dipoles speaker project, and renowned tube expert Menno van der Veen explains all the secrets of the latest Vanderveen Trans-SE10 amplifier. Now available in print and digital
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iZotope Updates Vinyl Effects Plug-in And Its Free
November 20, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

iZotope Updates Vinyl Effects Plug-in And Its Free

To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, the audio software wizards at iZotope are offering an updated version of its Vinyl plug-in, the first product ever offered by the Cambridge, MA-based company two decades ago. Vinyl is a fantastic effects plug-in, used in countless successful songs, particularly popular for its lo-fi and realistic spindown turntable effects. This vinyl simulation plug-in received new features and a new look and iZotope is offering it totally free!
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Scan-Speak Announces New Large-Size Ellipticor Woofer 38WE/8582T00
November 17, 2020 by Joao Martins

Scan-Speak Announces New Large-Size Ellipticor Woofer 38WE/8582T00

In the year when Scan-Speak celebrates its 50th anniversary, it seems the Danish engineering team is keeping R&D busy and getting to roll out a series of exciting new products. audioXpress was aware that new Ellipticor drivers were on the way, and now we received the confirmation of the first announcement, a large-size woofer (38 cm - 15") with paper cone and SD AirCirc neodymium magnet system. The new Ellipticor 38WE/8582T00 woofer offers surprisingly good specs, as was to be expected!
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