Radial Trim-Two Passive Stereo Isolator Connects Laptops and Smartphones to Balanced Systems

Radial Engineering just announced another one of those problem-solving boxes they are known for. The new Radial Trim-Two passive stereo isolator box was designed to play any sound files from the headphone output of any laptop, smartphone or tablet, connected to the the 3.5mm input on the Trim-Two, using the volume control to adjust the level and avoid distortion.

Ear Trumpet Labs is a privately owned company in Portland, OR, that makes handcrafted microphones with modern electronics and a striking vintage look. Already with nine different condenser models in the catalogue, Ear Trumpet Labs as announced the release of a new stereo microphone system - with two separate matched capsules mounted at the correct distance for the ORTF stereo recording technique.

THAT Corporation, manufacturer of high-quality integrated circuits to the pro audio industry, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. THAT was founded in 1989 through a management buyout of the dbx OEM division by senior managers and engineers. Currently, THAT designs and sells high-performance analog integrated circuits for professional audio manufacturers.

The Radial StageBug SB-6 Isolator is a high performance 2-channel passive audio isolator designed to accommodate both balanced and unbalanced signals and work effectively at eliminating noise when used with instruments, consumer electronics as well as professional line-level devices. Radial Engineering confirms the SB-6 is now shipping.

Back in October 2013, Radial Engineering announced it would be launching it’s first digital product: The USB-Pro high-resolution stereo direct box, designed to convert sound files from a laptop computer and transfer them to a pair of balanced audio outputs to feed a PA, recording, or broadcast mixing console. Now shipping!

Focusrite confirmed availability of its iTrack Dock, a professional dock for recording on iPad. iTrack Dock is the first solution of its kind not to suffer from the physical adapters and connector problems that plagued the original iPad docking products. It works with any recent iPad, including the Mini.

Like many technology companies in Silicon Valley, OPPO Digital is continuously working on bringing new ideas and new products to customers. Over the past 8 years, OPPO has developed and released a series of award-winning universal DVD and Blu-ray players. But just as video has entered the Ultra HD era, OPPO Digital acknowledges audio is evolving with the rise of high-resolution music and a renewed interest in personal audio. Aiming at demanding customers in the personal audio space OPPO has announced the new PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphone and HA-1 Headphone Amplifier. The PM-1's became available middle April and the HA-1 one month later.

Audiofly added the AF180 to the Audiofly Performance Series of In-Ear Monitors (IEMs). The AF180 offers four expertly tuned balanced armature drivers, and adds crossover circuitry for a sound experience that, according to the company, “redefines the in-ear monitor market”.

It is good to see new product launches from the TEAC group’s pro audio brand after its recent acquisition by Gibson, especially this upgrade to the legendary DV-RA1000HD recorder. The new Tascam DA-3000 offers the same famous Burr-Brown (now Texas …