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Sumiko Announces Three New Phono Cartridges and 78 RPM Stylus
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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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Precision Devices Unveils Seismic Product Expansion with New 24-inch and 21-inch Sub Bass Woofers
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Precision Devices Unveils Seismic Product Expansion with New 24-inch and 21-inch Sub Bass Woofers

British manufacturer of professional audio transducers Precision Devices announced the release of two large-sized sub bass drivers. The new PD.24603BR and PD.2155-1N were developed with the support of the latest Klippel KA3 measurement systems and further ongoing research into performance optimized magnetic assembly design, cone geometry and suspension technology. The result is defined by Precision Devices as a dynamic and powerful line-up of new flagship products.
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Turtle Beach's Neat Microphones Confirms Launch of King Bee II XLR Microphone
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Turtle Beach's Neat Microphones Confirms Launch of King Bee II XLR Microphone

Buzz Buzz... Neat Microphones’ confirmed that the Neat King Bee II XLR microphone will launch in Summer 2021 with an MSRP of $169.99, and includes the Beekeeper Shockmount and Honeycomb Pop Filter for high-quality recordings. This will be the first product shipping from Neat Microphones since the microphone brand was acquired by Turtle Beach Corporation. The fact that it ships an analog XLR microphone bodes well for the future of the ill-fated brand.
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Crestron Announces DM NAX Whole-Home Audio Amplifier Now Available
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Crestron Announces DM NAX Whole-Home Audio Amplifier Now Available

Crestron Electronics announced the Creston DM NAX distributed Audio-over-IP (AoIP) amplifier is now shipping and available. This highly-anticipated all-in-one AoIP solution provides all the connectivity and audio functionality integrators need to delight residential customers. The DM NAX amplifier also offers the audio flexibility, scalability, and interoperability for both Crestron Home and Crestron custom-programmed projects.
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Anatomically Correct Artificial Ear by HEAD acoustics Achieves ITU-T Standardization
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Anatomically Correct Artificial Ear by HEAD acoustics Achieves ITU-T Standardization

HEAD acoustics succeeded in the standardization of the newly developed artificial ear with human-like ear canal (HEC). The new artificial ear is now standardized as Type 4.4 artificial ear in Recommendation ITU-T P.57. The HEAD acoustics HEC artificial ear not just fulfills the Type 4.4 artificial ear requirements, it is also the first ITU-T standardized artificial ear meeting the low-noise requirements for artificial ears as defined in the new chapter 7 of Recommendation P.57.
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Lavoce Introduces New High Performance Common Magnet Coaxials
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Lavoce Introduces New High Performance Common Magnet Coaxials

Professional loudspeaker manufacturer Lavoce Italiana continues to accelerate its research and development efforts and now introduced the first products on a new Common Magnet Coaxials category, starting with a ferrite magnet 8", and neodymium magnet 12" and 13.5" models, available with or without aluminum 60°x40° horn. These new coaxial models are just one of many products introduced recently and all detailed in the just released 2021 Lavoce catalog.
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Celestion Debuts the New CDX1-1412 Ultra-Compact 1-Inch Compression Driver
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Celestion Debuts the New CDX1-1412 Ultra-Compact 1-Inch Compression Driver

Celestion introduced the new CDX1-1412 1" exit, neodymium magnet high frequency compression driver. The unit’s ultra-compact size makes it ideal for small two-way cabinet designs and other highly portable applications, at a very attractive price point. The CDX1-1412 is the latest of Celestion’s high frequency compression drivers, and features plenty of output for a driver this size: 35W (AES standard), 70W (Continuous) power rating, and 107dB sensitivity across a 1500 to 20kHz frequency band.
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Circulr Pitches AI Neckphones for Modern Lifestyles
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Circulr Pitches AI Neckphones for Modern Lifestyles

To reduce accidents in micro-mobility, Danish startup Circulr Sound Tech ApS, proposes introducing neckphones for modern lifestyles. The company's new take on neckbands is more akin to regular headphones which rest around the neck, instead of over the head and the ears, and use what Circulr defines as open-ear AI sound technology. The design combines elements from headphones, wearables and loudspeakers, allowing users to stay aware of the environment.
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KRK Expands Classic Line of Studio Monitors with New Seven- and Eight-Inch Models
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KRK Expands Classic Line of Studio Monitors with New Seven- and Eight-Inch Models

Building on KRK's legacy of accuracy and performance, the brand announces the expansion of its Classic line of studio monitors with the addition of 7- and 8-inch models. The studio monitor manufacturer that is still part of the reborn Gibson decided to reinforce its Classic product range, designed using concepts from the brand’s previous ROKIT lines, to deliver the same high-quality results that users have come to expect from KRK at a lower price-point.
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Orchard Audio Introduces 500W Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier
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Orchard Audio Introduces 500W Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier

Following the enormous success of the original Starkrimson Mono amplifier, Orchard Audio is introducing the Starkrimson Stereo Ultra amplifier, using the same proprietary dual-feedback modulator and next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) transistors. The new Ultra amplifier design is the result of the work of the company's founder, Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat, and is able to deliver up to 500WRMS (1000WPEAK) of power and 20A of current while maintaining extremely low noise and distortion.
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