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ESS Technology Introduces New Stereo High Performance CODEC
by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Introduces New Stereo High Performance CODEC

With market demand for encoder/decoder solutions on the rise, ESS Technology introduced a new SABRE CODEC that integrates its newest generation high performance stereo analog and digital channels in a single chip. The new ESS ES9290 is a synchronous CODEC incorporating both stereo ADCs and DACs that provide ultra-low noise conversion with a dynamic range (DNR) of +116dB/+116dB, and with THD+N rated at -108dB/-110dB (ADC/DAC respectively) per channel.
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Hypex Introduces DSA254 Amplifier Module with NCOREx Technology
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Hypex Introduces DSA254 Amplifier Module with NCOREx Technology

Expanding its OEM solutions catalog, the new DSA254 OEM is a cutting-edge audio amplifier module from Hypex Electronics, designed for flexibility and to transcend the boundaries of traditional loudspeaker systems. The new Hypex DSA254 leverages the company's latest NCOREx technology, launched with the NCx500 OEM module, which lowers the distortion and source impedance by a factor of two compared to the previous NCORE series.
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Celestion Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Year with New Guitar and Bass Speakers
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Celestion Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Year with New Guitar and Bass Speakers

At the 2024 NAMM Show, Celestion kicks off the celebration of the company's 100th anniversary with the introduction of an artisanal, 12-inch speaker, the Celestion 100. This special G12 Alnico Guitar Speaker is a true vintage classic, based on the first loudspeakers designed specifically for the electric guitar. For this event, Celestion also announces the availability of the PULSE XL Range of bass guitar loudspeakers, available with 10", 12", and 15" models, plus the PULSE XL 1.10 Supertweeter.
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Sennheiser Announces HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones
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Sennheiser Announces HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones

Built to handle the complexities of today’s music production, the new Sennheiser open-back HD 490 PRO headphones are a surprising launch for the German brand, attempting to recover the prestige gained in the high-end circles, in a professional studio design. The new circumaural, dynamic headphones target highly precise sound reproduction and a very wide and realistic sound stage as required for mixing and mastering music. It will likely be highly sought after also by musicians and music enthusiasts in general.
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McIntosh Introduces New MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier
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McIntosh Introduces New MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier

To kick off its 75th anniversary celebrations during the year 2024, McIntosh announced the launch of its new MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier, one of the brand’s most powerful amplifiers to date. The colossal tri-chassis possesses the ability to deliver 2,000 Watts of high-end power per channel, setting a new standard for luxury home audio power and amplification. And the design is not only a McIntosh - it is jewelry-class.
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Sonos Expands Architectural In-Ceiling Speaker Range
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Sonos Expands Architectural In-Ceiling Speaker Range

Sonos extended the successful Sonos Architectural line of passive speakers with a new 8" in-ceiling speaker, designed and tuned in collaboration with Sonance. Elegant and simple to install, the Sonos and Sonance designed speaker will be presented at ISE 2024 in Barcelona as an additional size option for installers and will be available Spring 2024 for $999/pair.
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Electro-Voice Redefines Battery-Powered Portable Speakers
by Alfred Moody

Electro-Voice Redefines Battery-Powered Portable Speakers

Electro-Voice launched EVERSE 12, a new battery-powered PA speaker that is a larger version of its existing EVERSE 8, delivering a full 5dB increase in SPL, along with extended bass in a compact, lightweight and weatherized design. This portable speaker delivers 12+ hour of battery life, enough to play-all-day, while delivering professional sound for any indoor or outdoor events. Reinforcing the wireless freedom, the EVERSE 12 supports Bluetooth true wireless stereo, an onboard mixer and studio-quality effects, and control via the QuickSmart Mobile app.
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Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 2 Spatializer Plugin
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Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 2 Spatializer Plugin

Dear Reality has launched dearVR PRO 2, the successor of its dearVR PRO spatializer software. The upgrade adds a stereo input including stereo width control to the plugin, and gives users access to new immersive Pro Tools formats (9.0.4, 9.1.4 and 9.0.6). dearVR PRO 2 also features new high-pass and low-pass filters for early reflections and late reverb, designed to bring true-to-life sound to any production. In addition, the new Mk II software supports third-party OSC head trackers.
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Feelbelt Haptic Technology Redefines the Audio Experience
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Feelbelt Haptic Technology Redefines the Audio Experience

Sensit! announced the official market availability of the Feelbelt in the United States. This haptic feedback solution converts the full frequency spectrum of an audio program into haptic feedback in the form of vibrations using the company's patented software. 10 independent pulse generators transmit sounds around the body inducing the perception of directions, distance, and highs and lows of the individual tones.
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THAT Launches 7200 Series ICs, First Standalone JetPLL Audio Clock Generators
by Joao Martins

THAT Launches 7200 Series ICs, First Standalone JetPLL Audio Clock Generators

THAT Corporation announced its first foray into digital Integrated Circuits (ICs) with three state-of-the-art audio clocking ICs. The 7200, 7210, and 7220 are Phase Locked Loop (PLL) ICs based on the acclaimed JetPLL technology invented by audio clocking guru Chris Travis. Licensed from Sonopsis Ltd., Travis’ technology has been deployed in hundreds of thousands of professional audio products offered by some of the industry’s most prestigious brands.
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