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Totem Acoustic ARC Class D Bluetooth Amplifier Connects Digital Music Sources with Good Quality Speakers
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Totem Acoustic ARC Class D Bluetooth Amplifier Connects Digital Music Sources with Good Quality Speakers

Totem Acoustic from Montreal, Canada, launched its first Kickstarter campaign to fund production of the first series of its new ARC Class D amplifier. The ARC was designed to bridge the gap between digital music and high-end sound systems at a moderate price. It features USB 2.0 with 24-bit/192kHz support, wireless Bluetooth aptX audio and is available for pre-order until Friday, December 25.
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Biamp Systems Announces Rebranding to Mark 40th Anniversary Milestone
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Biamp Systems Announces Rebranding to Mark 40th Anniversary Milestone

Based in Beaverton, Oregon, Biamp Systems is a leading provider of networked processing systems for commercial audio/video installations. In celebration of the company’s 40-year landmark, Biamp introduced a refresh of its brand with a new simpler logo that echoes the company’s vision, focusing on quality, innovation, and customer support.
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Estimated 56.9 Million Americans Bought or Planned to Buy Tech Over Thanksgiving Shopping Week
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Estimated 56.9 Million Americans Bought or Planned to Buy Tech Over Thanksgiving Shopping Week

An estimated 56.9 million American adults (45 percent of all shoppers) have bought or planned to buy tech products during the Thanksgiving shopping week - which includes the Monday before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday - according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The 2015 Post Black Friday Survey finds the number of online and mobile shoppers is quickly approaching the number of in-store shoppers this year.
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TDK Introduces Electric Double-Layer Capacitor so thin it fits in a Smart Card
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TDK Introduces Electric Double-Layer Capacitor so thin it fits in a Smart Card

TDK Corporation announced the release of an ultra-thin, high-energy capacitor suitable for powering devices such as electronic paper displays, advanced biometric authentication or, simple displays in wireless headphones. The 5 mF electric double-layer capacitor has a maximum thickness of just 0.45 mm and, when fully charged, provides around 50 mJ of energy to power a load.
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Bose Professional Updates Legendary Panaray 802 and 402 Loudspeakers as Series IV
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Bose Professional Updates Legendary Panaray 802 and 402 Loudspeakers as Series IV

Its no wonder these speakers look familiar. Bose Panaray 802 and Panaray 402 sound-reinforcement loudspeakers have been used for so long that even those Asian companies producing knockoffs have already introduced multiple generations of “improved” iterations (!). Now Bose decided it was time for “Series IV” models with updates to facilitate simple and versatile mounting.
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Primacoustic Offers Free Room Acoustics Analysis Service
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Primacoustic Offers Free Room Acoustics Analysis Service

Primacoustic (a division of Radial Engineering) is now offering a comprehensive room acoustics analysis service that can be accessed through the company’s website. The new free room acoustics calculator walks the user through the process of entering the required measurements and information. Once completed, the service provides a room analysis along with suggested materials and estimated budget for the installation.
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Ultimate Ears Pro Announces Second-Generation Capitol Studios In-Ear Monitors Tuned For Hi-Res Audio
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Ultimate Ears Pro Announces Second-Generation Capitol Studios In-Ear Monitors Tuned For Hi-Res Audio

Ultimate Ears Pro announced a renewed collaboration with Capitol Studios with the new UE Pro Reference Remastered custom in-ear monitors. This is the second such product launched in collaboration with the famous Hollywood studios. The UE Pro Referenced Remastered now feature True Tone Drivers with an extend frequency range, optimized for high-resolution audio material.
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Radial Now Shipping McBoost 100% Discrete Class-A Dual FET Signal Booster for Low Output Dynamic and Ribbon Microphones
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Radial Now Shipping McBoost 100% Discrete Class-A Dual FET Signal Booster for Low Output Dynamic and Ribbon Microphones

The Radial McBoost is a 100% discrete class-A Dual FET high performance microphone signal booster designed to elevate the output of a typical dynamic microphone for greater transient response and boost the signal of a low-output ribbon mic to bring it up to a usable level for mixing consoles or preamps that may not provide sufficient gain.
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Powersoft Promoted Successful M-System Subwoofer Technology Showcase
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Powersoft Promoted Successful M-System Subwoofer Technology Showcase

Italian amplifier manufacturer Powersoft “shook things up” with four exclusive in-person listening sessions in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The presentation and listening experience ‘Xperience The Power’ explored what is possible in the low frequency zone with Powersoft’s next generation Class D amplifiers and its M-System technology.
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G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration Legendary Founder Turns 90
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G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration Legendary Founder Turns 90

The distinguished acoustic engineer Gunnar Rasmussen, who founded G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration, celebrated his 90th birthday. Gunnar Rasmussen founded G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration in 1994, at the age of 67, and continues to inspire with his extraordinary vision and guiding principles for the Danish measurement microphones specialist.
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