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Elgato’s Wave Microphones are Made for Pro-Level Podcasting

With Elgato Gaming’s new Wave 1 & Wave 3 microphones, you get a mic and mixer all in one, giving you crystal clear audio & studio-level control. Designed for podcasters, streamers and all who need to record broadcast-quality audio, the mics feature 24-bit DAC, proprietary technology aimed at eliminating distortion, even when voices and ambient noise is over-the-top loud. They both offer 5/8”, 3/8”, and 1/4” mounting adapters. The higher-end Wave 3 model also boasts capacitive mute and dual-layer metal mesh for noise reduction. An optional shock mount is also available.

June 30, 2020 / Comments Off

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Adidas Introduces Workout-Ready RPD-O1 Headphones

Global sports superpower Adidas keeps athletes laced from head to toe. And now they’re putting it in your ears, too. Their new & workout-ready RPD-01 headphones are designed for training, sports and action of all sorts. They feature a sweatproof & IPX4 rated silicone neckband, 12 hours of battery life and boast simple push-button controls for effortless operation in the heat of the moment.

June 23, 2020 / Comments Off

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The Beoplay E8 Sport are Buds Built for Action

Built on the brand’s proven E8 design, Bang & Olufsen’s all-new Beoplay E8 Sport is a truly wireless earbud optimized for training & workouts. In addition to award-winning B&O sound-quality, these premium buds boast seamless Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, AAC and aptX support plus upgraded IP57 waterproofing. They deliver 7-hours of continuous play leveled up to 35-hours with the compact charging case. The E8 Sport is available July 9 in black & “oxygen blue.”

June 23, 2020 / Comments Off

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Sony Works Out Sports Performance in Sweat-Proof WF-SP800N Earbuds

Built to perform through all the sweat and punishment you can dish out, Sony’s WF-SP800N wireless earbuds boast a rugged IP55 splash and dust-resistant design as well as active noise-cancelling & 9 hours of continuous, playback. The charging case doubles that to deliver 18 total hours of battery life.

May 13, 2020 / Comments Off

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Dolby Atmos Audio has Finally Come to a Sonos Soundbar

The launch of the Arc Soundbar marks SONOS’ first foray into Dolby Atmos home theater audio. With the ability to play PCM stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, and lossless Dolby Atmos, the long, lean soundbar features 11 drivers that emit room-filling multidirectional audio in 270º. Trueplay technology enables the speaker to adapt & automatically EQ to suit your space and the system also offers the convenience of Alexa & Google Assistant voice control as well as support for Apple AirPlay.

May 8, 2020 / Comments Off

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Marshall Put Alexa & AirPlay2 in the Uxbridge Voice Speaker

For a compact tabletop speaker, Marshall’s forthcoming Uxbridge Voice packs a lot in. It offers Amazon Alexa voice support, Apple AirPlay2 & Spotify Connect streaming. Rocker-style manual controls for volume, bass, and treble located on the top of the unit make it easy to dial in perfect sound. Available April 8.

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March 27, 2020 / Comments Off

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The Polyend Tracker is a Powerful Electronic Music Maker

Polyend’s Tracker is a powerful music making and production tool; a hardware workstation based on classic 80s-era grid sequencing workflow. Digital and sample-based, it creates endless options for sequencing and creativity. Its vertical workflow allows you to utilize up to 48 instruments as samples or sources, and 256 patterns as well as connecting with external MIDI gear & other synths.

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March 24, 2020 / Comments Off

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Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound Balance Brings Big Sound in a Shelf-Size Speaker

Created with British designer Benjamin Hubert of LAYER, Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound Balance is a powerful, compact shelf speaker designed to bring exceptional sound to more intimate spaces. The minimalist, Scandinavian design features a wooden base, textile-wrapped speaker array, and brushed metal accents. It features Adaptive Room Compensation, optimizing audio to any space you place it. Chromecast is built-in, it supports Google Assistant, & streaming via all your services. Available now in Black or Natural Oak.

March 9, 2020 / Comments Off

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Playtronica Wants You To Make Music with Everyday Objects

Playtronica’s latest audio-tech toy is a midi device that allows you to make music with almost anything. Like fruits and vegetables. The system—consisting of 2 boards & enough cables & alligator clips to plug in an orchestra of vegetables, then connects to a computer. As the brand explains, it connect humans and objects in one electric chain and measures the intensity of human touch, which is technically a change of electric resistance. That signal can be captured with various online synthesizers via the web MIDI API.

March 6, 2020 / Comments Off

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Ultimate Ears’ HyperBoom Speaker Brings Big Sound

The all-new HyperBoom Speaker from Ultimate Ears is the largest and loudest Bluetooth speaker in the brand’s lineup, powerful enough for party-pumping bass and crisp, room-filling sound. The rectangular tower features a sleek, streamlined design with simple, push-button controls & ports aplenty. Including an optical port. Linked with the Ultimate Ears app, it streams seamlessly using Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, or Deezer. The speaker array consists of two 4.5-inch woofers, two 1-inch tweeters, and two 3.5-inch passive radiators; all of rated IPX4 for weather resistance. Battery life is up to 24-hours.

February 27, 2020 / Comments Off

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Marshall Releases Noise-Cancelling Monitor II ANC Headphones

Marshall’s latest addition to its growing line of premium headphones is the Monitor II ANC, a noise-cancelling over-ear design that boasts 30-hour battery life and a streamlined design plus wireless bluetooth function. No more tangled cable, same rocking sound.

February 18, 2020 / Comments Off

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LG Introduces AI-Powered Soundbars

With CES opening its doors next week, the world is about to be deluged in new tech toys. LG will be in attendance with a new line of soundbars for your audiovisual pleasure. The new bars feature machine learning technology that LG calls “AI Room Calibration” which enables the speakers to automatically adjust & perfectly suit your space or sound system. 4 models are available, featuring 4K pass-through, eARC sound technology, and Google Assistant.

December 30, 2019 / Comments Off

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JBL’s REFLECT Eternal Headphones are Seriously Solar-Powered

Sustainable and solar-powered aren’t terms we associate with headphones. JBL wants to change that. The legacy audio brand is currently crowdfunding this effort with the launch of their REFLECT Eternal, an over-ear headphone that uses Exeger’s Powerfoyle material to turn both natural and artificial light into a power source—powerful enough for these cans to deliver 68-hours of playback with just 30 minutes under a light source. Sounds good to us! They’ve got sharp 40mm drivers, offer hands-free calling and even voice assistance from Alexa & Google.

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December 18, 2019 / Comments Off

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This Keyboard Has Alexa To Help You Play Along

Roland’s Go Piano Keyboard offers the convenience of Alexa voice control, allowing users to adjust, control, and tweak functions, all the while keeping fingers on the keys. Play along with music you want to learn, use it as a metronome, or play your originals at full volume through the built-in loudspeaker. All of Alexa’s other abilities are also accessible, just ask.

December 17, 2019 / Comments Off

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The McIntosh MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier Makes Big Sound & a Bold Statement

With a design that puts its analog vacuum tube power on full display, New York-based high-end audio brand McIntosh has combined a 300-watt tube amp with a 600-watt solid state amp into one eye-catching monoblock unit called the MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier. The solid state amp powers your woofers while the tube amp is dedicated to mid & tweeters. Built on a stainless steel chassis, it blends retro styling with a functional, contemporary design.

December 12, 2019 / Comments Off

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Air is 4 Wireless Speakers in One

The Air Speaker by Quirky functions as one self-contained cylindrical 24W speaker or it can be pulled apart into 5 separate pieces—a base & 4 separate speakers & arranged for the space you’re in. Like a surround array when watching a movie or a multi-room setup. The speakers have a wireless range of 75-feet & it recharges via USB.

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November 27, 2019 / Comments Off

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Artiphon’s Orba Puts Endless Sounds in The Palm of Your Hand

The latest creation from audio-instrument brand Artiphon is called the Orba. It’s a palm-size digital music making device that let’s you make beats, play, capture, and record endless sounds and layered beats that you create. It has 8 feather-touch sensitive pads on the surface & a variety of touch and motion sensors. With an aux cord jack, it plugs in anywhere—like your laptop or sound system. A funded Kickstarter.

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November 27, 2019 / Comments Off

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AIAIAI’s TMA-2 Headphones Give You Awesome Options

The TMA-2 from audio innovators AIAIAI, is a modular over-ear headphone designed for personalized function with interchangeable & upgradeable parts. Choose from Wireless, HD (newest), Comfort, Move, & DJ variants for the fit and feel you desire. All feature premium materials like aluminum and Alcantara leather as well as advanced audio technologies to deliver flawless, studio-quality sound.

November 22, 2019 / Comments Off

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The AirFly Pro Dongle Makes Travel Audio Wireless

Twelve South has a sweet little solution for your airline audio woes. The AirFly Pro is a wireless headphone dongle that will pair your buds or cans with the airline entertainment system through an audio jack. The device supports 2 pairs of headphones at once with a battery life of 16 hours. AirFly Pro is available in Apple stores & directly from Twelve South.

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November 15, 2019 / Comments Off

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Master & Dynamic Built a Better Bud

Master & Dynamic calls the new MW07 PLUS True Wireless their most technically advanced earphones yet. With Active Noise Cancelling, Ambient Listening Mode, Berylium drivers, Bluetooth 5.0, & 40-hour battery life, they’re loaded. With premium materials like stainless steel and handcrafted acetate, they look every bit as good as they sound.

October 21, 2019 / Comments Off

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