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PreSonus Introduces Software-Controlled Revelator USB-C Microphone
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PreSonus Introduces Software-Controlled Revelator USB-C Microphone

Reacting to the exploding demand for microphone that can be used at home for web meetings, podcasting, voiceovers, or general home studio use, PreSonus is the latest company to announce a new entry in the USB microphone category. The new PreSonus Revelator microphone makes it easy to get polished, professional-sounding results with selectable polar patterns, preset configurations and loopback audio. Better still, it's an affordable option that looks like a big, expensive studio microphone that offers that delivers the desired "Radio Sound."
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Qualcomm Announces QCC5141 Occluded Earbud Reference Design Platform to Simplify True Wireless Development
by Joao Martins

Qualcomm Announces QCC5141 Occluded Earbud Reference Design Platform to Simplify True Wireless Development

Truly wireless earbuds are growing rapidly in popularity as consumers discover everything that the Apple AirPods and Apple AirPods Pro are capable of and experiment other products, demanding similarly rich functionalities from their devices. To allow manufacturers to stay ahead of the curve by bringing innovative new features to market quickly with Bluetooth 5.2, Qualcomm made available its QCC5141 Occluded Earbud Reference Design with Qualcomm TrueWireless Mirroring and Qualcomm Hybrid ANC.
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Tascam Launches US-HR Series of High-Resolution USB Audio Interfaces
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Tascam Launches US-HR Series of High-Resolution USB Audio Interfaces

With orders for simple USB audio interfaces with one or two microphone preamps skyrocketing due to home use requirements, Tascam decided to launch an update to its existing US series of audio interfaces, highlighting features that will be better appreciated by today's market, such as iOS compatibility, USB Type C connections, and the support for 24-bit up to 192kHz high-resolution audio. The bundled software also highlights usage in podcasting and webcasting, with zero-latency direct monitoring function (mono or stereo for each input pair).
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JBL Professional Introduces FIR Tunings for AE Series Loudspeakers
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JBL Professional Introduces FIR Tunings for AE Series Loudspeakers

JBL Professional introduced FIR (Finite Impulse Response) Tunings for its AE (Application Engineered) Series, providing further enhanced performance for the premium installation loudspeaker line. 70 individual AE Series FIR filter files ensure support for a wide range of configurations and applications, optimizing frequency response and phase response to a finer degree of precision than traditionally possible with standard IIR “parameter-based” filters.
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DaVinci Resolve 17 Update Signals Market Leadership for Blackmagic Design
by Joao Martins

DaVinci Resolve 17 Update Signals Market Leadership for Blackmagic Design

Grant Petty's vision for Blackmagic Design is getting grander everyday. Keeping their development efforts undeterred while the world is forced to shelter, the Australian company's CEO introduced its latest DaVinci Resolve 17 software to a global audience. This major release places the multi-platform post-production solution at the lead of the market, while the company continues to expand its hardware with new editing keyboards and a new desktop audio mixing console. DaVinci Resolve 17.1 Beta 1 also adds universal app support for the new Apple M1 powered Macs (Apple Silicon).
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New Shure MV5C Home Office Microphone Designed For Consistent Audio During Meetings
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New Shure MV5C Home Office Microphone Designed For Consistent Audio During Meetings

After promoting its latest MV7 hybrid XLR/USB microphone, which clearly appealed to users who recognize the similitude with the famous SM7B, Shure also launched a new member to its MOTIV range of USB microphones, with the new MV5C design, focusing on improving voice audio quality and making video conferencing from home more effective. This microphone evokes the classical Shure Unidyne (unidirectional) series, in a USB compatible microphone that connects directly to any Mac or Windows laptop or computer.
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Danley Sound Labs Introduces New BC215 Configurable Subwoofer with Improved Directionality
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Danley Sound Labs Introduces New BC215 Configurable Subwoofer with Improved Directionality

Tom Danley has a history with producing some of the most unique subwoofers in the industry and the BC Series is no exception. The BC subwoofer class was developed out of what was a military project with Danley. The design criteria was to have an extremely high-output, low-frequency device fitted between the skids of a helicopter. From that project the BC412 was born and subsequently the BC415 and BC218. Now, the new BC215 design from Danley Sound Labs delivers Tom’s famous low-frequency output in a flexible, scalable design.
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New Look and Custom Shop Unveiled by Official Grado Store 4OurEars.com
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New Look and Custom Shop Unveiled by Official Grado Store 4OurEars.com

4OurEars.com, an authorized seller of Grado products based in Staten Island, New York, launched a new look online store following a surge in demand for key Grado headphones and turntable cartridges in 2020. Following the launch of the brand's first true wireless headphone GT220 in October 2020, and The Hemp Headphone, back in June, this new official Grado online store will make products more easily available to everyone during challenging times.
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Solid State Logic Adds Production Plug-ins to its SSL 2 Audio Interfaces
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Solid State Logic Adds Production Plug-ins to its SSL 2 Audio Interfaces

From November 1st to December 31st, Solid State Logic is providing an expanded SSL Production Pack along with all new purchases of its professional personal studio interfaces, SSL 2 and SSL 2+. The addition of SSL’s premium FlexVerb and X-comp Native plug-ins imparts an unmistakable studio-quality polish alongside SSL mix favorites VocalStrip 2 and Drumstrip, along with an array of leading third-party DAW software and samples.
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Harman Kardon Introduces New Citation Compact Amplifier Featuring Axign AX5689 Class-D Controller Solution
by Joao Martins

Harman Kardon Introduces New Citation Compact Amplifier Featuring Axign AX5689 Class-D Controller Solution

The new Harman Kardon Citation Amp has been initially launched in Europe for now. The new product offers a very interesting set of features, in a compact, Internet-connected Class D design, extending even further the brand's Citation family of connected home audio products, including support for WiSA uncompressed wireless surround technology. Carrying the longstanding tradition of the Harman Kardon Citation designation, the new Class D Citation Amp evolves as a Digital Loop Amplifier controlled by the Axign AX5689 IC and audio converter.
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