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Orchard Audio Launches Starkrimson 150W Stereo Integrated Amplifier
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Orchard Audio Launches Starkrimson 150W Stereo Integrated Amplifier

Orchard Audio announced the launch of the Starkrimson Integrated HiFi Stereo Amplifier, a concept that combines two-channels of the company's existing BOSC amplifiers (recently reviewed in audioXpress) and its popular PecanPi DAC into a single slim enclosure. The inputs are either balanced analog, USB or S/PDIF and it already ships with XLR jumpers to allow side-chaining external preamps or DSPs. An ideal system to bridge a streaming source and a Dirac Live processor. Just add speakers.
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Timekettle Announces WT2 Plus Realtime Translator TWS Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Timekettle Announces WT2 Plus Realtime Translator TWS Earbuds

While many Chinese companies have focused on developing true wireless earbuds with a combination of features that emulates the most popular models in the market, the young team of developers at Shenzen-based Timekettle have focused instead on one of the most hyped features for hearables: real time translation. After multiple models and several campaigns on crowdfunding platforms, Timekettle has now confirmed its WT2 Plus model ($239.99 USD) will support offline translation.
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ATC Launches New Limited Edition SCM150ASLT Active Loudspeaker System
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ATC Launches New Limited Edition SCM150ASLT Active Loudspeaker System

ATC Loudspeaker Technology announced the availability of the SCM150ASLT, a limited edition speaker system translating the brand's 45-year heritage of innovation and precision engineering. The new 3-way system matches the SCM150ASLT speaker towers incorporating the latest ATC designed and built drivers, with an ATC P6 power amplifier. A complete world-class system with attention to transducer and electronic design engineering, conceived to deliver superior levels of clarity, transient response and effortless power delivery.
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Alta Audio Announces Alyssa Compact Home Speaker
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Alta Audio Announces Alyssa Compact Home Speaker

Alta Audio, the Huntington, NY, -based company devoted to home audio loudspeakers using its own advanced technologies, has announced that it will soon deliver Alyssa, a new loudspeaker model that combines compact dimensions with a detailed full-range and natural bass response, typically associated with significantly larger floor-standing speakers. Standing only 14.5” H x 9.6” W x 14.25”, and weighing 28 lbs., the new Alyssa (SRP: $5,000/pair) speakers use proprietary drivers and offer exquisite natural-wood finishes.
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Virtual ALTI-EXPO 2 Is All Set for July 15. Registrations Are Open!
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Virtual ALTI-EXPO 2 Is All Set for July 15. Registrations Are Open!

Following up on the first Virtual ALTI-EXPO edition, which was highly praised for the quality of its content but was affected by few technical hurdles, the second Virtual ALTI-EXPO promoted by the Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International association will take place July 15. This will be a full day of expanded presentations promoted as a service to ALTI's Members and the audio industry. Sessions start at 9AM EDT, and attendance is FREE.
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High End Speaker Manufacturer Scan-Speak Joins Sound Hub Denmark
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High End Speaker Manufacturer Scan-Speak Joins Sound Hub Denmark

Celebrating more than 50 years of innovation in Denmark, Scan-Speak is the latest company to announce its direct support to Sound Hub Denmark. The international sound technology and innovation hub has now also attracted the attention of one of the most respected loudspeaker transducer developers and manufacturers. Proud of its Danish heritage, Scan-Speak understands the potential for this sound innovation cluster.
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Neumann Introduces v 402 State-of-the-Art Microphone Preamplifier
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Neumann Introduces v 402 State-of-the-Art Microphone Preamplifier

German studio specialist Neumann.Berlin unveiled the V 402, a state-of-the-art dual-channel microphone preamplifier with integrated headphone monitoring and DI inputs with high impedance. Designed to be a center piece for recording stages in any current studio environment, the V 402 translates the best possible result out of any microphone, in fully transparent manner, without unwanted colorations.
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Sound Particles Allows Adding Air to All Sounds
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Sound Particles Allows Adding Air to All Sounds

Sound Particles, that unique audio software company that uses physics, and real acoustic representations of tridimensional spaces as a sound canvas, has now made its Air plugin available for individual purchase. Previously bundled as the "Doppler + Air" audio plugin package, Air allows adding depth and distance to any sounds, sounding like actual acoustics and not as a digital effect. This is great for Sound Effects, since studios can "position" any dry library sound. No need to record everything all over again.
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Successful Smart Speakers and Voice-Enabled Products Free Webinar - Thursday, July 9
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Successful Smart Speakers and Voice-Enabled Products Free Webinar - Thursday, July 9

The recently launched Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) is promoting a free introductory webinar focused on Interactive Voice Products, intended to share real world experiences in voice integrated product development. APEI's first online event - July 9, 4:00PM — 6:00PM Eastern Daylight Time - is the first in a roadmap that will also address Supply Chain and Sourcing, Modeling and Measurement, Product Management, The Legal World, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
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Solgaard HomeBase Wireless Charging Plus Audio Amplifier and Speaker Launched on Kickstarter
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Solgaard HomeBase Wireless Charging Plus Audio Amplifier and Speaker Launched on Kickstarter

Sustainable consumer goods startup, Solgaard, until now focused mostly on (great) luggage and bags, now unveiled a new ecosystem of products, the HomeBase, Solar Boombox, and Solar Juicepack. Now being promoted on Kickstarter and raising nearly $75,000 in crowdfunding revenue within just twelve hours (fully funded in four hours), the new concept is a well-designed Qi wireless and USB-C charging base, complemented with a solar power bank and a portable speaker, all using upcycled ocean plastic materials.
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