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In stock new kRK Rokit G5 studio monitors for close listening! The new generation of the popular Rokit models brings more efficient Class-D amplifiers, a new tweeter for a wider response, and a powerful DSP system promising 25 correction modes to adapt to the listening room acoustics and three switchable listening modes (Mix, Create and Focus) for easy production and post-production of recordings... Sold in three variants differing in power and bass driver size (5, 7 and 8").

New microphone Feelworld PM1 features an analog XLR output and USB-C interface, a rugged metal body and a cardioid dynamic insert with a response of 50 Hz-14 kHz, a sensitivity of -54 dB (±1.5dB, 0 dB = 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz) and an output impedance of 600 Ω. In digital output mode (24-bit, 96 kHz), it offers additional functions for muting, level adjustment, listening (3.5mm headphone output) and level indication via an RGB LED ring. It can therefore be easily used with professional audio equipment as well as with phones, computers or game consoles (PS4/5)...

New to the Zoom H-Series line of affordable, handheld audio recorders, now labeled "Essential", come in the form of 32-bit DACs, as well as much easier operation for visually impaired users thanks to voice-guided menus (including English and German). The controls (buttons, rotary encoders) have also been optimised for quieter operation. In addition, the H4essential and H6essential models are compatible with the optional Bluetooth adapter BTA-1, e.g. for pairing with Timecode Systems' UltraSync BLUE timecode modules, or for remote control via iOS device (start recording, setup, visual control of recording); both are also equipped with a new, full-color LCD display. The top-of-the-line variant, the H6essential, offers an upgraded X/Y stereo microphone exchange module ("3.0 Capsule System"). The new H1essential (2-track recording) and H4essential (4-track) recorders will be available around the end of the month, while the H6essential (6-track) model is already on sale...

Wireless microphone system AVMATRIX WM12 offers transmission distances up to 100 m (line-of-sight) in the 2.4 GHz GFSK band, the ability to operate two transmitters within one system for dual-channel operation, a lightweight wearable transmitter design (25 g) with integrated microphone, and the ability to connect a third-party lapel microphone, easy to read OLED display on the receiver unit for easy configuration, two audio outputs (3.5mm jack) and USB output, battery life up to 15 hours for the transmitter and 4 hours for the receiver, handy carrying case, quick mute button etc. The integrated omnidirectional microphone has a frequency range of 100 Hz - 20 kHz with a tolerance of +/- 3 dB, a maximum sound pressure of 110 dB SPL and a signal-to-noise ratio >/= 90 dB. Sold as Dual (2x TX + 1x RX) and Single (1x TX + 1x RX) sets. On sale in about 14 days.

New firmware for popular audio recorders and USB interfaces after a long time Sound Devices MixPre! Version 9.00 brings several significant new features including the ability to run two instances of the optional NoiseAssist plug-in on the MixPre II series for dual-channel processing, support for the new +2ch paid plug-in for MixPre-3 (I and II) which turns this 3-channel/5-track recorder into a 5-channel/7-track recorder (activating new tracks 4 and 5 for mixing and recording as well as corresponding UI improvements incl. download here.