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AKG takes aim at creators with K361 & K371 closed-back headphones

A combination of compact design and studio-worthy sound, the K721 and K731 are meant to serve both professional and lifestyle applications - says AKG.

PreSonus keeps its studio monitors going with new Eris XT 5 and 8-inch models

The Eris XT updated specs include an entirely new elliptical waveguide design and larger enclosures, all meant to improve audio reproduction. Prices start at USD 150 a piece.

Southwest Synth Fest: Austin gets a brand new synth event and expo

There's a brand new synth event about to go down. The very first Southwest Synth Fest (SWSF) will be held on June 15 in Austin, Texas. SWSF will feature a gear expo, workshop, talks, and performances.

Birdcord cables can power your pedals and synths from USB powerbanks

What, no power outlet? Power your pedals and synths from USB powerbanks using these cables for 6, 9, 12 and 18 Volts and the optional adapters to hook up KORG and Casio synths. Nifty!

Ex-AKG employees found Austrian Audio to bring back the “Vienna sound”

Ex-AKG employees have founded a new brand in the pro audio industry, the aptly named Austrian Audio, that's introducing 8 new products in 5 categories, such as mics and headphones.

Counterfeit gear factory busted in China; Shure, Yamaha, Sennheiser team up for lawsuit

Not only can cheap clones of big brand equipment sound nasty, they may be outright dangerous. A recent raid in China shows that there are still people making money with knock-off gear.

SSL SiX desktop mixer: finally, big console sound for the common folk

SSL's new SiX compact mixer is a miniature console with a reasonable price tag considering whose logo it carries - but will this package prove compelling to musicians and producers?

PMC Audio IB2S-AII single and dual cabinet monitors shipping from March

Pro audio manufacturer PMC has launched its new IB2S-AII range of active studio monitors. It covers the single cabinet IB2S-AII; and the IB2S XBD-AII twin cabinet reference monitors. With both analog and ...

NAMM 2019: MOD Duo X open-source hardware effects unit

Targeting electronic musicians, the unit is in a desktop format and features fully standalone functionality. The firmware is Linux-based and outlined on two graphical displays.

NAMM 2019: Focal Trio 11 Be new flagship studio monitors

The new Focals have 5-inch midrange drivers, 10-inch subs, and pure beryllium inverted dome tweeters. So these are three-way monitors which probably live better inside spacious studio facilities.

NAMM 2019: Little Labs LL2A, a 60s opto compressor for modern times

I like how Little Labs made a compressor from the 60s look like it literally came out yesterday. The LL2A will be available next quarter for an undisclosed price.

NAMM 2019: TK Audio BC1-THD hardware bus compressor

New black faceplate aside, the THD variant introduces a number of user-requested features. First comes the Grab control which makes the compression more aggressive and apparent.

NAMM 2019: McDSP APB analog multi-processor with software control and computer recording

Renowned plug-in developer McDSP is looking into entering the hardware realm with a promising and interesting product - a programmable analog processor.

NAMM 2019: Waves & Chris Lord-Alge team up for CLA Mix Hub

CLA Mix Hub is a channel strip which integrates the producer's favorite Solid State Logic gear and runs on up to 64 channels simultaneously - turning your DAW into a 64-channel SSL console.

NAMM 2019: PreSonus updates its Studio interfaces with USB-C

PreSonus has upgraded its Studio audio interface line with USB-C connectivity, retaining the units' comfortable pricing while making them easier to integrate with modern computers.

NAMM 2019: premium A23-M three-way speaker from PSI Audio

At around USD 4000 per piece, the A23-M is geared towards the upper end of the market and audio professionals looking for a premium solution.