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Epiphone Announces the Coronet, A Legendary Epiphone Original, Now Made in the USA
For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to unveil the legendary Coronet, one of its first and most successful original solid body guitar designs, is now Made in the USA. The new Epiphone Coronet is now available at Authorized Epiphone dealers worldwide, and on www.epiphone.com First introduced in 1958, the latest Epiphone Coronet is once again Made in the USA featuring the same symmetrical double cutaway mahogany body shape, three-on-a-side headstock shape, “Bikini” headstock badge, and pickguard shape as the earliest versions from 1958-1959, and includes a few modern improvements, including a slightly wider (1.695”) nut width and a comfortable SlimTaper™ neck profile, a slightly slimmer (1.375") body depth for better balance and lighter weight, a Graph Tech® nut, and a single P-90 Soapbar pickup. A no-frills rock machine, original USA-made Coronets have been played by everyone from Jimi Hendrix and Steve Marriott to Johnny Marr and Marshall Crenshaw. Every Epiphone Coronet comes in a Vintage Cherry or an Ebony finish, and a hardshell guitar case is included.
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Gibson SJ-200, J-45, and Hummingbird World-Renowned Standards, Now Available In the Rich Sonic Allure of Rosewood
Gibson, the leading, iconic, handcrafted, made-in-America guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across every genre for 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, with a premier acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Montana, Gibson continues a legacy of world-class artisanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product innovations that are unrivaled. For more than a century, Gibson acoustics have been played by the most talented and influential music artists who continue to shape sound through modern music. Gibson’s world-famous J-45™ Standard, Hummingbird™ Standard, and SJ-200 Standard set the benchmark by which all acoustic guitars are measured. Now, Gibson’s skilled artisans in Bozeman have created these acoustic guitars with the rich sonic allure of solid rosewood bodies for exciting new tonal options. The Gibson J-45 Standard, Hummingbird Standard, and SJ-200 Standard are available worldwide at authorized dealers and on www.gibson.com In Bozeman, Montana, Gibson carries on a tradition of acoustic instruments that dates back to the 1890s. The world has changed, but this art form has stayed much the same: Gibson acoustic guitars deliver a clear, rich sound from carefully chosen tonewoods crafted to improve with age and fit each dovetail neck joint by hand. For decades, the Gibson SJ-200, J-45, and Hummingbird guitars have provided the soundtrack to our lives, from campfire sing-alongs to concert stages, radio broadcasts, and playlists. Now, these familiar Gibson Standards are available with a new twist: beautiful rosewood backs and sides, bringing a richer bass response and greater harmonic complexity to the mix. Explore the Gibson J-45 Standard, Hummingbird Standard, and SJ-200 Standard HERE. https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Collection/acoustic-new-arrivals Watch the making of Gibson’s world-renowned acoustic guitars in Bozeman, Montana on Gibson TV’s award-winning docuseries “The Process,” Season 2, streaming now HERE.
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Epiphone Expands the Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection
For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone’s game-changing Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection developed in close collaboration with the skilled luthiers at Gibson Custom continues to expand establishing a new tier of premium Epiphones--for every stage. Featuring Gibson USA pickups and premium electronics, world-renowned Gibson “open book” headstocks, solid wood construction, and one-piece necks, Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection brings Custom Shop designs to the masses adding to Epiphone’s full array of instruments for all player levels. Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection is now available at Authorized Epiphone dealers and worldwide on www.epiphone.com “While you can still get all the same beloved Epiphone instruments at the same affordable price points, the new Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom line appeals to those who want the historic and premium specs that our Custom Shop fans love. I am proud to say that this new line of instruments represents a true collaboration of our USA teams and our overseas teams in every sense. Collectively, we made sure every possible upgrade was included so that these would become the new crown jewels of our Epiphone range.” - Mat Koehler, Vice President of Product at Gibson Watch/hear the new Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom guitars in action on the Gibson Gear Guide Channel
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KRK Launches ROKIT Generation Five Studio Monitors
As the unwavering cornerstone of professional audio monitoring for over three decades, KRK earned its reputation through a rich history of innovation and precision. Building off this legacy, Gibson introduces the newest addition to KRK’s impressive range of professional audio solutions: the ROKIT Generation Five Studio Monitors. Offered in three sizes—five, seven, and eight-inch—these advanced, active, two-way studio reference monitors feature three new voicing modes, an enhanced tweeter design, and a refreshed LCD. KRK ROKIT Generation Five monitors were created for the diverse needs of musicians, composers, producers, and sound engineers and provide the tools needed to reproduce every nuance of a production with astonishing clarity. The ROKIT Generation Five line is available through select KRK dealers and online at www.krkmusic.com. “Featuring KRK’s world-renowned sound along with new technology and tuning parameters to truly dial-in the listening experience, the KRK ROKIT Generation Five is a must-have studio solution for the most demanding creators,” says Sterling Doak, Senior Director of Marketing at Gibson. “KRK engineers continually pull from the brand’s legacy of trust and performance to refine its studio monitors—blending cutting-edge technology with the time-tested principles of audio engineering. The same holds true for this latest development. As the most advanced monitor in its class, the KRK ROKIT Generation Five is powerful enough to handle the rigors of professional use, but basic enough for emerging producers, engineers, and artists.” Explore the new KRK ROKIT Generation Five line HERE. https://www.krkmusic.com/collections/rokit-series-generation-five-powered-studio-monitors Watch/share the new video featuring the KRK ROKIT Generation Five HERE. With three voicing modes available, the KRK ROKIT Generation Five Monitors cover all the bases for today’s music makers. Included among these is Mix Mode, which offers flat frequency and phase response that is ideal for mixing, mastering, and critical listening. Create Mode provides more inspirational voicing and is best used for writing, producing, and casual listening. Finally, Focus Mode has mid-focused voicing for critical analysis of the midrange band, where vocals and instruments have the most energy. The monitors also feature 25 evolved DSP boundary and tuning EQ combinations that help minimize and correct problems in any acoustic environment. Additionally, the newly designed tweeter benefits from a highly damped acoustic silk dome diaphragm for improved phase performance and an extended frequency range (up to 40 kHz), while the refreshed, amber-colored LCD DSP interface simplifies the calibration process with new tuning options. The monitors also feature KRK’s iconic woven Kevlar® aramid fiber cone woofers for superior damping and modal breakup control and Class D power amplifiers to drive the transducers evenly and more efficiently at reduced operating temperatures to ensure maximum transient response and dynamics reproduction for audio integrity during long work sessions. Intended for plug-and-play use, each pair of monitors also comes with a set of isolation wedges for easy setup, while integrated mounting points make it simple to use them with any wall/ceiling mount solutions. Each pair also comes standard with the protective grille installed, while an additional faceplate option without the grille is included to accommodate aesthetic preferences. As the newest generation of the iconic ROKIT professional studio monitors, the KRK ROKIT Generation Five takes music and sound creativity to a whole new level in the industry.
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The Gibson Everly Brothers J-180 Returns, In the hands of The Everly Brothers
As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic and leading global instrument brand has shaped sound across generations and genres of music for over a century, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved music brands around the world. Gibson is proud to celebrate the rich musical legacy of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Phil and Don Everly, with the return of The Everly Brothers J-180 acoustic in Ebony to the core Custom Shop Artist Collection lineup. One of the most striking, desired and recognizable acoustic guitars in music history, the Everly Brothers J-180 acoustic guitars are available worldwide at authorized Gibson dealers, and via Gibson.com. "When my father and uncle (Phil and Don Everly) first started playing and singing, the idea they’d have a signature Gibson guitar with their name on it would be ludicrous in the extreme. The fact that The Everly Brothers were given such free reign to design such a radical acoustic guitar (for that time), was beyond amazing. In my opinion, the Gibson J-180 Everly Brothers model is the most beautiful acoustic guitar ever built. At a glance, in that first split second, before your brain takes in the whole image of the guitar, you have an emotional connection. You are looking right at Rock ‘n’ Roll, in its original form and spirit. It's different. It's beautiful and it makes you feel like you can change the world. My family is so grateful and humbled by all the care and dedication Gibson has put into our new Everly Brothers J-180. All the details, all the spirit and all the artistic dedication. It's something only Gibson could do, and we are so proud to be a part of it." -- JASON EVERLY View/share the interview with Jason Everly regarding the new Gibson Everly Brothers J-180: HERE. https://gazette.gibson.com/news/the-gibson-custom-everly-brothers-j-180-returns Music royalty, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Phil and Don Everly, performing together as The Everly Brothers, were among the most popular artists in the world during the early rock era of the 1950s and early 1960s. Their seamless and soaring harmonies were supported by their driving rhythm parts played on matching Gibson acoustic guitars. Working closely with Don and Phil, Gibson luthiers created the J-180 artist model, and even today, vintage Everly Brothers J-180s have an almost cult-like following amongst the best and brightest musicians across the globe. Featuring a maple body and a Sitka spruce top, the Everly Brothers J-180 is replete with all of the decorative details that make the Gibson Everly Brothers models instantly recognizable, including an Ebony gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, double tortoise moustache pickguards designed in cooperation with the Everly Brothers, and mother of pearl star inlays on the headstock and neck. The Everly Brothers J-180 also features a bone nut and saddle, TUSQ bridge pins, and Grover Rotomatic tuners with Keystone buttons. It comes with an L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and preamp, making it stage and studio-ready the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case. Incomparable rock and roll trailblazers and country rock pioneers Phil and Don Everly’s timeless harmonies made them one of the first superstar acts in music history, profoundly impacting generations of artists to follow. The Everly Brothers’ hits from the late-1950s helped lay the very foundation for rock and roll itself, and the albums they made with Warner Bros. Records in the 1960s revealed the depth of their talents as both songwriters and singers. The Everly Brothers’ influence has been credited by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, Gram Parsons, Tom Petty, and Linda Ronstadt as a North Star. The brothers’ influence continues today; Pearl Jam, Cat Power, and Angel Olsen distill their inspiration. The Everly’s timeless songs and vocal arrangements have been covered by a legendary stable of artists, including everyone from Ray Charles to, The Who, and Reba McEntire. With a sense of notable homage and devotion from powerhouse duos such as Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss.
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C-Smash VRS Live Trailer Features Top Talent
In anticipation of C-Smash VRS Meta Quest 2/3/Pro launch on 04.04.24, producer and publisher RapidEyeMovers and developer Wolf & Wood have released the C-Smash VRS Live Trailer. The Live Trailer features England’s No. 1 Commonwealth Squash Champion Gina Kennedy, Tennis professionals Adam Hassan and Matt Golledge, DJ and producer sensation Ken Ishii as well as genuine fans of C-Smash VRS. SEGA’s iconic arcade game Cosmic Smash is now reimagined as C-Smash VRS – already available and an extremely fun experience on PlayStation VR2 – the ultimate VR arcade racket sports game will have you smashing shots to the best music whilst feeling immersed in a futuristic environment with a cosmic setting, and competing against players worldwide, or playing solo or with a friend in multiplayer and co-op as well as in Infinity mode. Play to workout whilst feeling immersed through your journey as you move, see, feel, and hear. C-Smash VRS also has Accessibility options to make this game for everyone whether standing, seated, one-, or two-, left or right handed. Music will have you achieving pure synesthesia with original tracks from DJ Ken Ishii (Rez Infinite), Danalogue (The Comet is Coming) and UNKLE. C-Smash VRS is produced and published by RapidEyeMovers and developed by Wolf & Wood, consisting of international talent, from top designers and artists, and musicians delivering a truly transportive and unique gaming experience.
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Gibson Announces Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition
As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce it has entered into a new partnership with Jimmy Page, one of the most influential musicians in history and co-founder of one of the biggest bands of all time, Led Zeppelin. Introducing the Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition from Gibson Custom. Made in close collaboration and with significant input from Jimmy Page, only 50 Collector’s Edition hand-signed, and played guitars will be available exclusively via the Gibson Garage Nashville (615) 933-6000, the Gibson Garage London +44 800 058 4720, and Gibson.com in Europe. For more details, visit: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/page/jimmy-page. With its distinctive silhouette, Jimmy Page’s Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck has become one of the most iconic guitars in history. The images of him playing it on stage with Led Zeppelin are indelible to rock ‘n’ roll history. Jimmy defined the model from the moment his EDS-1275 was delivered to him, which allowed him to play the acoustic and electric 6-string and 12-string parts of the song “Stairway to Heaven” at live performances, and later using it for “The Song Remains the Same,” “The Rain Song,” “Celebration Day,” “Tangerine,” and most recently at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last November as a tribute to Link Wray. The EDS-1275 has become synonymous with Page’s legendary stage presence and the electrifying moments that defined a genre. Watch the interview with Jimmy Page as he talks about songwriting and visits the Gibson Custom Shop craftory in Nashville, Tennessee, and get a first look at the creation of the Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition HERE. Hand-crafted in close collaboration with Jimmy Page, this special Collector’s Edition guitar uses Gibson’s groundbreaking 3D scanning technology and ultra-precise Murphy Lab aging techniques to aid in creating a clone that captures the essence of Jimmy Page’s original guitar. Every single detail has been thoughtfully recreated, from the exact playing wear to the sonic character of this exceptional guitar. Only 50 Collector’s Edition guitars, all hand-signed and played by Jimmy Page, have been created by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, and artfully aged to match the original finish by the Murphy Lab as part of this extraordinary Collector’s Edition run. The Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition from the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville represents a unique opportunity to own an exclusive part of music history that symbolizes musical innovation and the enduring legacy of one of rock’s most celebrated guitarists, Jimmy Page. The Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition features a lavish collection of case candy curated by Jimmy Page that features a Certificate of Authenticity Book with a photo taken by Barrie Wentzell, a wooden Pick Display with Herco® Flex pick played by Jimmy Page on the specific serialized guitar, a Premium Cherry/Black Leather Strap and Vintage Replica Strap, Schaller Strap Locks, an Embroidered Dragon Guitar Shroud, and a Gibson Doubleneck Stand. “One of the most influential musicians in history, Jimmy Page is an icon across all genres of music, art, and culture and co-founder of one of the biggest bands of all time, Led Zeppelin,” says Cesar Gueikian, Gibson CEO. “Being the main music writer in Led Zeppelin, Jimmy leveraged his blues and folk inspirations to orchestrate the pioneering rock sound that became the signature of the band and revolutionized rock across all of its future variations. We are grateful for Jimmy’s trust and partnership, and we look forward to paying tribute to him.”
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Epiphone Partners With Dave Grohl to Release His Legendary Dave Grohl DG-335, Available Worldwide Today
For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to unveil its global partnership with Dave Grohl. The Dave Grohl DG-335 pays tribute to the longtime six-string mainstay of Dave’s world-spanning tours with the Foo Fighters. As part of the Epiphone Inspired by Custom Collection, the guitar continues a new era of premium features for Epiphone, including high-quality electronics and design upgrades. The Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 is now available at Authorized Epiphone dealers and worldwide on www.epiphone.com A longtime Gibson user, Dave’s previous Gibson signature guitars have remained extraordinarily popular and continue to command premium prices on the used market. Epiphone is proud to once again partner with Gibson Custom on the release of the Dave Grohl DG-335. It features the combination of ES-335 and the Trini Lopez model features Dave requested and that fans expect, including a semi-hollow ES™ body made of layered maple/poplar, with bound diamond-shaped sound holes, a one-piece mahogany neck with an elliptical C profile, a Trini Lopez style headstock with Grover® Mini Rotomatic® tuners, a laurel fretboard, and split diamond inlays. The pickups are Dave’s preferred Gibson USA Burstbucker™ models, with a Burstbucker 2 in the neck and a Burstbucker 3 in the bridge position. They’re wired to CTS® potentiometers, Mallory™ capacitors, and a Switchcraft® 3-way toggle switch and 1/4” output jack. The Dave Grohl DG-335 is one of the most requested models in Epiphone’s history, and Epiphone is X-Static to offer this exceptional guitar to players worldwide. An Epiphone Dave Grohl hardshell case is also included. Foo Fighters will resume their Everything or Nothing at All global stadium tour on May 1 in Dallas, TX. The tour takes its name from the chorus of “Nothing at All,” from Foo Fighters’ universally acclaimed 11th album But Here We Are. Released June 2, 2023 on Roswell Records/RCA Records, But Here We Are has garnered some of the best critical notes of the band’s storied career, while its singles “Rescued” and “Under You” have cemented the band’s tally of more #1s than any other artist on Rock and Alternative Radio. For all Foo Fighters tour dates, visit: https://foofighters.com/tour-dates/
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Chief Announces Accessories for Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System
Chief, a brand of Legrand | AV, announces the latest mounting innovations available for its Tempo™ Flat Panel Wall Mount System. This all-in-one, easy-to-configure wall mounting system now includes brand-new accessories that further support and streamline the flat panel solution. The new accessories include the Camera Shelf, 650 mm Interface Extenders, Crestron® UC Bracket Accessory, and Video-Sound Bar Mount. "When we introduced the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System, integrators were excited to see a solution catering to fast, scalable enterprise deployments and AVaaS," said Ann Ewoldt, Product Marketing Manager, Chief, Legrand | AV. "One of the biggest requests was accessories that would further Tempo's flexibility. These accessories were born from that feedback and leverage Legrand | AV's years of expertise creating device mounting solutions that rethink the AV business model, which builds upon Tempo's ingenuity for proper device mounting and storage." The Chief Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System is thoughtfully designed with feedback from integrators for faster flat panel deployments — from ordering and shipping to installation and servicing. Integrators can save time by ordering one part number. The Chief Tempo Wall Mount System is offered with an optional Middle Atlantic PD-715SC-NS slim-profile, seven-outlet, 15A power strip. Two 15-inch by 10-inch Lever Lock™ storage plates are included, which can be preloaded with up to six small devices plus cabling, ready to ship to the job site. Panels can be added and easily moved along the mounting rail to store more devices. As a result, integrators can minimize last-minute shipping costs of missing parts. Like other Chief mounts, the Tempo Wall Mount System features up to 1-inch post-install leveling adjustments and 10 degrees of display tilt in 2.5-degree increments for viewing flexibility. The total installation depth facilitates ADA compliance with 49-inch to 86-inch displays with less than 2 inches in depth and a 970 mm by 450 mm mounting pattern. The mount pulls away from the wall for approximately 13 inches of service depth, allowing ample access to cables and AV equipment for simple, fast maintenance checks. It can be installed on any wall, including steel studs, wood studs, concrete, and block wall substrates. The new Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System accessories include: Camera Shelf: The Camera Shelf is 6 inches long and has a 3.28-inch depth adjustment slot to facilitate placement of a camera using a ¼"-20 screw. It fits most cameras with a ¼"-20 tripod mounting hole and has a weight capacity of 15 pounds. For quick and easy installation, the camera shelf glides and locks into place on the top or bottom rail of the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System using strut channel nuts with captive screws. Lateral shift allows installers to position the camera shelf anywhere along the wall plate mounting rail. Toolless height-adjust knobs allow 6.27 inches of travel to easily position the camera shelf at the right height above or below the display. Window opening and slots along both sides of the vertical bracket facilitate cable management. It also includes mounting brackets for Vaddio IntelliSHOT and ConferenceSHOT ePTZ cameras. 650 mm Interface Extenders: For larger displays, the 650 mm Interface Extenders increase the height of the mounting hole pattern from 450 mm to 650 mm on the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System. The FHB5174 mounting bracket interface extenders install quickly and easily. They simple screw on to the existing interfaces of the Tempo system. Crestron UC Bracket Accessory: This toolless bracket accessory completes AV system installations and simplifies mass deployment project installations without drilling more holes in the wall. It is designed to mount any Crestron UC Bracket Assembly quickly and easily onto Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System deployments. Installers simply hang it from the top rail of the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System and use the lateral shift to position wherever it's needed. Creston Flex Integrator Kits sold separately. Video-Sound Bar Mount: The installer-inspired video-sound bar mount for Tempo fits most video-sound bars that have mounting holes in the back or bottom. It has a weight capacity of 20 pounds with video-sound bars mounted to the interface bracket or up to 15 pounds when using "L" brackets. The mount is 22.25 inches wide by 2.88 inches tall — the perfect size to avoid peek-a-boo with most video-sound bars. The ample 21.41-inch wide slot allows installers to secure most video-sound bars that have rear mounting holes. It glides and locks into place on the top or bottom rail of the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System using strut channel nuts with captive screws. Lateral shift allows it to be located anywhere along the wall plate mounting rail. Toolless height-adjust knobs allow 6.27 inches of travel to position it at the right height above or below the display and can be installed between 9.75 inches to 28.15 inches from Tempo's center line. Window opening and slots along both sides of the vertical bracket facilitate cable management. More information about the Chief Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System is available online at www.legrandav.com/resources/360_product_overviews/tempo
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Russound Releases New AVA-Series Mini Audio Receivers
Russound, an internationally renowned leader in premium, multiroom audio, announced today the release of its new AVA-Series Mini Audio Receivers (Mini-AVRs). Kicking off the company's aggressive product launches planned for 2024, the AVA2.1 and AVA3.1 Mini-AVRs are designed for custom installation specialists, providing them with compact, plug-and-play amplification for 2.1 and 3.1 audio systems with Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI. Both models include a fully integrated, highly efficient Class-D amplifier with digital inputs, 100-240V 50/60Hz universal power supply for installation nearly anywhere, built-in Bluetooth 5.0, dedicated subwoofer output with gain control, and an IR remote control and external receiver. "The AVA-Series Mini-AVRs are the result of the close relationship we have with our customers and their feedback," said Charlie Porritt, CEO, Russound. "Both models offer a really simple yet game-changing solution for adding great sound to a TV. They're the first amplifiers of their kind to feature ARC input, so when an HDMI cable is connected, there's audio and CEC control. Customers can use the existing TV remote for control. They're simple to install and simple to use. And thanks to their size, they can be tucked away for a clean installation. Earning a Residential Systems Best of Show award is a great acknowledgment of everything we put into bringing this product to market for our customers." Russound's AVA2.1 and AVA3.1 Mini-AVRs are a game changer in the audio industry. The Mini-AVRs are not only compact but they speed up installations with ARC HDMI. An industry first, this feature allows for instant use with any TV through HDMI's CEC functionality, eliminating the need for another remote control. They are highly flexible receivers that pair with existing soundbars or speaker setups and can be placed in nearly any imaginable space. Boasting a footprint of only 1.6" x 5.7" x 7.9", they're perfectly sized for small spaces and installing out of view. They can be easily mounted on or behind the TV, on the wall (wall-mounting bracket included), inside an in-wall box, or on a shelf, desktop, credenza, or other furniture. They deliver high-quality audio performance thanks to the fully integrated, highly efficient Class-D amplifier with 50 watts per channel. Installers can connect additional audio sources via the analog and digital audio inputs, which include an optical audio input and a line audio input. Other ports include a 2-channel speaker output (left, right) for the AVA2.1, and three channels for the AVA3.1 (left, right, center); subwoofer output; line audio output; infrared in and out for use with the included IR Receiver with IR Receiver Eye; 100-240V 50/60Hz power input; and USB-C for firmware updates. Built-in Bluetooth 5.0 allows users to listen to any content from a phone, tablet, or computer. If desired, the Mini-AVR's multiple inputs can be used to convert the AVA-Series into a mini receiver supporting up to four total inputs (HDMI, digital optical, line-level stereo, Bluetooth). At ISE 2024, the Russound AVA Series Mini-AVRs earned a 2024 Best of Show Award by Residential Systems magazine. The award recognizes the very best products and solutions on display at ISE 2024, with hundreds of products and solutions considered. All entries were reviewed by a panel of industry experts, speakers, and editors. Factors considered for selecting the winners include how diverse and comprehensive the product's features are, how easy it is to use and how it integrates with other products, its value for money within the market, and how innovative and unique it is within the market. The Russound AVA-Series Mini-AVRs are now shipping worldwide. More information on Russound is available at www.Russound.com
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Legendary Gibson SG Supreme Returns Two Decades After It First Appeared With Refreshed Features
For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson is proud to announce the return of the SG Supreme. With a refreshed feature set, the SG Supreme is bound to be one of the most exciting new releases of 2024. The Gibson SG Supreme is offered with three finishes available at authorized Gibson dealers, and an exclusive Ebony version with three pickups is available only on Gibson.com. Gibson SG Supreme: Gibson is excited to announce the return of the SG™ Supreme. The SG Supreme features a beautiful AAA-figured maple top on a mahogany body. The mahogany neck has an ebony fretboard with a compound radius, 24 medium jumbo frets, and Super 400 Split Block mother-of-pearl inlays. The headstock is adorned with a striking new “Chandelier Inlay” in mother-of-pearl inspired by an original circa-1940 era Art Deco design that was discovered in the Gibson archives. The Burstbucker™ Pro and Burstbucker Pro+ pickups are paired with push/pull volume controls for coil tapping, along with individual tone controls. The three unique finishes, Fireburst, Translucent Ebony Burst, and Wine Red, are elegantly highlighted with gold hardware, making this not only a great-sounding and highly flexible instrument but also an exceptionally beautiful-looking modern rock machine. A hardshell guitar case is also included. Gibson SG Supreme, Exclusive in Ebony: The SG Supreme also arrives in an exclusive Gibson.com version in a plain maple top with an Ebony finish, three pickups that are elegantly highlighted with gold hardware, and features specs and aesthetic design identical to the above finishes. Additionally, the SG Supreme exclusive in Ebony includes a Burstbucker Pro (neck and middle), and Burstbucker Pro + (bridge) picks are paired with push/pull volume controls for coil tapping, along with a master tone control that’s hand-wired to an Orange Drop® capacitor. A hardshell guitar case is also included. Explore the Gibson SG Supreme HERE. https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Electric-Guitar/SG-Supreme/Fireburst
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MESA/Boogie Announces 1x10 Rectifier, 1x12 Rectifier 23”, and 2x12 Rectifier Diagonal Cabinets, Available Now on MesaBoogie.com
From humble beginnings to worldwide recognition, MESA/Boogie® has remained the original boutique Home of Tone, hand-crafting amplifiers of uncompromising quality from the world’s finest materials in California, USA. Founder Randall Smith instilled basic principles into MESA such as passion, drive, integrity, and excellence, and his insistence on making the best amplifiers has guided half a century of breakthrough innovations, elevating the amplifier into an instrument in its own right--one with the power to shape and create musical genres. MESA/Boogie is proud to announce the new 1x10 Rectifier, 1x12 Rectifier 23”, and 2x12 Rectifier Diagonal cabinets, available now at authorized MESA/Boogie dealers and on www.mesaboogie.com The perfect compact companions for a Rectifier Head or Combo, the new 1x10 Rectifier, 1x12 Rectifier 23”, and 2x12 Rectifier Diagonal cabinets from MESA/Boogie deliver tremendous punch and low-end resonance in easily transportable sizes and are ideal for rock, alternative, metal, and more. Explore the new MESA/Boogie 1x10 Rectifier, 1x12 Rectifier 23”, and 2x12 Rectifier Diagonal cabinets on www.mesaboogie.com
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Gibson Amplifiers Return With the Falcon 5, and Falcon 20
After a long hiatus, Gibson is proud to be back in the guitar amplifier business. Inspired by vintage Gibson amplifiers and reimagined for today’s players, the Falcon 5 and Falcon 20 are handcrafted in Petaluma, California. Focusing on great sound, simplicity, and ease of use, the new Falcon models pay homage to the 1960s Falcons, the very first guitar amplifiers available with reverb, while continuing Gibson’s long legacy of groundbreaking amplifier innovation that dates back to the 1930s. They offer the versatility demanded on modern stages and home studios with exceptional build quality, quiet operation, and voicings that will captivate and delight players. The Gibson Falcon Amplifiers are available now in North America at authorized Gibson dealers and on www.gibson.com, with the rest of the world launching in April 2024. The compact Falcon 5 and Falcon 20 combos hark back to the Gibson amplifiers from the late 1950s and early 1960s that inspired them, but beneath their vintage-style Cream Bronco vinyl and Oxblood grille cloths are all-new circuits developed by Gibson Master Pioneer Randall Smith founder of MESA/Boogie®, and the Gibson Amps Design Team in Petaluma. The small, but raucous Falcon 5 delivers around seven watts of single-ended, pure Class A power from a single 6V6 power tube, switchable down to around three watts. Alongside volume and tone controls with a wider, more usable range, there’s a level control for the Falcon 5’s lush onboard all-tube spring reverb, while a 10-inch Jensen® Blackbird 40 Alnico speaker helps deliver the Falcon 5’s touch-sensitive, harmonically rich tube tones. Gibson artist Charlie Worsham performs through the Gibson Falcon 20 amplifier. The Falcon 20 expands both the power and the feature set. The dual 6V6 power stage utilizes patented Multi-Watt™ technology to deliver 12, five, or bedroom-friendly one-watt Class A power modes, and the hypnotic throb of all-tube tremolo joins spring reverb in the onboard effects section, switchable remotely via the supplied two-button footswitch. A 12-inch Jensen Blackbird 40 Alnico speaker offers greater spread and projection, along with enhanced bass response. Both Falcon circuits have been designed with the option to substitute the supplied 6V6 power tubes with optional 6L6 tubes, further adding to their flexibility, headroom, and punch. With their elegant cosmetics and boutique build quality, the Falcon 5 and Falcon 20 are the ultimate companions for Gibson’s finest stringed instruments. “Over the last two years, I’ve witnessed the Gibson team working together to design and develop the new Gibson amplifiers and I couldn’t be prouder and more excited about what they have accomplished,” says Cesar Gueikian, President, and CEO of Gibson Brands. “It started with Randy Smith researching the Gibson sound, exploring the sound of many original Gibson amplifiers to design a new and improved circuit board that he passed on to the Lab team. John Marshall, Tommy Waugh, Jim Aschow, Doug West, Steve Mueller, Mat Koehler, and Craig Hockenberry all came together to create the amplifier and brought the new Gibson Falcon to the finish line. Upon playing the final prototype I immediately called Randy and told him, this is the Gibson sound, only better!” “This is such a proud day for all of us at Gibson,” adds Mat Koehler, Vice President of Product, Gibson Brands. “We’re back in the amplifier game in a big way. The Falcon 5 and 20 have an amazing balance of historic DNA and modern build quality and they offer unprecedented value to players, not to mention timeless designs that will look as great on stage as they will in homes.” Explore the Gibson Falcon Amplifiers, HERE. https://www.gibson.com/en-US/amps
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Chief Helps AVI-SPL Support Showstopping Nanolumens Video Wall With TiLED Wall Mounting System
Chief today announced that its TiLED™ Video Wall Mounting System played a pivotal role in the successful deployment of Nanolumens' Engage dvLED display at the new AVI-SPL Dallas showroom. Nanolumens® recommended the TiLED video wall mounting system when the showroom wall could not securely support the dvLED display independently. The Chief TiLED solution ensured a safe, secure, and seamless installation of the 6x6 video wall for 163" diagonal displays, which is part of an impressive showcase that allows AVI-SPL's clients to see the future of collaborative and hybrid workspaces. "It's critical that our work demonstrates the excellence of our design, engineering, and implementation services," said Erich Schriefer, AVI-SPL's Design Engineer. "That means ensuring that our solutions are safe, secure, and flawlessly deployed. Not unlike how we would solve a problem in the field, we were able to work with Nanolumens and Chief to ensure the display was deployed the right way. Chief's TiLED met our high standards, providing a flexible, clean, and perfectly aligned solution that wows clients." Nanolumens' display includes thin, stackable, 16:9 display cabinets that are front or rear serviceable, lightweight, energy-efficient, and eliminate dangling cables with simple snap-in and snap-out connectors. Together, the screen cabinets create a smooth, bezel-less surface of crisp and clear visuals, with deep contrast, vivid colors, and high brightness. The Chief TiLED mount enables precise adjustment and control of the X, Y, and Z axes. This adjustability ensures perfect LED display positioning with cabinet-to-cabinet alignment and compensates for wall surface imperfections. The mount facilitated such rapid deployment of Nanolumens' dvLED video wall in the AVI-SPL showroom that what is typically a three-day process, was completed in only nine hours. "We couldn't believe how easy and fast the Chief TiLED solution made the integration," said Geoffrey Berkeley, Nanolumens Regional Sales Director. "In fact, following this project and several like it, we named the Chief TiLED mount as an essential Engage display install component. TiLED handles the extremely tight tolerances of the Engage display." "The Chief TiLED mount adjusts the X, Y, and Z axes, enhancing the visual experience with the Nanolumens 0.9 pitch, which is a very fine pitch with little room for error," said Derek McCluskey, Regional Brand Sales Manager for Legrand | AV. "If any of those panels are even slightly misaligned, there could be seams or cracks that could degrade the display's resolution. With the TiLED mount, we can ensure the finest resolution a Nanolumens panel can feature." To read the case study, please visit www.legrandav.com/about_us/news_and_events/case_studies/tiled-at-avi-spl. To learn more about the Chief TiLED video wall mounting system, please visit www.legrandav.com/resources/360_product_overviews/tiled
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UK pop star Anne-Marie relies on Sennheiser Digital 6000 for unparalleled audio
Over the past decade, Anne-Marie has emerged as one of Britain's most brilliant female artists. In the ten years since she released her earliest demo, which was shared by Ed Sheeran on Twitter, and secured a position as a touring vocalist for drum n' bass giants Rudimental in 2014, her distinctive brand of personality-infused pop has garnered billions of streams. As a testament to her remarkable achievements, she recently received a prestigious BRIT Billion Award, and has successfully collaborated with artists, including on her first UK number one hit 'Rockabye', a collaboration with Clean Bandit and Sean Paul. Currently on tour promoting her third album Unhealthy, the singer relies on Sennheiser's Digital 6000 microphone system, which provides unparalleled sound quality, an exceptionally wide dynamic range, and bullet-proof reliability even in the most challenging RF scenarios. Having cultivated a successful working relationship with the Relationship Management team at Sennheiser, Edd Sedgwick, Anne-Marie's Tour & Production Manager, has become a passionate advocate of the Digital 6000 series. He has actively collaborated with Peter Craig, the UK Relations Manager, and the entire Sennheiser crew to bring several artists on board with their Digital 6000 wireless microphone system, which Anne-Marie has also been using for several years. "The D6000 boasts a modern and premium appearance while also demonstrating remarkable robustness," begins Sedgwick. "Even amidst unexpected mishaps, such as an accidental mic drop, this resilient workhorse ensures the show must, and will, go on without missing a beat. "It gives artists confidence; they know it's going to be a good show with the D6000. Performers can run down into the crowd and interact with the audience without worrying about the range, and Anne-Marie usually does that with her fans. The interchangeability of capsules is a really big factor, too." A range of capsules are used depending on the size of the show, which can range from mammoth-capacity stadium gigs to small-scale acoustic performances for Anne-Marie. A more sensitive capsule is used if the stage is large, empty, and more prone to room reflections and noise, but equally it can be quickly changed to adapt to a more intimate show that needs a much tighter super-cardioid capsule. This minimises any issues with the artist being in front of the PA. "The interchangeability of capsules is a great selling point for someone who does shows ranging from stadiums and festivals to large indoor corporate events, knowing we can always get the best and cleanest sound for Anne-Marie's vocal," says Monitor Engineer, Joe Standen. "For us, having the option of analogue and AES outputs is a great advantage, too, we can also process each output separately and have full control of her vocal. We personally don't use the Dante option but it's great to know it's there if we ever needed it." The Digital 6000 series is popular with artists embarking on large-scale tours, as its reliability guarantees unrivalled sound quality for any size of stage or production. It delivers a wider dynamic range even in the most challenging RF scenarios and, working with Sennheiser's proprietary Digital Audio Codec (SeDAC), it also ensures the highest quality. Anne-Marie chose the Sennheiser Digital 6000 series as it aesthetically works for her, too, especially in the custom white. "Anne-Marie loves using the D6000 series, she owns her own system. It's her choice of transmitter and we've never had a problem with it. She's been using D6000 for as long as I can remember," explains Sedgwick. Front of House Engineer Chris Whybrow adds, "Where the vocal sound has to be precise, transparent and rock-solid with no compromises, the 6000 series provides the confidence that it will be delivered to the channel crystal-clear for FOH, monitors and broadcast. Anne-Marie's vocal is the most important thing to put across so trusting we have the tools to do that is a great reassurance, and we can choose a capsule that captures her vocal exactly as it needs to." One of the most notable shows for Anne-Marie and Digital 6000 was her appearance at Capital's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium back in June. It was headlined by a star-studded line-up of huge acts including Niall Horan, The Jonas Brothers, RAYE and Calvin Harris, and Digital 6000 ensured that Anne-Marie's performance sounded neat, streamlined and as powerful as possible. "We love the Sennheiser 6000 series on Anne-Marie. It's a very sleek and attractive design, whilst being robust, especially now it's white – nicknamed the stormtrooper," says Standen. "The unit gives our artist confidence that she can venture off into the crowd or a large B-stage and we never have to worry about dropouts due to its resistance to interference and efficient use of bandwidth and LR mode." "I was looking after several artists at this year's Summertime Ball, including Jax Jones and Sigala, as well as Anne-Marie," Sedgwick continues. "All of them were using the D6000 series. Sennheiser has always been a brand that I've turned to. We know that they will deliver what we need at the shows, especially the larger-scale stadium events. The flexibility really is key with performers like Anne-Marie." In addition to his role as Tour & Production Manager with Anne-Marie, Sedgwick also operates his own business, The Fly Pack Company. The company specialises in providing customised fly pack solutions featuring Sennheiser IEMs and Digital 6000, along with evolution wireless G4 microphone systems. These pre-configured systems present a compact and flyable solution that conveniently fits within a PelicanTM case, serving as a portable luggage case for artists while on the move. "This represents yet another avenue through which we extend support to all our artists, ensuring they have these systems readily available no matter where their journey takes them," he elaborates. Anne-Marie's loyalty to Sennheiser is one that is shared by many of the biggest popstars on the current circuit. "With unmatched sound quality at its core, the D6000 series gives artists the confidence they need to perform in any size of venue, to any size of audience, ensuring that the vocal delivery is always crystal clear," Sedgwick concludes.
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SuperLight Photonics Spurs Innovation with the World’s First Portable Wideband Laser
SuperLight Photonics, a pioneer company for supercontinuum lasers and technology, has launched the first revolutionary portable wideband laser, the SLP-1000. Its high-quality smooth wide spectral output offers an unrivalled light source for industrial and medical imaging applications and for the dynamic world of spectroscopy. Supercontinuum lasers, also known as wideband lasers, provide immense bandwidth while maintaining high coherence and low noise. However, today’s industrial solutions are large and heavy, with limited environmental robustness, and require high power. Moreover, while they deliver a wide bandwidth of colors, a dominant color usually stands out, whereas the remaining colors are at exceedingly low relative power levels. Essentially, they are “wideband” by technicality. The new SuperLight Photonics SLP-1000 is an industry-first portable wideband laser with a compact, battery-operated, and rugged design, weighing only 900 grams (32 oz) and having a form factor of less than 1 liter (<1 ). The SLP-1000, based on PAD - Patterned Alternating Dispersion™, offers a high-quality, coherent and stable spectral output (400nm@-3dB, 1500nm@-20dB) in the Near Infrared (NIR) band at a repetition rate of 100MHz with pulse durations around 20fs pulses. It integrates a seed laser from Menlo Systems, a global supplier of instrumentation for high-precision photonics metrology. The laser output is equipped with a Thorlabs-compatible screw thread (SM05), seamlessly integrating with other products from Thorlabs, a global designer and manufacturer of photonics laser equipment. The short pulse duration of around 20fs, achieved with the SLP-1000, is also a testament to the advantages of having highly efficient SC generators. In comparison to alternative products, lower pulse energies can be used at the input of these devices; thus pulse broadening needed for amplification, noise from amplifier stages, and additional optical components can be eliminated. SLP-1000 then provides high-quality nonlinear pulse compression for application fields such as third harmonic surface imaging and transient absorption spectroscopy. Haider Zia, the visionary founder and CTO of SuperLight Photonics, reflects, "The SLP-1000 is the result of the journey from a spark of an idea, kindled during my tenure at Twente University, to an industrial product reality. The industry demand for a portable, high-quality wideband laser has spanned more than a decade, and today, we proudly answer that call." The adventure has just begun. We eagerly anticipate market responses to our upcoming product launch at the PIC Summit Europe photonics event on November 7th and 8th in Eindhoven. Prepare to be illuminated, for the SuperLight Photonics SLP-1000 has shattered the boundaries of what was once thought possible in photonics.
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Other World Computing Announces New Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Memory Cards
Other World Computing® www.OWC.com - The leading end-to-end ecosystem solution provider of computer hardware, accessories, and software for both consumers and professionals – today announces new Atlas Pro and Ultra CFexpress 4.0 memory cards with double the speed of CFexpress 2.0 memory cards and the industry's first capability of upgrading previous generation Atlas 2.0 memory cards to the new CFA (Compact Flash Association) CFexpress 4.0 specification. Unprecedented Speed Redefining Possibilities The new Atlas Pro 256GB, Atlas Pro 512GB, Atlas Ultra 1TB, and Atlas Ultra 2TB cards leverage PCIe Gen 4 technology to enable mind-blowing 3650MB/s read and 3000MB/s write speeds; a 97% increase from the previous generation cards. These major speed increases make it possible to not only capture stunning 4K, 6K, and 8K+ videos while enabling the next generation of cameras but also access and offload content for editing and distribution like never before. Even with these incredible performance increases, the power consumption of OWC memory cards is only one third of the allowable specification, making them ideal for any battery-operated cameras - past, present, or future. Industry’s First Backward and Forward Compatibility For over three decades, OWC has provided solutions to extend the use life of technology. The new Atlas CFexpress 4.0 memory cards continue that commitment by utilizing OWC’s Innergize™ software to upgrade the firmware on previous PCIe Gen3 Atlas Ultra 1TB and 2TB cards to CFexpress 4.0 firmware. Memory card users have never had the opportunity to elevate their card's performance and prolong its usefulness with field firmware upgrades. This OWC exclusive upgrade almost doubles the current read/write speeds, from 1850MB/s and 1700MB/s read/write speeds to 3650MB/s and 3000MB/s. In addition, Atlas CFexpress CFA 4.0 memory cards are backward compatible with CFA 2.0 PCIe Gen 3 hosts, providing both flexibility and performance. “We always want to ensure that our customers can get the most out of our products, which is why we spent considerable time and effort ensuring our latest PCIe Gen 3 CFexpress Ultra 1 and 2TB cards that launched earlier this year were forward compatible with the latest CFA 4.0 specification”, said Larry O’Connor, founder and CEO at OWC. “Giving existing OWC Atlas memory card owners the flexibility to upgrade their products and take advantage of the latest speeds without having to purchase new cards is a game changer that we are delighted to bring to the table”. The OWC Atlas Ecosystem OWC has built the most comprehensive assortment of hardware and software solutions to support anyone through the creative process from Capture to Completion™. The OWC Atlas ecosystem is the first step of the process to ensure photographers/videographers have the tools they need to get their vision from camera to audience. Atlas Memory Cards Atlas CFexpress and SD memory cards provide flexibility and choice for photographers and videographers based on their cameras and how they use them. Because they are tested under the most aggressive settings each card type can handle, Atlas memory cards securely store irreplaceable content and deliver the highest reliability and performance. OWC Innergize™ OWC's Innergize software is an integral part of the ecosystem built for OWC Atlas memory cards and readers. Innergize first checks the health of an Atlas card to ensure it is reliable to use, and then cleans and restores performance so there will be zero dropped frames when shooting video or continuous burst photos. Atlas owners can then upgrade their firmware in the field to take advantage of the latest card improvements and ensure OWC cards and readers will perform optimally with their cameras. Atlas Card Readers Go from ingest to edit with a wide range of bus-powered portable Atlas card readers, as well as SD and CFexpress card reader equipped OWC docks and storage solutions. OWC memory card readers have been specifically designed and extensively test proven to deliver effective heat dissipation so Atlas memory cards will deliver maximum sustained throttle-free performance. Pricing, Availability, and Upgrades Atlas Pro CFexpress 256GB ($169.99) and 512GB ($199.99) memory cards are now available. Atlas Ultra CFexpress 1TB ($579.99) and 2TB ($999.99) memory cards are now available. The new version of OWC Innergize, with the capability to upgrade Atlas CFexpress 1TB and 2TB memory cards with 1850MB/s on the card label to the new CFexpress 4.0 specification is available for Mac today. The Windows version will be available soon. *The price and availability may differ from the region. Please get in touch with OWC Asia sales(sales-asia@owc.com) for details.