Astell&Kern offers an analog-to-digital bridge for legacy headphones

Many smartphone makers have recently turned their backs on the humble audio jack, meaning that your favorite earphones and headphones will likely need some help to get you plugged in. Luxury audio brand Astell&Kern has responded with a portable USB-C D… Continue reading Astell&Kern offers an analog-to-digital bridge for legacy headphones

IK interface lets mobile content creators use XLR microphones

IK Multimedia has given a helping hand to creators, musicians and journalists looking to give their visual content a pro-level audio boost with the launch of the iRig Pre 2, a battery powered pre-amp that connects XLR microphones to mobile devices or d… Continue reading IK interface lets mobile content creators use XLR microphones

Five-driver Beosound Level changes its sound based on orientation

Denmark’s Bang & Olufsen has added a stylish new wireless speaker to its Beosound range. The Level puts out over 100 watts of sonic power, has a built-in battery for portability and can automatically change its sound profile depending on how it’s posit… Continue reading Five-driver Beosound Level changes its sound based on orientation

Snap-on guitar amp gets bigger, more featured and more powerful

Back in 2016, electrical engineer Chris Prendergast launched a Kickstarter project for the JamStack portable guitar amplifier that snapped onto a strap peg and blasted out tones generated by a smartphone. Now the bigger and better second generation has… Continue reading Snap-on guitar amp gets bigger, more featured and more powerful

Devialet brings its signature sound to true wireless earphones

When the Phantom wireless speaker dropped in 2015, it looked like nothing on the market and sounded as good as it looked. Devialet’s Gemini true wireless ANC earphones follow a similar design language and promise a “truly unmatched on-the-go listening … Continue reading Devialet brings its signature sound to true wireless earphones

Astell&Kern aims for power users with Kann Alpha digital audio player

If you’ve got cash to burn and you like your digital audio players to be chunky, angular and capable, Astell&Kern is probably already on your radar. The new Kann Alpha ticks all of those boxes and more.Continue ReadingCategory: Music, TechnologyTags: P… Continue reading Astell&Kern aims for power users with Kann Alpha digital audio player

All-in-one HapsBox puts portable music creation at your fingertips

The HapsBox portable music system has the look of a toy spaceship, but it’s a powerful mobile music-making machine that’s newbie-friendly while also being attractive to pros. It features its own carry handles, has built-in Bluetooth speakers, runs on b… Continue reading All-in-one HapsBox puts portable music creation at your fingertips

Handy audio recorder puts field, music and podcast workflows on tap

Zoom has revealed a new app-driven portable audio recorder. Whether you’re out in the field, capturing the latest groove at band practice or producing your latest podcast, the H8 is like an all you can eat buffet for audio recording.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Handy audio recorder puts field, music and podcast workflows on tap

Marshall goes ultra-portable with Emberton compact speaker

The Zound Industries/Marshall Amplifiers collaboration has made a teeny addition to its line of Bluetooth speakers. The Emberton is water-resistant, offers over 20 hours of playback per charge and promises to throw out 360-degree sound “that only Marsh… Continue reading Marshall goes ultra-portable with Emberton compact speaker

Marshall goes ultra-portable with Emberton compact speaker

The Zound Industries/Marshall Amplifiers collaboration has made a teeny addition to its line of Bluetooth speakers. The Emberton is water-resistant, offers over 20 hours of playback per charge and promises to throw out 360-degree sound “that only Marsh… Continue reading Marshall goes ultra-portable with Emberton compact speaker