I’m an old-school audiophile so call me sentimental, but I’m also a Gadget Guy. So when I see retro technology combined with today’s innovations I get pretty excited. This time, it comes from long-time audio products manufacturer Pyle USA. Today, they unveiled a brand-new turntable that almost makes a vinyl record stand up on its end. It’s called the Bluetooth Vertical Turntable, a new gadget that plays vinyl records positioned vertically and wirelessly streams music from almost any Bluetooth enabled device. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.
IK Multimedia releases iRig Recorder 3 audio/video recording app for iOS
February 21, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
IK Multimedia is proud to announce the release of iRig Recorder 3, the new version of the popular audio recording app which now supports video recording plus includes a wider collection of pro audio effects, expanded sharing capabilities via a number of online services and social media as well as professional exporting features. iRig Recorder 3 now allows users to finalize superb sounding audio/video recordings directly on their device, share them with the world or export them for further editing.
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2 cool new audio gadgets to kick off 2017
January 8, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
To follow up our last post of some cool new gadgets and technology hitting the market in 2017, here are a couple more that will appeal to music lovers all around including a funky wireless streaming turntable from 808 Audio and a serious high-powered dual tablet Karaoke system from VocoPro.
808 Audio has unveiled a whole new lineup of audio gadgets. One in particular that really caught my eye is the new 808 Audio Wireless Streaming Turntable. It’s designed to easily connect to not only a Bluetooth speaker but also headphones or a receiver. And while playing, it puts on a visual LED lightshow for a little added entertainment. Read Full Post at Canoe Tech Blog.
Flashionable Flash Cube speaker features lighted woofer and tweeter
November 3, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
You’ve heard about lights that flash with the music but how about lights that are actually embedded right into the speaker? That’s what the Ion Flash Cube Bluetooth Speaker is all about.
I caught my first glance of this cool flashing beauty from Ion Audio amongst other cool things recently at London Drug’s LD Tech 2016. As the name says, it’s shaped like a cube and looks like the old flash cube.
First and foremost, it’s a Bluetooth enabled wireless speaker. It can punch out 50 W of power from its 5 1/2 inch woofer and 1 inch tweeter. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.
iLoud Micro Monitors deliver big studio sound – Review
October 27, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
Desktop speakers are plentiful, but if you’re a musician, producer, podcaster or maybe you’re just particular about sound reproduction it’s a good idea to have a decent set of monitors for accurate audio playback like the new iLoud Micro Monitors by IK Multimedia.
If the name sounds familiar, we reviewed the original iLoud brand speaker back in 2013 here at Canoe Tech Blog. It is a small footprint four-speaker wireless portable personal monitor that featured a 40W amp, guitar input and could run on battery power; this new model isn’t replacing it, it’s just different. It’s AC powered, comes in a pair, can sit right on your desktop and yet still small enough to be portable. Read Full Review at CanoeTech Blog.
IK to unveil Modo a new level of realism
October 11, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
In a shroud of secrecy, IK Multimedia offered up a teaser of a new product to come on October 18th. All we know is that it’s called Modo and it will be, “a new level of realism.” Click “more” to check out the teaser video and come to your own conclusions.
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iTrip Clip wirelessly connects smartphone to any headphone
September 13, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
Bluetooth audio adapters have been around for a while. At first they were marketed as giving you the ability to use your favourite wired headphones wirelessly, i.e. not having them tethered to your smartphone. Now with the likes of Apple’s iPhone 7 and the the Motorola Moto Z shipping sans headphone jacks, an adapter like the new iTrip Clip Bluetooth Audio Adapter by Griffin Technology is a wireless alternative to using USB to 3.5 mm adapters.
Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.
First Android triple driver earphones with 3-button mic support
September 4, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
Triple driver three-button models are not the most common when it comes to earphones and really non-existent for Android users – until now. Degauss Labs, a manufacturer based in Stockholm Sweden has just introduced HOWL, a pair of handmade hybrid in-ear monitors to fill that void.
HOWL incorporates three individual drivers into each earbud allowing for the proper separation of low, midrange and high frequencies.
Dynamic Driver & Balanced Armatures
To optimize the sound and get the best possible results, the company has combined their own Degauss Dynamic driver with two Balanced Armature drivers to allow a three-way crossover to complete the triple play. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.
10th anniversary Apple Music Festival hits London in September
August 27, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
The Apple Music Festival is once again just right around the corner and what a great way to kick off the fall as the lazy days of summer come to an end. This year it celebrates its 10th anniversary and once again will be brought to you live from the Roundhouse in London.
“Over the past decade, the Festival has brought the biggest and best artists from all over the world to London and into the homes of millions of music fans,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of International Content. “This year’s Apple Music Festival builds on that incredible legacy and we couldn’t be more excited to have another amazing lineup to celebrate our 10th birthday.”
Headliners for the silver anniversary event include: Alicia Keys, Bastille, Britney Spears, Calvin Harris, Chance The Rapper, Elton John, Michael Bublé, OneRepublic, Robbie Williams and The 1975. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.
Technics direct-drive turntable a Grand Class experience
July 2, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
Many may think that CDs and DVDs have gone way of the dodo bird as digital downloads and streaming services seem to be in great supply. However vinyl, which for some may be a distant memory, seems to be making a real comeback, especially for Hi-Fi enthusiasts. Technics is betting on it, unveiling the ultimate turntable — the Technics Grand Class Direct Drive Turntable System SL-1200G.
This new turntable is designed for the ultimate Audiophile who craves the depth and warmth of the LP – the vinyl disc. Now turntables are nothing new, but this new model is designed to use the latest technology to overcome some of the challenges that plagued the turntables of yesteryear. Read full details at CanoeTech Blog.
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