Focusrite announces the release of two new products in the RedNet line of Dante audio enabled Audio interfaces: RedNet A16R MkII and RedNet D16R MkII. Both models have the same features as their predecessors, including clean conversion and high-quality audio, but have been equipped with level controls for each input and output channel. The RedNet A16R MkII is a 16×16 …

With Pro Tools Carbon, Avid is launching a new audio interface that is based on seamless integration with Pro Tools and internal DSP technology. It looks like the manufacturer has copied a few ideas from Universal Audio and its interfaces. At least in terms of user requirements. Solo artists, bands, and producers are in the foreground here, that’s a step …

Some PlayStation fans are disappointed that Sony’s next-generation console does not support a 1440p gaming monitor, instead, it only outputs a 1080p signal and then upscales it. Not so with MSI monitors: the console mode of some selected models promises a significantly better display quality. Only a few days ago it was officially confirmed that the PlayStation 5 will only …

With the Thinkcentre M75n, Lenovo has introduced a new desktop PC that takes up extremely little space. Nevertheless, the ultra-compact Lenovo mini PC offers considerable performance and features. Alternatively, there is also the passively cooled Thinkcentre M75n IoT to the portfolio. If you have little space on your desk, you will soon find a particularly space-saving solution in retail with the Lenovo Thinkcentre M75n. …

ESWAP X PRO is the new professional Xbox X controller from Thrustmaster, a company that needs no introduction and that last year had already proposed a similar solution for PS4. The idea is basically the same, namely that of a modular gamepad that looks at aesthetics, but at the same time wants to satisfy the most demanding gamer in terms of performance. …

At first, we thought that Zoom had introduced a new radio link with the F2 and the F2-BT. Then we saw the controls and it was clear: They are really quite small, digital field recorder with a lavalier microphone. When we think of Field Recorder, the first thing that comes to mind is Zoom H8, the new Tascam models, or, …

With Revelator, PreSonus presents a new USB mic that is specifically aimed at podcasters and streamers. The manufacturer advertises with the slogan “More than a USB microphone”. Sure, that is “marketing talk” – or is there something behind it? Let’s take a look at the features. Podcasts, live streams, vlogging, gaming, or even voice recordings – PreSonus Revelator was developed for precisely …

Pergear announced the release of a new Pergear 12mm F2 manual focus wide angle lens for Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount. Its construction consists of 12 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical elements and two low wave high refractive elements.  A 12mm focus distance provides 35mm equivalent 18mm on Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount cameras and …

At the NAMM 2020 in January, Korg USA surprisingly showed a prototype of the opsix, an FM synthesizer with six operators. It was not yet possible to try out the opsix, which was separated from the curious trade fair visitors by a pane of glass. But now, after several leaks, Korg officially presents the still-secret digital sound generator in a completely different …

This is a review in which we will talk about the new Sennheiser HD 560S Audio Headphones, which, in our opinion, will become a cheaper alternative to most flagships. Regular readers will remember that in this series we try to justify personal addictions to devices by logical objection and technical facts. Due to the format’s content, please do not consider this Sennheiser HD 560S to be …