· Sleek and stylish design that looks good anywhere in your home

· Built-in dock for iPhone, iPod and iPad gives you easy access to your digital playlists

· In-built DAB/DAB+ tuner for easy listening to all digital radio stations

· Innovative Magnetic Fluid speakers deliver crystal-clear, distortion-free sound

· Stream music wirelessly with Bluetooth connectivity

The complete package

With its sophisticated, minimalist design and high quality finish, this system will make a stylish addition to any room. The system’s compact dimensions mean it’s able to fit seamlessly into in any part of the home, whether on the table top or wall mounted.

As for sound quality, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks to patented Magnetic Fluid technology from Sony that creates crystal clear sound reproduction, the speakers are damperless, meaning less distortion and improved clarity – particularly in the mid-to-high range. Your favourite tracks have never sounded better.

What’s more, because there’s no damper, the speakers are even more slimline so the Hi-Fi systems’ design is sleeker and more compact.

Your music, your way

Got thousands of tracks on your iPhone, iPod or iPad? Just pop your Apple device into the Hi-Fi system’s built-in dock for instant access to your digital music library – no cables required. When you’re finished listening to your device, the dock retracts neatly back into the system for a streamlined appearance.

The CMT-V75BTiP even features Bluetooth connectivity so you can stream music wirelessly from your iPhone or other Bluetooth-enabled devices. It also includes DAB and DAB+ radio, giving you access to a huge selection of digital radio stations.

The CMT-V75BTiP system houses a CD player too, just in case you haven’t got round to digitising your collection yet.

Style and substance

“With the CMT-V75BTiP Hi-Fi systems, we’ve paired iconic design with exceptional audio quality,” says Matt Coupe, Audio Product Manager at Sony UK.

“This Hi-Fi system not only offers exceptional depth and clarity of sound, it’s also an elegant, beautiful object in its own right. And with a range of intelligent features built in – for example, very few rival systems feature a dock that is iPad compatible – it’s the perfect blend of style and substance, form and function.”

The new CMT-V75BTiP Hi-Fi system is available in the UK from June 2012.

Cologne, Germany – sonoro audio, the German design and engineering company of top-quality compact audio solutions, introduces cuboGo, a stylish portable radio with outstanding sound and multiple finish options. With its distinctive yet compact design and sound quality that belies its size, cuboGo is the ideal audio statement for any location – either as a great compliment to any room or as the perfect holiday entertainment system. Available now in the UK, cuboGo has a UK SRP of £129.00.

Unique to the cuboGo is its interchangeable covers (aditional covers available separately) available in black, white, red, green, purple, orange, blue and taupe, allowing users to fine-tune its aesthetics to a room setting or to make a design statement as preferred. Combined with its curved-corner shape and drip-proof ABS casing, cuboGo is a unique design accessory for kitchens, bathrooms, children’s play areas, studios, garages and outdoor patios. Standing only 192 mm (7.6”) tall by 94 mm (3.7”) wide and complete with long lasting NiMH (Nickel – metal Hydride) rechargeable batteries giving extended portable use of up to 20 hours, its compact size also make it the ideal travel companion.

A retractable telescopic antenna and volume control knob is embedded in the speaker grill while the tuning control is discretely hidden on the base of the unit, giving cuboGo a sleek, minimalist appearance while enabling a precise adjustment of FM radio frequencies. Connected via the supplied 3.5 mm stereo cable, cuboGo is compatible with all iDevices, mobile phones and MP3 players for complete flexibility and listening pleasure.

“ At sonoro, we pride ourselves on creating quality audio products that look as good as they sound – blending form, function and design with practical, easy to use technology,” said Marcell Faller, founder and CEO of sonoro audio. “That philosophy continues with cuboGo, a radio that is fun, versatile and portable.”

cuboGo is available in the UK now through select retailers with a suggested retail price of £129.00. Additional covers can be purchased for £15.99.

For more information regarding sonoro audio and its cubo and elements quality audio product lines, please visit www.sonoro-audio.com. For additional images, click here or contact us for a wide selection of lifestyle images..

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For further information, interview requests, images or review products, please contact Andy Napthine of Napthine Porter on 07920 425166 / andy@napthineporter.com or Alan Porter on 07922 073208 / alan@napthineporter.com

TASCAM, the brand synonymous with professional recording products, today introduced the iU2 premium sound-quality audio interface for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. 

Now users can make use of all of the features of TASCAM’s best-selling USB audio interfaces (including MIDI Interface and a pair of great-sounding microphone inputs) and easily connect directly to their iDevice.  iU2 is available now with an SRP of £149.00

Connection via Apple’s iOS 30 pin connector or USB for Mac/PC, the iU2 featuresmicrophone inputs that have phantom power for use with high-quality condenser microphones. 

These feed an onboard microphone preamp and A/D converter for better sound performance than those built into iPhone and iPad – true stereo recording with low noise and less tendency to distort. The inputs also accept line-level signals or you can plug a guitar or bass directly into your device.

In addition to compatibility with iOS devices, the iU2 also works with Mac and Windows computers. A zero-latency monitoring path allows musicians to hear themselves directly through the unit, without any distracting delay. MIDI in and out is provided to interface withsynths and drum machines and a digital output connects to digital mixers or recorders.

Features:

• Audio/MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows and iOS devices
• Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
• Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power
• Two balanced line inputs
• Instrument-level input for guitar or bass
• MIDI in and out
• Onboard A/D conversion for low-noise and distortion when recording with iOSdevices
• Zero-latency direct monitoring
• S/PDIF Digital Output
• Powered through the iPad 32 pin apple plug
• Includes USB cable, iOS dock connection cable, XLR to ¼” conversion cables

Compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4G, iPad, iPad 2, New iPad

* Apple, iPhone, iPad and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc.

The TASCAM iU2 is available in the UK now and has an SRP of £149.00.

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TEAC UK Ltd

Suites 19 & 20, Building 6

Hatters Lane

Croxley Green Business Park

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD18 8TE

Tel:      0845 1302511

Email:  info@tascam.co.uk

http://www.tascam.co.uk

Notes for Editors

TASCAM is the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation and has been developing and manufacturing professional recording products since the early 1970’s.  Today, TASCAM’s model line up includes recording devices (both portable and static), mixers and interfaces for the professional recording and broadcasting world.  In addition, TASCAM continue to develop its range of semi-pro and home-recording products dubbed Portastudio – the iconic portable recording device that has been synonymous with musicians the world over since the mid 1970’s.

For further information, interview requests, images or review products for both TEAC and TASCAM, please contact Andy Napthine of Napthine Porter on 07920 425166 /andy@napthineporter.com or Alan Porter on 07922 073208 / alan@napthineporter.com

Now movies, games, and music come alive with atmosphere and realism.

When it comes to set-up, Audyssey 2EQ® ensures the surround soundstage is adjusted to the proportions of your living room. And thanks to the HDMI functionality of the Onkyo HT-S5400 Home Theater System, you can take advantage of Onkyo’s convenient overlaid on-screen display to adjust settings with a minimum of fuss.

Naturally, the receiver’s four HDMI inputs also handle 3D video and high-def audio from Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™. Other connectivity highlights include a handy front-panel USB input that lets you send a clean digital signal from your iPod®/iPhone® to the receiver, and front-panel analog A/V inputs for easy connection of a game console or camcorder.

To provide greater bass impact without taxing the receiver, the Onkyo HT-S5400 Home Theater System includes an independently powered subwoofer.

Embark upon an amazing cinematic experience from the comfort of your own couch with this HT-SS380 5.1-channel surround sound 3D home theater system.

Outfitted with three HDMI inputs with 3D pass-through, you can easily connect compatible devices-like a PS3 system, 3D HDTV or 3D Blu-ray Disc player-and experience eye-popping 3D.

With 1000 watts of powerful, 5.1-channel surround sound, get blown away by your music and the sounds of your favorite movies and games. Play songs stored on your compatible iPod or iPhone with the included dock, then control the audio system with the BRAVIA Widget Control onscreen menu for compatible BRAVIA HDTVs.

FEATURES: Three HDMI inputs – Connect three HD sources via HDMI and easily switch between them. HDMI connections combine the quality of pure digital-to-digital signal transfer with the simplicity of a single connection for audio, video and control.

BRAVIA Widget Control – Controlling surround sound systems just got easier. With select 2011 BRAVIA HDTVs, you can pull up a menu on the TV screen to make comprehensive audio adjustments.

Digital Cinema Auto Calibration – Easily optimize your surround sound experience.

Simply place the included microphone where you will be seated.

Speaker set-up is automatically optimized based on the precise placement of your speakers and the speaker-to-listening position delays.

HDMI standby pass-through – Conveniently access all your HDMI sources without having to power on the home theater system. HDMI 3D Pass-Through – Enjoy Blu-ray 3D movies, 3D video games and other 3D content with compatible players and HDTVs.

1000 Watts for powerful sound – Hear everything with incredible impact. The system delivers 1000 Watts total power (167 Watts x5 +165 Watts, measurements at 3 Ohms, 180 Hz

If it’s portable music you’re after for a wide variety of listening tastes, you can’t find anything more useful than the Apple MC584LL/A 4th Generation iPod Shuffle.

It features 2GB of memory, allowing you to store hundreds of songs for playback, which you can arrange through various playlists.

The world’s most popular portable gaming device is even more fun.

Now available in black and white, iPod touch includes iOS 5 with over 200 new features, like iMessage, Notification Center, and Twitter integration.

Send free, unlimited text messages over Wi-Fi with iMessage.

Record HD video and make FaceTime calls. Visit the App Store to choose from over 500,000 apps.

iPod touch also features iCloud, which stores your music, photos, apps, and more and wirelessly pushes them to all your devices.

• New open-type headphone range for TV, music and gaming
• Large 70mm drivers and Acoustic Bass Lens for rich, powerful sound (MDR-MA900)
• Full Open style; high-comfort weight-saving design using aluminium and magnesium (MDR-MA900)
• Comfortable ear-fit mechanism (MDR-MA500, MDR-MA300)

Treat yourself to a more spacious, relaxed listening experience with a new range of open-type headphones from Sony. Beautifully styled and comfortable to wear, the MA series is tailored for great sound in the home – whether you’re watching TV, listening to a hi-fi, gaming or browsing videos on your PC or tablet.

The Full Open style of the flagship MDR-MA900 delivers an extremely natural and expansive soundstage. Enhanced by an elegantly light, high-comfort design in premium materials, it’s the closest you’ll get to the sensation of headphone-less listening.

The newly developed extra-large 70mm driver units on the MA900 assure detailed, spacious sound with an exceptionally wide dynamic range and an extended frequency response. It is the first time that a driver of this size has been implemented on an open-backed headphone from Sony. The unique Acoustic Bass Lens focuses low-end notes for a weighty bottom-end punch that ordinary full open-type headphones struggle to match. The integration of an impedance compensator helps maintain a fuller, more even bass response than can be experienced in other open-type headphones, when driven by different audio sources.

The clean, modern styling of the MA900 is accentuated by weight-saving aluminium and magnesium components and the slim headband’s flexible head cushion adapts naturally to your head shape, for an exceptionally comfortable listening experience.

Comfort comes first across the entire MA series. The MDR-MA500 and MDR-MA300 offer a flexible ear fit mechanism for ultra-relaxing wear during lengthy movie, music or gaming sessions. Powerful 300 kJ/m³ neodymium magnets assure clear rich bass and clear mid-range reproduction.

The MDR-MA100 includes soft fabric earpads for hours of comfortable listening. The MDR-MA102TV offers all the same features as the MA100, adding an extra-long 5m cord and handy in-line volume control. It’s great for TV viewers who want to enjoy their favourite shows without disturbing others.

The new MA series of open headphones from Sony are available in the UK from May 2012.

High school students, college coeds and young professionals who can’t live without their iPhones and iPods can now keep constant tabs on their technological addiction with the new iHangy. Backed by OnTrion, the manufacturer of premium mobile phone batteries, the iHangy comes in two varieties, a necklace and a keychain, both of which include a touchpen. iHangy is designed to hang securely around the neck or to attach to clothing, bags and purses so that one’s iPhone / iPod is always within easy reach. The product line is compatible with the iPhone 4S, 4, 3GS and 3 models as well as the iPod Touch, Shuffle, Nano and Classic.

According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, an estimated 12 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds and 14 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds now own an iPhone. Based on 2010 U.S. Census data, those figures add up to approximately eight million iPhone owners in the U.S. alone among those younger age brackets. Moreover, an Apple spokesperson estimates that 300 million iPods have been sold since the product was launched 10 years ago. Of those, 45 million of have been purchased in the last year (July 2010 to June 2011).

All of that adds up to a lot of young adults with an Apple smartphone and/or music / video device attached to their ear on any given day. But with price tags for the newest iPhones in the several-hundred-dollar range and the iPod Touch trailing not far behind, misplacing, stepping on and breaking or outright losing one of these high-tech gadgets can be financially devastating.

A new product by OnTrion, the manufacturer of OEM-quality mobile phone batteries, keeps consumers’ investment safe at all times by securing their Apple device to their body. The iHangy necklace appeals to fashion-conscious young women who want to make a statement with their accessories. It comes in pink, white and black color palettes to coordinate with any outfit. For the young men or non-jewelry female fans who are addicted to their iPhone or iPod, iHangy also comes in a keychain variation that clips to their belt loop, backpack or purse.

For more information on how to remain hands free while keeping constant tabs on an iPhone or iPod, visit http://www.ihangy.com for product information. The iHangy is available for purchase worldwide online at http://www.ihangy.com

DVDVideoSoft constantly enlarges the list of programs included in all-in-one package Free Studio by developing new useful products. Today the company announces the release of completely renewed Free DVD Video Converter.

Free DVD Video Converter has gone through global changes and now it features new options and functions, but it did not lose its easy-to-use interface, which was redesigned a little for customers’ pleasure and convenience. The program converts DVDs to AVI, MKV and MP4 files optimised for playback on iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, Sony PSP, Sony PS3, BlackBerry, Xbox or just a computer. Moreover, Free DVD Video Converter features a new quality preset for extracting MP3 audio from DVD.

As a usual DVD contains several titles, this free dvd video converting software lets users select the the desired title for conversion. Previously the program was able to convert only one dvd title and by default the longest one was chosen. Now Free DVD Video Converter supports conversion of several titles for one session.

One more important thing about the latest update is that Free DVD Video Converter easily converts dvd with subtitles which previously caused problems. The settings for the available subtitles and languages were added to the renewed program.

The company’s representative Alex Wang: “I am convinced that every software developer must pay attention not only to developing new products, but to improving the programs that have won a big popularity among users. Moreover, these programs need even more attention, because they just have a huge users auditory, and these products are obliged to be always on high.”

All applications, including the latest version of Free DVD Video Converter, are available for direct download from the company’s website http://www.dvdvideosoft.com.