eMatic eSportsClip

eMatic launches three new MP3 players, the eSportsClip, Prism-e8 and JR-e6, all come in dynamic life-style colors. All three models come with 5 Megapixel digital camera with LED flash for users to take photos and capture video. They all support playback of MP3, WAV, WMA audio formats as wel as MP4, AVI, FLC video and JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF images. You can also find FM radio.

JBL releases the On Tour Micro, an ultraportable speaker that slips easily into a pocket or carrying bag. The speaker features Odyssey full-range transducer to deliver dynamic, big-system sound with 2.2W amplifier power. The ultraportable speaker comes with internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing up to 6 hours of playback.

Philips’ Fidelio L1 is an high-end headphones designed to “let you hear every detail and not of original composition”. The headphones features 40mm high definition optimally vented neodymium drivers which are pre-tilted to match the ear cup’s natural angle for directing the sound straight into the ear canal. The driver’s design includes a vent in the center which emphasises the middle and low frequencies, producing the acoustic energy that brings extended yet controlled bass and a transparent mid-range.

Tascam introduces the iM2 stereo microphone designed to turn iOS devices into high-quality audio recorder. The iM2 features stereo condenser microphones that is adjustable 180-degree front to back, and is the same as the company’s DR-series recorders. It is compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch gen4, iPad and iPad 2 and does 44.1kHz/16-bit linear PCM CD-quality digital recording.

Spar Zephyr 300

A new company called SPAR introduces its Zephyr line of Bluetooth wireless speakers. The multi-functional Zephyr speakers serve as speaker, speakerphone and mobile charger. Three models will be released, the Zephyr 300, Zephyr 500 and the Zephyr 550. They support Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP profile for wireless music streaming, and can be used as speakerphone for hand-free calling.

Logitech introdudces the Mini Boombox, a mobile speaker-and-speakerphone combo system for music, games and phones calls. The device uses Bluetooth to pair with smartphones, tablets, notebooks, iPhone/iPad and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

TASCAM introduces its new DR-40 handheld 4-track recorder with condenser microphones, adjustable to XY or AB position. The new recorder also provides XLR mic inputs. It captures up to …

Creative introduces a new MP3 player, the ZEN X-Fi3, follow-up to the X-Fi2, with Bluetooth connectivity. The new compact players features a 2-inch LCD display with touch-buttons. It supports, in addition to MP3, WAV, WMA, Audible 4, the FLAC lossless audio format as well as iTunes Plus – also known as unprotected AAC (.m4a). With Bluetooth support, the player can connect with Bluetooth-enabled headphones and speakers for wireless music playback.

SanDisk announced a new stylish Sansa Clip Zip MP3 music player with rich features and an affordable price. The new player has a 1.1-inch LCD color display and an updated user interface that makes it easier for users to navigate songs. The Zip supports MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC as well as AAC (DRM-free iTunes compatible) and Audiobooks.

Zoom launches the new H2n Handy Recorder, which is the only portable voice recorder with five mic capsules onboard. With five mics, the H2N offers four unique recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90° X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround sound. It is the first handheld recorder to feature Mid-Side stereo recording, a technique used for many years in film and broadcast, where ambiance and surrounding noise are crucial. Mid-Side recording combines a uni-directional Mid mic that captures sound directly in front of you and a bi-directional Side mic that captures sound from your left and right.