17th April 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 , 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.

To download the pdf of the full release, click here.

iPod® not included. iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and in other countries.

For press enquiries, images and review product requests, please contact Andy Napthine of Napthine Porter Ltd on 07920 425166 / andy@napthineporter.com or Alan Porter on 07922 073208 / alan@napthineporter.com.

11th April 2012 – Watford – 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 a UK SRP of £149.00.

Connection via Apple’s iOS 32 pin connector or USB for Mac/PC, the iU2 features microphone 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 with synths 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 iOS devices
• 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

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

To download the full press release, click here.

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

The CR-H700 is a high-quality, one-box audio solution: a CD player; 40-watt amplifier; FM/AM/DAB/internet radio player and Airplay® streaming device all in one stylish and compact chassis. It brings hi-fi-quality sound to Apple Macs®, PCs and iOS devices thanks to the addition of Airplay technology and enables high-performance CD playback as well as vinyl replay from a suitable turntable, using the unit’s high-quality, built-in phono stage. It will also allow users to play music stored on computer hard drives and NAS over a wired (Ethernet) or wireless (wi-fi) connection. IPods® and USB drives can also be connected via the unit’s fascia-mounted USB socket where MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC and FLAC files can be decoded and enjoyed. A USB lead is provided for iPod® use.

Based on TEAC’s CR-H500NT platform, the CR-H700 network CD receiver boasts a room-filling 40 watts of TEAC-engineered amplification and offers consumers a wide range of radio stations across AM/FM and DAB bands, as well as internet radio using the vTuner service. It’s incredible flexibility means you can also attach other source components via its rear-mounted RCA inputs, enabling you to enjoy hi-fi sound quality from numerous connected devices such as DVD players, set-top boxes and TVs etc. It also features headphone and subwoofer outputs in addition to a standard RCA output.

Internally, the CR-H700 benefits from TEAC’s advanced audio engineering and high-quality component selection, which includes a 24-bit DAC (digital to analogue converter) from respected chipset expert Burr-Brown. Featuring brushed aluminium front and side panels, the high-quality aesthetics will seamlessly blend into any living environment with ease. Users can take full control of the unit, including basic iPod functions, with the supplied remote control, whilst Airplay users can enjoy their music collection in full using their iOS devices. Further features include a clock, timer on/off and sleep function, a dimmable display and preset function.

The TEAC Reference CR-H700 i DAB is available now with a UK SRP of £449.99

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

To download the full press release including specifications, click here.

For further information, images or review samples, please contact Andy Napthine of Napthine Porter Ltd on 07920 425166 / andy@napthineporter.com or Alan Porter on 07922073208 / alan@napthineporter.com.

28th February 2012 – With immediate effect, NEOD Mirror TV, the Italian manufacture of luxury television systems built into mirror housings for the ultimate in discrete TV, has teamed up with a British frame manufacturer to offer a bespoke design service for both the mirror and frame.  This custom service not only allows the customer to have complete choice for the style of the frame but also the shape and size or the mirror.

NEOD Mirror TV is a luxury product designed for discerning people who wish for their television to blend in with a room’s design and furnishings. The TV panel is only visible when switched on, otherwise leaving a beautiful smoked glass mirror.

UK distributor Impact Screen Solutions now offer the customised service for clients that wish to have more flexibility over the 3 standard design collections already available from NEOD. The mirror material can be made to any size specification from floor to ceiling to different shapes away from the normal ‘TV’ rectangle. Positioning of the TV is also a custom feature as it can be placed anywhere within the design.

Commenting on the new service, Dan Booker from Impact Screen solutions said, “Our current range of products already have an element of customisation but now we can simply do anything our clients wish. This is the perfect solution for people with period homes who always find integrating even the slightest bit of technology an issue. Not only can they have a great television but a beautiful piece of furniture that simply blends or even adds to the overall design of the room.”

NEOD Mirror TV – from £6,000.  For further information or to discuss the multiple options available, please contact the UK Distributor Impact Screen Solutions:

Tel:  +44 (0) 1273 735476
Email: uksales@impactscreensolutions.co.uk
Web:  http://www.impactscreensolutions.co.uk/

For further information on NEOD Mirror TV’s, please visit www.neod.org or contact Alan Porter at Napthine Porter on 0707922 073208 / alan@napthineporter.com

To download the full press release, click here.

10th February 2012 – Kicking 2012 off to an exciting start, Chord Electronics, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-end audio products, has launched its first-ever music streamer.  The all-new Index is the latest edition to Chord Electronics’ affordable boutique high-performance range, Chordette. Index is a high-quality compact music streamer and internet radio source component that offers exceptional sound quality at a real-world UK SRP of £990.00.

Index will find and play stored music, whether on NAS, a network computer or a USB drive and is compatible with almost any format including: FLAC; WMA; AAC; WAV and MP3. Index also offers internet radio using the vTuner service, which currently gives more than 10,000 commercial-free stations and over 15,000 related podcasts.

Exceptional sound quality has been achieved by Chord Electronics’ engineering team, thanks to their world-renowned expertise with D/A conversion and DAC production. The unit’s internal DAC chipset has been optimised for sublime sound quality and benefits from its own highly accurate discrete crystal clock generator.

Full control of the Index using a tablet computer or smartphone is available (with full colour artwork, track information etc) as the unit supports many of the major control apps on the market. In addition, there’s a high-quality 128×64 dot matrix LCD display coupled with simple, four-way navigation keys that enable users to easily orientate the unit’s menu system and infrared remote control is also provided.

The Index offers both Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet functionality and benefits from a comprehensive range of connectivity options, including a fascia-mounted USB input, digital coaxial and optical outputs, plus RCA analogue outputs. Its compact dimensions and DLNA technology make it easy to install anywhere in the home enabling users to quickly start enjoying high-quality streamed music and internet radio.

The Chord Electronics Index Network Audio Player will be available from the end of February 2012 with a UK SRP of £990.00.

To download the full press release including specifications, click here.

For further information on Chord Electronics, visit http://www.chordelectronics.co.uk/ or contact Dan George at Napthine Porter on 07899 808918 / dan@napthineporter.com

The innovative Kent-based company has an enviable reputation internationally for creating some of the best-sounding and most recognisable hi-fi, home cinema and professional audio equipment of the last twenty years. Chord Electronics’ reputation for exemplary audio engineering has earned the company a global fan base of discerning audio enthusiasts who demand not just sublime sound quality, but unrivalled craftsmanship and beautiful product design.

Taking sole responsibility for Chord Electronics at Napthine Porter will be Dan George, who recently brought his extensive publishing and editorial expertise to the business. Dan said: “Chord Electronics benefits from both world-class engineering expertise and a truly remarkable aesthetic understanding. The company continues to innovate from its Kent HQ and push the boundaries of high-fidelity sound. Its most recent range launch of compact, affordable hi-fi, Chordette, proves how Chord Electronics is committed to delivering its unrivalled standards to a broad range of consumers. I’m absolutely thrilled to be working with such a giant in the specialist audio world and look forward to revealing more about the company’s exciting 2012 plans soon.”

Visit the Chord Electronics website by clicking here.

If you would like to learn more about Chord Electronics, its product range or request images and review samples, then please contact Dan at: dan@napthineporter.com or on 07899 808918.

To read the full press release, click here.

26th January 2012 – London – TASCAM, the brand synonymous with professional recording products, today introduced the pocket sized iM2 stereo mic and accompanying Tascam PCM Recorder app that turns the iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch into a high quality stereo recorder. Ideal for anyone who requires a discrete portable recorder, iM2 is available now with an SRP of £85.00.

iM2 Stereo Microphone

Featuring a pair of 180 degree adjustable condenser microphones of the same high quality as TASCAM’s best-selling DR-series recorders, the iM2 plugs into the dock connector of your Apple device. The iM2 contains its own microphone preamp and analog-to-digital converter for low noise and premium audio quality. Unlike mics that use the built-in iPhone preamp, the iM2 can handle up to 125dB SPL sounds for the loudest concerts and instruments.

Also enclosed in the iM2 is a stereo limiter to tame sudden loud sounds. The microphone level is adjustable with a knob on the side, making it quick and easy to adjust without looking at the unit. It’s powered through the dock connector so no battery is required and a USB socket is provided to charge your Apple iOS device for long recordings.

The ultra-portable iM2 is a must have for musicians who want to capture inspiration on their iPhone or iPad without sacrificing recording quality.

Tascam PCM Recorder app

Available for free download, TASCAM PCM Recorder app is the perfect companion for TASCAM’s iOS products such as the iM2 stereo microphone and iXZ mic and guitar interface. TASCAM PCM Recorder turns the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad into a stereo recorder, based on the popular TASCAM DR-series.

The TASCAM PCM Recorder app has input and output level faders with an “on-screen” meter to help check levels. High and low EQ is built-in, as well as stereo limiting and a low cut filter to prevent overload. Users are able to record mono or stereo files at CD-quality for up to 12 hours. After recording, files can be accessed through iTunes or uploaded to SoundCloud right from the iPhone. TASCAM PCM Recorder app, a perfect companion to the iM2 and iXZ, is available now as a download from the iTunes store at no charge – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pcmrecorder/id481055155?mt=8

iM2 Specifications

• Stereo condenser microphones for iPhone 4, iPod Touch or iPad dock connection
• High-quality stereo condenser microphones – same as the best-selling DR-series recorders
• Microphones adjustable 180 degrees front to back
• Built-in analog to digital converter and microphone preamp for low noise recording
• 125dB SPL maximum level for recording loud shows without distortion
• Switchable limiter attenuates high-level signals to prevent recording overload
• Adjustable input level control
• Powered through iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch dock connector
• USB input allows the iPhone or iPad to be charged from a USB power source
• CD-quality digital recording (44.1kHz/16-bit linear PCM)
• Compact size ideal for mobile use

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

The TASCAM iM2 is available in the UK now and has an SRP of £85.00.  The TASCAM PCM Recorder App is available for download now from iTunes at no charge.

For further information, download the full TASCAM iM2 and PCM Recorder app press release here or contact Andy Napthine – andy@napthineporter.com / 07920 425166

Napthine Porter Ltd (NP), a leading specialist technology public relations agency, expands by recruiting former Hi-Fi Choice Editor Dan George.  Dan, who starts immediately, will use his many years of experience as a consumer technology journalist with one of Britain’s best known technology publishers to help NP expand its brand portfolio and skill base.

Commenting on Dan’s appointment Alan Porter said, “We represent some of the industry’s most prestigious brands so choosing a new member of the team would normally be very tricky. Dan’s skills complement our own perfectly, making us a stronger and more versatile company. With Dan on board, we can continue to grow while still giving our customers the high level of service they expect”.

Andy Napthine adds, “This is an extremely exciting time for the company and we are delighted that Dan is joining the team.  Not only will he strengthen our skill base but he also has the passion for technology and specialist skills that are essential to get the best coverage for our clients.”

Dan brings more than a decade of experience with Britain’s biggest technology publisher, Future Publishing, to the organisation.  Having joined Future in 2000 following a career in television at MTV and Time Warner’s CNN, Dan was rapidly promoted to the position of Editor.  During his tenure, Dan transformed the circulation of the title following a comprehensive redesign in the spring of 2010 to create the UK’s only growing hi-fi publication, against a backdrop of prolonged decline in the sector.

Dan’s passion for music, his publishing expertise and CE market knowledge has seen him write for trade and consumer publications including Classic Rock, T3 and Britain’s biggest technology website TechRadar. Dan said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Britain’s fastest-growing specialist technology PR agency.  The rate at which businesses have migrated to Napthine Porter since its creation in 2010 has been astonishing, and clearly demonstrates the professionalism and PR ability of this fresh and dynamic specialist agency. I’m delighted to bring over a decade’s publishing and editorial know-how to strengthen NP’s business and deliver even greater value to its client base.”

Dan can be reached at dan@napthineporter.com or on 07899 808918.

Notes for Editors

Napthine Porter Limited was founded in February 2010 by partners Andy Napthine and Alan Porter as a specialist consumer electronics public relations agency.  Napthine Porter now represents a number of consumer technology brands including: Atlas cables, Canton Loudspeakers, HD Anywhere, Image Audio, NEOD, Michell Engineering, Scandyna Loudspeakers, T+A, Tascam and TEAC.  Napthine Porter has established a successful formula for evaluating, promoting and communicating a brand’s philosophy and products.  Key to their success has been their passion for technology and the specialist skills necessary to represent their brands across a wide-ranging media base.

For further information, visit www.napthineporter.com

9th January 2012 – TEAC UK is delighted to announce the NS-X1 Network Music System – a beautifully crafted slim silver/black audio system that incorporates Apple AirPlay, DNLA networking, FM and Internet radio as well as a dock for iPhone® or iPod®.

The ideal package for anyone wanting to gain the very best from their digital music sources, the NS-X1 is available now in-store or online exclusively from Currys and PC World currently selling for £229.

Regardless of which room of the house the user may be in, wireless access of digital music libraries stored on a NAS Drive, PC / MAC®, iPod®, iPhone® or iPad® is simple and easy.  As the NS-X1 uses DNLA technology to integrate into a home network, inclusion of Apple AirPlay allows users to select and stream music directly from their iOS devices without the need to leave their seats.

Featuring 10W+10W power output driving two 2.5-inch speakers with Bass-reflex technology, the NS-X1 delivers a significantly deeper bass than expected from a unit of this size. A six preset digital EQ allows for further refinement where necessary.

All significant digital audio formats are supported (MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, OGG Flac, Mpeg1-Layer 1/2/3 and LPCM) as well as a 30 pre-set FM tuner and access to internet radio via Vtuner – pre-installed software allowing users to easily navigate the world wide web to set up and personalise their favourites list from almost eighteen thousand internet radio stations.

Standard operation and functions of the NS-X1 can be addressed using the supplied intuitive IR-remote control including iPhone®/iPod® basic controls when docked (docked devices will also be charged).  Playback of the Apple® music libraries are controlled directly via the iPhone®/iPad® while utilising AirPlay.

The NS-X1 is only 5.5 cm deep and can be either sat on a desktop or hung on a wall.

To download the full press release including specifications, click here.

8th November 2011 – Scandyna, the Danish loudspeaker company, is pleased to announce the Minipod Mk II.  First introduced over 20 years ago, the MiniPod is one of the world’s most recognised loudspeakers and has become a design icon. Having sold over 100,000 units worldwide, the Minipod has also been a great commercial success.

The Minipod Mk II follows an organic design where ‘form follows function’, with each characteristic of the design having a precise acoustical justification. The Minipod Mk II’s cabinet is essentially an amalgamation of three spheres to form one pressure-vessel, minimizing cabinet vibration, sound radiation and distortion, allowing sound waves to move more freely.

The Minipod Mk II differs in many ways from the original design. The mid/bass driver has been re-designed and now features a new 4-layer aluminium voice coil to improve efficiency. The crossover has been upgraded to incorporate the new driver and, to make use of the improved bass response, the crossover point had been changed down to 2700Hz from 3000Hz.  These new enhancements mean that the Minipod Mk II carries on with the same wow factor for its ergonomic design and sound quality that it was always famous for.

The Minipod Mk II is available now in three standard colours – Black, Red or White – with a UK SRP of £549.00 a pair.  Additional colours are available on request.

For further details, visit http://www.scandyna-uk.co.uk/

To download the full press release, click here.

For press enquiries, images and review product requests, please contact Andy Napthine of Napthine Porter Ltd on 07920 425166 / andy@napthineporter.com or Alan Porter on 07922 073208 / alan@napthineporter.com.