Smart speaker from Yandex, Trust microphones and titanium headphones from Audio-Technica: the latest innovations for high-quality sound lovers (Topic)

Among the abundance of electronics in demand today, there is one direction. It covers products that generate quality sound. These are smart speakers, headphones, microphones, sound amplifiers, etc. These products are always in demand among music lovers. In this review, we will tell you about some of the new products in this niche that were recently presented.

A product that can be controlled with gestures

Yandex has recently held an event dedicated to the next anniversary of the use of the company's product - the voice assistant Alice.

During this forum, the company announced another device of its own - a smart column "Yandex.Station". One of the versions of this product, Yandex.Station Mini, aroused interest.

Representatives of the developer assure that this product can replace several devices: audio speaker, radio, alarm clock and smart home control system.

The main nuance of the gadget is the ability to control it not only with voice, but also with gestures. Actually change the volume level by moving your hand up or down. With a wave, you can stop playback or turn off the alarm.

If you command: "Alice, give me a sound!", then "Yandex.Station Mini" will turn into a synthesizer. The user will then be able to create music using hand gestures.

This mode was developed with the help of music experts, who put a lot of instrumental styles in the device's memory. In order to get information about all the supported sounds, just say: "Alice, what synthesizer sounds do you know?"

Using Yandex.Station Mini, you can control your smart home. To this end, it is possible to send commands for lamps, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners and other home appliances that are compatible with Yandex's smart home system. In addition, you can connect the speaker to another speaker using a special wire.

The price of the smart speaker is 3,990 rubles. Its sales will begin on October 30 in the Moscow office of the company, and the next day in Svyaznoy and Beru.

Trust Microphones for Everyone

Any blogger, streamer, musician needs high-quality sound. It is not always possible to get by with a cheap buttonhole. It can break at the right time or crackle during the broadcast. One of the options when choosing a quality microphone is to purchase Trust products.

Trust GXT 232 MANTIS

This microphone will be appreciated by budding bloggers and streamers. Most of them cannot afford to buy expensive products or top-end equipment, and the GXT 232 MANTIS is not expensive. Despite this, it produces good sound quality: no hiss, clicks or interference.

The microphone is equipped with a pop filter (mesh) that prevents dust and saliva from getting on it. It also reduces breathing interference on the device.

The product can be easily connected to a computer. To do this, just insert the USB cable into the corresponding socket, after 2-3 seconds the microphone will start working. There is no need to install drivers on any gadget running on Windows or MacOS.

A 1.5 m cord is included for connection. This is enough for any manipulation. There is also a tripod stand that provides a secure fixation of the device to the surface and takes up little space.

Trust GXT 252+ Emita Plus

This model will appeal to advanced users. Its filling is more solid. The device is equipped with a capacitor capsule (an element that converts sound vibrations into an electrical signal) and a digital converter. This allows for clear sound output over a wide frequency range.

GXT 252+ Emita Plus received a richer package. The microphone comes with a stand, which has a mount for fixing on the corner of the table. It allows you to move the device in any plane. There is also a pop filter and a tripod stand.

The device is connected without much difficulty. A detachable USB cable is used for this. The microphone is installed in a special shock-absorbing suspension. This prevents it from shaking and prevents the formation of extraneous noise.

Trust GXT 252 Emita

This gadget differs from the previous one by the presence of a carrying case instead of an adjustable stand, which is convenient for those who regularly organize field recordings. It will take no more than 2-3 minutes to organize it. You just need to unpack and install the microphone.

Its characteristics and connection are the same as the Plus version.

Titanium headphones

Audio-Technica has started selling ATH-AP2000Ti professional headphones in our country.

This product is classified as a closed device. It is made of high-grade materials to improve acoustic performance.

This primarily applies to the corpus. It is titanium, which improves acoustic properties: resonance decreases, low frequencies are more saturated.

ATH-AP2000Ti drivers are 53mm in diameter. Their diaphragm is carbon-coated with a diamond-like effect. The magnetic system here is made of permendur. Thanks to the use of Core Mount technology, more free air movement is provided in the area of the radiators. This improves the quality of the output sound over a wide frequency range.

Genuine leather is used in the manufacture of ear cushions. Each piece has its own engraved serial number.

The set includes three cables (detachable) and a 6.3 mm adapter. A case is provided for their transportation.

The Topic of Article: Smart speaker from Yandex, Trust microphones and titanium headphones from Audio-Technica: the latest innovations for high-quality sound lovers.
Author: Jake Pinkman