Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation was founded in 1918 by Kōnosuke Matsushita in Japan and has grown into a multinational electronics corporation with annual sales exceeding $60 billion as of 2023. Originally starting as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., the company adopted the Panasonic brand globally and became a household name in consumer electronics, including significant contributions to the audio industry. Panasonic is particularly famous for its Technics audio brand, which was relaunched in 2014 after being discontinued in 2010. The legendary Technics SL-1200 series turntables became iconic in DJ culture and professional audio applications worldwide. Beyond turntables, Panasonic has manufactured a wide range of audio products including CD players, amplifiers, speakers, and home theater systems. The company's audio engineering expertise extends to professional broadcast equipment, automotive audio systems, and cutting-edge digital audio technologies. With operations spanning globally across multiple continents, Panasonic continues to innovate in audio technology while maintaining its reputation for quality and reliability built over more than a century of operation.
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Panasonic unveils the RB-HF630B Wireless Headphones with 72-hour playback, priced around 6500 Yen
Panasonic's RB-HF630B wireless headphones launch in late October, available in black and white, priced around 6,500 yen.
Successor to the RP-HF410B, these lightweight headphones weigh approximately 140g and offer up to 72 hours of playback.
Features 30mm dynamic driver units with Acoustic Bass Control for balanced sound quality spanning 20Hz to 20kHz frequency range.
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Dolby's AC-4 and HDR Technologies Adopted as ARIB Standards for Next-Gen Terrestrial Digital Broadcasts
Dolby Laboratories' AC-4 audio and HDR dynamic metadata technologies were adopted by ARIB for Japan's next-generation terrestrial broadcasting standards.
The AC-4 audio format supports immersive 3D sound and is utilized by major broadcasters in the US and Europe.
Dolby Vision HDR technology is employed for commercial broadcasts by entities like NBC/Comcast and Canal+, enhancing sports and event coverage.
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NEXTGEN TV Revolutionizes Free Over-the-Air Broadcasting with Advanced Features
NEXTGEN TV introduces ATSC 3.0, providing free over-the-air broadcasting with features such as HDR, immersive audio, and interactive content.
Broadcasted HDR supports formats like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, enhancing picture quality with high frame rates up to 120 fps.
Audio upgrades include Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, delivering immersive sound experiences alongside advanced multilingual and emergency alert capabilities.
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Panasonic Lumix S1II and Lumix S1IIE cameras launched in India: Professional tools for video and photography
Panasonic has unveiled two new full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Lumix S1II and Lumix S1IIE, targeting professionals and content creators.
The Lumix S1II features a 24.1 MP CMOS sensor and Venus Engine processor, enabling 5.1K video at 60 fps and 4K at 120 fps.
The Lumix S1IIE is optimized for video with a 24.2 MP sensor, recording 6K video at 30 fps and burst shooting at 30 fps.
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Reavon Discontinues Production of UHD Blu-ray Players
Reavon, a French company known for its premium UHD Blu-ray players, has ceased production due to component shortages.
Models like UBR-X100, UBR-X110, and UBR-X200 supported 4K HDR video but are now discontinued globally.
The company confirmed the inability to repair their players due to the same component scarcity.
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