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Neumann's Reference Immersive Monitoring Environment (RIME) version 1.5 introduces advanced updates enhancing headphone-based immersive audio monitoring for NDH 20 and NDH 30 headphones.
The plugin features expanded low-frequency response, improved transient accuracy, and sharper dynamics, facilitating precise mix decisions for professionals.
RIME 1.5 integrates 3DOF head tracking, supports 5.1 and 7.1.2 formats, and includes an extended ambience parameter range.
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* Duran Duran’s 1993 ‘The Wedding Album’ and 1995 ‘Thank You’ are reissued on vinyl for the first time since original 1990s pressings.

* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Harman International launches three JBL Quantum gaming headsets on February 26: Quantum 950 WIRELESS, 650 WIRELESS, and 250, priced at ¥55,000, ¥22,000, and…

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