Shure Enhances Apple Audio Experience with Premium Accessories at 2005 MacWorld Conference and Expo.NILES, Ill. and SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Calif. -- Award-Winning Earphones, Consumer Microphones are Perfect Companions for iPod, GarageBand, and Leading Apple Audio Products Shure Incorporated announced today that at the 2005 MacWorld Conference and Expo it will be showcasing the latest in its roster of premium consumer audio accessories designed to help users enhance their experiences with leading Apple audio products, such as the iPod or GarageBand software. Leveraging its nearly 80 year history as the leader in professional audio products, Shure has made its mark on the personal audio industry by introducing superior quality earphones and microphones that complement the design and performance of today's most popular devices and programs. "Apple products continue to change the face of digital music - from the creation process to the listening experience," said Mark Karnes, General Manager of Shure's Personal Audio Business Unit. "At Shure, we want to take that entire spectrum to the next level by giving consumers the same equipment the pros have been relying on for years." Fresh from an award-winning debut at the Consumer Electronics Show, where the E4c received the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. distinction as an Innovations Award Honoree hon·or·ee n. The recipient of an honor. Noun 1. honoree - a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments recipient, receiver - a person who receives something , Shure will demonstrate its entire line of sound isolating earphones at this year's MacWorld event. Incorporating the same precision components used by professional musicians to monitor their performances on stage, the E4c earphones feature High-Definition drivers with Tuned-Port technology for an ultra-wide frequency soundstage with brilliant highs and extended bass. The perfect accessory for music lovers who are serious about sound quality and detail, the E4cs are also the lightest in Shure's family of E Series earphones and mirror the iconic i·con·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the character of an icon. 2. Having a conventional formulaic style. Used of certain memorial statues and busts. design of the Apple iPod. In addition, Shure will have its entire line of consumer microphones on display. With this family of products, Shure hopes to further propel pro·pel tr.v. pro·pelled, pro·pel·ling, pro·pels To cause to move forward or onward. See Synonyms at push. [Middle English propellen, from Latin the home recording phenomenon and give musicians of all kinds and at every experience level the opportunity to pursue and fulfill their artistic aspirations aspirations npl → aspiraciones fpl (= ambition); ambición f aspirations npl (= hopes, ambition) → aspirations fpl . For decades, Shure microphones have been used inside the studio and live during some of history's highest profile performances and speeches - from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech to Elvis' famous birdcage microphone. Now, Shure is offering personal audio enthusiasts a line of microphones perfectly matched for audio applications like Apple's GarageBand program, which launched to critical acclaim last year. All three models in Shure's consumer line (the C606W, 8900W and 100WD) are dynamic microphones that offer wide frequency response for use with vocals or instrumentation. The unidirectional The transfer or transmission of data in a channel in one direction only. design helps to reduce the pick-up of ambient noise or sound system feedback. The rugged ball grill with internal top filter also helps to reduce the pick-up of breath noise, allowing users to record crystal clear vocals that match the true sound experience. The entire line of microphones comes with a 3.5 mm mini plug conveniently sized to connect with standard computer sound cards, as well as a 1/4" adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. to fit other audio equipment. Pricing and Availability All currently available Shure Personal Audio products can be purchased at www.shure.com and come with a two year, professional-grade warranty. The E4c sound isolating earphones join three other options in the distinguished Shure line, helping to guarantee that Shure has the perfect match for a wide range of audio needs and preferences. At $99.00 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , the Shure E2cs are a consumer's first introduction to premium audio and an ideal choice for upgrading bundled earphones. Both the $179.00 USD Shure E3c and the new $299.00 USD E4c (shipping Spring 2005) are ideal for consumers looking to match the look and feel of the iPod or other portable media players, the latter offering even more detail across frequency ranges. Lastly, the Shure E5c sound isolating earphones, priced at $499.00 USD, create an audiophile's utopia, featuring dual Live Performance drivers, coupled with an inline crossover Crossover The point on a stock chart when a security and an indicator intersect. Crossovers are used by technical analysts to aid in forecasting the future movements in the price of a stock. In most technical analysis models, a crossover is a signal to either buy or sell. for faithful reproduction of precision highs, natural mids, and full-bodied bass. The consumer microphones range in price from $29.99 to $49.99 USD, depending on the accessory package bundled with the purchase. Accessories include a microphone bag, microphone holder, and a microphone tripod desk stand to enable greater portability and flexibility for recording set ups. For more information or to purchase one of Shure's current consumer offerings, please visit www.shure.com or call 1-888-88-SHURE (1-888-887-4873) between 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST CST abbr. 1. Central Standard Time 2. convulsive shock treatment CST Central Standard Time Noun 1. , Monday through Friday. About Shure Incorporated Founded in 1925, Shure Incorporated is widely acknowledged as the world's leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time company has made its mark on the professional audio industry with a wide variety of award-winning products. In recent years, Shure has begun leveraging its legendary pro audio roots to deliver the same caliber products to consumers. Offering high quality accessories to leading consumer electronic devices, such as MP3 players A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. , DVD players A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. , mobile phones and multimedia laptops, Shure helps people bring the listening experience to an entirely new level. Both the Shure E Series line of sound isolating earphones and the Shure QuietSpot headsets for mobile phones are available on the Shure Web site, as well as through select retail partners including Apple, Sprint, and Amazon.com. Shure Incorporated corporate headquarters are located at 5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714, 847.600.2000. |
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