Tag: compact
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Moog once again revives the Model 10, its first compact modular synth (updated)
Moog has brought back its pioneering Model 10 synth for a second time, and you might have a better chance of owning this one. The “compact” modular device has reentered production and is available worldwide through dealers. It’s a slight improvement on the limited-run 2019 version, too, with an updated onboard power supply (friendlier to musicians outside the US), a revised rear panel and more reliable calibration.
You can expect 11 analog modules and three 900 Series oscillators. The company hadn’t provided pricing as of this writing. We’ve asked for more details. With that said, the 2019 Model 10 started at $9,950. This is for creators who fully intend to use the synth in their productions and performances.
If nothing else, it’s another chance to revisit an important instrument. The original Model 10 arrived in 1971 and was the first relatively compact modular synth — before that, it wasn’t uncommon to see giant modular arrays that didn’t always fit into studios, let alone onstage. Moog’s smaller design made the technology more accessible and was influential in shaping the early days of electronic music. Wendy Carlos used it to create her milestone album Switched-On Bach (still not available on streaming, we’d add), as did Isao Tomita with Snowflakes are Dancing.
Update 9/22/2022 5:20PM ET: Moog tells us the 2022 version of the Model 10 is priced at $11,999.
The compact EV fitted to make autonomous coffee runs
Clearpath Robotics has equipped a Polaris GEM electric vehicle with an autonomy software called OutdoorNav. The software allows users to set waypoints on a web interface for the car to drive to autonomously. This particular Polaris GEM was programmed to drive its passengers to a nearby Starbucks drive-thru.
Razer releases cheaper, more compact Leviathan V2 X PC soundbar
Razer’s new Leviathan V2 X PC soundbar is a smaller, stripped-down version of its full-featured sibling that Razer released earlier this year. The 15.7-inch soundbar comes at a cheaper $99.99 price point but still offers a decent amount of features for the cost.
In terms of audio, you can expect two full-range drivers and two passive radiators with a maximum volume output of 90dB when one meter away. It’s missing the subwoofer and THX Spatial Audio that the standard $249 Leviathan V2 comes with, so you might miss out on more immersive, bass-rich audio that my colleague Cameron Faulkner said “sounds pretty fantastic” in his review.
Like its more expensive counterpart, the…
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This compact personal air conditioner is on sale for $99
TL;DR: As of July 31, you can get the EvaChill EV-500 Personal Air Conditioner + Cartridge for just $99 instead of $128 — that’s a 22% discount.
In much of the country, the heat wave continues. With summer temperatures at this much of a sustained high, you might be looking for a way to cool off that doesn’t burn a hole in your wallet (literally). The EvaChill EV-500 Personal Air Conditioner + Cartridge, which we’ve featured before, is a compact, portable air conditioner that can cool a small area and may be what keeps you comfortable as temperatures stay stubbornly high. Right now, the EvaChill plus a replacement cartridge is on sale for only $99 (Reg. $128).
Fighting back against the worldwide heatwave isn’t exactly cheap, especially if you’re trying to cool your whole home. Some predictions pose a 20% increase in electric bills just to stay cool. Instead of paying out the nose to stop sweating, you can focus on a small area with a more directed cooling solution.
This compact personal air conditioner is built to be fast-acting, reaching full cooling power within 10 minutes. Once it’s at full power, you should enjoy cool air within the direction of the EvaChill’s airflow. Though it’s small, you can still use the EvaChill to cool off the area around your bed to fight back against these hot summer nights. Pair it with some cooling sheets, and you could still have a restful slumber during the heatwave.
As it cools, the EvaChill also filters for dust particles and humidifies the air. Fill the water tank once, and you’re set for three to eight hours to enjoy cleaner air that is designed to feel less dry. This model also comes with a spare cooling cartridge. Each cartridge has a life expectancy of up to six months, so just this deal can get you everything you need for up to a year of portable air conditioning.
There may be a more affordable way to keep cool this summer. For a limited time, get the EvaChill EV-500 Personal Air Conditioner + Cartridge on sale for $99 (Reg. $128).
Prices subject to change.
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