2020/09

• 1080P HDMI video capture card now available from CLASSIC PRO

  

  2020/09/09

  ■CLASSIC PRO「CHD201」
  
  We have begun selling 3 types of CLASSIC PRO HDMI video capture cards that provide overwhelming cost performance at impressive prices.
  
  The CHD201 supports 4K resolution and 60Hz input, and can output 1080P video. All this for only 980 yen excluding tax! Using CHD201, you can record and stream video from a game console with HDMI output. Also, if you connect a single-lens reflex camera that supports HDMI output to a PC, you can also take "selfies" during a video conferences. When this unit is connected to a PC via USB, it is also recognized as a Web camera, so it supports general streaming software such as OBS, ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Hangouts, etc.
  The CHD302 is a high-end model that supports USB3.0 connection and is equipped with the essential "HDMI pass-through" function for game streaming. You can play your game without delay while watching on an external monitor instead of the PC monitor. This feature is especially recommended for live action games and FPS games. The price is 7,980 yen excluding tax.
  The top-end model, the CHD312, is equipped with USB 3.0 connection and HDMI pass-through. It uses a silver metal housing that provides a high-class feel and excellent durability. Even though it has a pass-through function, the delay during capture is reduced to a level where it is no longer a bother. We pursued a feeling of luxury and top performance, all for the price of 9,980 yen excluding tax.
  

• EARASERS special page released!

  

  2020/09/08

  We have released a special page for EARASERS high-performance earplugs!
  Introducing the excellent features and high performance of EARASERS earplugs. EARASERS earplugs, which reduce the maximum treble by up to 19 dB only in the high range that is likely to affect the hearing, protect your ears while providing a clear, natural sound. These earplugs are useful for a wide range of purposes, including musicians playing at high volumes, spectators enjoying music at concert venues, and staff working in noisy locations such as construction sites. Please take a look.
  
  EARASERS special feature

• Win up to 100,000 points in prizes! Otodama Grand Prix 2020 2nd Round Arrangement

  

  2020/09/08

  The "Otodama Grand Prix 2020", a music contest sponsored by Sound House and Tune Core Japan. We are now accepting "Arrangements" for the second round! Over 100 arrangements have already been submitted! The second round, which has been extended, making it a bigger contest, has more even prizes to be won! Win up to 100,000 Sound House S points!
  
  Second round entry period: Until October 1, 2020, 23:59
  
  We look forward to your works! ! !
  
  ■ Music contest [OTODAMA Grand Prix 2020]
  
  *Please read the entry guidelines carefully before entering.

• "Unaru-kun" to visit Otoya LIVE!!!

  

  2020/09/07

  "Unari-kun", the official mascot of Narita City in Chiba Prefecture, where the Sound House headquarters are located, will be a visitor on [Otoya LIVE] on September 10th (Thursday)! Unari-kun will sing and dance, and provide healing for hearts together with singer-songwriter Yosuke Ishida, who is known as the Emperor of local character songs.
  
  『Yosuke Ishida Live on Otoya LIVE』
  September 10, 2020 (Thursday) 18:30-
  
  Live streaming from Sound House headquarters! *Free viewing
  
  Click here to watch
  

• GRADO released the Hemp Headphone, open type headphones

  

  2020/09/07

  ■GRADO 「The Hemp Headphone」
  
  GRADO will release The Hemp Headphone, open-type headphones that use hemp for the housings.
  It has a beautiful appearance of hemp, and the compressed hemp fiber produces a moderate damping effect. By combining it with maple material which features an excellent acoustic characteristics, it produces an expressive, well-balanced, and natural sound. Adopting specially tuned driver units, it reproduces high resolution sound that is faithful to the original.
  

• The GrassRoots/G-SN7-68TO 7-string guitar produced by Takayoshi Omura now available!

  

  2020/09/07

  ■GRASSROOTS「G-SN7-68TO」
  
  The G-SN7-68TO 7-string guitar has been released from GrassRoots, which offers guitars with excellent cost performance! This guitar was produced by Takayoshi Ohmura, a guitarist who is finally releasing an album called "Angels In The Dark" for the first time in eight years. 89% downsized based on the ESP SNAPPER-7 Ohmura Custom. The scale is 577 mm, which makes it easy for those who are not used to 7-string guitar due to its size and scale length. It also features a tremolo unit, which is unusual for a low-priced 7-string guitar. This is recommended not only for Takayoshi Ohmura's fans, but also for those who want to try 7-string guitar.

• Native Instruments/KOMPLETE 13 series Software Bundle now available!

  

  2020/09/05

  ■Native Instruments 「KOMPLETE 13 series」
  
  The new version of the popular KOMPLETE 13 series has been added to the popular Native Instruments software bundle! The entry-level KOMPLETE 13 SELECT version adds handy sound sources such as HYBRID KEYS, and the standard grade KOMPLETE 13 or higher versions are bundled with the GUITAR RIG 6 PRO with various modeling amps and effects. The KOMPLETE 13 ULTIMATE high-end version comes with ELECTRIC SUNBURST DELUXE, an expanded version of the extremely popular electric guitar sound source. The KOMPLETE 13 ULTIMATE Collector's Edition has a wealth of extremely high-quality orchestral and cinematic sounds. There's also a large lineup of updates/upgrades from previous versions available!
  
  *Scheduled to be released on October 2
  

• AUDIENT's popular EVO4 audio interface arrives!

  

  2020/09/04

  ■AUDIENT 「evo4」
  
  AUDIENT's popular EVO4, highly praised by professional engineers as a high-quality audio interface, has arrived!
  Equipped with a loopback function, it is also bus-powered, and is portable, making it perfect for streaming. In addition, the excellent audio performance of AUDIENT is also evident in this product. You'll want to have this for your music production! It also comes Bundled with software such as Cubase LE. Please consider this opportunity!
  

• Impact of typhoon 9 and 10 on delivery times

  

  2020/09/04

  Thank you for using Sound House.
  
  Sagawa Express has announced that cargo collection bound for Okinawa Prefecture has been suspended due to the effects of large-scale typhoons No. 9 and 10.
  They have also announced that they are expecting delays in collection and delivery in other regions as well, leading to delays in package delivery times.
  We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.
  
  Please also refer to the following link for details from the shipping company (Japanese only).
  
  Sagawa Express Notice

• Sony releases 4th generation WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones

  

  2020/09/04

  SONY released their WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones. While inheriting the basic design and performance of its predecessor, the WH-1000XM3, the WH-1000XM4 provides a high-performance noise canceling function that further reduces noise in the mid-high range. By incorporating DSEE Extreme AI technology, which has a more realistic presence, the WH-1000XM4 allows you to enjoy various sound sources including CD, MP3, and streaming, with the equivalent of high resolution sound quality. In addition, when you want to talk, the "Speak to Chat" mode allows you to pause the music and switch to external sound capture mode. High-performance wireless headphones with improved convenience.
  
  ■ SONY「WH-1000XM4」