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Microlab Announces FC10 Triangle Dual Speaker System At CES

 Microlab, a leading audio manufacturer  of portable and Hi-Fi speaker systems for the digital home and office, and a CES 2012 Innovations Award Winner, has announced that the FC10 Triangle Speaker System, a low-cost powerful compact home and office stereo system, featuring two speakers, DSP Technology (Digital Signal Processing), a built-in amplifier, tweeter and woofer, and a unique modern white triangle shape for better design and sound. 

Priced at only $77, the FC10 Triangle Speaker System provides high performance compact stereo speakers with a big 30 watt sound for the home or office.  Easily connecting to PCs, tablets, phones, and other devices with a compact size of just 3” x 6.5” x 6” x 6.5”, the FC10 Triangle Speaker System is elegantly designed to fit on a desk or tabletop with a side panel for quick access to controls

Advanced DSP Technology, Powerful State-of-the-Art Amplifier, High-Quality Tweeter & Woofer

The FC10 Triangle Speaker features advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Technology for Analog to Digital sound processing with minimum distortion and maximum precision; a powerful built-in amplifier using state-of-the-art digital processing for dynamic power; and high-quality tweeter and woofer drivers for the best full range sound.  In addition, it features a bass reflex tunnel in each cabinet for strong low frequency sound with 30 Watt Output Power (Power Distribution 2x 15 Watt), a frequency range of 80 Hz - 20 kHz, with a metal grill front panel and rubber sides for an unprecedented vocal and depth in bass.

Microlab FC10 Triangle Speaker System Features:

• Two high performance compact stereo speakers with big sound.
• Advanced DSP Technology for high fidelity sound production with minimum distortion and maximum precision.
• Unique stylish modern triangle design for better stereo sound effect with 2 triangle shaped speakers, with metal grill front panel and rubber side covers.
• Stylish white color and design fits home and office.
• Powerful amplifier uses state-of-the art digital processing for dynamic power.
• Quality tweeter and woofer drivers.
• Bass reflex tunnel in each cabinet to produce strong low frequency sound.
• Easily connecting to PCs, tablets, phones, and other devices
• Side Panel easy access and control.
• Compact size with dimensions: 3" x 6.5" x 6" x 6.5"
• Weight: 4.41 lbs.
• Output Power: 30 Watt RMS.
• Power distribution: 2x 15W RMS.
• Harmonic distortion:< 0.5 percent 1W 1kHz.
• Frequency range: 80Hz - 20kHz.
• Signal/noise ratio: >65dB.
• Separation: >45dB.
• Speakers: Tweeter drive type: 0.5", rated power: 5W, 8 ohm, full range driver type: 2.25", full range driver rated power: 15W, 8 ohm.
• Power input: DC.
• Interfaces: Proprietary plug (output), 3.5 mm stereo (input)

www.microlab.com
By Michael Hepworth

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What exactly is GRAND BRULOT I thought to myself as I opened the bottle for the first time just around the time this lockdown took effect. Well, Grand Brulot is listed as a VSOP Cognac Café and it can be used in Bloody Mary’s, Manhattans, Negronis, Martinis, spritzes and sidecars , just for starters. It is a blend of Ugni Blanc & Colombard that is crafted into 80 proof VSOP. Then 100% Robusta Ecuadorian coffee bean essence is extracted and blended with brandy to meld for a few months and finally, it is blended with the VSOP Cognac. There is also a whiff of peppermint, nutmeg and hot cocoa in the drink. The retail price is $42.99.

The idea for the drink was instigated in 2015 by John Bernbach who asked for the help of industry veteran Francisco Tonarely to investigate the potential of a cognac/brandy drink blended with coffee. Three year later in August 2018 Grand Brulot was launched. This cognac comes from the Tardy Cognac Group and the grapes come from its single estate. Grand Brulot also plays homage to a New Orleans specialty of the same name that is still served around town.  The name Grand Brulot was inspired by the famous French pirate Jean Lafite who helped New Orleans repel the British invaders in 1812. He would order coffee, pour cognac in the saucer, set it alight and mix it with the coffee.
Recipes:

THE RISE AND SHINE
2 oz Grand Brulot
Orange Twist

Just pour Grand Brulot over ice and the orange will highlight the flavors
of the spirit.

BRULOT BLACK MANHATTAN
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes Orange Bitters

Bartender Todd Smith created this one. Stir all the ingredients together in
a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice and garnish

with orange wheel.

FRENCH NEGRONI
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz  Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari

Build in a rocks glass over ice and garnish w/orange wheel.

GRAND BRULOT CAFÉ HOLIDAY
1 oz Grand Brulot
0.5 oz Crème de Cacao
3 oz Porter Beer or Stout
3 dashes of bitters

Throw cocktail ingredients between two cups a couple of times to mix
And ignite the foam from the beer. Pour into a highball glass over ice
And garnish with nutmeg.



www.grandbrulot.com
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