Press Releases - Product News

MusicCord-PRO Power Cord And The Movie "John Carter"

Rochester, Michigan, USA, March, 2012 - MusicCord-PRO power cords were used with microphone pre-amps and other components to record the strings for the musical score to the movie "John Carter".

String instruments including violins and cellos were recorded at the Sony - Barbara Streisand Recording Stage in November and December 2011. A total of nine (9) MusicCord-PRO power cords were used with microphone pre-amplifiers and other critical components in the recording chain. The impact of using MusicCord-PRO in the recording process was reported to be more natural warmth and sweetness overall, and better image focus, especially noticable on the cello solos. "John Carter" debuts at theaters in the United States and Canada on Friday, March 9, 2012.

MusicCord Professional Series power cords are based upon a patented multiple-conductor cable design that replaces a single line or neutral conductor with several smaller conductors. This design eliminates phase distortions and speeds current flow to the component's power supply. MusicCord's groundbreaking performance is matched only by its rugged, high quality construction. MusicCord power cords also establish a new industry standard for quality and reliability. Their road-worthy build quality is validated by meeting hospital grade standards for mechanical integrity. To achieve this designation, MusicCord power cords had to pass additional mechanical abuse testing. MusicCord and MusicCord-PRO power cords are backed by our limited lifetime warranty.

"SCHUKO " Plug Available Now! "UK" Plug Available February 2010!

Rochester, Michigan, USA, Jauary 2010 - Essential Sound Products (E.S.P.) announces that international customers can now purchase MusicCord brand ac power cords with molded "SCHUKO" plug. Moreover, advanced orders are now being accepted for the BS-1363 or "UK" plug, which is scheduled to commence delivery February 22.   With the addition of these new plug options, customers in over 150 countries worldwide can use MusicCord and MusicCord-PRO power cords without the need of an adapter. Initially, cords with either plug will be available in 1.5, 2.0 and 3.0-meter lengths, and only the straight C-13 connector.

The SCHUKO plug, officially known as CEE 7/7 is arguably the most widely used plug in the world. The design is a hybrid that has grounding notches on the sides as well as a female contact on the plug face to accept a grounding pin in polarized sockets. SCHUKO plugs can be used in unpolarised ac mains countries such as Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Portugal, Spain and Italy, as well as polarized ac mains countries including France, Belgium, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Tunisia and Morocco.

The "UK" plug, officially known as BS 1363, is used in the countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brunei, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Macau, Malta, Malaysia, Oman, Singapore and United Arab Emirates.

All MusicCord power cords are based upon a patented multiple-conductor cordage design that replaces a single line or neutral conductor with several smaller conductors. This design eliminates phase distortion and speeds current flow to the component's power supply. MusicCord's groundbreaking performance is matched only by its rugged, high quality construction. MusicCord power cords also establish a new industry standard for quality and reliability. We've designed our international plugs to have the same robust build quality as the 5-15P used in North America. Our crimp and solder termination coupled with reinforcement rings attached to the cable then over-molded, are key to meeting hospital-grade standards for mechanical integrity. MusicCord and MusicCord-PRO power cords are backed by our limited lifetime warranty.

MusicCord AC Power Components Distribution Expanded To Japan

Rochester, Michigan, USA, November 2009 - Essential Sound Products (E.S.P.) announces the expanded availibility of MusicCord brand ac power components through local dealers in Japan. SLEEK ELITE has been chosen to distribute to musical instrument and pro-audio dealers throughout Japan. Please visit the SLEEK ELITE website for additional information about specific dealers carrying our products.

Introducing MusicCord "ES" Series AC Power Components

Rochester, Michigan, USA, November 2009 - Essential Sound Products (E.S.P.) announces the introduction of MusicCord "ES" series ac power components. MusicCord elevates the power cord from a commodity to a "component", replacing the component's included power cord. The new "ES" ("ESpecial") series models feature special components and processing for an even more refined sound. Models include MusicCord ES and MusicCord-PRO ES power cords, and MusicCord-PRO ES Power Distributor. MusicCord ES and MusicCord-PRO ES power cords are the choice for audiophile systems and the most demanding mastering studios.

Included power cords choke the audio component's power supply, constraining dynamics and causing harshness, uncontrolled bass, thin harmonics, and truncated tone. MusicCord ES power cord unleashes the audio system's full performance potential. Improvements include greater clarity and definition, more vibrancy and tone, delicacy, immediacy, and greater harmonic integrity. The full complexity of harmonic structure is conveyed with a euphoric quality. With MusicCord ES, notes 'sing' with longer sustain. Bass notes 'speak' with power and slam, yet a more detailed and lyrical tone. Amplifiers can be played at higher volume levels without sounding 'strained'. Previously, these performance improvements were thought to be obtainable only by replacing the component. Now, dramatic tonal improvements can be realized for a fraction of the cost.

All MusicCord brand power cords are based upon a patented multiple-conductor cordage design that replaces a single line or neutral conductor with several smaller conductors. This design eliminates phase distortion and speeds current flow to the component's power supply. MusicCord power cords are heavily shielded to provide quiet backgrounds by blocking RFI and containing the strong magnetic field that surrounds the cordage so it does not cause distortions in nearby signal carrying cables. ES series power cords incorporate proprietary termination components and processing previously reserved for our Reference audiophile products including deep cryogenic treatment to -300^o Fahrenheit. Deep cryogenic processing improves current flow and reduces distortion by causing grain boundaries to realign for more intimate contact acting electrically almost as if they did not exist. The result is ES series power cords deliver more resolution and overall refinement that standard MusicCord models.

About Essential Sound Products

Essential Sound Products, Inc. is a custom designer and manufacturer of ac power components and cable accessories for audio and video applications. E.S.P. has been a pioneer in ac power cordage innovation since introduction of 'The Essence' brand of ac power products to high end audio enthusiast in 1995. Essential Sound Products is headquartered in Rochester, Michigan. All products are designed and assembled the USA.

CONTACT:  Essential Sound Products, Inc.

Web:  www.essentialsound.com

Tel:  248-375-2655

E-mail:  info@essentialsound.com