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Empirical Labs Mike-E Mic Pre With Compression And Saturation $1599 Empirical Labs Dave Derr is no stranger to creating game-changing audio processors, and his Mike-E preamp is no exception. Mike-E is a modern, digitally controlled microphone preamplifier chocked with unusual features to warm and soften sound sources, plus, it also has an excellent compressor/limiter. Mike-E, a transformer-coupled mic preamp, offers an incredible performance with a noise floor is far below any microphones self-noise. And, the one-of-a-kind CompSat section is an uncompromising compressor and saturator circuit that offers versatile coloring, and classic knee compression.Mic Preamp SectionThe preamp section is a super low-noise transformer-input amplifier section with gain digitally controlled gain. This section comes standard with a shielded Lundahl transformer, but allows for a Jensen transformer also.The signal-to-noise ratio far exceeds any microphone in existence; typically over 130dB with the input shorted and 40dB of gain. Having used many mic preamps over the years, Empirical Labs has implemented a unique stepped-gain control that is impervious to the normal flakiness that age causes to pots and detented switches.Counting the output gain of 14dB, a total74 dB of gain is available to you with the CompSat section bypassed. Phantom power (+48V) is provided for condenser mics.Exclusive CompSat SectionThis unique circuitry is what sets Mike-E apart from all other mic preamplifiers. It has four sections:1) Saturator: This is a multi-stage soft clipping circuit. At lower levels, triode-type saturation affects the signal. As the level increases, a second unique clip circuit that includes germanium semiconductors starts to flatten out the peaks more severely. An LED named BAD! indicates harder, un-musical clipping.2) Compressor: This is an uncompromising compressor/limiter circuit with detented control of attack and release for easy repeatability. You adjust the amount of compression with the DRIVE knob, which determines the level going into the compressor. In ways it is like the Empircal Labs Distressor (see #501579), but has differing characteristics including a much longer available attack time and additional circuitry. Four ratios are provided; 2:1 being the gentlest with a long 20dB knee, good for subtle compression, such as while tracking or on the 2-Bus. Ratios 4:1 and 8:1 are steeper but still very smooth with long knees. Nuke is very steep (limiter-like) and has a different attack and release shape.3) Emphasis: Emphasis is actually two circuits that surround the compressor and saturator. Pre-emphasis boosts the high frequencies before the compressor and saturator (CompSat), soft clipping them sooner than normal, while a de-emphasis cuts the complementary frequencies after the CompSat. Emphasis has the added perk of improving signal-to-noise, and is the reason analog tape decks used emphasis to begin with.4) Mix Control: The modern recording engineer often employs the technique of mixing between the compressed and the dry (or |
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Empirical Labs Trak Pak Mike-E And Lil Freq Combo $2999 The Empirical Labs Trak Pak combines the Mike-E mic preamp and EL-Q Lil FrEQ equalizer to give you a stellar and versatile recording channel combining mic and instrument input, compression, tape-like saturation, and equalization - Empirical Labs style, which means tons sound and color variations with easy to use, dramatically effective controls that take you from subtle to extremewherever your creative muse leads you.Mike-E microphone preampEmpirical Labs Dave Derr is no stranger to creating game-changing audio processors, and his Mike-E preamp is no exception. Mike-E is a modern, digitally controlled microphone preamplifier chocked with unusual features to warm and soften sound sources, plus, it also has an excellent compressor/limiter. Mike-E, a transformer-coupled mic preamp, offers an incredible performance with a noise floor is far below any microphones self-noise. And, the one-of-a-kind CompSat section is an uncompromising compressor and saturator circuit that offers versatile coloring, and classic knee compression.Mic Preamp SectionThe preamp section is a super low-noise transformer-input amplifier section with gain digitally controlled gain. This section comes standard with a shielded Lundahl transformer, but allows for a Jensen transformer also.The signal-to-noise ratio far exceeds any microphone in existence; typically over 130dB with the input shorted and 40dB of gain. Having used many mic preamps over the years, Empirical Labs has implemented a unique stepped-gain control that is impervious to the normal flakiness that age causes to pots and detented switches.Counting the output gain of 14dB, a total 74dB of gain is available to you with the CompSat section bypassed. Phantom power (+48V) is provided for condenser mics.Exclusive CompSat SectionThis unique circuitry is what sets Mike-E apart from all other mic preamplifiers. It has four sections:1) Saturator: This is a multi-stage soft clipping circuit. At lower levels, triode-type saturation affects the signal. As the level increases, a second unique clip circuit that includes germanium semiconductors starts to flatten out the peaks more severely. An LED named BAD! indicates harder, un-musical clipping.2) Compressor: This is an uncompromising compressor/limiter circuit with detented control of attack and release for easy repeatability. You adjust the amount of compression with the DRIVE knob, which determines the level going into the compressor. In ways it is like the Empircal Labs Distressor (see #501579), but has differing characteristics including a much longer available attack time and additional circuitry. Four ratios are provided; 2:1 being the gentlest with a long 20dB knee, good for subtle compression, such as while tracking or on the 2-Bus. Ratios 4:1 and 8:1 are steeper but still very smooth with long knees. Nuke is very steep (limiter-like) and has a different attack and release shape.3) Emphasis: Emphasis is actually two circuits that surround the compressor and saturator. |
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On-Stage Stands Tripod Mic Stand with Boom $27.25 The On-Stage Stands Tripod Mic Stand with Boom is a basic tripod mic stand with a 33" fixed boom. (Mic clip not included.) |
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On-Stage Stands 72010 Tripod Mic Stand With Boom $19.99 The On-Stage Stands Tripod Mic Stand with Boom is a basic tripod mic stand with a 33" fixed boom. (Mic clip not included.) |
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On-Stage Stands Mic Stand Package $129.99 Complete package includes 6 On-Stage tripod microphone stands with booms and a mic stand bag. (Mic clips not included.) |
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Rolls MP13 Mini-Mic Preamp $72.99 The Rolls MP13 Mini-Mic is an ideal single-mic preamp with clean phantom power and a crisp, full-frequency sound. |
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Rolls Mp13 Mini-Mic Preamp $72.99 The Rolls MP13 Mini-Mic is an ideal single-mic preamp with clean phantom power and a crisp, full-frequency sound.Single mic preampXLR and 1/4" ins/outs+21V DC phantom powerClip LED indicatorAC adapter included |
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On-Stage Stands Mic Screw Adapter $1.99 On-stage Stands MA100 Mic Screw Adapter is a 3/8" male to 5/8" female screw adapter for use with mic stands that have European 3/8" threads. |
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Rolls MS20 Mic Splitter $49.99 The Rolls MS20 Mic Splitter is a must when you need to split a male microphone XLR input to 2 XLR outputs equal to the original. Rolls builds a ground lift into the MS20 Mic Splitter to aid in elimination of ground loops. |
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Rolls Ms20 Mic Splitter $49.99 The Rolls MS20 Mic Splitter is a must when you need to split a male microphone XLR input to 2 XLR outputs equal to the original. Rolls builds a ground lift into the MS20 Mic Splitter to aid in elimination of ground loops. |
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 Lot of Three 3 On Stage Mic Stands more than 65 off discount price  US $12.95
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 NEW AUDIO SPECTRUM AS 400 VOCAL MICROPHONE US $5.00
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 LOW PROFILE BOOM MICROPHONE STAND 5 FEET ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT MIKE CLIP TRIPOD NEW US $9.99
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 schoeps straesser cm060 condenser microphone 48 volt phantom US $303.00
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 Samson C03U Condenser Cable Professional Microphone US $99.00
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 CARVIN SM68 UNIDIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE GREAT VOCAL MIKE US $54.99
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 Astatic JT 30 C Harmonica Microphone w stand and original boxpaperwork US $195.95
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 Superlux PRA628 MKII Guitar Amp Instrument Microphone e609 e906 D2 SM57 US $59.00
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 SHURE PG 58 Microphone US $34.99
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 REALISTIC Electret Condenser Stereo MICROPHONE No 33 919 One Piece System US $14.99
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 Shure SM5B Micophone RARE In Excellent Condition US $455.00
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 Vintage orig Shure Model 51 Microphone w A86A in line transformer EXC US $100.00
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 Switchcraft 332A 5 8 1 4 Microphone Adapter for Vintage Harmonica Harp Mic JT 30 US $12.99
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 Samson 5KIT Cable Professional Microphone US $150.00
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 AN E V AND A FOSTEX MICROPHONE AND A RADIO SHACK MIXER US $20.00
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 Audio Technica’s Freeway 200 Series Wireless System with Handheld Mic US $.99
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 6 50ft COLOR XLR Mic Cables GLS AUDIO 50ft Mike 6P50 US $103.99
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 Vintage Neumann KMi KMS 85 i incl box key badge Vocal mike US $788.32
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 weltron model 37 105 cardiod dynamic mike with 20 cord nice condition used US $5.00
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 Samson 5KIT 5 Piece Drum Microphone System5 XLR Cables US $138.00
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 10 PACK GLS Audio ES 58 ES58 Vocal Mic Mike 37 205 SM US $279.99
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 Amperite Microphone RL H US $89.00
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 Electro Voice Mercury Microphone US $9.99
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 VINTAGE SHURE BROTHERS DYNAMIC MICROPHONE MODEL 51 HAM RADIO ITEM WORKS NOS US $58.76
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 Shure Genuine Replacement Blue Ring Beta58 Beta87 US $5.00
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 Microphone Mic Mike stand Drink Cup Holder FREE Sticker US $15.95
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 SPARKLE MICROPHONE SKIN SPARKLY MIKE SLEEVE COVER SHURE SENHEISER etc US $7.82
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 NEW WIRELESS MICROPHONE MIKE CLIP LARGE AKG RODE ma3 US $6.30
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 Radio Shack Super Cardioid Vocal Microphone Brand New US $25.99
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 Neumann KM85i KM 85i KM84 Classic Vintage Studio Condenser Microphone System US $1,349.95
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 Shure Controlled Magnetic Mike Element Good Harp US $41.00
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 Vintage SHURE Model 549 UNIDYNE Mark IV Microphone USA Free Ship US $61.00
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 3 GLS Audio ES 57 ES57 Microphone Mic Mike P37 206 SM US $98.99
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 Campro SM3 Low Profile Microphone ShockMount With Solid Metal Hotshoe Mount US $14.95
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 2 NEW SHURE PG81 CONDENSER MICROPHONES mike mics US $185.00
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 NEW 10 PACK 25ft XLR MIC CABLES MIKE CORDS 25 ft 3 pin US $47.49
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 MBrace Guitar Holder works with Strat Les Paul Acoustic US $65.85
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 6 GLS AUDIO 50ft XLR COLORED MIC Cables Mike 50ft 6P50 US $103.95
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 UNUSUAL TURNER 98 VINTAGE DYNAMIC MICROPHONE WITH TILTING HEAD WORKS GREAT US $140.00
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 HEARTY RESLO RBH VINTAGE RIBBON MICROPHONE WITH TILTING HEAD AND GREAT SOUND US $295.00
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 PAIR 2 NEW 20 FT foot XLR Mic CABLES FREE PRIORITY SHIP US $12.73
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 Ultimate Jamstands JS MCFB6PK Stand Package NEW Free Shipping US $109.95
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 Modified Circuit Bent Carbon Dynamic Telephone XLR Studio Dual Mic Microphone US $64.99
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 Unidirectional Dynamic Microphone PRO 3010 RadioShack US $49.95
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 Pro microphone arm Heavy Duty for EV RE20 RE27 FreeShip US $68.95
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 Vintage Harmonica Microphone Cord Cable Harp Mic JT 30 US $26.99
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 GLS Audio ES 58 ES58 Mic Microphone Mike 3 PACK 37 202 US $93.99
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 NEW 4 MIC MIKE WIRELESS CORDLESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM US $129.99
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 GLS Audio Bulk Pro Microphone Mic Mike Cable 300ft RED US $73.99
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 10 25ft XLR MIC CABLES Cords 25 ft Mike GLS AUDIO MC25 US $93.99
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Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband List Price: $14.95 Sale Price: Too low to display Used From: $7.50  |
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Designed for use with any cordless phone possessing a standard 2.5 mm jack, Panasonic's KX-TCA60 is an excellent way for you to talk hands-free while you work. Its boom-style microphone adjusts to an optimum level for your mouth... |
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GLS Audio Mic Windscreens - Black Microphone Windscreen - Mike Wind Screen fits all standard size Ball-Type Mics - Black Wind Screens - 5 PACK List Price: $24.95 Sale Price: $9.95 |
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Are your old wind screens deteriorating on you? Try our GLS Audio 5 pack of new black wind screens today! They come vacuum packed for freshness and longevity. Once they are opened from the package, allow for them to reform to their natural shape and beauty... |
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Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset w/ Microphone (Black) - Retail Packaging List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: Too low to display Used From: $29.95 |
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The Motorola MOTOROKR™ S305 Stereo Headset delivers style, performance, and remarkable sound for your iPhone, iPod, or other stereo-capable Bluetooth® device. This lightweight headset lets you make hands-free calls and wirelessly listen to music so you'll stay tuned-in and hooked-up no matter where you're headed... |
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On Stage Foam Ball-Type Mic Windscreen, Black List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $0.85 Used From: $3.00 |
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Protect your mics against wind interference and singers' spit with an On Stage Foam Ball-Type Mic Windscreen. Designed for noral sized handheld mics similar in design to a Shure SM58, these colorful foam windscreens fit most mics... |
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GLS Audio Mic Windscreens - Color Microphone Windscreen - Mike Wind Screen fits all standard size Ball-Type Mics - Color Wind Screens - 7 PACK List Price: $21.95 Sale Price: $13.95 Used From: $12.68 |
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Make life easy on yourself when you're working the sound board. 7 different Vibrant Colors of wind screens to keep the mics on stage more than bearable to work with. They come vacuum packed for freshness and longevity... |
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GLS Audio 25ft Mic Cable Patch Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Black Microphone Cables - 25' Balanced Mike Snake Cord - SINGLE List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $14.99 |
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Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free "True Balanced LO-Z" and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper conductors plus they are shielded... |
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GLS Audio XLR Female Coupler Gender Changer XLR-F Mic Barrel Mike Adapter - 4 PACK List Price: $35.99 Sale Price: $14.99 |
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We are offering these new Professional Series XLR Female to XLR Female Couplers by GLS Audio. These are sometimes called "Gender Changers" because you can put them on a male cable and make it a female output... |
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Zalman Zm-Mic1 High Sensitivity Headphone Microphone Sale Price: $5.94 |
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Compact headphone microphone of excellent sound quality, ease of use, and sensitivity. Clip the microphone onto the headphone cable as close to the mouth as possible. Use the mini clips on the microphone cable to latch the microphone cable onto the headphone cable... |
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Logitech USB Desktop Microphone List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $19.54 |
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Experience plug and play convenience and enhanced audio quality of USB technology with the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone. The noise canceling microphone improves sound quality by blocking out unwanted noise... |
How You Can Win A Rap Fight - Win Freestyle Rap Battles
Should you desire to discover how to win a rap battle, then check out this article. You will find out how you can win freestyle rap battles.
You will find really three various places you could go to practice your mc battles.
Tip #1 - Find Your Yearbooks
Do you still have your high school or college yearbooks? A rather fascinating way to improve your battle raps would be to look at your yearbook pictures. Going through your yearbook will evoke a lot of memories, emotions and feelings. You might feel some pride due to the teams that you simply were on. You might really feel some happiness, jealousy or anger.
Select a picture of one of your friends and commence battling for 5 minutes straight. Once you are done with that student, select an additional picture and fight for one more 5 minutes. The result of doing this exercise will bring to the forefront a lot of emotions that you can use in your battles.
Tip #2 - Practice Battling For Free
Go over to a yahoo voice chat room and find some individuals inside these hip-hop chat rooms to battle. All you have to do is always to download the software, and plug up your mic and start hip-hop battles. If there isn't anyone within the room that seems to want to fight, you may need to create some battles. Begin dissing the individuals within the room. Go after individuals within the room and commence making fun of their names. You may get them mad enough that they will want to fight you.
Tip #3 - Go to dopetracks.com
Here is an additional website that you could go to and battle other people which are logged on. You can enhance your skills and show off your talents. At this web site, it is possible to record your raps and challenge other rappers and emcees like you to battle you back. Just like the yahoo web site, this website is also free of charge.
For much more tips on freestyle rap battles, read below.
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