Microphone Cable Cord
Microphone Cable Cord
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Stage Ninja Retractable XLR Female 26' Microphone Cable System $49.99 Superior signal clarity is delivered by this retractable microphone cable. It completely eliminates winding cables and cord tangles. Just pull out the desired cord length, plug in, after gig pull cord again to retract. Cable instantly retracts into damage-resistant protective housing.A must-have for all gearheads! |
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Stage Ninja Retractable Xlr Female 26' Microphone Cable System $49.99 Superior signal clarity is delivered by this retractable microphone cable. It completely eliminates winding cables and cord tangles. Just pull out the desired cord length, plug in, after gig pull cord again to retract. Cable instantly retracts into damage-resistant protective housing.A must-have for all gearheads!Neutrik NCXX Connector24 gaugeBraided shieldStage Ninja RST Technology26-foot total cable length (20 feet retractable, 6 feet static)Retractable cable end is Female XLR connector to accommodate microphone setupsUnits stack for space efficiency |
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Shure C50j Microphone Cable $19.99 The Shure C50J microphone cable is 50' (15m) of Hi-Flex cable for low-impedance operation. |
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Shure C100j Microphone Cable $39 Shure C100J Microphone Cable is a hi-Flex, 100' cable for low-impedance operation. |
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Shure 514B Handheld Communication Microphone $69.99 The Shure 514B is a low impedance, dynamic, handheld microphone designed for paging and public address systems. It provides clear, natural voice response and high intelligibility. The 514B connects to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms. It can be used in applications that require long cable lengths, or where severe hum conditions are present. For connection to high impedance inputs, use Shure A95 Series Line Matching Transformers.The 514B microphone is provided with a 4-conductor (double shielded) coiled cable and a "Million-Cycle" leaf-type switch designed for constant use under the most rigorous conditions. The 514B mic fits naturally and comfortably in the hand and is not affected by heat or humidity. The exclusive ARMO-DUR case resists mechanical shocks and vibration, and is impervious to oil, fumes, salt spray, ultraviolet radiation, and corrosion. Includes coiled cord, mounting bracket and push-to-talk switch.Smooth, extended frequency response from 100 to 6,000 Hz -- provides highly intelligible voice response"Million-Cycle" leaf-type switch -- provides outstanding reliability, even under extreme conditionsTough ARMO-DURcaseLong-life, neoprene-jacketed, coiled cableSupplied mounting bracket fits hang-up button on back of microphonePush-to-talk switch |
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Shure 527C Handheld Communication Microphone $69.99 The Shure Model 527C is a dynamic handheld communications microphone designed for use in a variety of mobile and fixed station applications, including police, transportation, amateur radio and similar applications. The 527C mic offers extremely low sensitivity to hum pickup and low susceptibility to radio-frequency interference. A built-in solid state amplifier permits the use of up to 30 m (100 ft) of unshielded cable.The modular construction of the 527C allows the cartridge, switch, and cable to be replaced in a matter of minutes, if necessary. The 527C microphone fits naturally and comfortably in the hand and is not adversely affected by heat or humidity. The ARMO-DUR case is immune to oil, grease, fumes, salt spray, sun, rust and corrosion, and is outstanding in its ability to withstand mechanical shocks and vibration.Built-in amplifierFrequency response from 300 to 5,000 Hz, tailored for voice communicationsLow sensitivity to humLow susceptibility to radio-frequency interference"Million-Cycle" leaf-type switch stands up under severe operating conditions and constant useHigh-impact ARMO-DUR case lighter and stronger than die-cast metal, comfortable to the touch in hot or cold weatherRugged and dependable under all operating conditionsLong-life neoprene-jacketed coil cord |
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Shure 596Lb Handheld Communication Microphone $42.99 The Shure Model 596LB is a compact, hand-held dynamic, low-impedance microphone with a 200 to 5,000 Hz frequency response. Designed especially for voice communications use or as a component in an intercom system, it is an economical unit for applications in budget-restricted paging and other installations. The 596LB microphone is compatible with many popular paging amplifier inputs. Its tailored frequency response provides clear, intelligible operation. The ARMO-DURcase is small, light and sturdy, and fits comfortably in the palm of the hand. It has a long-life push-to-talk switch, and a durable coiled cable for years of reliable performance. The Shure 596LB mic has a low-impedance output.Omnidirectional pickup pattern for optimum off-axis operationFrequency response from 200 to 5,000 Hz, tailored for voice communicationsEconomical-the perfect choice for modest paging installationsRugged and dependable under most operating conditionsSilver-plated switch contacts for long-term low contact resistance and reliable performanceLong-life vinyl-jacketed coil-cord for years of trouble-free operationOutput impedance matches most paging amplifier inputsVirtually indestructible ARMO-DUR caseSturdy, convenient mounting button for attaching to equipment |
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Ampridge Ma-202 Guitar & Microphone Mixer Cable $29.95 AmpRidge's MA-202 adapter cable allows you to connect one guitar and one microphone into one 1/4" phone jack input on your instrument amplifier. Simply plug in your instrument and microphone and balance the volume using the normal volume controls on your guitar or bass. The special design will combine the signals without the problems found using a typical Y-cable. This keeps interaction between the instrument and microphone at an unnoticeable minimum and adjusts the volume to match what you would find with a typical single instrument. The included microphone adapter is used to connect the XLR output from a normal low impedance microphone into one of the GA-101 adapter jacks. This package includes one GA-101 adapter cable and one MT-21 XLR microphone adapter.Play an instrument and use a microphone at the same time with one amplifierWorks with guitars and bassesNo battery or AC power requiredInexpensive and portable |
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Audix I-5 Microphone With Cable And Stand $109 Includes one Audix i5 dynamic mic, one Gear One 20' mic cable, and one Musician's Gear MS-220 tripod mic stand with fixed boom. Audix i5:The cardioid pattern Audix i5 Instrument/Vocal Microphone is a dynamic mic with a smooth, uniform frequency response of 50Hz-16kHz with SPL handling of 140dB. It's versatile enough to handle a wide variety of applications and music genres. The i5 is truly a mic for all seasons and sounds great on vocals, snare, and guitar amps, with a clarity that will astound you. It features a durable cast zinc alloy body, dent-resistant grille, and black E-coat finish. Attractively laser etched with its model and serial number. Audix includes a heavy-duty mic clip and carrying pouch with the i5 Instrument microphone..Gear One Microphone Cable:For serious-minded musicians, Gear One's XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable's superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Musician's Gear MS-220 Tripod Mic Stand with Fixed Boom:The MS-220 Tripod Microphone Stand has a thread adapter and tubular legs. Its adjustable height from floor to top thread is 35" to 61-7/8". The 30-1/4" fixed boom is not adjustable.Audix i5:Cardioid patternSmooth, uniform frequency responseHigh SPL handlingDurable cast zinc alloy bodyDent-resistant grilleBlack E-coat finishCable: 55" (1.4 m)Accessories Furnished: Windscreen, Heavy-duty mic clip, and carrying pouchMusician's Gear MS-220:Thread adapterTubular legAdjustable height from floor to top thread 35" to 61-7/8"Fixed boom: 30-1/4"Gear One XLR Mic Cable:Sturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage |
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Audix Om-5 Microphone With Cable And Stand $169 Includes one Audix OM5 handheld dynamic mic, one Gear One 20' mic cable, and one Musician's Gear MS-220 tripod mic stand with fixed boom. Audix OM5:The Audix OM5 dynamic microphone is capable of producing high-quality sound at very high SPLs without distortion or feedback. The OM5 mic is naturally attenuated at 120Hz to reduce boominess and handling noise. The mid-range is tailored for clarity and presence making vocals easier to hear in mains and monitors. Audix's VLM (Very Low Mass) technology delivers outstanding transient response. The Audix OM5 microphone has a tight hypercardioid pattern.Gear One Microphone Cable:For serious-minded musicians, Gear One's XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable's superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Musician's Gear MS-220 Tripod Mic Stand with Fixed Boom:The MS-220 Tripod Microphone Stand has a thread adapter and tubular legs. Its adjustable height from floor to top thread is 35" to 61-7/8". The 30-1/4" fixed boom is not adjustable.Audix OM5:High-quality sound at very high SPLs without distorion or feedbackNaturally attenuated at 120Hz to reduce boominess and handling noiseMid-range tailored for clarity and presenceVLM (Very Low Mass) technology delivers outstanding transient responseTight hypercardioid pattern Musician's Gear MS-220:Thread adapterTubular legAdjustable height from floor to top thread 35" to 61-7/8"Fixed boom: 30-1/4"Gear One XLR Mic Cable:Sturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage |
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Lightsnake Usb Microphone Cable Black $39.99 SoundTech's LightSnake USB Microphone cable is really a "sound card in a cable" and digital music recording has never been easier. Just plug in your microphone and start recording in CD quality. You can start your own music production straight out of the package. The cable is an XLR microphone to USB cable which is ideal for vocal recording or podcasting. An embedded 16 Bit Analog to Digital converter with audio signal boost ensures extremely low audio loss and 48/44.1 KHz Sampling Rate provides you with high audio quality while recording. The HSDL (Host Side Data Loss) Noise Reduction function prevents any unwanted noise when converting the audio signal to digital format and saving to your computer.The LightSnake cable features SoundTech's patented "Live when Lit" technology cable ends that glow when connected properly and flash indicating when sound is being transmitted. The simplicity of these cables and their price point make the digital recording arena accessible to every one.The audio cable is packaged with a DVD that contains 30 day trail versions of all of Sony Media Software titles, including Sound Forge, Acid, Vegas , etc. This addition makes the cable a complete solution right out of the box. Mac users are not left out as GarageBand recording software is on every new Macintosh sold.This is a true USB plug-n-play connection. No additional drivers are needed for the following operating systems Win 98 SE / Win ME / Win 2000 /Win XP and Mac OS9 / OS X. An ASIO driver is forthcoming for recording software that implements this technology.LightSnake XLR to USB CableUser GuidePC driver CDSony Media 30 day Demo DVD |
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AmpRidge MA-202 Guitar & Microphone Mixer Cable $29.95 AmpRidge's MA-202 adapter cable allows you to connect one guitar and one microphone into one 1/4" phone jack input on your instrument amplifier. Simply plug in your instrument and microphone and balance the volume using the normal volume controls on your guitar or bass. The special design will combine the signals without the problems found using a typical Y-cable. This keeps interaction between the instrument and microphone at an unnoticeable minimum and adjusts the volume to match what you would find with a typical single instrument. The included microphone adapter is used to connect the XLR output from a normal low impedance microphone into one of the GA-101 adapter jacks. This package includes one GA-101 adapter cable and one MT-21 XLR microphone adapter. |
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Used Shure 514B Handheld Communication Microphone $63.69 The Shure 514B is a low impedance, dynamic, handheld microphone designed for paging and public address systems. It provides clear, natural voice response and high intelligibility. The 514B connects to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms. It can be used in applications that require long cable lengths, or where severe hum conditions are present. For connection to high impedance inputs, use Shure A95 Series Line Matching Transformers.The 514B microphone is provided with a 4-conductor (double shielded) coiled cable and a "Million-Cycle" leaf-type switch designed for constant use under the most rigorous conditions. The 514B mic fits naturally and comfortably in the hand and is not affected by heat or humidity. The exclusive ARMO-DUR case resists mechanical shocks and vibration, and is impervious to oil, fumes, salt spray, ultraviolet radiation, and corrosion. Includes coiled cord, mounting bracket and push-to-talk switch.Smooth, extended frequency response from 100 to 6,000 Hz -- provides highly intelligible voice response"Million-Cycle" leaf-type switch -- provides outstanding reliability, even under extreme conditionsTough ARMO-DURcaseLong-life, neoprene-jacketed, coiled cableSupplied mounting bracket fits hang-up button on back of microphonePush-to-talk switch |
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Mac Mini User Guide
First steps Unpacking
Your box contains
- a Mac mini
- a power adaptor
- a power cord
- an Apple Remote
- a DVI to VGA adaptor
Basic features
On the front of your Mac Mini is a slot-loading optical drive. The built-in infrared (IR) receiver lies to the right of the slot, and the power indicator light is at the bottom right-hand corner.
At the back of the Mac mini, you have two rows of features. Along the top row, from left to right, are
- the power button
- a security slot for a cable and lock
- an audio in/optical digital audio in port
- a headphone out/optical digital audio out port
Along the bottom row, from left to right, are
- a power port
- an Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)
- a FireWire 400 port
- a DVI video out port
- four USB 2.0 ports
AirPort Extreme wireless technology and Bluetooth® wireless technology are inside your Mac mini.
Power adaptor
Strip away the plastic film from your Mac mini and the power adaptor. Place the Mac mini on a firm surface right side up or on its side, and close to an electric socket. Your monitor, keyboard and mouse should also be near at hand.
- Connect the power cord to the power adaptor
- Put the plug on the end of the power adaptor’s lead into the Mac mini’s power port
- Plug the power cord into the electric socket
Please note: never place anything on your Mac mini. Objects on your Mac mini may disrupt the optical drive, the AirPort Extreme wireless signal, and the Bluetooth® wireless signal.
Peripheral set-up
Your Mac mini is BYODKM – bring your own display, keyboard and mouse. Use the ones you already have (almost any are suitable).
Keyboard and mouse
Connect your keyboard to a USB port on the back of the Mac mini. Connect your mouse to a USB port on the keyboard or on the Mac mini.
Windows-based keyboards may not have specific Mac OS X Command and Option keys. The Windows logo key, however, is equivalent to the Mac OS X Command key, and the Alt key is equivalent to the Mac OS X Option key.
To modify the keyboard
- click Apple>System Preferences
- click Keyboard & Mouse
- choose Modifier keys
- follow the screen instructions
Please note: when you use a USB keyboard and mouse made by a company other than Apple, you may need software drivers. If you don’t already have these, visit the manufacturer’s website and download them.
Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mighty Mouse
If you have an Apple Wireless Keyboard and wireless Mighty Mouse, follow the set-up procedures contained in the appropriate manuals.
Monitor
Use your Mac mini’s DVI video out port to connect a monitor. If you have a VGA monitor, connect it to the Mac mini with the supplied DVI to VGA adaptor.
Please note; your Mac mini supports digital resolutions up to 1,920 x 1,200 pixels. This means you can attach a 20 inch Apple Cinema Display or a 23 inch Apple Cinema HD Display.
Internet or network
Connect your Mac mini to the Internet or a network wirelessly or by using a cable.
- Wireless. Your Mac mini has built-in AirPort Extreme wireless technology. For more details, go to Menu Bar; select Help>Mac Help; and click Library>AirPort Help.
- Cable. Simply plug one end of an Ethernet cable into your Mac mini, and the other into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network.
Switching on Power button
To start your Mac mini, press the power button located on the back.
Setup Assistant
When you first use your Mac mini, Setup Assistant appears. This enables you to establish your
- user account
- Internet access
- email details
If you already own a Mac computer, you can use Setup Assistant to transfer software and files to your Mac mini.
If you prefer to wait before you transfer information, use Migration Assistant at a later date.
- Select the Applications folder
- Open Utilities
- Double-click Migration Assistant
Customising
To change the layout of Desktop – the first screen that appears when you’ve finished with Setup Assistant - go to the Menu Bar and select Apple>System Preferences. For more details on what you can do to customise your Mac mini, select Mac Help and search for “System preferences”.
Sleep mode and shutting down Sleep mode
If you intend to be away from your Mac mini for just a short while, you can put it in sleep mode rather than shut it down. Simply choose one of the following actions:
- press and hold your Apple Remote’s Play/Pause button for three seconds
- select Apple>System Preferences; choose Energy Saver; set the timer
- press the power button
- select Apple>Sleep on the Menu Bar
When you’re ready to wake your Mac mini, press any of your Apple Remote’s buttons or any key on your keyboard.
Shut down
Shut down your Mac mini by selecting Apple>Shut Down. To turn it on once more, press the power button.
Please note: do not move your Mac mini before you’ve shut it down. You can damage the hard disc if you move the computer while the disc is spinning.
Basic OS X guide Operating system
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard is your Mac mini’s operating system. It runs your files, software and peripheral devices, and is similar in principle to Windows.
Controls
Your controls are your mouse, keyboard and Apple Remote. If you’re more used to Windows, you’ll soon discover that Mac OS X is easier to navigate and faster.
Main features
Navigating your Mac mini’s screens is easy. There are self-explanatory windows, menus, and shortcuts, plus the following main features:
- Desktop
- Dock
- Finder
- Menu bar
Desktop
Desktop is the screen where you normally start each time you switch on your Mac mini. The screen displays your HD (hard drive) icons. Select an HD icon to view the files and applications it contains. When you plug a peripheral device into your Mac mini, the appropriate icon appears on Desktop.
Points to note:
- Use Desktop to store your folders, images, files and other documents
- Mac OS X gives each user of your Mac mini a separate Desktop
- Desktop lies behind any of the applications you run
Dock
The icons at the bottom of the screen are the Dock. Use the icons to access your most frequently used applications, folders, files and windows.
When a window appears, note that it has three coloured buttons in the upper left-hand corner.
- Red closes the window
- Yellow minimises the window to the Dock
- Green maximises and minimises the window’s size
Finder
The Dock icon on the far left is the Finder. You can use Finder to manage your folders, drives and applications.
Menu Bar
Mac OS X has just one Menu Bar. It appears on your screen as a line at the top.
Use the Menu Bar to
- work with a programme
- view and change settings and software
- close software
- check your recent work
- log in
- log out
- put your Mac mini into sleep mode
- restart your Mac mini
- switch off
The Menu Bar changes to give you the most suitable options for the software you’re running.
Connectivity
For a list of connection ports, see First steps – Basic features.
The FireWire 400 port is ideal for connecting high-speed devices. These include digital video cameras and hard drives.
The four USB 2.0 ports are for devices such as your keyboard, mouse, iPod, printer, camera, and games controller. Your Mac mini will recognise many of these without the need to run software because Apple pre-installs hundreds of peripheral drivers at its factory to make connections as quick and easy as possible.
Use your audio in/optical digital audio in port for a microphone. Use the headphone out/optical digital audio out port for a pair of headphones or speakers. You can also use either port for your digital audio equipment as appropriate.
About the Author
Ben T Wilson writes about Mac computers.