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GHS Original Acoustic Soundhole Microphone $59.99 he GHS external mount Soundhole Mic preamp system can amplify the natural sound of your acoustic instruments. Electrify your acoustic guitar using the unique attached microphone to preserves tone while amplifying the guitar's natural ambiance. May also be used with other types of instruments including bongos, saxophone, drums, congas, bongos, and more. |
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Ghs Original Acoustic Soundhole Microphone $59.99 he GHS external mount Soundhole Mic preamp system can amplify the natural sound of your acoustic instruments. Electrify your acoustic guitar using the unique attached microphone to preserves tone while amplifying the guitar's natural ambiance. May also be used with other types of instruments including bongos, saxophone, drums, congas, bongos, and more. |
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Shure Sm87a Condenser Microphone $229.99 The Shure SM87A is a condenser microphone that offers you smooth frequency response specifically tailored for warm, rich, vocal reproduction.Redesigned from the original SM87, the SM87A sports a slightly thicker handle for a more comfortable feel. In addition, the SM87A now includes the A25D break-resistant swivel adapter.Tight polar pattern for high gain-before-feedback and rejection of unwanted sounds plus a 3-point shockmount that minimizes stand and handling noise. Runs on phantom power.Tight polar pattern for high gain-before-feedback and rejection of unwanted soundsEffective 3-point shockmount minimizes stand and handling noisePhantom power operationSupercardioid condenserSupplied with break-resistant swivel adapterFrequency response: 50 to 18,000Hz |
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Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone $2700 The Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone shares the same electronic attributes as the Gold Reference Series, but has a center-fixed cardioid-only capsule with a thicker gauge (6 micron) gold sputtered diaphragm. With similar film thickness and construction; high frequency resonance (a little edge); proximity effect; and pretty good immunity from pops and sibilance problems, the Reference Cardioid more closely recalls how many of the vintage European tube mics such as the beloved U47 sounded like when they were new.The Manley mic's rich tonal balance and liquid character is consistently admired for instruments such as guitars, drum overheads, saxophone, and especially vocals. With your present mic, if you find yourself leaning on your compressors and boosting 5 or 10K to score a bit more testosterone, then the Reference Cardioid just might be the mic you're looking for. If you seem to be constantly boosting 12-18K and trying to get a clean, intimate sound, then the Reference Gold is definitely a safe bet.A proven hit-maker, the Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone was used to record all the vocals for Britney Spears, N'Sync, and The Backstreet Boys.All-Tube triode design-10 dB switchable padFrequency response: 10Hz-30KHzSensitivity: 17mV/PaNoise typically -120dB EINMax SPL: 150dBActual output impedance 200 ohmsWeight: 2.25 Lbs.Selected matched pairs availableCustom transformerless internal preamp version also available to orderOutboard Power Supply is factory set for 100V, 120V or 220-240VAC operationfor original destination country's mains voltage.Operating Mains Voltage changeable with power transformer re-wiring via switch and fuse value change.Mains Voltage Frequency: 50 60Hz |
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Akg C 3000 Recording Microphone $299 Since its introduction in 1993, AKG's C 3000 recording microphone has become a standard for a wide range of both studio and onstage applications. The redesigned C 3000 is a cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing product update which maintains the popular characteristics of the original C 3000, but with a sleek-and-classy finish showcasing AKG's corporate design. The AKG microphone is a great selection for both recording and live sound applications where maximum sound quality and robustness are a must, and the competitive price makes the C 3000 recording mic a must-have. The AKG C 3000 microphone features a cardioid pickup pattern, a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response, low-noise electronics, high-SPL capability, and an internal shockmount, which drastically reduces the mic's handling noise from mic stands or cables. The switchable 10dB preattenuation pad increases the SPL capability by 10dB and accommodates loud instruments like brass instruments or guitar amplifiers with ease. The AKG microphone's switchable first-order 500Hz low frequency filter eliminates the proximity effect for close-miking. The standard included accessories are a metal carrying case and a spider-type shock mount. Proven for more than 15 years and affordably priced, the AKG C 3000 microphone is an excellent choice for every high-quality recording or demanding live sound application.Gold-sputtered one-inch large diaphragm with patented Edge-Terminated Back-Plate Technology Proven performance for more than 15 years for both studio and stage Internal windscreen protects from wind and breath generated "pops" Well designed circuitry provides high-SPL capability and low distortion Switchable attenuation pad enables for high SPL up to 150dB Switchable low-cut filter (500Hz, 6dB/octave) eliminates proximity effect Comes complete with H 85 spider-type shock mount and metal carrying case Designed, engineered and built in Vienna, Austria The recording microphone is ideal for: Guitar and bass amps Lead instruments Lead vocals Professional stage miking Professional studio recording |
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Focusrite Isa428mkii And Sterling St69 Microphone $2098.99 This is a superb front end for your recording system, whether for a home studio or a professional recording suite. The Focusrite ISA428 MkII provides four of Focusrites prestigious transformer-based microphone preamps in one convenient rackmountable chassis. It features the same classic circuitry and renowned audio quality found in the original Focusrite ISA mic pre at a new level of affordability. With selectable input impedance, direct instrument inputs and an optional eight channels of high-quality analogue to digital conversion, the ISA428 MkII creates the perfect front end for the discerning recording professional. Add to that a Sterling ST69 microphone and you have the beginning of a very sweet signal chain.Sterling ST 69Sterling Audio's ST69 Tube Microphone is an excellent choice for recording engineers and musicians looking for a superior studio microphone. A combination of new and traditional technology, blended with our Disk Resonator system, yields wide frequency response and quick transient response without sacrificing warmth and tone. It's ideal for capturing the full, detailed sound of vocals, acoustic & electric instruments, and drums. And its precision machined, brushed stainless-steel finish complements the ST69's technical brilliance.ISA428 MKIIFirst introduced in 1985, the ISA microphone preamp holds a reputation for outstanding transparency along with subtle warmth contributed by transformer core saturation. The addition of a variable impedance circuit allows ISA users to perfectly match the preamp with any microphone, or to use different settings creatively to shape the sound of the microphone. Unchanged for decades, the ISA microphone preamp topology offers incredible clarity and the signature Focusrite sound that makes it the top choice among many audio professionals today.The optional class-leading eight-channel A-D converter option used with the ISA828 is also compatible with the ISA428 MkII. Along with the four mic preamp inputs, four additional inputs allow you to route other line signals through the converter. More information about the ISA428 MkII A-D converter option can be found here.Four instrument inputs, instantly accessible on the front panel, allow quick and easy connection without the need for a separate DI box. Extra processing can be placed between preamp and conversion via the units dedicated insert points, featured on every channel. Finally, accurate six-segment LED metering is designed to catch even the fastest transients on every channel.Over 25 years, Focusrite has earned a reputation for bringing superb audio quality and engineering excellence to an array of audio professionals. Whether youre looking to preserve the sound of your classic microphones, or searching for the perfect front end for your digital studio, the ISA428 MkII brings legendary tools to your studio at an exceptional new price.Focusrite ISA428 MkIIFour ISA series transformer-based preampsEight-channel optional A-D converterSelectab |
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Nady CBM 40X Boundary Microphone $47.99 The Nady CBM 40X boundary microphone is a wide-range back electret condenser mic with a cardioid polar pattern. The new CBM 40X mic is smaller and more compact and has better response than the original CBM 40X. The 48V phantom power adapter circuit is now inside the mic eliminating the need for a separate mini-xlr-to-standard-XLR phantom power adapter. The cable is terminated on one end with mini-XLR that is jacked into the mic and the other end has a standard XLR that connects directly to the mixer. The Nady CBM 40X is enclosed in a heavy-duty die cast case on rubber padding to minimize mechanical coupling of surface vibrations to the microphone. This Nady boundary mic is very useful in a variety of surface-mounted applications such as high quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, and many other demanding sound pickup situations. |
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Shaker Crystal 1/4 Harmonica Microphone $79.95 The Shaker Crystal is Shaker's original harmonica microphone. Born in 1992, the Crystal Shaker Microphone's voice is accurate and clear with traditional crystal breakup and tremendous presence. A Hi-Z (high output impedance) microphone the Shaker Crystal breaks up with true ice-pick-in-the-ear crystal distortion characteristics when pushed hard. The Crystal harmonica mic has more of an accurate sound and less tonal coloration than Shaker's Dynamic mics. Some call it cleaner, Shaker says it has more acoustic clarity. When you need to cut through a thick rhythm section, this harp mic has the in-your-face presence and crystal edge to get the job done. This Shaker harmonica mic also has fantastic feedback rejection and is housed in the same indestructible thermal resin casing as Shaker's Dyno mic, so it's just as ergonomic and as easy to hold.Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a complex music-making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By utilizing a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker mics become, in essence, miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these mics are totally handmade in the US and utilize as many American-made parts as possible, making Shaker microphones the real deal. Made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players. |
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Millennia HV-3D-8 8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier $4012.99 The Millennia HV-3D-8 is a microphone preamplifier of superb sonic character, technical specification, and mechanical workmanship. It offers 8 double-balanced, extremely wide dynamic range stereo microphone preamplifiers intended for demanding acoustic recording. It combines precisely matched, discrete bipolar transistors with a laser trimmed, DC-coupled, FET-based output driver stage. Unlike standard mic preamplifiers, the HV-3D never unbalances or rebalances the original signal, thus maintaining the highest degree of signal integrity. Unlike preamps using vacuum tubes, IC function modules, and audio transformers (all of which can lend their own audio coloration) the Millennia HV-3D is precisely optimized to capture the subtlest detail of the music and ambience. With +23 dBu native input headroom, it requires no input pads, attenuators, or switch points as found on common textbook preamp designs - thus avoiding yet another source of sonic degradation. Moreover, with its +32 dBu output headroom, ultra-high dynamic stability and linearity are assured. |
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Millennia HV-3C Stereo Microphone Preamplifier $1843.99 The HV-3C Stereo Microphone Preamplifier is an entirely double-balanced, extremely wide dynamic range stereo microphone preamplifier intended for demanding audio recording. In it Millenia combines precisely matched, discrete bipolar transistors with a laser trimmed DC coupled FET-based output driver stage. Unlike standard mic preamplifiers, the HV-3C never unbalances or rebalances the original signal, thus maintaining the highest degree of signal integrity. Unlike preamps using vacuum tubes, IC function modules, and audio transformers (all of which can lend their own audio coloration) the Millennia HV-3C is precisely optimized to capture the subtlest detail of the music and ambience. With +23 dBu native input headroom, it requires no input pads, attenuators, or switch points as found on common textbook preamp designs - thus avoiding yet another source of sonic degradation. Moreover, with its +32 dBu output headroom, ultra-high dynamic stability and linearity are assured |
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Shaker Retro Rocket Harmonica Microphone $116.43 The coolest thing to happen since carbon and crystal were put with brass, wood, and wind. The Shaker Retro Rocket is a truly beautiful harmonica microphone that's basically a no-nonsense, bullet-type Shaker mic retaining the qualities that made the great original bullet mics so special.The Retro Rocket harmonica mic has all the snap, crackle, and pop that any blues/rock harp player could want. It's the real deala cast metal alloy body with a black crinkle powder coat finish, and high-output crystal element. It features a solid pewter grill and a 1/4" output connector. It's 40% smaller than traditional bullet type mics, and is ergonomically shaped to give harp players an in your face, aggressive tone. This is one high-output microphone with over-the-edge dynamics and a truckload of harmonic overtones. According to Retro Rocket endorsers, this mic rejects feedback better than any other bullet mic made.Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a complex music making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By using a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker harp mics become, in essence, miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these mics are totally handmade in the US and use as many American-made parts as possible. They're made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players. |
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Shaker Crystal XLR Harmonica Microphone $87.95 Born in 1992, The Shaker Crystal Microphone is a hi-Z (high output impedance) harmonica mic with more of an accurate sound and less tonal coloration than Shaker's Dynamic mics. Some call it cleaner, Shaker says it has more acoustic clarity. It breaks up with true ice-pick-in-the-ear crystal distortion characteristics when pushed hard. When you need to cut through a thick rhythm section, this mic has the in-your-face presence and crystal edge to get the job done. The Shaker mic also has fantastic feedback rejection and is housed in the same indestructible thermal resin casing as the Shaker's Dyno mic, so it's just as ergonomic and easy to hold. The Crystal is Shaker's original microphone and features 11-detent volume control. The voice is accurate and clear with traditional crystal breakup and tremendous presence.Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a complex music making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By using a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker mics become miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these Shaker mics are totally handmade in the US and use as many American-made parts as possible, making Shaker microphones the real deal. Made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players. |
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Shaker Crystal Xlr Harmonica Microphone $87.95 Born in 1992, The Shaker Crystal Microphone is a hi-Z (high output impedance) harmonica mic with more of an accurate sound and less tonal coloration than Shaker's Dynamic mics. Some call it cleaner, Shaker says it has more acoustic clarity. It breaks up with true ice-pick-in-the-ear crystal distortion characteristics when pushed hard. When you need to cut through a thick rhythm section, this mic has the in-your-face presence and crystal edge to get the job done. The Shaker mic also has fantastic feedback rejection and is housed in the same indestructible thermal resin casing as the Shaker's Dyno mic, so it's just as ergonomic and easy to hold. The Crystal is Shaker's original microphone and features 11-detent volume control. The voice is accurate and clear with traditional crystal breakup and tremendous presence.Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a complex music making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By using a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker mics become miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these Shaker mics are totally handmade in the US and use as many American-made parts as possible, making Shaker microphones the real deal. Made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players.Crystal elementOutput: Switchcraft XLR 3-pin connector wired pin-2-hotVolume control with 11 micro detents for referenceHoused in an indestructible thermal resin casing |
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Earphone Headset With Remote Mic for Apple iPhone 4S 4 4G 3GS 3G List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $0.01 Used From: $1.43  |
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This is the 3.5MM Headset for the Apple iPhone that is compatible with all models of the iPod, iPhone and iPad. It comes with a handy remote and mic which are only compatible with iPod Nano (5th Gen and later), iPod Classic (120GB/160GB), iPod Touch (3rd Gen and later), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, 4S and iPad 1 & 2... |
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This is the 3.5MM Headset for the Apple iPhone that is compatible with all models of the iPod, iPhone and iPad. It comes with a handy remote and mic which are only compatible with iPod Nano (5th Gen and later), iPod Classic (120GB/160GB), iPod Touch (3rd Gen and later), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, 4S and iPad 1 & 2... |
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Experience the best earphones for Apple iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS at this price range. Built-in microphone for handsfree conversations and answer and send button switches between music and phone. Fashionable and Stylish design, superior sound quality... |
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Behind-the-head design eliminates tangles and provides a light, comfortable fit that’s perfect for music on the go. The Motorola S10-HD is the only Bluetooth stereo headset that provides high-definition audio in a sweat proof design, so your wireless music stays with you in the gym and on-the-go... |
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Basic Equipment Needed For Recording Original Music On A Computer
It is surprising how little equipment is actually needed for recording original music on a computer. However, it is important that you know the ins and outs of that equipment, and the function of each component to produce a quality recording. The quality of each piece of equipment will ultimately have an effect on the sound quality of the finished product. This being said, however, most people start out with very basic level equipment and work their way up. So don’t be shy to start out small. Your recordings will improve with time and knowledge concerning the equipment you use.
Basic hardware components include, but are not limited to: a microphone and instrument, or instrument that plugs in directly, a sound card, a computer, headphones or speakers, and cables to connect the components together. Basic software components include a sound card mixer with which to route the audio signal, and recording software. This is the bare minimum. So if you’ve got all the components, you’re ready to record.
Understanding recording means understanding sound and how it works. The signal always starts at the microphone (or instrument), where it travels into the Mic Input on the sound card. This is where it is converted to a digital signal, then moves to your recording software. Once it is here, it is stored as a WAV file. When the recording is finished and you play it back, the recording software reads the WAV file, and passes it on to your sound card. Here it is converted back to analog, then travels to the Line Out jack and into your speakers or headphones. It is a very basic path, and very easy to understand. However, understanding this is vital to setting up for your recording process. As mentioned, each component of the path will affect the final sound of your recording, and so they must each be considered.
Within this simple setup, you don’t really need too much in the way of cables. The speakers that would accompany a desktop computer are outfitted with cables and plugs that would work with a standard sound card. This is the same for most headphones as well. A standard desktop microphone also will generally fit into the Mic In jack of a standard sound card. If this is not the case for your equipment, you will find everything you would need to do you recording at a local electronics store such as Radio Shack.
A final point to make here concerns the quality of the sound found generally on PCs and laptops alike. Standard sound cards are typically 2-channel. Better quality—consequently more expensive—sound cards tend to perform better conversions between analog and digital sound, have more channels, and better quality results. This may require a more complex setup, but it can oftentimes be advantageous. As previously mentioned, however, you can achieve a decent recording using minimal quality equipment and work your way up. Regardless, understanding the path of sound is essential for recording original music on a computer. Once you do, you’ll be set up for success. For more information, visit www.AudioMinds.com.
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