Pocket Mic Laptop
Pocket Mic Laptop
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MXL USB Mic Mate Classic $49.99 The MXL USB Mic Mate is a compact low-noise analog preamp that converts 48-volt phantom powered studio mics and analog line level signals to USB for quality recording on any PC or Mac. The Mic Mate uses the best of both analog and digital technology and features a fully balanced low noise, low distortion preamp, gain plus a 3position analog gain control; a special circuit that converts the 5 volts from the USB port to a regulated 48 volts required by professional condenser microphones. The digital section features a 16 bit Delta Sigma A/D converter with a sampling of 44.1 and 48.1. The input side has a 3-pin XLR female and on the output a USB connector.The Mic Mate has robust metal construction and is pocket sized making it a perfect travel companion for a portable computer allowing broadcasters, audio engineers and recording enthusiasts to capture great sounds wherever they go with their own mics. The MXL USB Mic Mate is easy to use and eliminates the need for any mixers, preamps, expensive studio gear or special software or drivers. Just plug in your favorite microphone to the converter and the other end to the USB port on your portable or desktop computer to set your preferences and enjoy studio quality recordings. |
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Ultimate Support Venom Custom Mic Stand Chrome $199.99 The "Venom" custom mic stand from Ultimate Support features a one-hand height adjustment for maximum flexibility, a super strong and reflective finish that looks stunning under the lights, unique personality-driven designs, and ships with a gig bag that houses the base and the mic shaft (plus whatever else you want to put in it). The Custom Chrome Series are a must-have for any lead singer's arsenal and sure to become the centerpiece of any stage.Stunning and SturdyCustom Chrome mic stands feature a gorgeous chrome finish that looks stunning under stage lights. Additionally, the chrome finish means that your Custom Chrome Series mic stand will not rust or corrode as you take it from gig to gig - even after years of use! Custom Chrome Series mic stands are as sturdy as they are stunning.What's Your Personality?The "Venom" Custom Chrome Series mic stand drips with venomous attitude that is as fatal as it is playful. Featuring a spider web base and a black widow clutch that is extraordinarily ergonomic, "Venom" is one stand whose bite will leave a mark on audiences from all walks of life.One-hand Height AdjustmentUltimate Support invented the one-hand height-adjustable mic stand nearly two decades ago. Custom Chrome Series mics stands feature Ultimate Support's patented one-hand clutch mechanism housed inside fun and ergonomic designs. Simply squeeze to quickly raise or lower non-slip, die-cast ergonomic clutch.Free Gig Bag IncludedTransport your Custom Chrome mic stand to your gigs, and then store them after, with the included gig bag. Equipped with an internal pocket for the base, and plenty of room for the mic shaft (and whatever else you'd like to store there), the free gig bag will keep your stand free from blemishes and will ensure that you don't lose any pieces and parts of your mic rig ever again.Stunning and SturdyWhat's Your Personality?One-hand Height AdjustmentFree Gig Bag Included |
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Tascam Us144 Interface And 990/991 Mic Pack Bundle $199.99 Enjoy the freedom to make top quality recordings anywhere you want with this conveniently mobile recording interface and microphone bundle. It features TASCAM's US-144 USB 2.0, 4x4 Audio/MIDI Computer Interface, MXL 990/991 recording mics, and two Musician's Gear Low-Z mic cables (20 ft. each). Small enough to fit in a laptop bag for on-the-road recording, this inexpensive gear is also good enough to provide outstanding results in a home studio environment too. TASCAM US-144 USB 2.0 4x4 Audio MIDI Computer InterfaceDesigned alongside the US-122L, the TASCAM US-144 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface adds S/PDIF digital I/O while maintaining the same easy functionality. It lets you record two tracks at a time with zero-latency monitoring, high-quality mic inputs, better-than-CD-quality 24-bit/96kHz recording, and MIDI I/O. It also has a headphone jack with level control and a redesigned aluminum case.MXL 990/991 Recording Mic ............. PackageThe MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package is a 2-microphone kit with the latest in MXL's range of studio condenser microphones. The 990 has silky, sweet high end and a tight solid bass, perfect for recording vocals. The 991 is a superior instrument microphone designed for recording acoustic guitar and drum overheads. Both have gold-sputtered diaphragms (20mm) creating a professional sound perfectly suited for digital and analog recording. The MXL MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package includes a high-impact carrying case and mic stand adapters.TASCAM US-144 USB 2.0 4x4 Audio/MIDI Computer Interface2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power2 analog line inputs (1 switchable to Hi-Z/guitar input)MIDI I/OS/PDIF digital I/OUSB 2.0 equipped (supports USB 1.1)Up to 24-bit/96kHz recording qualityZero-latency hardware monitoringHeadphone/level controlBus powered for use with PCs and MacsSupport for Windows 98 up to VistaSupport for Mac OS XMXL 990/991 Recording Mic Package990 for vocals with silky highs and tight, solid lows991 for acoustic guitars and drum overheads20mm gold-sputtered diaphragmsCarrying case and mic stand adaptersFor digital and analog recordingChampagne finishLO-Z Mic Cable2 x 20 feetDurableFlexibleBlackMale XLR plug on one end, female on the other |
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Galaxy Audio Headset Mic W/Transmitter L1 $199.99 The Galaxy Audio HS-UBKT combines the freedom of wireless and the convenience of an all-in-one headset mic and wireless transmitter. Imagine no wires running from your headset microphone to a separate body pack. How cool is that?The lightweight, comfortable-to-wear HS-UBKT offers a unidirectional microphone element and features a built-in 5mW fixed-frequency transmitter bud powered by 1 AAA battery. The transmitter bud contains separate power and mute switches, adjustable gain control, and a low battery indicator. The HS-UBKT works great for aerobic instructors and active performers who don't want to worry about a body pack transmitter falling out of a pocket or off of a belt. A flexible microphone stem allows for easy adjustment of the microphone's position as you wear the headset.Choose between two frequencies.Fixed frequency headset mic with transmitterAdjustable gainFlexible 5" boom for Easy FormationOn/Off and Mute switchWindscreen |
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Galaxy Audio Headset Mic W/Transmitter L5 $199.99 The Galaxy Audio HS-UBKT combines the freedom of wireless and the convenience of an all-in-one headset mic and wireless transmitter. Imagine no wires running from your headset microphone to a separate body pack. How cool is that?The lightweight, comfortable-to-wear HS-UBKT offers a unidirectional microphone element and features a built-in 5mW fixed-frequency transmitter bud powered by 1 AAA battery. The transmitter bud contains separate power and mute switches, adjustable gain control, and a low battery indicator. The HS-UBKT works great for aerobic instructors and active performers who don't want to worry about a body pack transmitter falling out of a pocket or off of a belt. A flexible microphone stem allows for easy adjustment of the microphone's position as you wear the headset.Choose between two frequencies.Fixed frequency headset mic with transmitterAdjustable gainFlexible 5" boom for Easy FormationOn/Off and Mute switchWindscreen |
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Gator Gm-4Wr 4 Wireless Mic System Case $239.99 With the Gator GM-4WR has enough room to tote up to 4 half-rack wireless systems in safety. Constructed of rugged polyethylene with reinforced corners, there are 4 half-rack shelves and soft foam slots for microphones and body pack transmitters. The convoluted foam lid provides extra padding. The Gator case features chrome corners, recessed chrome latches, an accessory pocket, carpeted interior and threaded rack rails. Carry handle on top and rubber feet on the bottom.Polyethylene constructionHolds 4 half rack wireless microphone systemsLid-mounted 4 slot mic holderSoft foam mic/body pack slotsConvoluted foam lidReinforced chrome cornersRecessed chrome twist latchesAccessory pocketCarpet lined interiorThreaded rack railTop mounted carry handleRubber feet4 half-rack shelves |
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Ultimate Support Smell The Rubber Custom Mic Stand Chrome $299.99 The "Smell The Rubber" custom mic stand from Ultimate Support features a one-hand height adjustment for maximum flexibility, a super strong and reflective finish that looks stunning under the lights, unique personality-driven designs, and ships with a gig bag that houses the base and the mic shaft (plus whatever else you want to put in it). The Custom Chrome Series are a must-have for any lead singer's arsenal and sure to become the centerpiece of any stage.Stunning and SturdyCustom Chrome mic stands feature a gorgeous chrome finish that looks stunning under stage lights. Additionally, the chrome finish means that your Custom Chrome Series mic stand will not rust or corrode as you take it from gig to gig - even after years of use! Custom Chrome Series mic stands are as sturdy as they are stunning.What's Your Personality?The "Smell the Rubber" Custom Chrome mic stand is a modern symbol for a classic theme ? the style and muscle of a '60s stick shift combined with the sweeping speed of laying down rubber in a back ally drag race. Strap on your seat belt and push your audience to the edge of g-force entertainment with a "Smell the Rubber" Custom Chrome mic stand today.One-hand Height AdjustmentUltimate Support invented the one-hand height-adjustable mic stand nearly two decades ago. Custom Chrome Series mics stands feature Ultimate Support's patented one-hand clutch mechanism housed inside fun and ergonomic designs. Simply squeeze to quickly raise or lower non-slip, die-cast ergonomic clutch.Free Gig Bag IncludedTransport your Custom Chrome mic stand to your gigs, and then store them after, with the included gig bag. Equipped with an internal pocket for the base, and plenty of room for the mic shaft (and whatever else you'd like to store there), the free gig bag will keep your stand free from blemishes and will ensure that you don't lose any pieces and parts of your mic rig ever again.Stunning and SturdyWhat's Your Personality?One-hand Height AdjustmentFree Gig Bag Included |
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Rane Mlm 65 Rack Mic/Line Mixer $999 The Rane MLM 65 Mic/Line Mixer is designed for easy manual mixing of up to 6 mic/line inputs and playback of one of several stereo audio sources, including modern USB audio and old-school vinyl. Simultaneous digital audio recording of the manual mix to S/PDIF, TOSLINK, and/or USB audio provides a formidable mixing ally in today's audio world. The MLM 65 features and topology are simple for non-technical operators, and it's dedicated USB Charge port supports todays MP3 players.The MLM 65 provides 6 manually mixed mic/line XLR inputs each with a front panel Pan and Fader Level control, plus a window slot atop each input for installer-created labels. These inputs also have independent rear panel screwdriver Gain trims, Overload indicators, 12V Phantom Power, and Mic/Line switches.One of six stereo Aux inputs is selectable on the front panel with a Level fader for the selected source being mixed. A single, large-window slot for installer-created Aux source labels makes operation simple for newbies. The stereo Aux inputs include five consumer RCA inputs each with screwdriver input gain trim. The Aux 1 input provides an additional 3.5mm stereo TRS jack and an adjacent dedicated USB Charge port for an iPod or other USB-powered audio device.For audio sources requiring diamond needles drug through the spiral-grooved black lacquer discs of yore, the Aux 4 input's phono/line switch satisfies those addicted to the warm, even-order harmonic distortion of phono cartridges. A large phono ground post is nearby for added sheen.The sixth Aux input enters via the USB Audio port. The MLM 65 registers as a standard USB audio device with either Windows or Apple operating systems, and both incoming and outgoing audio is stereo 16-bit, 48kHz PCM. This accommodates pristine, far-beyond-CD-quality playback of audio from dozens of instantly compatible laptop software programs.The MLM 65's front panel has two headphone outputs (1/4" and 3.5m TRS) with a dedicated meter with peak hold, rotary Level control, and are fed audio from the selected/illuminated Cue button. Stereo headphone cueing of any mic, the selected Aux input, or the Main mix is supported.The Main Level fader and meter with peak hold on the front affects only the Main stereo XLR Outputs which sport a Mono switch. The stereo Record RCA outputs with screwdriver adjustable attenuator provide a local analog output for recording to MP3 players or nearby camcorders.The three digital audio outputs of the mix are 24-bit/ 48kHz S/PDIF and TOSLINK, and 16-bit/ 48kHz USB audio. The same laptop can simultaneously playback and record via USB7 Input LEVEL faders (45mm sliders) set the volume of each mic or line Input8 CUE buttons select one of the Inputs, the Stereo Aux, or the Main Mix to be heard in headphones, and displayed on the Cue meterInput label slots 1-6 allow you to print your own label for each connected Input, and slip it behind the windowPAN controls 1-6 send the input audio to both left and right Main Mix cha |
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Ultimate Support Bring It On Sucka Custom Mic Stand Chrome $199.99 The "Bring It On Sucka" custom mic stand from Ultimate Support features a one-hand height adjustment for maximum flexibility, a super strong and reflective finish that looks stunning under the lights, unique personality-driven designs, and ships with a gig bag that houses the base and the mic shaft (plus whatever else you want to put in it). The Custom Chrome Series are a must-have for any lead singer's arsenal and sure to become the centerpiece of any stage.Stunning and SturdyCustom Chrome mic stands feature a gorgeous chrome finish that looks stunning under stage lights. Additionally, the chrome finish means that your Custom Chrome Series mic stand will not rust or corrode as you take it from gig to gig - even after years of use! Custom Chrome Series mic stands are as sturdy as they are stunning.What's Your Personality?The "Bring It On, Sucka!" Custom Chrome Series mic stand is a tough and fun theme that tells everyone around you mean business. Grab the hand grenade clutch and your set will explode with attitude while the bullet base keeps your music on target, holding the audience hostage to your bombastic show.One-hand Height AdjustmentUltimate Support invented the one-hand height-adjustable mic stand nearly two decades ago. Custom Chrome Series mics stands feature Ultimate Support's patented one-hand clutch mechanism housed inside fun and ergonomic designs. Simply squeeze to quickly raise or lower non-slip, die-cast ergonomic clutch.Free Gig Bag IncludedTransport your Custom Chrome mic stand to your gigs, and then store them after, with the included gig bag. Equipped with an internal pocket for the base, and plenty of room for the mic shaft (and whatever else you'd like to store there), the free gig bag will keep your stand free from blemishes and will ensure that you don't lose any pieces and parts of your mic rig ever again.Stunning and SturdyWhat's Your Personality?One-hand Height AdjustmentFree Gig Bag Included |
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Ultimate Support Dark Magic Custom Mic Stand Chrome $299.99 The "Dark Magic" custom mic stand from Ultimate Support features a one-hand height adjustment for maximum flexibility, a super strong and reflective finish that looks stunning under the lights, unique personality-driven designs, and ships with a gig bag that houses the base and the mic shaft (plus whatever else you want to put in it). The Custom Chrome Series are a must-have for any lead singer's arsenal and sure to become the centerpiece of any stage.Stunning and SturdyCustom Chrome mic stands feature a gorgeous chrome finish that looks stunning under stage lights. Additionally, the chrome finish means that your Custom Chrome Series mic stand will not rust or corrode as you take it from gig to gig - even after years of use! Custom Chrome Series mic stands are as sturdy as they are stunning.What's Your Personality?The "Dark Magic" Custom Chrome Series mic stand is a Celtic cross theme that originated in gothic, medieval art and architecture. Now appearing in jewelry, T-shirts, tattoos, coffee cups and other retail items, this theme is a symbol for pockets of today's most prolific popular culture centers including music and other forms of art.One-hand Height AdjustmentUltimate Support invented the one-hand height-adjustable mic stand nearly two decades ago. Custom Chrome Series mics stands feature Ultimate Support's patented one-hand clutch mechanism housed inside fun and ergonomic designs. Simply squeeze to quickly raise or lower non-slip, die-cast ergonomic clutch.Free Gig Bag IncludedTransport your Custom Chrome mic stand to your gigs, and then store them after, with the included gig bag. Equipped with an internal pocket for the base, and plenty of room for the mic shaft (and whatever else you'd like to store there), the free gig bag will keep your stand free from blemishes and will ensure that you don't lose any pieces and parts of your mic rig ever again.Stunning and SturdyWhat's Your Personality?One-hand Height AdjustmentFree Gig Bag Included |
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Ultimate Support Love/Hate Custom Mic Stand Chrome $199.99 The "Love/Hate" custom mic stand from Ultimate Support features a one-hand height adjustment for maximum flexibility, a super strong and reflective finish that looks stunning under the lights, unique personality-driven designs, and ships with a gig bag that houses the base and the mic shaft (plus whatever else you want to put in it). The Custom Chrome Series are a must-have for any lead singer's arsenal and sure to become the centerpiece of any stage.Stunning and SturdyCustom Chrome mic stands feature a gorgeous chrome finish that looks stunning under stage lights. Additionally, the chrome finish means that your Custom Chrome Series mic stand will not rust or corrode as you take it from gig to gig - even after years of use! Custom Chrome Series mic stands are as sturdy as they are stunning.What's Your Personality?The "Love Hate" Custom Chrome Series mic stand features a theme known well to the sound of modern music, that of the circle of events that comes with love and eventual heart break (only to fall in love again, etc.). Featuring a broken heart in flames base and a conical clutch that represents the strength to go on even after heart break, "Love Hate" is the stand of choice for crooners, female artists, and balladeers alike.One-hand Height AdjustmentUltimate Support invented the one-hand height-adjustable mic stand nearly two decades ago. Custom Chrome Series mics stands feature Ultimate Support's patented one-hand clutch mechanism housed inside fun and ergonomic designs. Simply squeeze to quickly raise or lower non-slip, die-cast ergonomic clutch.Free Gig Bag IncludedTransport your Custom Chrome mic stand to your gigs, and then store them after, with the included gig bag. Equipped with an internal pocket for the base, and plenty of room for the mic shaft (and whatever else you'd like to store there), the free gig bag will keep your stand free from blemishes and will ensure that you don't lose any pieces and parts of your mic rig ever again.Stunning and SturdyWhat's Your Personality?One-hand Height AdjustmentFree Gig Bag Included |
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Used Ultimate Support Bring It On Sucka Custom Mic Stand Chrome $181.99 The "Bring It On Sucka" custom mic stand from Ultimate Support features a one-hand height adjustment for maximum flexibility, a super strong and reflective finish that looks stunning under the lights, unique personality-driven designs, and ships with a gig bag that houses the base and the mic shaft (plus whatever else you want to put in it). The Custom Chrome Series are a must-have for any lead singer's arsenal and sure to become the centerpiece of any stage.Stunning and SturdyCustom Chrome mic stands feature a gorgeous chrome finish that looks stunning under stage lights. Additionally, the chrome finish means that your Custom Chrome Series mic stand will not rust or corrode as you take it from gig to gig - even after years of use! Custom Chrome Series mic stands are as sturdy as they are stunning.What's Your Personality?The "Bring It On, Sucka!" Custom Chrome Series mic stand is a tough and fun theme that tells everyone around you mean business. Grab the hand grenade clutch and your set will explode with attitude while the bullet base keeps your music on target, holding the audience hostage to your bombastic show.One-hand Height AdjustmentUltimate Support invented the one-hand height-adjustable mic stand nearly two decades ago. Custom Chrome Series mics stands feature Ultimate Support's patented one-hand clutch mechanism housed inside fun and ergonomic designs. Simply squeeze to quickly raise or lower non-slip, die-cast ergonomic clutch.Free Gig Bag IncludedTransport your Custom Chrome mic stand to your gigs, and then store them after, with the included gig bag. Equipped with an internal pocket for the base, and plenty of room for the mic shaft (and whatever else you'd like to store there), the free gig bag will keep your stand free from blemishes and will ensure that you don't lose any pieces and parts of your mic rig ever again.Stunning and SturdyWhat's Your Personality?One-hand Height AdjustmentFree Gig Bag Included |
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Galaxy Audio Headset Mic w/Transmitter L5 $199.99 The Galaxy Audio HS-UBKT combines the freedom of wireless and the convenience of an all-in-one headset mic and wireless transmitter. Imagine no wires running from your headset microphone to a separate body pack. How cool is that?The lightweight, comfortable-to-wear HS-UBKT offers a unidirectional microphone element and features a built-in 5mW fixed-frequency transmitter bud powered by 1 AAA battery. The transmitter bud contains separate power and mute switches, adjustable gain control, and a low battery indicator. The HS-UBKT works great for aerobic instructors and active performers who don't want to worry about a body pack transmitter falling out of a pocket or off of a belt. A flexible microphone stem allows for easy adjustment of the microphone's position as you wear the headset.Choose between two frequencies. |
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Galaxy Audio Headset Mic w/Transmitter L1 $199.99 The Galaxy Audio HS-UBKT combines the freedom of wireless and the convenience of an all-in-one headset mic and wireless transmitter. Imagine no wires running from your headset microphone to a separate body pack. How cool is that?The lightweight, comfortable-to-wear HS-UBKT offers a unidirectional microphone element and features a built-in 5mW fixed-frequency transmitter bud powered by 1 AAA battery. The transmitter bud contains separate power and mute switches, adjustable gain control, and a low battery indicator. The HS-UBKT works great for aerobic instructors and active performers who don't want to worry about a body pack transmitter falling out of a pocket or off of a belt. A flexible microphone stem allows for easy adjustment of the microphone's position as you wear the headset.Choose between two frequencies. |
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Used Art Voice Channel Tube Mic Preamp $390.39 The ART VoiceChannel is the answer to your recording and computer audio interface needs. Built to provide the ideal all-in-one input solution for analog or digital recording, the ART VoiceChannel is a true second-generation discrete Class-A microphone preamp capable of providing clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. An integrated fully variable powerful dynamics processor subtly controls transients and noise of the most demanding sources while the VoiceChannel's semi-parametric EQ offers wide tunability. For added versatility the EQ can be patched before or after the dynamics processor while separate insertion jacks allow you quick quiet in-line connectivity to external signal processing gear immediately after the mic pre-amp, before the EQ and dynamics processor in the signal path. Another insert patch point exists just before the A/D converters. Choose between a wide range of outputs including balanced analog output, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT and USB. Both analog and digital meters provide a detailed indication of audio levels.Ideal input solution for any recording applicationTube microphone preamplifier with selectable plate voltage and variable Input impedanceExceptional warmth and definition from proven ART tube preamp designSmooth musical-sounding dynamics control including Compressor, Expander, De-Esser, GatePowerful parametric EQ selectable pre- or post-compressor in signal pathFlexible digital connectivity including ADAT Lite-pipe, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLink digital outputUSB direct-connect to computer or laptop |
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Art Voice Channel Tube Mic Preamp $429 The ART VoiceChannel is the answer to your recording and computer audio interface needs. Built to provide the ideal all-in-one input solution for analog or digital recording, the ART VoiceChannel is a true second-generation discrete Class-A microphone preamp capable of providing clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. An integrated fully variable powerful dynamics processor subtly controls transients and noise of the most demanding sources while the VoiceChannel's semi-parametric EQ offers wide tunability. For added versatility the EQ can be patched before or after the dynamics processor while separate insertion jacks allow you quick quiet in-line connectivity to external signal processing gear immediately after the mic pre-amp, before the EQ and dynamics processor in the signal path. Another insert patch point exists just before the A/D converters. Choose between a wide range of outputs including balanced analog output, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT and USB. Both analog and digital meters provide a detailed indication of audio levels.Ideal input solution for any recording applicationTube microphone preamplifier with selectable plate voltage and variable Input impedanceExceptional warmth and definition from proven ART tube preamp designSmooth musical-sounding dynamics control including Compressor, Expander, De-Esser, GatePowerful parametric EQ selectable pre- or post-compressor in signal pathFlexible digital connectivity including ADAT Lite-pipe, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLink digital outputUSB direct-connect to computer or laptop |
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 3 X Hands Free Clip On Mini Lapel Mic Microphone 35mm  US $4.99
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 HYDROPHONE NEW Underwater Microphone with Speaker Amp US $300.00
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 Colorful Microphone Karaoke Player Home KTV Works with I phone ipad MP3 MP4 PC US $22.95
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 Philips LFH9173 00 Speech Tie Collar Clip Microphone US $32.50
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 Green MINI Pocket Microphone Karaoke Player Home KTV for iPhone iPad MP3 MP4 PC US $21.95
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 Hands Free Clip On Mini Lapel Microphone Plug for PC Laptop Notebook New AES16 US $3.30
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 Samson SP01 Shockmount Spider Mount for Condenser Mics FREE NEXT DAY AIR US $32.99
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 Samson SP01 Shockmount Spider Mount for Condenser Mics US $32.99
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 MARSHALL PRO 1 B PRO1B PRO 1B USB MICROPHONE PODCAST US $93.99
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 Studio Projects LSM True Condenser USB XLR MIc Free US $179.99
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 Microphone for Digital Voice Recorder cassette PC iPod US $38.90
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 Blue Snowflake Portable USB Recording Microphone US $59.99 |
 Pink MINI Pocket Microphone Karaoke Player Home KTV for iPhone iPad MP3 MP4 PC US $21.95
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 Mini Karaoke Player Portable Pocket combination with laptop mobilephone Mp3 Mp4 US $28.66
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 Hands Free Clip On Mini Lapel Microphone Plug for PC Laptop Notebook AES16 US $3.30
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 MINI Pocket Microphone Karaoke Player Home KTV Works with Iphone ipad MP3 MP4 PC US $20.98
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 PEAVEY MSP1 MICROPHONEMIC STAND PACKAGE4 GB USB US $53.95
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 2 Peavey MSP1 Microphones Mic Stand Package Bag 8GB USB Drive US $99.98
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 Peavey PV 1 U1 BL 91170MHZ UHF Series Wireless Lavalier Microphone 8 GB Drive US $175.99
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 NEW BLUE SNOWFLAKE MICROPHONES USB PROFESSIONAL QUALITY MIC PC MAC PLUG PLAY US $49.99
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 Blue Snowflake Condenser Cable Microphone US $50.00
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Headset w/ Mic for Hp Dell in Aol Skype Voip MSN Yahoo! Sale Price: $0.01  |
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Microphone Sensitivity: 0dB=1V/Pa at 1 Khz-68dB;condenser type Headphone Sensitivity: 103dB+_3dB (at 1 KHz) Impedance: 32ohm at 1kHz Frequency Response: 20-20K Hz Plug Type: 2x standard, 3.5mm jacks (Audio In & Out) Polar Pattern Omni-directional Platform: PC & iMac Maximum input power: 100mw Size: 128 x 22 x 18 mm (earphone) Cable : About 2M long |
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Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone List Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $19.85 Used From: $21.59 |
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Audio-Technica's newscaster-style omnidirectional ATR3350 lavalier is engineered for intelligible, accurate voice reproduction. This high-quality condenser is ideal for video use, and is a favorite choice for aerobics/dance/sports instructors... |
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Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone List Price: $74.99 Sale Price: $47.19 Used From: $35.00 |
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A high quality microphone for recording onto digital media such as: MiniDisc, DAT, & NT / Plug-In Power Operation |
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Black with Red Trim Protective Nubuck Carrying Sleeve Case Cover with Cushioned Interior Bubble Padding and Exterior Accessory Pocket for Acer AS1551-4650 11.6-Inch Notebook + INCLUDES!!! Naztech USB Mini Mouse with Retractable Cord for Laptop and Desktop Computer + INCLUDES!!! SumacLife TM Wisdom Courage Wristband List Price: $44.99 Sale Price: $22.49 |
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Safely carry and protect your laptop with this stylish Nubuck Carrying Case. The exterior of this case has been lined with sueded leather / NUBUCK. Nubuck is similar to suede. It differs in that suede is created from the inner side of a hide, whereas nubuck is created from the outer side of a hide, giving it more strength and thickness along with a fine grain... |
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Magenta Zebra Design Neoprene Protective Sleeve Cover Carrying Case with Exterior Accessory Pocket for Apple iPad 2 Wireless Tablet 2nd Generation + SumacLife TM Wisdom Courage Wristband List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $14.99 |
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Now you can safely carry and protect your wireless Tablet with our stylish Neoprene Sleeve Cover Carrying Case. The external dimension of this case is 11 5/8 x 8 ½, the Interior approximate dimension: 10 1/2 x 7 3/4 and fits any 10 Tablet... |
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JLab USB Laptop Speakers - Portable, Compact, Travel Notebook Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex Hi-Fi Stereo USB Laptop Speaker - Black List Price: $69.95 Sale Price: $29.95 |
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Need better sound from your laptop? The B-Flex is an ultra compact and stylish USB speaker on a flex cable that WIRED magazine says "Puts laptop speakers to shame." The B-Flex generates amazing sound quality using only the power from your USB port, without batteries or wires... |
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Targus Targus Xl Notebook Backpack Audio Player Sleeve Line-Out Porthole Headphones Padded List Price: $117.56 Sale Price: $55.78 |
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Audio player sleeve with line-out porthole for headphones. |
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Magenta Zebra Design Neoprene Protective Sleeve Cover Carrying Case with Exterior Accessory Pocket for Acer Iconia Tab W500-BZ467 10.1-Inch Tablet + SumacLife TM Wisdom Courage Wristband List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $14.99 |
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Now you can safely carry and protect your wireless Tablet with our stylish Neoprene Sleeve Cover Carrying Case. The external dimension of this case is 11 5/8 x 8 ½, the Interior approximate dimension: 10 1/2 x 7 3/4 and fits any 10 Tablet... |
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Universal Protective Micro Suede Nubuck Carrying Sleeve Case Cover with Cushioned Interior Bubble Padding and Exterior Accessory Pocket for Acer, Dell, HP, Apple Mac, Aspire, Asus, Sony, Compaq, Toshiba 11.6 inch Laptops or Netbooks (Fits all 11.6" Laptops or Netbooks), Red Trim List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $14.94 |
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Safely carry and protect your laptop with this stylish Nubuck Carrying Case. The exterior of this case has been lined with sueded leather / NUBUCK. Nubuck is similar to suede. It differs in that suede is created from the inner side of a hide, whereas nubuck is created from the outer side of a hide, giving it more strength and thickness along with a fine grain... |
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Satechi BT Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker System for MP3 Players, iPhone, Android Phones, and iPad List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $39.37 Used From: $33.96 |
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Satechi BT is a super-stylish Bluetooth stereo speaker system that combines exceptional audio performance and cutting-edge portable design. It connects wirelessly to your smart phone, tablet, notebook, allowing you to listen to your music in high quality audio or to speak to callers through the built-in DSP microphone... |
Touch Ipod - Just Shy Of Perfection
This review could be summer up in a short sentence: You are looking at the current killer appliance for personal entertainment. But I never, ever, do short reviews... So here's the long story. Grab a cup of coffee, as this review answers questions you never knew existed.
I have to admit that there have been few items that have captured and kept my enthusiasm for as long as the Touch iPod (I will call iPod touch that touch iPod). Two years ago, I purchased the original Touch iPod, last year I upgraded to the Touch iPod 32GB, and now I have the Touch iPod 64GB version. Was the upgrade worth it? And what are the things yet to be improved? Because even though the Touch is close to perfection, there are still many small things that can be improved.
Hardware
Physically, the new Touch iPod 64GB is identical to it's 2nd generation brethren. It's polished crome backplate is slightly curved, making it fit your palm perfectly. As before, the fact that it's made from polished chrome will guarantee that it attracts fingerprints and scratches almost magically. I'm no friend of any kind of protective covers, and my last Touch iPod 32GB had to live in my pocket with my keys, coins, and other stuff I threw in with it.
After a year, the back plate did pick up a lot of scratches, and I expect that the Touch iPod 64GB to fare no better. Personally, I would have preferred a brushed finish for the back plate. This may have caused problems with the readability of the customized engraving that Apple applies to the Touch on the back plate for no additional charge (a nice 'touch' that becomes increasingly important as the Touch iPod becomes more ubiquitous). This custom engraving you can only get if you order the Touch through Apple (it's also not available in the Apple Stores).
The front plate is made from one of the most impressive glass enhancements I've ever seen. After a year of heavy abuse, my old Touch iPod's glass front has not a single scratch - not one. I don't know how Apple does it, but this is really impressive. Remember, I don't use any protective covers or films. The screen itself is brilliant, bright, and can easily be read outside, wich is a feat in itself. The Touch iPod has an ambient light sensor, so it can dim the screen when the surroundings are darker.
This time around, the screen's color temperature has remained unchanged (the 2G shifted all colors from a blueish to a more golden tinge). Movie playback is simply astonishing. The image is crisp, and the on-screen controls natural. Again, there are niceties such as double-tapping the screen to change aspect ratio, or placing bookmarks etc. You still can't set a movie's contrast, but beyond that small issue, movie playback is perfect. Viewing movies on the Touch iPod simply works great, but personally I think that the screen is too small to watch a full movie. Last week, I tried watching a TV episode while on a plane enroute to Hamburg (a 75 minute flight), but quickly decided against it, opting instead to play a game of 'Luxor'. Somehow I prefer a larger screen for consuming video, while I have no problems doing something interactive on it. Still, video plays great on the Touch iPod.
Button and interface lay-out has remained the same from the last generation: volume controls on the left side, top holds the 'exit/on' button, buttom has dock and phones connectors, and the front holds the single home button. There is one thing that can be improved here: I would have preferred the audio connector to be on top (or either side), as the current configuration precludes the use of many applications (e.g. News- and eBook readers) when you want to place it upright -- for example in the Gym. Some apps do use the accelerometers and can be used positioning the Touch iPod upside down, though.
The built-in speaker is unchanged from the last version. It's weak, tinny, mono, produces horrible sound, has no volume to speak of -- and yet it's one of the best additions to the Touch iPod (the original didn't have it, the 2nd gen did). It simply makes casual gaming so much more fun. I don't care about the bad sound quality, I just love the fact that it's there.
The signatory white earphones that Apple sells with the Touch iPod may look good, but I don't like them. In my ears they are too uncomfortable. Since I'm no audiophile, I can't comment on their audio quality other than that it's good enough for me. Anyway, I replaced them with my favorite non-Apple version. The hitch here is that Apple now delivers the Touch iPod 64 GB (and 32 GB) with earphones that sport a built-in mic and remote. And my head phones don't have that. While the remote is nothing much to write home about (the way it works is just too complex), the mic works well, and has just the right fidelity to pick out voice over the background noise. So, for now, I keep the white buds with me in case I want to use the IP-telephony capabilities.
Battery life appears to have been reduced somewhat from the Touch iPod 2nd Generation - at least on paper. During the past few days the new Touch iPod 3rd Generation certainly performed as well as or even better than my Touch iPod 2nd Generation - but then again, that one's battery is already one year old. One fact that I've become very fond of is the quick-charge ability, which works really well.
The built-in wireless connectivity is really nice, with astonishingly well executed integration. The Touch iPod does all it's wireless networking over WiFi and Bluetooth. WiFi works really well (especially here in Switzerland where Hotspots are particularely dense), and Bluetooth integration (which I tried on the Touch iPod 3rd Generation for the first time) is flawless. WiFi reception (range) lags somewhat behind that of a Wintel laptop (no doubt due to the metal backplate) and is pretty much on par with that of a 15" Macbook Pro (which is also somewhat lacking in WiFi reception range). WiFi is still the 'g' variant though [interestingly enough, the built-in hardware does support 11n, but so far Apple has chosen not to activate it, presumably to conserve battery. This is interesting also from the fact that in the Touch iPod 2nd Generation, Apple initially included Bluetooth capabilities, but only activated it with a later OS release. Perhaps the same can be expected for 11n]. Bluetooth now also works with headphones and BT-based car integration kits (works well in mine). I would have loved to try out BT-based printing from the Calender or Addressbook app, but hit a snag: it appears no Touch iPod app supports printing...
Missing Hardware
There is some hardware that I expected, or whished that it was included in the Touch iPod - especially as (some) of them are now present on other iPods:
No camera. I was somewhat ambivalent about this. No camera means no pictures and/or movies. But it also means that I can keep handling it rough, as I do not have to worry about the lens. Also, I don't have to worry about taking it to the Gym (my Gym has very strict rules towards camera-equipped items). All things being equal, the addition of a camera (still and/or video) would have been nice, but I don't miss it much (truth be told, I yet have to use the camera on my mobile phone).
Unfortunately, there is also no built-in mic. This is much a more significant omission than having no camera. The Touch iPod is a first class audio voice recorder and (more importantly for me) a first class Skype client. There are third party solutions for this (a mini-micro that directly plugs into the headphone connector), but if the Touch iPod had a built-in mike, it would make using world-class applications like Shazam (and Skype) so much easier.
Likewise, there is no compass, nor a GPS receiver present in the touch. I understand that these are left out to better differentiate the Touch iPod from the iPhone, but I would have welcomed them in the top-of-the-line (64GB) version of the Touch iPod.
And, finally, there is no radio receiver. I'm definitely not a radio man, as I next to never listen to it. Still, some people do (as the ton of nicely selling IP radio applications shows), and anyway, the Nano has it now - even with a nice Tivoesque pause feature! Why not the Touch iPod? Strange design choice.
iPod & iTunes
The original iPod's strength was the sheer brilliant ease of use - and the touch-based interface represented a mile-stone in improving on that. To date there simply is no better multimedia interface than that of the Touch iPod /iPhone. It's natural after just a few seconds. It's drop-dead beautiful, with muted highlights, and cleverly accentuated by small (if flashy) animations that convey the different metaphors of the interface (e.g. the rubber-banded bouncing when you reach the end of a playlist). Like no interface before you can instantly use it to accomplish even complex tasks with just the flick of a finger. Using it is sheer, unadulterated fun. The 'Coverflow' album browsing may be one of the least useful, but it's definitely the most natural (and fun) way to flip though you music. And it is jaw-droppingly well executed (note: when you use coverflow you should make sure that you have installed the all cover art from any music you did not purchase from the iTunes Store).
At the base of all iPod music playing is the Playlist, and using playlist on the Touch iPod is a joy. The interface while playing is also mature, offering niceties such as displaying a song's lyrics on a single tap, along with singularity simple controls for repeat and shuffle play. Unfortunately, this playlist feature also still has one of the most glaring shortcomings: the Touch iPod is unable to play playlist groups. I usually group a small bunch of songs into very short playlist (e.g. '10 best Springsteen'), and then mix these playlist into larger ones by simply dropping a playlist into a group. Although iTunes supports this, all versions of the Touch iPod have stubbornly refused to do that.
Also somewhat strangely missing on the Touch is the ability to search for an Artist or music title. Considering the fact that more than 10'000 songs fit onto the device the need for an ability to search for something would seem obvious (note: the Touch *does* have a global search function, which will also turn up songs - along with contacts and mails that match your search phrase. Having to leave the iPod app simply to look for a song is against everything Apple's ease of use is about, and it's not what I would expect). And while we are at it, I'd love the ability to also search the lyrics, but that would be the icing on the cake.
What is present, and what continues to amaze me is a function that I initially dismissed as some way to sell song: Genius Playlists. What it does is that given a song it finds other songs you already possess that would play nicely together. Since I have lots of songs (else I wouldn't be purchasing the 64GB), this feature has helped me to get an incredible amount of additional joy out of my music. There are lots of gems hidden that mass of music I never knew I owned. Of course, if you want to, Genius will also recommend songs you don't have but can buy right now on iTunes. That, of course, is the 'sell song' angle. But at least it's incredibly well executed (and yes, I've used it)
The Touch iPod 64GB now also supports voice recognition - and I'm sure it's a marvel of technology. But (much like the auto-correction system for text) it mostly only works in English. If you have set your system to German, you must pronounce english band names as they would be read aloud by a german-only speaker. Do it once, and everyone in the room stares at you. You'll never do it again. Plus, due to the greater complexity of the german language (I am german speaking), the commands only work half the time. A nice idea, and a boon while driving or typing. But *only* when set to english.
Rounding out the audiovisual feature set is the T Touch iPod 's photo presentation ability, really showcasing the Touch iPod -based gesture interface. It was the pinch and flick gesture that originally sold me on the Touch iPod, and it still does today. On the Mac, iTunes ties into iPhoto's image management, greatly facilitating the task of sorting out which images to synch to your iPod (on windows, this task is slightly more pedestrian, as you'll have to manually manage the 'My Pictures' folder). A strange quirk, though, is that during synch iTunes seems to downsample your images to a (to me unknown, but definitely) smaller size. Since I'm a photo nut (shooting with DSLR) this 'feature' annoys me somewhat, as iTunes currently does not provide any means to control the downsampling of photos.
The success of the original iPod has left some competitors scratching their heads, while it is blindingly obvious to most users: the tight, seamless integration with iTunes. Now in version 9, iTunes has become somewhat complex and not always that intuitive to use. It now also tries to manage Photos and Movies as well as Music and Applications. But iTunes is still very easy to use, and synchronizing the Touch iPod with iTunes is quick and simple. A small disappointment is the fact that you still can't synchronize your Touch iPod wirelessly, and that it still refuses to mount as an external disk. Another disappointment is that although iTunes now allows you to share your music over the net with multiple Macs, it can't stream your Music to the Touch (A small, brilliant app from the AppStore can do this for you, though).
And while we are speaking of iTunes - there is one feature that I'd love to have on the Touch: the visualizer. iTunes' visualizer is really beautiful, and I would have loved the same functionality on my Touch.
Internet
While by itself the Touch iPod is an impressive and fun device, it comes into real swing when connected to the internet. The always-on nature and graceful handling of connection drops make the Touch iPod one of the best internet devices I've used to day. The included Safari internet browser performs great - unless you try to load Flash-based content, which is not supported. The email client works great for receiving and viewing mail. Writing anything but the shortest of email is annoying, as the Touch iPod is simply too small for comfortably entering any significant amount of text. Calendar and Address Book are well executed (even if entering a new date and merging multiple calenders is slightly more convoluted than necessary). Mail, Calendar and Address book can (if you have that service available) synch live to either mobile me (which Apple loves to sell you) or Exchange (which your employer loves to force on you) through a feature that is very similar to 'push' notification. In the past, using Exchange has been somewhat spotty, and mobile Me has had it's own share of problems. All in all, though both work nice, and exceedingly quick. You do need to be in range of a hotspot for this to function, though. Somewhat disappointing is the fact that notes are not synched. Another nice addition is 'Voice Memos' which is an audio recorder. Had the Touch iPod an internal mic, this app would have been even better...
Applications
Next to the 'productivity' or 'PDA' suite (Mail, Calendar, Contacts) the Touch iPod comes with some other nice (but somewhat dull) apps (e.g. Maps, Stocks, YouTube) and two killer Apps: iTunes and App Store. While the former gives you instant access to all songs and movies that are currently available on iTunes (Warning: that, plus the incredible 'Shazam' can lead to unintented gross music spending), the latter (App Store) gives you equal instant access to an incredible number of applications that you can instantly download and use.
The quality of applications on the App Store is quite uneven, and tends to cluster around some rather puerile topics (as a veritable, uh, heap, of Fart applications proves). That being said, there are a number of jaw-droppingly good applications that are able to utilize the Touch iPod interface (and other capabilities such as accelerometer) in new and surprising ways. Just to name a few are the aforementioned 'Shazam' that can identify a song being played and instantly link to iTunes (you have to see it in action to believe it), Flight Control, where you manage an airport by drawing the flight path for each plane, Bloomberg that provides stock information in an exhaustive way, and Wemlin that shows an up-to-date timetable for when the next tram arrives at my station. No matter what, there probably is an application that supports you with it.
And then there are games. Apple had quickly recognized that the Touch iPod represents an immensely attractive and powerful game platform. Performance, screen, connectivity and control capabilities make it the ideal casual gaming platform. Accordingly, games represent by far the largest category in the App store. While inevitably there are some truly awfully executed, or simply dull games, the majority of the available games are at least somewhat entertaining, while some rival and exceed those that can be had for thrice the price on dedicated gaming platforms.
In the past, my Touch iPod quickly filled up with app after app that I simply couldn't live without any more, and an unforseen limitation of the Touch iPod's design surfaced: app management. Applications are arranged as icons on a 4x4 grid per page, with multiple pages that you can flick left and right to navigate. Unfortunately, re-arranging apps, although possible (and quite ingeniously implemented) is still a chore. Apple has done the right thing, and integrated a much nicer app manager into the (PC/Mac) iTunes application.
Speed Improvement
The Touch iPod, although seen by some as the 'iPhone's smaller sibling' was always either as nible as the phone, or even faster. The new Touch iPod 3rd Generation is said to be 'up to 50% faster' than the previous generation. To be honest, I'm not sure that I see that speed improvent translate to much performance increase. That may be due to the fact that my Touch iPod seldom maxes out on processor throughput or (for example when browsing) that WiFi bandwidth is the limiting factor. Some apps appear to be 'snappier' during start-up (smaller apps) or execution (games, mostly), but all in all, the Touch iPod pretty much seems to be as fast as the last generation. This leads me to believe that the real bottleneck is it's internal execution memory (i.e. not the 64 GB storage, but processor memory), and ony applications that are specifically written to take advantage of new technology (e.g. OpenGL ES). Or in other words: the overall speed has not been improved that much.
SDK
So you want to be a geek? Already are? You can write your own applications for the Touch iPod if you like. I've taken the plunge and downloaded the SDK. Note that you can download the SDK and develop for the Touch iPod /iPhone without actually owning one. The development system comes with a iPhone simulator that you can use to test your applications without downloading them unto an actual device (it does have some limitations: for example, the accelerometers are not simulated, and you have no indication of the true execution speed). Well, you do need a Mac for this (although it can be a few years old). The SDK is impressive - overwhelming even if you are not used to Mac programming (and almost prohibitively complex if you are not used to frameworks like Cocoa and object-oriented programming). Still, crunching out your first (very basic) application is surprisingly easy, and if you roll that way, you'll get addicted quickly.
Summary:
It's the killer personal entertainment device. Buy it. You know you want it -- especially if you have read this far. If you have the Touch iPod 2nd Generation, you may need to ask yourself if the slight speed bump and the additional storage is worth the hefty price tag. To me it was, but your mileage may vary.
pros
+ world class Touch iPod/gesture interface
+ best iPod audiovisual experience around (music, video, photos)
+ killer feature: app store and application availability
+ killer feature: internet integration (browsing and push technology)
+ great movie playback
+ really good casual gaming device
+ slightly improved speed (allegedly, only for some games)
+ great integration with mobile me (calender, mail sync) or Exchange
+ really good SDK if you are geeky enough to roll your own apps
cons
- no built-in mic (headphones do have them)
- polished chrome backplate (I would have preferred a brushed finish)
- no gps, camera, compass
- no radio (nano has it?)
- no sync of notes, no wireless sync of music/movies
- spotty voice recognition in languages other than english
- no control over downsampling of photos
- no search function for music inside the iPod app
- no visualize
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