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Avid Pro Tools Mp Music Studio $329.99 The Pro Tools MP Music Studio includes everything you need to compose, record, sequence, edit, and mix pro-quality musicall in one convenientpackage. At the heart of this bundle are the Fast Track Pro audio interface and award-winning Pro Tools MP recording and mixing software. The included condenser microphone provides an ideal way to record vocals, acoustic guitars, and other favorite instruments, while over 70 included effects and virtual instruments allow you to easily compose and polish your music. Studio-quality headphones round out the package, providing accurate reference monitoring to ensure your mixes sound great.Complete Pro Tools studio in a boxFast Track Pro interface, Pro Tools MP software, condenser microphone, studio-quality headphones, and an iLok USB Smart KeyFast Track ProHigh-quality USB audio interface with two mic preamps, 4 x 4 simultaneous channels of I/O, and S/PDIF digital and MIDI I/OPro Tools MP softwareProfessional recording, editing, and mixing software, including over 70 high-quality effects and instrument plug-insProfessional condenser microphone for capturing vocals and instruments with great clarityStudio-quality headphones designed for accurate reference monitoringMicrophone and USB cables to connect everything together |
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CAD GXL3000 Pro Studio Microphone $119.99 It's an entry-level priced multi-pattern condenser mic that sounds as good on vocals and instruments as mics costing seven times as much. It does particularly well on acoustic piano. 3 polar patterns allow close, ambient, and M/S stereo miking. Slight bumps at 6 and 12kHz makes for a detailed and exciting sound. The GXL3000 Pro Studio is a large diameter, multi-pattern, condenser microphone. High sensitivity and low distortion make the GXL3000 an ideal mic for recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement, including vocal and instrument applications. The capsule in the CAD GXL3000 features a 1" gold vapor deposited diaphragm. The GXL3000 requires standard 48 Volt phantom power and comes with a suspension shock mount. Each GXL3000 microphone is audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value. |
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Acoustica Mixcraft Pro Studio 5 $149.99 Mixcraft Pro Studio 5 is an award-winning, feature rich multi-track recording studio that enables you to record audio, arrange loops, remix tracks, compose with virtual instruments, score and edit video, and add effects to create stunningly professional compositions.Mixcraft Pro Studio 5 is an incredibly powerful complete Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) package, featuring unlimited audio, MIDI, and aux send tracks, support for 32-bit 192 kHz pro audio recording and playback, and over 3300 professional quality music loops and sound effects.Add unlimited audio, MIDI, and video clips, VST and DirectX effects, VSTi instruments, automation of every effect and instrument parameter, and mix your project down to multiple formats (including MP3) or burn your finished mix directly to CD.This incredible collection of instruments and effects turns Mixcraft 5 into a truly cutting-edge DAW. Unlike most DAWs, however, Mixcraft 5 is easy to learn and easy to use.Also included in Mixcraft Pro Studio 5ME80 Vintage Analog SynthesizerIncredibly realistic recreation of the Yamaha CS80 analog synthesizer, among the most powerful and coveted analog synthesizers ever made. This amazing recreation supports polyphonic aftertouch (just like the original) and has the same rich creamy tone as the original.Memorymoon Analog Synthesizer No synthesizer in history has ever sounded more massive than the legendary Moog Memorymoog, and Memorymoon perfectly captures the enormous analog sound of the classic original. Loaded with presets and knobs, this 3-oscillator polyphonic powerhouse will blow you away.Acoustica Pianissimo Virtual Grand PianoHigh quality, award winning grand piano featuring 250MB of Steinway Model D piano samples combined with powerful piano modeling technology. G-Sonique Twisthead VS-206 Vacuum Tube PreampAdds subtle analog warmth or fierce overdriven tube grit to your tracks. This vintage tube preamp adds 1960's charm and character to vocals, guitars, drums, and more. G-Sonique FSQ1964 Transient VitaliserThis powerful mastering tool adds sweet high frequencies, analog colors, crystal and transparent transients, and boldness to any mix. FSQ1964 adds life and sparkle to even the most basic tracks, so they pop out of your speakers with the crisp modern sound heard on today's chart-topping records. G-Sonique XBass 4000L Analog Bass EnhancerXBass 4000L adds the warm, fat bass tone found in vintage tube circuits to your projects. XBass 4000L combines two unique algorithms to enhance the bass spectrum of your tracks, adding emphasis to the audible bass content, enriching the bass and sub-bass spectrum, and boosting the higher harmonic frequencies. G-Sonique Dubmaster Liquid Delay |
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Cad Gxl3000 Pro Studio Microphone $119.99 It's an entry-level priced multi-pattern condenser mic that sounds as good on vocals and instruments as mics costing seven times as much. It does particularly well on acoustic piano. 3 polar patterns allow close, ambient, and M/S stereo miking. Slight bumps at 6 and 12kHz makes for a detailed and exciting sound. The GXL3000 Pro Studio is a large diameter, multi-pattern, condenser microphone. High sensitivity and low distortion make the GXL3000 an ideal mic for recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement, including vocal and instrument applications. The capsule in the CAD GXL3000 features a 1" gold vapor deposited diaphragm. The GXL3000 requires standard 48 Volt phantom power and comes with a suspension shock mount. Each GXL3000 microphone is audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value. |
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Beyerdynamic Dt 880 Pro Studio Headphones $279 The DT 880 PRO Headphones from Beyerdynamic combines all strengths of open, transparent headphones with those of more powerful, closed headphones. Specially designed housings and an improved system equalization turn this "remake" of the studio classic DT 880 into an ideal studio monitoring headphone, with analytical qualities. The complete sound spectrum is reproduced in detail from a well defined sub bass to the highest highs. The headphone's soft ear pads and adjustable, sliding, earpieces together with a single sided connecting cable ensure listening comfort during extended periods of use.Semi-open studio Beyerdynamic headphonesAnalytical qualitiesSoft ear pads and adjustable, sliding earpieces for highest comfortSingle sided cable |
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Monster Cable Studio Pro 1000 Microphone Cable 10 Foot $79.95 Monster Studio Pro 1000 Microphone Cable achieves Monster's ultimate performance standard for both studio and live applications. Uses 3 Time Correct multigauge wire networks for extreme accuracy in imaging. This cable is ultra-quiet and comes with a lifetime guarantee. |
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Monster Cable Studio Pro 1000 Microphone Cable 5 Foot $49.95 Monster Studio Pro 1000 Microphone Cable achieves Monster's ultimate performance standard for both studio and live applications. Uses 3 Time Correct multigauge wire networks for extreme accuracy in imaging. This cable is ultra-quiet and comes with a lifetime guarantee. |
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Monster Cable Studio Pro 1000 Microphone Cable 20 Foot $129.95 Monster Studio Pro 1000 Microphone Cable achieves Monster's ultimate performance standard for both studio and live applications. Uses 3 Time Correct multigauge wire networks for extreme accuracy in imaging. This cable is ultra-quiet and comes with a lifetime guarantee. |
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Monster Cable Studio Pro 1000 Microphone Cable 15 Foot $99.95 Monster Studio Pro 1000 Microphone Cable achieves Monster's ultimate performance standard for both studio and live applications. Uses 3 Time Correct multigauge wire networks for extreme accuracy in imaging. This cable is ultra-quiet and comes with a lifetime guarantee. |
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Monster Cable Studio Pro 1000 Microphone Cable 30 Foot $199.95 Monster Studio Pro 1000 Microphone Cable achieves Monster's ultimate performance standard for both studio and live applications. Uses 3 Time Correct multigauge wire networks for extreme accuracy in imaging. This cable is ultra-quiet and comes with a lifetime guarantee. |
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Studio RTA Creation Station Studio Desk Cherry $181.99 The Studio RTA Creation Station Studio Desk is a complete computer-based home studio workstation. It features large casters (2 locking) for mobility and a large workspace for most synth keyboards and accessories. The inclusion of a monitor shelf, dual 4-space 19" rack bays, and a rear-mounted cable management panel makes the Studio RTA Creation Station a great addition to any pro or home studio.**Note: Due to its size, the RTA Creation Station Studio Desk ships by freight. Normal shipping options do not apply. For further asstance, please call our customer service department. |
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Studio RTA Creation Station Studio Desk Maple $199.99 The Studio RTA Creation Station Studio Desk is a complete computer-based home studio workstation. It features large casters (2 locking) for mobility and a large workspace for most synth keyboards and accessories. The inclusion of a monitor shelf, dual 4-space 19" rack bays, and a rear-mounted cable management panel makes the Studio RTA Creation Station a great addition to any pro or home studio.**Note: Due to its size, the RTA Creation Station Studio Desk ships by freight. Normal shipping options do not apply. For further asstance, please call our customer service department. |
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The Studio Photography Industry - Why is it Broken
Our industry is broken
I took some time to really look at the state of the professional photography industry today. I looked at it objectively as both a photographer and as a client to really try to figure out the next direction for the industry.
We know as photographers the industry is under a great deal of pressure form different sources and different reasons.
One of the most radical changes in the photographic industry is the emergence of high-quality affordable equipment. Anybody with a few grand can go pick up a high end Nikon or Canon and hang out a shingle. Yesterday they were working at the Waffle House today they are a photographer. In the past these new photographers were relegated to the sidelines because they could not produce the quality of image that the buying public required. They were snap shooters. Nothing more and nothing less.
Today those snap shooters are using the same gear the full-time professional photographer is and delivering the same basic quality.
Because the amateur-pro has none of the overhead requirements (insurance, licensing, advertising and other such business expenses) they can comfortably undercut the full-time pro from a pricing standpoint. Sometimes considerably. And their customer is happy because in their mind they saved a boatload of money.
This brings up the next issue that I see. We and a industry do not get the point that the pricing paradigm has changed. Because of the abundance of competent amateur-pros out there, full-time professional photographers, no matter of how much we scream about it are at a distinct cost disadvantage.
Let me give an example.
I do a lot of event photography. I go to the event take the pictures process them and post them for sale. My 5X7 print is 15.50 (which I have been told is way too inexpensive by my peers).
At an event recently there was a amateur-pro there who shot the same show and posted images for sale. You could tell the distinct difference in quality of capture, exposure and use of available lighting. His prints 5X7 prints were $5.00. He outsold me by more than $500 on that show.
Customers look for the big “V” word when deciding where to spend their money. VALUE is the name of the game. And value is perceived by the customer not defined by the photographer.
Even in a studio setting I have seen this value paradigm play out.
I was in a mall over the weekend. And we all have shown our professional contempt for the mall studios but have we really looked at them from a purely economic point of view?
The studio that I watched was a independent operation. Not one of the mall studios that we all know. Their packages that ranged from $12 to $36. The “portraits” were shot on green screen (that was clearly not lit properly). They offered “hundreds of backgrounds” and their output was done on an inkjet printer. Not fine art photography by any stretch of the imagination. They had the store full and there was a 2.5 hour wait for a sitting.
I was able to talk to a employee of this operation and she gave me some insights on their volume. On a weekend they will do 300 settings and about 150 through the rest of the week 450 settings a week is a astounding number. Each setting takes about 5 to 7 minutes. They have 2 camera positions to maintain that volume. They use a commercially available software package to do the chroma key.
Their target sale is 20.00 some more some less.
If we stop down and play with the numbers we can come up with a rough estimate on the profitability of this operation.
450X20 gives you $9000 gross a week and 36K a month.
What “conventional” studio would not love to have that amount of gross sales. And remember they are in a MALL location with all of the overhead attached to that.
The normal comeback for most studio owners is that these are low end customers that don’t spend money. Right answer they DON’T spend 300 bucks for a 8x10 but they DO spend money. The problem is that they want “pictures” and not “heirloom artistry that will be part of your family heritage for all time” They are a different customer that we as a industry have ignored. Moreover, we marginalize anyone that goes after that market because they are hurting OUR business. Nothing could be future from the truth.
We don’t want that customer. As professional photographers and ARTISTS that customer is beneath us. “We simply need to educate them on what quality is and they will come around” is a statement that I hear a lot … well that is poppycock they are never going to come around to our pricing mix. So we forget about that customer.
36K a month… I’d take that.
As a industry we also are guilty of positioning our product in a way that doesn’t attract customers that have a higher value threshold.
I looked at the senior portrait market as an example. Most studios advertise this just as they advertise their other services. Go to most web sites that focus on senior portraits and they are the same boring pretty piano music with the same “family heirloom” catch lines. It seems that the attitude is that we are going to overwhelm with our class to get 17 year olds that shop at Abercrombie and Fitch and would rather be online that in the real world to come in for beautiful senior portraits.
The most successful senior portrait studios have geared their marketing to that segment of the population. They get it. Many of us don’t and we wonder why we are not getting senior business. We are positioning our advertising to a traditional market that frankly hates pretty piano music.
We need to look at our customer and be much more responsive to their wants. Having a few acid treated images on your website does not make you a senior portrait studio. It is about attitude and for most of us the attitude that we project is “naptime”.
I think that for the photography industry to awaken, we have some major issues to address. We must change our pricing paradigm as it simply is not getting customers in the studio. Change our attitude. Most customers want great pictures not family heirlooms. They want to be excited and have a experience not bored to tears in studio
I think if we start there we will be well on our way to recovering a once great industry.
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About the Author
Dave is a professional Commercial photographer located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
His websites are
Image Fusion Studio and
Studio Alegria
His focus is the business of photography