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Stage Ninja Retractable Xlr Female 26' Microphone Cable System $49.99 Superior signal clarity is delivered by this retractable microphone cable. It completely eliminates winding cables and cord tangles. Just pull out the desired cord length, plug in, after gig pull cord again to retract. Cable instantly retracts into damage-resistant protective housing.A must-have for all gearheads!Neutrik NCXX Connector24 gaugeBraided shieldStage Ninja RST Technology26-foot total cable length (20 feet retractable, 6 feet static)Retractable cable end is Female XLR connector to accommodate microphone setupsUnits stack for space efficiency |
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Stage Ninja Retractable XLR Female 26' Microphone Cable System $49.99 Superior signal clarity is delivered by this retractable microphone cable. It completely eliminates winding cables and cord tangles. Just pull out the desired cord length, plug in, after gig pull cord again to retract. Cable instantly retracts into damage-resistant protective housing.A must-have for all gearheads! |
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Ernie Ball A3f Female Xlr Microphone Plug $6.49 Female XLR microphone plug. 3-pin. Standard latchlock. Nylon cable relief. Silver plated pins, zinc die-cast housing.Female XLR microphone plug3-pinStandard latchlockNylon cable reliefSilver plated pinsZinc die-cast housing |
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Nady XLR Microphone cable 25 Foot $11.98 Nady XC series cables are high-quality XLR microphone cables with male and female connections. Comes in 10, 25, and 50 lengths. Black. |
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Nady XLR Microphone cable 50 Foot $17.62 Nady XC series cables are high-quality XLR microphone cables with male and female connections. Comes in 10, 25, and 50 lengths. Black. |
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Nady XLR Microphone cable 10 Foot $5.28 Nady XC series cables are high-quality XLR microphone cables with male and female connections. Comes in 10, 25, and 50 lengths. Black. |
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Nady Xlr Microphone Cable 50 Foot $17.62 Nady XC series cables are high-quality XLR microphone cables with male and female connections. Comes in 10, 25, and 50 lengths. Black. |
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Nady Xlr Microphone Cable 10 Foot $5.28 Nady XC series cables are high-quality XLR microphone cables with male and female connections. Comes in 10, 25, and 50 lengths. Black. |
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Nady Xlr Microphone Cable 25 Foot $11.98 Nady XC series cables are high-quality XLR microphone cables with male and female connections. Comes in 10, 25, and 50 lengths. Black. |
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Ernie Ball A3m Male Xlr Microphone Plug $6.49 Straight A3M male XLR microphone plug. 3-pin. Nylon cable relief. Silver plated pins, zinc die cast housing. |
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Shaker Dynamic Xlr Harmonica Microphone $87.95 The Shaker's Dynamic XLR Harmonica Mic is warm, thick, full bodied, and has lots of harmonic overtones as well as great feedback rejection. The mic offers a wide frequency response and strong mid range. The microphone fits in your harp hand with almost no conscious effort, greatly reducing hand fatigue and allowing greater use of both hands for gestures. This is just an outstanding-sounding harp mic featuring an 11-detent volume control knob. You can even use this Shaker dynamic microphone as a vocal or saxophone mic.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 mic'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, 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 rejection. 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. Shaker micropnones are made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players.Dynamic elementOutput: Switchcraft XLR 3-pin connector wired pin-2-hotVolume control with 11 micro detents for referenceA big, thick sound with complex harmonic overtones, a sax-like tone, & tremendous feedback rejection |
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Shaker Dynamic XLR Harmonica Microphone $87.95 The Shaker's Dynamic XLR Harmonica Mic is warm, thick, full bodied, and has lots of harmonic overtones as well as great feedback rejection. The mic offers a wide frequency response and strong mid range. The microphone fits in your harp hand with almost no conscious effort, greatly reducing hand fatigue and allowing greater use of both hands for gestures. This is just an outstanding-sounding harp mic featuring an 11-detent volume control knob. You can even use this Shaker dynamic microphone as a vocal or saxophone mic.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 mic'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, 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 rejection. 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. Shaker micropnones are 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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Musician's Gear Xlr Microphone Cable 10 Pack $49.99 Durable, flexible 20' Lo-Z mic cables feature a male XLR plug on one end and a female on the other. |
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Nady Hm-5U Headset Microphone Black Xlr Adapter $49.99 This uni-directional headset microphone is optimally designed for singing and speaking applications, even in noisy environments, where a handsfree mic is ideal.Unidirectional condenser element for superior, warm audio response and maximum feedback rejectionPerfect for singer-musicians (drummers, keyboardists), vocal/dance performers, DJs, public speakers, and aerobics instructorsLightweight, comfortable design and visually unobtrusive. Maximum stability during use, even when moving, dancing, etc.Firm, adjustable gooseneck boom that can be easily repositioned to any angle during performanceAvailable with mini-XLR, 3.5mm phono plug (fits most standard wireless bodypack transmitters), or with standard XLR adapter for all wired and wireless applications |
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Nady Hm-5U Headset Microphone Black Mini Xlr $39.99 This uni-directional headset microphone is optimally designed for singing and speaking applications, even in noisy environments, where a handsfree mic is ideal.Unidirectional condenser element for superior, warm audio response and maximum feedback rejectionPerfect for singer-musicians (drummers, keyboardists), vocal/dance performers, DJs, public speakers, and aerobics instructorsLightweight, comfortable design and visually unobtrusive. Maximum stability during use, even when moving, dancing, etc.Firm, adjustable gooseneck boom that can be easily repositioned to any angle during performanceAvailable with mini-XLR, 3.5mm phono plug (fits most standard wireless bodypack transmitters), or with standard XLR adapter for all wired and wireless applications |
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Shure X2u Xlr-To-Usb Microphone Adapter $99 The Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter is a modular accessory that connects any XLR microphone to your computer to create better-than-CD quality recordings. As home recording flourishes, the Shure X2u adapter redefines what amateur musicians and podcasters can do in their homes and on the go. The X2u mimics the sleek, beautiful design of Shure's iconic SM57 and SM58 microphones and can be used unobtrusively for live and in-studio recording.The X2u provides phantom power so you can use your favorite condenser mic for direct USB recording.ConnectPlug-and-play USB connectivity allows the convenience of digital recordinganywhere your computer can goCompatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X 10.1 or laterProvides +48V Phantom power for use with condenser microphonesIncludes padded, zippered pouch and USB cable (9.8ft)RecordMonitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio1/8" headphone jack with volume control for monitoringIntegrated pre-amp with microphone gain control allows control of input signal strengthPlaybackZero latency monitoring for real-time playback and multitracking without disorientation16-bit, up to 48KHz sample rate for better-than-CD audio quality |
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GLS Audio 25ft Mic Cable Patch Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Black Microphone Cables - 25' Balanced Mike Snake Cord - SINGLE List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $14.99 Used From: $13.94  |
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Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free "True Balanced LO-Z" and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper conductors plus they are shielded... |
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GLS Audio 25ft Mic Cable Patch Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Black Microphone Cables - 25' Balanced Mike Snake Cord - 10 PACK List Price: $249.99 Sale Price: $89.95 |
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10 PACK of Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free "True Balanced LO-Z" and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end... |
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GLS Audio 50ft Mic Cable Patch Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Black Microphone Cables - 50' Balanced Mike Snake Cord - SINGLE List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $24.99 |
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Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free "True Balanced LO-Z" and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper conductors plus they are shielded... |
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GLS Audio 25ft Mic Cable Patch Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Black Microphone Cables - 25' Balanced Mike Snake Cord - 5 PACK List Price: $124.99 Sale Price: $54.00 |
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5 PACK of Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free "True Balanced LO-Z" and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end... |
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CBI Low Z XLR Microphone Cable, 20 Foot List Price: $24.95 Sale Price: $6.10 |
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The CBI MLC20 is a 20 foot mic cable that's built to last and priced to save you big money! This is a low-z cable with high quality XLR male and female connectors. It's compatible with any XLR connection-microphones, mixers, recorders... |
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Your Cable Store XLR 3 Pin Microphone Cable (6 feet) Sale Price: $2.15 |
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GLS Audio 100ft Mic Cable Patch Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Black Microphone Cables - 100' Balanced Mike Snake Cord - SINGLE List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $34.99 Used From: $35.00 |
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Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free "True Balanced LO-Z" and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper conductors plus they are shielded... |
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GLS Audio 12ft Mic Cable Patch Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Black Cables - 12' Balanced Mike Snake Cord - SINGLE List Price: $17.99 Sale Price: $12.99 |
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Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free "True Balanced LO-Z" and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper conductors plus they are shielded... |
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Pyle-Pro PPMJL15 15ft. Professional Microphone Cable 1/4'' Male to XLR Female List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: Too low to display Used From: $8.00 |
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This 15-foot, ¼” phono-male to XLR female speaker/mic cable was designed with the professional in mind. Our cables deliver premium performance without noise, static, or buzzing. Pyle Pro cables are durable and come with a one-year warranty. |
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GLS Audio 25ft Mic Cable Cords - XLR Female to 1/4" TS Black Cables - 25' Mono Mike Snake Cord List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $14.99 Used From: $11.85 |
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Professional Series Noise Free 25ft Mic Cables by GLS Audio. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They have a 3 pin female XLR on one end and a 1/4" on the other end. They are hand wired & hand soldered... |
How to Choosing a Mini Dv Camcorder
Buying a Mini DV camcorder is like buying a car: though the priciest models cost eight times as much as the cheapest, they all have essentially the same parts and they kook similar to the uninitiated. So why spring $4,995 for a JVC GY-DV500U when a Samsung SCD67 has an MSRP of $600?
Or, to go even further, why not just get a nice analog camcorder for $300 on the street? The short answer is, if you don't plan to copy or edit your tapes, go right ahead: the quality of Hi8 camcorders is quite good. Otherwise, Mini DV is an overwhelmingly superior format because you can make exact digital copies, you can make edits without loosing quality and (with some maintenance) you can make your precious videos last forever. Also, the ability to connect with a single cable and edit digital footage with an up-to-date desktop computer is amazingly powerful, even with software you can
learn in an hour.
So let's make a quick survey of the Mini DV format, to help you decide how much camcorder to buy and how much to pay for it.
For the Casual Shooter
Today, you can find many fine DV camcorders for $1,000 or less, all chocka-block with nifty features. Models like the Panasonic PV-DV101, the RCA CC9360 and several others use imaging chips (CCDs) with a generous 680,000 pixels, which produce very high-quality video images.
A few entry-level cameras lack some useful features that might be found in a more expensive
camcorder. If you just want to point and push, you may not miss the lack of manual shutter, iris, focus or white balance; but you can't take control of your camcorder without them. Many models lack analog (S-video and/or composite) inputs, which means you cannot copy your old tapes to the camera in order to convert them to the DV format for archiving.
The Canon ZR20 is one of several models with a color viewfinder, which is better than black and white because it shows a truer picture of what you're getting (external screens are not as accurate as
internal finders.)
Finally, a couple of camcorders in the under-S1000 category, like the Sharp VL-WD450U, can capture stills on memory sticks that can be inserted in card readers and uploaded into your computer. Models with tape-only stills record each as a several-second freeze frame, which must be located and
transferred like any other video shot, and that's a far less convenient process.
For the Serious Hobbyist
And what do you get if you move up to the $1,000 to $2,000 price range? Part of the answer's
easy: all the desirable features mentioned previously that are often missing from low-end camcorders. If you consult the matrix, you'll see that these models are loaded.
Because you'll be using more accessories at this level, you'll want an accessory shoe to hold a movie light or an external microphone. The Sony DCR-TRV17 and the Canon Elura 10 both have this desirable feature. A headphone jack is indispensable for any serious sound recording: think of headphones as a viewfinder for your ears. Most models in this range include them but a few omit this basic accessory.
In the $1,000 to $2,000 range, look for two very desirable editing features: remote controls and
docking stations. The JVC GR-DVM55 has both. In shooting, a remote is useful for wildlife photography and other special applications. In editing, however, it is essential, because you can set your camcorder safely aside and run all its controls from the remote.
A docking station works just like the same animal on a laptop. Instead of wrangling spaghetti cords and tiny plugs and sockets every time you lash up your edit rig, just plug everything permanently into the docking base and then attach the camcorder when you are ready to edit.
For the Budding Professional
Camcorders between $2,000 and $5,000 are intended for the dedicated amateur, for education, corporate and government applications and even broadcasting.
The quality imaging of many of these camcorders comes from a three-chip design. By directing each primary color of white light to its own dedicated CCD, they obtain better color and higher resolution than single-CCD camcorders.
High-end camcorders also add key professional features. The Canon XL1S for example, offers interchangeable professional-grade lenses, including several designed for it, in particular.
Another major improvement is in professional XLR microphone inputs, which are far superior to amateur mini-plugs for many reasons. In addition, one model, the JVC JY-VS200U, includes an audio level meter built right into the viewfinder.
Finally, some high-end models use optical image stabilization instead of electronic. Though both
systems work well, the optical approach generally results in higher resolution and higher video quality.
Last but far from least, the best Mini DV camcorders are engineered and built with satisfying ruggedness and precision. To return to our auto metaphor, the controls work with the elegant,positive feel of a BMW or Jaguar -- with what the French like to call "exactitude."
How (and Where) to Buy
Like car shopping, buying a camcorder should involve judicious test drives; but how are you supposed to do this? Most local camera stores have dropped camcorders completely; though if you live in a megacity, you could get it easily.
More Mini DV information at http://www.dv-auction.com
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