Samson Q1U Handheld USB Mic

The Samson Q1U is the first professional dynamic USB microphone. It features a smooth sounding neodymium element, analog-to-digital converter, and USB output. The Q1U is capable of handling high SPL and connects easily to your equipment with the supplied USB cable.

The Samson Q1U has extended frequency and fast transient response to insure an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from bottom to top. The Q1U faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic instruments and overhead cymbals. Since it can handle high sound pressure levels, it works well with drums and in front of a loud guitar amp.

Order your Samson Q1U today and start recording your music, Pod cast, or any acoustic audio source on your favorite computer based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).


* Q1U Key Features:
* Dynamic handheld mic with USB output
* Plugs directly into any computer with a USB input
* Compatible with any computer based DAW
* High quality A/D converter with 16-bit, 48kHz sampling rate
* Super cardioid pickup pattern
* Tripod desk stand included

Yamaha Rebate - AW1600

Beginning June 1, Yamaha is offering a $100 mail-in rebate and a free YB01X carrying bag with the purchase of an AW1600. The purchase must be made between 6/106 and 7/31/06. For more information, click here.

Yamaha EMX - Powered Mixers

Yamaha EMX Powered Mixers
The next generation of EMX powered mixers is here

In one integrated, portable unit you have a mixer to combine and balance your microphone, instrument, and line sources, effects to refine and polish your sound, and power to drive the main speakers and even monitor speakers as well. But that’s nowhere near the whole story – Yamaha EMX-series Powered Mixers offer a range of features that let you mix, process, and deliver your sound with maximum quality and creative control … and, of course, that unrivalled Yamaha sound.

Smart Live Sound
The new EMX 312SC and 512SC take the guess work out of achieving quality live sound by featuring FCL (Feedback Channel Locating) on all input channels, and one-knob compression on mono inputs.

From the EMX212S with 200 watts per channel to the EMX512SC with a solid 500 watts per channel, there's a power configuration to suit any application and venue. All models also feature a power mode switch that lets you use the two power channels as a stereo amplifier, or you can use one of the channels for the main speaker(s) and the other to drive monitors with a separate monitor mix set up via the channel MONITOR controls.

Main features:

SPX Digital Effects
Built-in Graphic EQ
Stand-by Mode
12 Inputs (4 mono/4 stereo)
High Power For Main and Monitor Speakers
Durable, Lightweight Design
Yamaha Speaker Processing
One-knob Compression on Mono Channels
(EMX312SC & EMX512SC only)
Feedback Channel Locating (FCL) System
Lightweight - 22 lbs.

Rack Mount Adaptor RK512
The Yamaha EMX212S, EMX312SC, and the EMX512SC can be rack-mounted using an optional rack-mounting kit for optimum integration with any system or installation.

Yamaha Mixer MW10 With USB

With the Yamaha MW10 USB mixer and a laptop, the whole world becomes your personal recording studio. Portable, self-contained, flexible, comprehensive—the MW10 mixer gives you virtually everything you need to make great recordings. Steinberg Cubase LE is included with the mixer, and it gives you 48 tracks of audio to work with, so you can build up songs part-by-part and easily create professional sounding arrangements.

High-quality multi-track mixing/recording systems don't get any simpler than this. Along with its versatile mixing functions, the Yamaha MW 10 mixer features a true plug-and-play USB audio interface – giving you a fast, no-nonsense way to get quality audio tracks into your computer. With Cubase LE, it's also an advanced, all-in-one solution that turns any computer into a complete, top-flight recording system.

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CAD GXL2200 Studio Pack

The CAD GXL2200 Studio Pack contains One GXL2200 Large Diaphragm Condenser, One GXL1200 Cardioid Condenser and One EPF15A Pop Filter.

Offering exceptional value, the affordable GXL2200 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone with a cardioid pattern. The GXL2200’s capsule features a sophisticated 1” gold vapor deposited diaphragm. Exceptional sensitivity and low distortion make it an outstanding performer in all kinds of applications including studio vocals or instruments, choir, orchestra, acoustic guitar, or overhead micing . Shock mount and vinyl pouch included.

The CAD GXL1200 condenser is compact and durable, and is known for its open, transparent sound. Its transformerless design reduces distortion and optimizes low-end response. A uniform cardioid pattern controls feedback. The GXL1200’s small size, accuracy, and high SPL capability, make it ideal for miking overheads, high hats, cymbals, piano, and stringed instruments.

Audio Technica AT2041SP Studio Pack

The Audio-Technica AT2041SP Studio Pack offers two versatile 20 Series condenser microphones for use in home, project and commercial studios. Equally at home with digital and analog recording devices, the two included studio condensers deliver remarkable specs and superior build.

The critically acclaimed AT2020 side-address condenser is ideal for vocal and instrument applications, while the new AT2021 small-diaphragm condenser is a natural for acoustic instruments, overheads, hi-hat and piano.

Audio-Technica’s stringent quality/consistency standards set both microphones apart from other mics in their class. Each offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. An innovative pivoting stand mount is included along with a stand clamp and protective pouches.
AT2041SP Studio Pack includes:

AT2020 Side-address cardioid condenser microphone
AT2021 Small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
Pivoting, threaded stand mount for the AT2020
Professional stand clamp for the AT2021
Two protective pouches

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Cubase SE Extra Value Version

This "Extra Value" version of Cubase SE , includes Cubase SE plus the Steinberg Virtual Instrument Collection. Same advanced user interface and functionality as Cubase SL/SX, with 5 professional quality powerful virtual instruments at one attractive low price.

The Steinberg Virtual Instruments Collection combines the Groove Agent SE virtual drummer, The Grand SE piano module, D’cota SE analog modeling/FM synthesizer, Virtual Guitarist Electric Edition SE and the acclaimed HALion SE virtual sampler. A special "Composer Set" library and a total of more than 700MB of pristine samples and sounds are included as well. All instruments are compatible with any VSTi Instrument host and can be used on both PC (Windows 2000/XP) and Macintosh (OSX) computers.

Cubase SE features a 48 audio tracks, an unlimited number of MIDI tracks, sequencing and hard disk recording features as well as professional 24-bit/96kHz resolution. Cubase SE also offers a wealth of audio and MIDI recording features with comprehensive editing and effects. And with Cubase SE you're using a system that you can upgrade whenever you choose to the higher Cubase SX/SL versions that are used by professional audio and music professionals worldwide.