Two Mics In One - AT2005USB

The Audio Technica AT2005USB  dynamic microphone is two mics in one: a handheld mic for PA vocal use, and a USB microphone for digital recording.

The AT2005USB builds on the heritage of the A-T 20 Series line of studio microphones, and it's designed to take you from the stage to the studio. It plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. Read more. . .



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Microphones & Accessories

Yamaha MGP16X Audio Mixer

The new Yamaha MGP16X live sound mixer offers the simple and familiar touch of an analog mixer, with the clarity and versatility of digital. This is a unique approach taken by Yamaha towards the use of digital technologies in a mixer, using simple, analog-style controls with a consistent and familiar feel throughout. 


If you know anything about pro audio, or have been in the live sound business for awhile, you know that . . .(read more)

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Yamaha DXR10 Powered Speaker

Yamaha DXR10 Powered Speaker

The Yamaha DXR10 10” 2-way powered speaker is one of the latest active speaker products from Yamaha. It’s lightweight and sounds great. With the DXR10, the Yamaha speaker manufacturing legacy continues.

The Yamaha DXR10 powered speaker can be used by almost any musician or band, but would work great for the following applications. And I just thought these up on the fly:
   * acoustic guitar group in small venues
   * church or small rock group in like venues
   * keyboard amplifier (yes, it can handle the bass if one has common sense)
   * as powered monitors for the entire band
   * solo gig - it has a mixer built-in the back

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Best Selling Powered PA In The U.S.

The Powerwerks PW50 all in one PA system, as of this writing, is the most popular portable sound system in the U.S. It combines convenient features and performance in a a highly portable package. The PW50 portable PA works well in a variety of environments, amplifying vocals, instruments, keyboards, drum machines, audio devices, and more.

The PW50 is also effective as a monitor speaker system (especially for keyboard players, drummers and solo performers), thanks to its full-range reproduction, convenient mixing controls, and versatile speaker placement.

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ZOOM H4n Handheld Recorder

The Zoom H4n Handy Recorder improves your field recording by delivering superior audio quality and dramatically improves your recording experience. The H4n is Zoom’s most sophisticated handheld recorder to date. This small digital recorder has many uses, it's not just for music recording.

The H4n’s onboard X/Y stereo condenser mics are arranged with the right and left mics on the same axis. This design ensures that the mics are always equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization with no phase shifting, and in this way it improves your field recording technique. Frequency response remains uniform throughout your recording. The result is great stereo recording with natural depth and accurate imaging every time.

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Recording Equipment

Roland VE-5 Vocal Processor

The new Roland VE-5 Vocal Performer is a compact and mobile personal effects processor and looper for vocalists. Featuring a simple-to-use tabletop design that can be easily attached to a mic stand for performing, the VE-5 is perfect for singers, rappers, beatboxers, webcasters, and anyone that wants to have fun with processing vocal sounds.

The VE5 Vocal Performer is small and light, yet its effects are heavyweight class, derived from the popular VE-20 Vocal Performer. With battery operation and built-in phrase looping, the VE-5 is also an ideal tool for street performers who want to bring a new dimension of creativity to their act.

* Easy one-touch operation
* Six types of high-quality vocal effects inherited from the VE-20 – Reverb, Delay, Double/Harmony, Dynamics, Pitch Correct, and Tone/SFX
* Phrase Looper adds impact to real-time vocal performances, including harmonizing and layered beat boxing
* Favorite Sound function provides immediate access to preferred sounds
* Ideal for live performance, as well as tabletop setups; mic-stand mount included
* Internal microphone for instant gratification
* Aux input for blending external music
* Battery operation for street performance (AC adapter sold separately)
For more information on the Roland VE5 Vocal Performer and other Roland and BOSS products, visit www.AndysMusic.com, or call Andy’s Music at 251-633-8944.

Roland R-05 Handheld Recorder

The Roland R-05 pocket recorder is easy to use, affordable, and packed with big-ticket features that raise the bar in its price class. You experience crystal-clear 24/96 capture, enhanced recording and editing features, and extended battery life (over 16 hours per charge). On stage, in rehearsal, at school, on the street, in the boardroom — whenever inspiration strikes, let the R-05 capture the moment with convenience and quality.

The R-05 provides pristine, uncompressed stereo recording directly to SD card — up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution. Whether recording directly with the built-in stereo mic or capturing sounds from an externally connected microphone or stereo line input, you’ll be impressed with the R-05’s detail and clarity. And for worry-free recording, the convenient Rehearsal mode ensures that you won’t overload the input.