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Edirol M-10DX 10-Channel Portable 24-bit/96kHz Digital Mixer with Built-in Spectrum Analyzer

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:16:30 +0000

Nice little mixer, just what the doctor ordered for my home studio. No hassle hookup to my creative xfi platinum fiber. Great on board features. The best is finalize. Would definitely recommend this.

More portable and affordable than its M-16DX big brother, the M-10DX packs an amazing amount of high-end features into its small frame, including a 24-bit/96kHz processing engine and a backlit LCD so you can see the graphic representation of level meters, EQ, effects and even a spectrum analyzer.. more.

Dynex DX-MP35B – Audio cable – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm – 6 ft – black

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:16:28 +0000

I have a 2007 VW Rabbit, which, in the glove compartment, has an auxillary input jack. Since I also have an iPod Classic, I really wanted to be able to listen to my music in my car, using my car’s speakers.

On January 5, I picked up this cable. It’s a cable, so there’s not a whole lot that they can mess up. From what I can tell, the quality coming out of my speakers is the same as when I use by earbuds or another set of good headphones. As such, I’d say this is a very good set of cables, that works as expected.

The one issue I did run into is that the cable can get a little inflexible. However, I’ve only noticed this during cold Wisconsin days, and it had no impact on the sound quality. Also, once the cable got warmer, it was once again flexible.

Use this cable to connect your MP3 player to your stereo system, so you can rock out sans headphones.. more.

Premium VGA Monitor extended Cable w/Audio M / M, 50ft / 15 m

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:16:24 +0000

It works great, The seller Eforcity shipped out the same day. Thanks arrived exactly as described. Repeat customer never dissapointed.

Premium HDDB15 male-to-male VGA video cable plus 3.5 mm male-to-male stereo cable for your monitor with speaker Connects PC or laptop to the projector, LCD monitor, and other video display system Connectivity: Connector HDDB15 15-pin (M/M) Connector 3.5 mm stereo audio (M/M)Length: 50 ft / 15.24 m Cable Color: Black. more.

Behringer 1832-FX 18-Input 3/2-Bus Mixer with Effects and USB

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:49:57 +0000

The Behringer1832FX mixer is the best value for getting your home studio started. I looked at Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Alesis, and Mackie. The Behringer is the best value out there. I’m inputting an old Roland piano, a synth, stereo guitar effects output, drum machine, 2 vocal mics, an acoustic guitar, a violin, and a computer (that leaves me with one input channel unused). I output to a pair of keyboard amplifiers and the computer. I use it for practicing and home recording to the computer. The mixer is very quiet, and easy to control. There are some features I haven’t tried yet, but I wanted to get the word out because I did not see too many reviews out there when I was looking

Pros:

- Lots of inputs

- Built in effects – sound great and easy to use

- Built in equalizer

- Built in Voice reduction for Karaoke (great for the kids)

- Easy controls

- No noticeable white noise generation

- Nice pre-amps for mics or low gain passive pick-ups

- Stereo inputs are convenient

- Cheap!!

- `Free’ USB audio converter included

- Small footprint for fitting into home studio

- Includes brackets for optional rack mount

- Very good documentation

- Very good on-line support (www.behringer.com)

Cons:

- First mixer arrived with a loose knob (It was completely functional, and Amazon replaced without any issue – 2nd one was fine)

- One volume slider is a little `crunchy’ (some noise while moving)

- USB converter is somewhat useless for live playback due to delay (better off going directly in/out of computer with CD/Tape in/outs)

- Only one headphone output

- Overall feel of mixer is cheap, very lightweight with lots of plastic

Thank you for reading this far. I think this is an excellent mixer for the price. It is a terrific value!!

The XENYX 1832FX has 18 inputs and 3 Aux Sends for each channel. Additionally, 2 subgroups with separate outputs have been incorporated for routing flexibility. The new XENYX Mic Preamp matches the sound quality, transparency, headroom and even the dynamic range of boutique-style, stand-alone mic preamps. Our neo-classic “British EQ” brings back the warmth and musicality of those ’60s and ’70s mega-console desks that made music history. The XENYX FX mixers incorporate a new studio-grade 24-bit FX processor. Get 100 real-world and awesome effect presets at your fingertips. This XENYX mixer comes with a USB/Audio Interface for direct plug & play connectivity to your Windows� or Mac� computer. Get your audio to and from any DAW and ma. more.

Suzuki Cello School Volume 1 – Piano Accompaniment – Book

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:02:57 +0000

Bought this book for my daughter- age 10. She likes it, but likes Volume 2 better. It has interesting songs, but seemed too simple for her as she had a piano background. Preferred Volume 2 and thinks you should go straight to #2 if you already have a background in music.

The SUZUKI METHOD of Talent Education was delevoped by world-renowned violinist and teacher, Dr. Suzuki. He teaches us that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment. This fantastic learning series is a standard.. more.

Behringer MX882 8-Channel Splitter/Mixer

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:50:08 +0000

I needed an affordable audio distribution amp for the recording output of my church’s sound console, and this really does the job!

The unit is so flexible, that it is a little hard to comprehend how it works. But with a purpose in mind, I downloaded the owner’s manual before buying the unit, and figured out that it would do exactly what I needed.

My application: I have a stereo signal that I wanted to route to several different devices. I needed isolation between each output device, because they don’t co-exist well: some are balanced, some are unbalanced, and one puts some noise on the input line. Three outputs needed to be stereo and one needed to be mono. I was able to easily configure this mixer to do the job, with one output channel to spare!

The signal is very clean – I could detect no introduced noise of any kind. And the LED’s on the input and each output channel are a nice touch, providing a quick visual indication that everything is working.

All in all, I’m very pleased with it.

Ultra-Flexible 8-Channel Splitter/Mixer. more.

Behringer PodcasStudio Firewire

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:50:04 +0000

IT WAS EASY TO INSTALL. I ONLY GAVE IT FOUR STARS IS BECAUSE WHEN RECORDING WITH AUDACITY, IT’S NOISY.

YOU CAN HEAR A SOUND BOUNCING ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE RECORDING. THOUGH I DON’T KNOW IF IT’S MY PC OR AUDACITY. I WILL HAVE TO TRY IT ON ANOTHER PC.

Introducing the Radiolutionary FireWire PODCASTUDIO Bundle from BEHRINGER Looking for a new way to express yourself? Ever wanted to be a famous producer? Then podcasting is the answer and the BEHRINGER PODCASTUDIO bundle has all you need to make high-quality podcasts and home recordings. PODCASTUDIO comes with a studio-grade FireWire audio interface which includes the BEHRINGER Edition of Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software for PC and Mac computers. The package also features a professional 8-input mixer, high-quality headphones and a studio microphone plus cable, letting you go on air right away.. more.

Cables To Go 40610 Velocity M/F Stereo Audio Extension Cable

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 03:17:10 +0000

Sometimes these extension cables don’t work so well, either weakening the signal or introducing distortions/static. This one was great.

Extend the 3.5mm connection from an iPod®, portable CD player, MP3 player, PC sound card, or any mini-stereo audio device to another audio device. more.

Suzuki Piano School, Vol 1 & 2

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:03:13 +0000

All of the pieces on this CD are way too fast. It’s particularly notable for Goodbye to Winter and Long Long Ago, which are both supposed to be slow pieces. I’ve spoken to half a dozen Suzuki piano teachers, and they all warn you off the Aide CD.

The SUZUKI METHOD of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s view that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child’s potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human behavior. Students are taught using the “mother-tongue” approach. This CD contains the repertoire from Suzuki Piano School Volumes 1 & 2. Because much of the Suzuki approach is based on listening and ear training, the recording is an essential component for the student’s success.

Recording artist William Aide, Professor Emeritus, Rupert E. Edwards Chair in Piano Performance . more.

Cables To Go 40405 3.5 mm Male/Female Stereo Audio Extension Cable, Black

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 03:17:37 +0000

Well, it’s a cable…works just like it’s supposed to. One end into stereo audio-out, the other end I drag across the room and plug in my headphones. It does the job.

Extend the distance between stereo audio devices using the 3.5mm connection, such as CD players, stereos, speakers, PC/TV tuners and other audio devices. You’ll enjoy lasting quality and excellent performance no matter the connection. The cable’s braided shield design prevents unwanted EMI/RFI interference while fully molded nickel-plated connectors provide excellent strain relief for durable use.. more.