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Although they do practically the same thing, some microphones perform a lot better than others – and the new Sony DWM-01C31 Digital Handheld Microphone proves just that.

Sony is perhaps one of the most successful and most reliable company when it comes to audiovisual production. With its professional lines of audio and video production equipments, Sony has definitely made its own mark in history. A lot of people love their inventions, from camcorders to microphones and pro recording accessories, customers just keep on coming.

Every recording engineer knows what a good digital microphone is. But if you are a visionary who does his won recording from home, then perhaps it would help to learn a thing or two about mics. You see when it comes to pro recording, microphones are the most essential piece of equipment so you cannot afford to get the wrong one. And with the new Sony DWM-01C31 Digital Handheld Microphone, you can never go wrong.

Sony just announced the release of their newest digital handheld mic, the Sony DWM-01C31. It provides the option of going either 1, 10, or 50 mW RF output. You can use it for 5 hours straight, running only on two AA size alkaline batteries at 10 mW output power. The new new Sony DWM-01C31 Digital Handheld Microphone features several functions that include an input attenuator, RF frequency selection, RF power output and Audio LCF frequency. Plus, it has a power sleep mode that you can remotely control from a digital wireless receiver.

Unlike other microphones, this latest digital handheld from Sony offers a directional dynamic mic capsule that is perfect for any vocalist. Its audio and metadata transmission operates on UHF-TV channels 42 to 51, which is about 638 to 698 MHz. Aside from that,  adjusting its transmitter settings is a breeze thanks to the latest communication technology that comes with the Sony DWM-01C31.

Sure you can find a lot of microphones out there, but if you want an excellent dynamic piece that gives you extremely clear and faithful sound, then the Sony DWM-01C31 Digital Handheld Microphone is what you need. Go and get one today!

Numark recently announced the release of their latest DJ equipment, changing the traditional DJing landscape of turntables and a mic. Introducing the iCD DJ in a Box, Numark lets any DJ perform using nothing but two CDs and an iPod! This latest DJ mixer from Numark is a complete system on its own, featuring two Numark NDX200 CD players plus an iM1 two-channel DH mixer with a built-in iPod Dock, complete with headphones and all the needed connection cables.

With this DJ equipment from Numark, your computer becomes a powerful DJ workstation. Especially ideal for amateur DJs, it makes your computer the heart of your DJ system. Everything that you could possibly need found in one box, well and ready for your laptop. So whether you are perking beats up at weddings, bars, or any other events, your computer has found a perfect buddy in the Numark iCD DJ in a Box. Attach this convenient DJ mixer into your Mac or PC, and you are ready for showdown!

The iCD DJ boasts of its NDX200 CD players, performance grade players that has a heavy, rugged build and a large wheel that gives both DJing comfort and power. What sets the iCD DJ from the rest of DJ mixers is its Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology, a unique feature that keeps the music playing even when the vibrations create a possible skip. On top of that, the NDX200 CD player also provides seamless looping, perfect for creating and integrating loops into remixes.  

Numark has certainly changed the way laptop DJing is done with this performance grade unit, providing all DJing essentials such as two input channels, main and headphone outputs, as well as a mic input and smooth faders. The iM1 mixer records also lets you mix straight from your iPod, giving you unmatched flexibility and convenience.

Native Instruments have always lived up to the expectations of people in providing great software. But today, they are also becoming more and more popular for creating great hardware, especially when it comes to computer audio and USB audio interfaces. And with their latest product, the new Audio 2 DJ USB 2.0 Interface, they are about to prove themselves great once again.

The Audio 2 DJ will surely feed any digital DJ’s craving for high quality, extremely mobile audio interface whether they are using TRAKTOR or other DJing and performance software. Native Instruments did make a statement with this one – it is the smallest DJ USB soundcard in the world, BUT still has the enough punch to shake the world’s biggest clubs down.

One great thing about the Audio 2 DJ is that, you can practically hook it up in any computer as long as you have a USB 2.0 cable. Its two quarter inch output channels also provides flexibility since it can either be used to route stereo signals to an external mixer, or as a master out and headphone monitor when using the internal mixer of your existing performance software. All you will need is your laptop, and the Audio DJ 2 USB 2.0 is good to go!

If you are thinking that because it is so small, it must have cut its corners in the sound quality department, well you are wrong. You will be amazed that Native Instruments guarantees super high end Circus Logic AD/DA converters. That means you get ultra low latency drivers, hi gain output levels (reaching up to 9.7 dBu on both channels) as well as ultra wide frequency response despite the extremely portable size of the Audio 2 DJ! So, even when you are holding the smallest USB audio interface in the world, you will get uncompromised sound quality and clarity with every detail of your music. 

MixTrack unleashes perhaps one of the best MIDI controllers ever made. With compact control and massive mixing, the Numark MixTrack DJ Software Controller offers cutting edge software control with touch sensitive decks!

Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced DJ technology recently released MixTrack, their newest DJ software controller. Any DJ will be instantly familiar with MixTrack because it works just like two decks and a mixer. It is easy to learn and accommodates advanced performance techniques at a reasonable price, making it a perfect tool for building DJ skills or playing gigs.

The MixTrack MIDI controller of Numark features two deck controllers that have a large touch-activated jog wheels and transport controls.  Any DJ, regardless of hardware – whether he is used to a CD player, turntables, or any other traditional DJ hardware – will find the MixTrack very easy to get around with. This MIDI controller contains colored LED lights for Transport, Loop, and Effects buttons for quick referencing, so you will not have a hard time operating the MixTrack when performing on stage or in the studio. The center of MixTrack’s surface is its mixer section that has a smooth crossfader, line faders, deck EQs, as well as advanced controls both for looping and effects. But despite all those cool features, the Numark MixTrack DJ Software Controller is very portable – any DJ can simply grab it and a laptop and get to the gig without sweat.

The Numark MixTrack DJ Software Controller is equipped with Native Instruments’ Traktor LE software, a software based on Traktor Pro. The LE software is very easy to learn and is most popular for mixing, remixing, and producing music. On top of that, it also has beatgrid editing and saving with locked sync to ensure a precise performance.

The Numark MixTrack DJ Software Controller provides full MIDI compliance, being able to work with virtually any MIDI-mappable music software. It is compatible with both Mac and PC and is a class-compliant USB device – that means no software drivers or any external power source.

With Numark’s MixTrack DJ MIDI controller, unparalleled function and ease is now available for the aspiring DJ in search for a capable and compact solution. So what are you waiting for? Get those beats coming and get the Numark MixTrack DJ Software Controller today!

Native Instrument has released the latest music software that will definitely change the way you see computer audio and music software, giving you both worlds of soul and R&B.

Developed hand in hand with award-winning Alicia Keys, Native Instrument’s newest music software brings Alicia Keys’ very own music right at your home. This new software recreates Keys’ personal Yamaha C3 Neo grand piano. The creation of the music software is a partnership between popular keyboard software developer Thomas Scarbee and Alicia Keys herself. Finishing the project within two years, Native Instrument has finally captured the unique Alicia Keys sound.

This new musical software makes use of only the finest vintage microphones and high-end studio gear, making this new sampled grand more than just you everyday piano. On top of that, it also has a number of strong features plus a great tone, all at a very decent price.

Alicia Keys uses a Yamaha C3, a model included in the limited Neo edition. It is a six-foot grand, which means that its lower register is less full and deep unlike a nine-inch concert grand. Yamaha pianos are unique from the rest because of its bright, in-your-face sound, and the same characteristic is preserved in Alicia’s Keys.

The moment you try it, you will notice right away the realistic features of Alicia’s Keys. Its velocity response makes it very playable even when you are not as good as Alicia Keys thanks to its keyboard that responds well as it should.

Alicia’s Keys will give you the pop ballad feel that you are looking for – richer and more up-front than the Yamaha C7 or the German Steinway. It is by far the most inviting to play as well as the most flexible to use compared to any other virtual pianos available today.

Using Alicia’s Keys, you will be able to create music out of sheer inspiration. You will be able to evoke emotions with every note. Why wait? Try Native Instrument’s Alicia’s Keys Virtual Piano today!

If you are looking for a digital piano that is best both for the home and for the stage, then the Yamaha YDP-181 is the piece that you are looking for. Producing only the best possible piano sound and feel, the Yamaha YDP-181 is very ideal for beginners and professionals alike. It features a Graded Hammer keyboard performance, making it a very enjoyable piece during practice and performance. Its 3-level AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling voices are capable of producing authentic sound, making the YDP-181 more impressive than any other digital pianos in the market today.

Aside from providing an ultimate playing pleasure, the YDP-181 also offers utmost recording convenience. Using a USB device port for storing recorded songs on any instrument, you can easily refer to other sounds from other instruments. Its damper pedal also features a half-damper effect that gives a buffered yet totally expressive control over any sustained note. The YDP-181 also has a Dual Voice capability, which means that you can play two different instrument sounds at once. It also has an on-board 2-track song recorder that lets you record your performance live or during practice.

The Yamaha YDP-181 is actually replacing the Yamaha YDP-223 in the market. And because of that, most people think that the YDP-181 has some big shoes to fill. But after reading through its specifications, I can fairly say that the YDP-181 can do an impressive job.

But if ever you get bored with playing your piece over and over again, you can relax with the YDP-181 wide range of piano songs. It has about 50 piano pieces – particularly chosen for their beauty and functionality –  that will surely humor your ears. Most of the songs are classical pieces, so any student will love it.

The Yamaha YDP-181 is a simple yet a very powerful instrument perfect for both the student and the experienced player, and with all its features, no other digital piano can do better.