Akustica’s HD Digital Microphone not exactly Hi-Fi

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

Akustica recently rolled out the first HD Microphone, which is claimed to allow HD voice excellence in laptop PCs and other broadband mobile devices. The AKU2103 is a digital-output microphone including a reliable wideband frequency response. It is the first digital microphone to promise compliance with the TIA-920 audio performance need for wideband transmission in apps like Voiceover-Internet Protocol (VoIP). A significant advantage of Akustica digital microphones is their imperviousness to RF (radio frequency) and EM (electromagnetic) hindrance, which enables placement in optimal acoustic locations despite proximity to displays, WiFi antenna or other sources of interference, which would mortify or disqualify utilization of usual microphones. The surface-mountable Akustica AKU2103 HD Microphone is the 1st under mount digital microphone to make available a L/R-user select function that lets a sole device to be configured as either a left or a right microphone. This industry standard stereo output is given support by manifold HD Audio and universal serial bus USB) Audio CODECs. Image Read

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Ford teams up with Fender Guitars to produce guitars

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

Ford which has earned a great name when it comes to muscle cars and sports cars, is now trying to produce some guitars. The company has partnered with Fender Guitars to produce limited edition Ford Shelby GT Standard Stratocaster guitars. Only 200 guitars will be produced and the first one will be made and signed by Carroll Shelby himself. This one will be donated to the GuitarMania fundraiser that benefits the Cleveland United Way and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame education fund. Ford will also sponsor two giant sized guitars. These guitars will be an awesome 9-foot long. There is no word on the price but you can also get your hands on these guitars from March 1st through the Ford Collection. Via: autoblog

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Segatoys Grand Pianist: A fully functional miniature piano

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Music has the power to tame the giants, and this wonderful piano from Segatoys delivers the same enchanting effect of music, despite its miniature size. Segatoys Grand Pianist is a fully functional piano with a full keyboard consisting of 88 keys and over 100 preloaded tunes. Each key is just 4 mm wide and moves according to the music. It is also possible to play tunes directly by pressing the keys. Now, it is up to you how you manage to press those miniature keys one at a time. Whichever option you choose, the output is excellent natural sound that comes through the attached speaker. The Grand Pianist is availabe at a modest price tag of $549.00. Source.

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SoundGate: A computer for music lovers

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

After special cell phones for music lovers, now it’s the turn of computers to go special. SoundGate is a computer that has been specially designed for music crazy people and musicians. The user experience and the interface have been designed by keeping the needs of a musician in mind. The system facilitates the creative process by recording playing sessions, recognizing and transcribing music. The system also promotes sheet music and lyrics and displays onscreen timing and metronome. Via: Yankodesign

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Baby Grand Master DJ Mixing Desk Piano

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

I don’t think any serious DJ would be able to resist this splendid Baby Grand Master DJ Mixing Desk Piano from Gardener Post. The sexy looking piano is jam packed with a horde of enticing features. Including big speakers, the Desk Piano comes equipped with a Dual Pioneer DVJ-X1 DVD Players, a Edirol V-4 Video Mixer, 3 Marshal LCD Monitors, Allen and Heath Xone 92 audio mixer, dual 15-inch subwoofers, and 18-inch Subwoofer, a 12″ Subwoofer, 3 Bullet tweeters and an AB 1100 Watt Power Amplifier. Moreover, you can customize the device according to your budget. I need to get one. Via: Engadget

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Wireless DJ mixing mini-controller by Hercules

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Now, mixing your music is a child’s play as Hercules gives you the wireless advantage of becoming a DJ. Hercules Mobile DJ MP3 is the world’s first wireless DJ mixing mini-controller that makes it possible to wirelessly mix and scratch MP3, WMA or WAV files on your PC, via a wireless USB connection. The portable controller runs on 2 LR14 batteries and comes with a DJ software. It features two LCD screens to display the tracks you are mixing. The control switches include 2 jog wheels, 1 cross fader, 2 volume & pitch sliders and 25 control buttons. It also includes pre-programmed sound effects to enhance your DJing experience. Now dance to your own tunes as you mix and scratch your music with this wireless controller. Source.

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Surroundings Defend System: The weapon against weary surroundings

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

Now, this is something interestingly cool. The Surroundings Defend System has been designed as a weapon against dreary and weary surroundings. It comes with seamless vision diminishers, adjustable safetybelt, 40 watt stereo speaker installation and standard compliant 3.5 mmm jack-plug for fully attuned audio experience. It is claimed to be safe to be worn in heavy traffic too. The built-in MP3 player will be very soon able to download and play MP3 music directly from recharging station as said by the manufacturers. It looks like a perfect gadget for the music nerds to get into the lap of peace and away from the hustle-bustle of the surroundings. Via: Pixelsumo

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Enjoy the Music with Boynq Speakers

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

Hey check out for this! Want to make your working place a little stylish then get Blox speakers. Boynq have manufactured this smart and stylish speaker. Minimum art is being done on these speakers which simply contribute to their incredible looks. This eye catchy speaker can also be attached with computer and could be a great audio device. It is being designed meticulously which enables the speakers for sliding up and down in a track. It also controls both bass as well as treble levels. If you want to enhance the low frequency then slide up the left speaker. On the other hand, if you want to enhance the treble then slide up the right speaker. These speakers are mainly available in dual 5 watt amplifiers and in orange and silver colors. Other highlights of Blox speakers are 3.5mm stereo, mini audio jack . There is no need of AC adapter as it gets hooked up via USB cord. Via:newlaunches

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iCoustic: A solo musical guitar with speaker and iPod dock

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

The guitar looks to be nothing more than a usual guitar at the first look. If you see a bit closer then you may find that it has lots and lots of electronics that are embedded into it. The guitar lets you plug in an external recording system and media players including iPod. Its unique MP3 mode allows you to dock in your iPod or any music player and listen to the music on its embedded speakers. It also has an amplifier which gives you recording and playback capabilities. The guitar goes for $749. Via: redferret

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Reactable: A multi-user electro-acoustic music instrument

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

Though it looks like more of a computer interface rather than an instrument, the Reactable that has been developed in Spain is a multi-user electro-acoustic music instrument that features a tabletop tangible user interface. Many users can concurrently have total control over the instrument by stirring physical artefacts on the table surface and making dissimilar audio topologies in a kind of tangible modular synthesizer. Via: Dvorak

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