Drum Microphone Kits, Ribbon Mic Basics, GearFest

May 29, 2014 TOP STORY Roundup: Drum Microphone Kits When it comes to bang for the buck in the mic world, look no further than the drum pack. Manufacturers often repackage existing products from their line in a way that makes a drum pack more affordable because everything you need is included: Without even counting the accessories and carrying case, it's cheaper to buy the mics in one of these configurations than to purchase them individually. As a result, drum packs are an efficient way to assemble a collection of mics for stage, studio, classroom, and houses of worship—anywhere you need to balance cost with convenience. Read More » WEB EXCLUSIVE Learn how ribbon mics work. » THIS WEEK'S POLL Which are you: a musician or an engineer/producer? Vote now at emusician.com. Vote NOW at emusician.com » TODAY'S LESSON How to process audio through your voltage-controlled synth » COOL STUFF Countdown to GearFest 2014 » Recording Industry Golf Tournament Adds Partners » Hal Leonard Publishes 'Behind the Boards II' » Moog Introduces the Theremini » Yamaha PSR-E443 Portable Keyboard Now Shipping » String Studio VS-2 - String Modeling Synthesizer Applied Acoustics Systems Available Now String Studio VS-2 is a string modeling synthesizer plug-in that swaps the traditional oscillator sound source for a string. With its picks, bows, hammers, frets, dampers, soundboards, filters, and effects, String Studio VS-2 is the perfect blend of advanced modeling and regular synth features – you won't believe how crazy you can go with a simple string. SRP: $199 www.applied-acoustics.com 888-441-8277 ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones By Audio Technica Available Now Audio-Technica's newly re-mastered ATH-M50x features the same sonic signature as its predecessor, now with three detachable cables for added versatility. Ideal for studio/DJ use or personal listening. Available in black, white and limited edition blue. MSRP: $239 (black and white); $259 (blue) www.audio-technica.com pro@atus.com Model 605500 5-inch Powered Studio Monitor Speakers Monoprice Now Available Check out Monoprice's "5-inch Powered Studio Monitor Speakers" (Model 605500). Each 2-way near-field reference monitor features 70 bi-amplified watts, including a 40-watt, 5" kevlar woofer, a 30-watt, 1" silk dome tweeter, XLR & TRS/TS inputs, HF level & volume knobs, magnetic-shielding, 56Hz-22kHz, and 100dB SNR. PRICE: $165.78 (per pair) www.monoprice.com

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