One of the most difficult aspects of performing live is the monitor mixespecially when you're in a working band who runs their own P.A., or when you're the engineer in a small venue. Whether monitors are being mixed from front of house or from a separate monitor desk, there are plenty ways to improve the quality of your mixes, reduce feedback, and have a more pleasant show.
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.
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.
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.