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Tascam DP-02CF Portastudio Compact Flash Multitrack Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the DP-02CF expecting a Multi-Track Recorder, much like the 10 or so Recorders I've owned over the past 25 years past from Tascam.However, even though the new Digital technology is wonderful, things here are not quite what they appear to be in this case...

First, even though you are using a CF Card and you can use up to an 8 gig card [which is great] you are limited to .wav format in FAT 32 which burns 1/2 a gig of space off the top, and limits the length/size of your files per song.Plus the usual FAT 32 file corruption issues which can sneak up on you in a hurry, trust me.Also, be careful, very very careful when buying a card for this deck.The approved media list has a big list of cards that made me cringe, several of the 8 gig options cost lest than $30 on Amazon, Gasp! I mean, you get what you pay for and if you're using ANYTHING less than a Sandisk Extreme 3, you're going to end up cussing out the unit and tascam within 2 weeks!Trust me on this one...

Second, where do I begin?
When you setup a recording and start adding tracks, each time you playback and listen to what you recorded, you are required to go back and reassign everything from scratch, including track sends!Nice huh...This doesn't sound like much at first, but after you use the unit for a while it becomes a time consuming adventure in frustration.

Next, the Deal Killer...
This unit should be described as a very limited Mixer, with a 2 track recorder with bounce down capabilities slapped on the top.This is not a multi-track recorder like any I've ever owned before or even a decent mixer, since NO EFFECT SEND is available during recording! You heard me right, you can't even add compression to a vocal as you record, but more on this later.

So, I was expecting PRE and POST eq [as almost every other deck I've owned from Tascam in the past] but alas even though there is nice eq, effect sends and controls, they are all POST.In fact in Record mode you only have 2 tracks, dry to the card that's it.Only in POST final mix-down to a DVD, or whatever you make your master on [No bounce-down eq/effect capabilities either since EVERYTHING IS POST HERE!] Like I said, this makes this unit a mixer with a recorder slapped on, not a full featured recorder as it appears to be.I mean if your 15 and this is your first recorder for band demos, great!Otherwise you will be sadly disappointed.

This means if you plan on using the eq, and effecting your signals during bouncing down, NONE of the adjustments you make during mixdown will record to the track, it's just a mixer kids!So, if your vocal stack of 4 tracks needs a little hi end added during bounce, or if the bass guitar/guitar/keyboard mixdown needs a little extra push, or you need to do anything during the mix-down process getting to your final 8 tracks, tough luck!Only in the final mixdown to another device, can you use any of the eq/effects.This is why the unit is so inexpensive, and why it's useless for anything other than live 2 track demos and practicing bounce down, so that later when you buy a real recorder you'll know what to do.

This is the reason why I was in shock when my unit arrived.Just remember when looking for a multi-track, always ask up front if your deck has PRE and POST options for eq/effects.I should have asked, oh well...

Here's another example of the frustration....Let's say your recording live and you want to add in some compression to the vocal track as it's live going into the deck. Tough luck! You can't use the effect send to add your $1000 compresser/limiter and Exciter.How about adding a little eq to the bass guitar from the line in, same deal tough luck!NOTHING can be added to the instruments as they go in, or as they are bounced down, it is ONLY during final mix-down TO ANOTHER DEVICE that you can you add anything!

One last time, everything on this mixer [aka multi-track] is post.You might as well buy a nice mixer, and a zoom, you'll have more options and a better final mix.Plus, you won't have to worry about your CF card corrupting from the Fat32 formatting after spending 3 days recording and bouncing down tracks.

If they had only been honest in the description of this unit [and it's NOT Amazon's fault, they just list the factory description which is totally misleading] then I could have avoided wasting a week trying to find out why I couldn't save any of my mixdown settings.

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TASCAM DP02 8-TRACK DIGITAL HARD DISK RECORDER WITH FX and CD BURNER 2 XLR MIC/LINE INPUTS WITH PHANTOM POWER FOR CONDENSER MICROPHONES ; 8-TRACK RECORDING AT UNCOMPRESSED 44.1K/16-BIT AUDIO QUALITY ; PORTASTUDIO-BASED INTERFACE WITH VOLUME FADER, PAN, EFFECT SEND, HIGH and LOW EQ CONTROLS PER CHANNEL ; EQ FREQUENCY BUTTON TO ACCESS HIGH and LOW EQ SHELF FREQUENCIES ; USB 2.0 INTERFACE FOR TRANSFERRING TRACKS, MIXES and BACKUP FILES TO A COMPUTER ; FEATURES DEDICATED STEREO MASTER TRACK FOR MIXDOWN ; INTERNAL METRONOME and BAR/BEAT DISPLAY FOR SONG POSITION ; HEADPHONE OUTPUT ; STEREO LINE OUTPUTS ON RCA ANALOG and S/PDIF OPTICAL DIGITAL CONNECTORS; INCLUDES FX and CD BURNER FEATURES

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Zoom H4 Handy Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I am new to digital recording; I bought the Zoom to make podcasts, and I wanted both portability and good sound quality.I settled on the Zoom because the phantom power feature meant that I could use the best possible external microphone, should that be necessary.In fact the internal microphones seem to me very good, and they actually produce better sound quality than the external one I have tried (a leftover from my cassette deck days, so perhaps that doesn't mean much).

The Zoom seems to do its job very well, but I have two big reservations.The first is--and I never thought I would care about such a thing--the ergonomics.The display reminds me of my first PC; the feel of the buttons like my first plastic Walkman, and often there is no sense that one has successfully pushed a button, or made one stop and start (ending a recording is curiously delayed), though you get used to it.

The second, far more important, problem is the complexity of the interface, combined with documentation that is no doubt very full, but hardly user friendly, especially for novices (who might well be an important target market, so this is odd).The combination of jod dial and (tacky) menu button is not intuitive; there seems no obvious logic to when to use the button and when to use the dial.And the manual has all the clarity of an old printer manual.Even the "Simple Recording Guide" has at a crucial stage "Adjust senstivity with [mic gain]switch," which is probably fine for an experience user but to a novice was slightly opaque.Similarly, the triumphant conclusion "Play the recorded file" is unfortunate; not just because of course there's no speaker, but because headphones gave a misleading impression of the recording levels.

I'm sure I can use this thing to do the job.But the whole experience has been a steady stream of irritations.Experienced users will perhaps be impressed; novices should simply be prepared to do a bit of homework.

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The Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder fits in your palm and is ideal for recording live musical performances interviews podcasts meetings classes and seminars. The H4 allows you to record 24-bit/96 kHz digital audio as well as in MP3 format with bitrates up to 320kbps.

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Lanikai S-T Spruce Series Tenor Ukulele Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had my Lanikai LU-21 Soprano Ukulele for about six months now, and I'm still pretty impressed with the quality of that little instrument, given how little I paid for it. Not long ago I decided to get a tenor uke to compliment it, andI thought it would be nice to get a ukulele with a solid top this time, if it wasn't too expensive.

I looked at the various tenors available from Amazon and other vendors, and this one jumped right out at me. It was the least expensive tenor with a solid top, and being a Lanakai, it comes with Aquia Nylgut strings. I ordered it, and it arrived this morning. (If you haven't tried Nylgut strings yet- let me assure you that they're fantastic. Much beter than plain nylon.I have them not only on my ukes, but on my fretless banjo as well, and I'm ordering a few sets for my classical guitar)

In comparison with the laminate top LU-21, the solid top S-T is significant louder, and has a much richer tone. The longer neck is easier to play, and of course the tenor is the favorite size uke of ukulele virtuosos past and present like Lyle Ritz and Jake Shimabukuro. I'm very pleased with my purchase.

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The Spruce series by Lanikai offers a supple mellow tone that can provide a strong foundation for any songwriter. With its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides has incredible projection for those late night jam sessions on the beach. Die cast tuning machines ensure long hours of stress free strumming.With the easy playability, and included instruction booklet written by Mary Lou Dempler you will be playing in a matter of minutes.If you have never played ukulele before get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele is GBEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! Pick up a Lanikai today and see why people are saying Lanikai Makes Me Happy! For more information about this model or Lanikai please visit www.Lanikaiukes.com

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B-52 Prodigy FX DJ Workstation Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this unit the first time I saw it at Guitar Center. It is very easy to use straight out of the box. I was impressed with the MP3 playback, effects, sound and appearance of the unit. Every button or knob is there for a reason and can be used while playing or mixing music. The "Accutrak Faders" is the best I ever used so far, "If your song is a little off beat before crossfading, the Accutrak Fader" picks up the slack and blends your mix perfectly. I rate it over past mixers I've had like the Behringer VMX 1000, Numark (Can't remember the model)and any Gemini to list a few. I used this unit with M-Audio Torq and it works fine. I like its ability to interact with DJ software. If you are a mobile DJ, all you need is this unit, a mic, a pair of powered speakers with a sub-woofer, your cd's or laptop with an external drive and you're ready to rock any party. It comes with a very good flight case that protects the unit and can be dragged from gig to gig. I must say that I am happy with my purchase and would recommend this unit to anyone entering the DJ industry for the first time, or even as a professional.

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The Prodigy FX is an all-in-one solution that will elevate your performance. It's loaded with features that every DJ needs and wants including a wide array of DSP effects with parameter controls, master tempo, sampler, hot cues, integrated fader start, three-band EQ on every channel with kill switches, 3 microphone inputs with dedicated DSP reverb, dual rail Accutrack VCA crossfader, crossfader curve control, seamless loop, effects loop and CD direct outputs and mixer inputs for use with Serato Scratch Live, Synchroscience TORQ and all other time coded systems. Plus the included ATA case makes it a breeze to take it anywhere!.

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Korg R3 37-key Synthesizer and Vocoder Keyboard Review

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(More customer reviews)The Korg R3 is great if you have a creative mind and patience. If your looking for a plug and play synth with unique presets, then not so much. Thing is you are able to create your own sounds, which I have done and had huge success with. The previous reviews knock the vocoder. If your buying this for the vocoder your most likely making lame music. I've used or rather misused the vocoder and have had some really strong successes. I think people who gravitate toward glitch hop, etc, will be very happy with this synth. It also comes with software that enables you to edit the sounds with a much more used friendly UI than four knobs. Some of the other Korg synths don't allow you to build your own sounds, this does.

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The R3 is a full-fledged synthesizer that provides an easy and affordable way to enjoy sophisticated synthesis and advanced sound creation. In a compact and light-weight body, it packs 37 full-size, velocity sensing keys, along with two-timbre/eight-voice performance power. The sound generator section uses the same acclaimed MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) used by the KORG RADIAS, delivering thick, gutsy, and crisp analog sounds. With quality that will satisfy both professionals and beginners, the R3 is a great choice for adding synth sounds on stage or in music production.

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Lanikai CK-TEQ Tenor Curly Koa Acoustic Electric Ukulele Review

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(More customer reviews)It's not often you find a KOA ukulele at such a great price. This ukulele has a beautiful tone and sounds fantastic amped! I own four ukuleles now and this one is by far my favorite. Lanikai, although made in china, makes outstanding ukuleles. When I first got it, it made a buzzing sound when strumming loud. This is an easy fix. There was a wire resting up against the soundboard. I just reached into the sound hole and adjusted the wire so it was no longer resting on the soundboard. As a result, the best ukulele ever! The tuning pegs are phenomenal. The cutaway design really helps when playing the higher frets. To top it all off, this ukulele looks fantastic. If you are considering a tenor ukulele to add to your ukulele family, I highly recommend this one.

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The Curly Koa Series is the pride of Lanikai. The CK-TEQ uses Hawaiian Koa that is especially prized for its curly grain. Lanikai makes use of this exquisite wood by handcrafting the CK series to exacting specifications. Grown mostly on the island of Oahu, the gorgeous red-hued wood used for the Curly Koa series make these ukuleles look as beautiful as they sound. The CK series comes with die cast tuning machines geared 14/1 for those players that demand greater control over their tuning. . The CK-TEQ blends the traditional with modern innovation. Equipped with the professional grade Shadow Electronics system and cutaway for easier access to the neck the CK-TEQ is ready for the studio or playing live. If you have never played ukulele before get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele is GBEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! With the easy playability, and included instruction booklet written by Mary Lou Dempler you will be playing in a matter of minutes then you'll see why people are saying Lanikai Makes Me Happy! For more information about this model or Lanikai please visit www.Lanikaiukes.com

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QSC K8 Powered PA Speaker (8 Inch, 1000 Watts) Review

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(More customer reviews)I must preface this review by saying that I can't comment on using these powered speakers as a PA system; I bought a pair for my keyboard rig.They replace my old Mackie SRM450s, which I loved, but at 50+lbs each was getting tired of shlepping around (these are 27 lbs each).I don't miss the Mackies at all.The output from these is incredibly loud, crystal clear and punchy.They claim "1000 watts" but what's odd is that they don't give any qualifiers like you usually see ("+/- 3 db, 20 - 20K, @0.1% distortion"), just a plain & simple "1000 watts."Regardless, these speakers have incredible headroom.I've done gigs playing left-hand bass and am completely satisfied.Obviously, with an 8" woofer you will not get the lowest octave of bass.Also, they use a tuned port to extend the low-frequency response and there seems to be a "hump" at around 100 - 200 Hz that I compensate for with EQ.

One characteristic of the K8 is that the smaller woofer gives a wider dispersion angle.On stage, I set them up angled in a bit, so both the stage and audience is covered.Comments from the audience are that they sound great, and the musicians I play with also comment on how they hear me perfectly (this was not the case with the Mackies).

The K8 has two inputs (each of them a "combo" XLR and 1/4" jack) that can be used simultaneously, each with a level control and pass-through; there is also an output that has both inputs mixed.One of the inputs is switchable between mic and line level, the other is line level only.There are some other cool features, like the ability to turn the power light on the front of the speaker to a "limit" indicator - this tells you when the onboard DSP acts to limit the woofer's cone excursion.I've yet to see this light flash, despite playing some punishingly loud gigs!

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The QSC K8 powered PA speaker is powered by a Pat Quilter designed 1000 watt QSC Class D power module. Extensive DSP processing is employed throughout, providing levels of sonic clarity and total output that defy the system's size and weight. Plus the K8 is housed in a rugged ABS enclosure with a professional appearance that is at home in any application. ABS is a far more robust material than conventional speaker plastics and offers an additional measure of sonic clarity due to its internal rigidity. Ergonomic aluminum handles and a highly protective steel grille complete the package for ease of transport and long term durability. QSC K8 Powered PA Speaker Features Lightweight portable powered speakers with legendary QSC amplifier power and reliability 1000 watt Class D power module Extensive DSP enhances system performance Attractive and professional appearance Rugged ABS enclosures Tour-grade 18 gauge steel grilles Ergonomic handles with comfortable, non-slip grip 35 mm pole sockets with Tilt-Direct AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase','http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,28,0','width','330','height','223','title','QSC K Series Powered Pa Speakers','src','http://www.americanmusical.com/ItemFiles/Flash/QSC_Kseries','quality','high','pluginspage','http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash','movie','http://www.americanmusical.com/ItemFiles/Flash/QSC_Kseries' ); //end AC code

RODE NT1A Cardioid Condenser Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are in to producing/engineering and want a super mean condensor mic without spending alot of cash, this is one to get; very cheap with an extremely expensive sound. It does not have any polar switches or any built in eq's, but most all DAW's do have eq's and phase reverse abilities. Plus, its better to cut freq's that are there, then to try and boost freq's that aren't there; the latter is impossible actually. I'm telling you, don't let the price tag throw you off; this baby makes everything sound good. I've used it on vocals, acoustic guitars, drums as an overhead/ride mic as well as a room mic for ambience. I also have a matched pair of NT 5's that are also absolutely amazing. Rode is a great Australian company that makes amazing mics with a 10 year warranty; yep...10 years. Get one, you won't be dissapointed. Remember though, bad acoustics = bad recording sound.

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The original NT1 was voted "Best Microphone at Any Price" by the editors of Electronic Musician magazine. The NT1A delivers performance usually associated with higher priced microphones. Features: large capsule (1") with gold-plated membrane; cardioid polar pattern; ultra low noise, transformerless circuitry; state of the art surface mount electronics; heavy-duty satin-nickel finish; internal shock mounting system; gold plated output connectors; true condenser (externally biased); full frequency response. The NT1A will blow you away! Ultra low-noise, transformerless circuitry.Cardioid polar pattern.Large capsule (1") with gold-plated membrane.Surface mount electronics.Heavy-duty satin-nickel finish.Internal shock mounting system.Gold plated output connectors.True condenser design (externally biased). WARRANTYAll RODE products are warrantied for 1 year from the date of purchase. Your purchase may be registered ?on-line? or by mailing the warranty card. The RODE Warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period.The Warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear, modification, shipping damage or failure to use the microphone as per RODE's Instruction Guide.

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Samick UK70B Baritone Ukulele Baritone Ukulele Review

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(More customer reviews)Gorgeous insturment, both in apperance and sound.A lot of uke for the money.Sure to only improve with age.

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The UK 70B Is A Baritone Ukulele That Features A Spruce Top, Rosewood Fingerboard, Rosewood Back & Sides, A Mahogany Neck, and Grover Tuners. Finished With A White Binding and Abalone Trim.

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Hilo Baritone Ukulele, Mahogany Review

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(More customer reviews)Basically I am still in the stage that lasts 1-2 weeks where (as in all ukuleles) the strings are still stretching, so you have to tune it constantly.However, when it is in tune, I find it quite nice.The action (how high the strings are over the frets) is good, the machine heads work well, frets are good, and tone is nice.At first the bridge buzzed a little on the e string, but after the sting stretched somewhat the buzz left.Beng a baritone, the sound is not as high pitched as the more typical concert or tenor.And nothing like the plinky soprano.So the sound is inbetween a guitar and a regular uke sound.If you were used to a Gibson guitar neck, like I was, it is not as wide as the four strings on a Gibson.So I'm missing a few finger placements at first. The less wide Fender guitar users should feel more at home.In all, not a bad first uke at all.Not a Stradivarius, but a lot better than most $50 guitars.

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Light mahogany color with geared machine heads and all-wood fingerboard. Dimensions approximately 30.5" total length;10.5" at the widest point of the soundbox;soundbox is 2.88" thick.

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Numark NS7 DJ Turntable Controller with Serato ITCH Software Review

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(More customer reviews)Coming from a turntable and vinyl background, I was and still am excited about this product.I purchased it and have been very content.The unit is about 35lbs. and VERY solid.I have to get use to scratching on it compared to turntables.The platter should have been made 9" but I'm taking it in stride.All crossfaders have a quality feel, no static and the scratch curves feel as good or better than my Rane TTM57sl.

My only complaint is that Numark did not future-proof this unit with effect buttons.I find the software (Serato iTch) and mixing is (CURRENTLY) a little more boring than Serato Scratchlive and my 57 mixer.Serato is supposedly working on effects and making iTch's software closer in features to Scratchlive.

I purchased the Numark case with the unit and REALLY love doing mobile gigs now.No more individual TT cases and mixer cases.No more RCA and ground wires and at least 15 minutes less setup time.I'm saving close to 70 lbs. in travel weight too.One bit of advice is to be wary of using PCs with this unit.I have a Unibody Macbook Pro 2.66Ghz but struggled making a Core2-Duo 2.2Ghz 4GB ram PC work "glitch-free" with the NS7 and iTch.It had quirky behavior while tracks were playing, random stops and various audio dropouts.Many PCs will (by default) have IRQ sharing which can hose up USB connectivity (the main source of NS7 communication to your laptop) if there are conflicts.

In troubleshooting, I had to insure bluetooth, anti-virus, firewalls, NIC cards, screen savers, wireless Network cards, on-board video and all sorts of services were disabled on the PC (a TOTAL administrative nightmare!) and still ended up having to run the latency at 5ms or greater for decent performance.My mic had major echo delay with this setting so enough was enough.

I purchased the MBPro and have not had a SINGLE glitch since.My latency is at 1ms AND I can run apps in the background while DJ'ing without problems.I highly recommend the NS7 (with adequately powered MAC) for any mobile DJ.

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Designed in collaboration with Serato, the Numark NS7 DJ Turntable Controller combines an all-metal chassis with adjustable torque, motorized, aluminum-turntable platters, vinyl, and a professional audio interface to deliver a complete performance solution that will satisfy even the most hardcore turntablist.

Specifications

It offers a full complement of premium faders, knobs, buttons and the new Strip Search virtual-needle-drop control, which integrates seamlessly with the included Serato ITCH software. The NS7 delivers hands-on control of every aspect of Serato ITCH and sends data to the software more than ten times faster than standard MIDI resolution. And because it was designed for ITCH, NS7 setup time is the bare minimum--no tweaking, no mapping; just plug and perform.
The NS7's dual decks flank the mixer section. Its recognizable, professional appearance is supported by clean design in matte and glossy black. The entire unit is housed in a heavy-gauge, industrial-strength metal casing that is ready for the torture of travel.

Key Features

Perfect Feel
The NS7 has two seven-inch, motorized, high-torque aluminum turntable platters, and the turntable controls feature modern and classic settings that alter the feel to model the feel you prefer. Seven-inch, legit vinyl records with 45 RPM adapters sit on real slipmats--no simulation.
Solid, rugged, rubberized buttons and knobs compliment a high precision, replaceable CP-PRO crossfader and D-TYPE line faders for an unquestionably high-quality feel. The CP-PRO digital-VCA crossfader has a solid feel that is smooth and rigid. Like the crossfader, the D-TYPE digital-VCA line faders are replaceable. The crossfader offers contour adjust and reverse adjustment, enabling you to customize its operation.
System Simplicity
Forget the mouse and the keyboard. The NS7 renders ITCH software perfectly simple to operate, with its click knob and large, backlit buttons navigating though your music library. You'll spend less time looking at the screen and more time enjoying performing thanks to the visual feedback you get from NS7's more-than 100 LEDs and more-than 100 hands-on controls.
A single USB cable between NS7 and your Mac or PC is all you need to send audio and data back and forth. The NS7 has onboard audio outputs so it's the only piece of gear you need to connect to the PA system or powered speakers. It outputs 24-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio to the sound system on XLRs and RCAs. The front panel contains mic input, RCA line input, and both 1/4" and 1/8" headphone outputs with volume control.
The NS7 comes with an integrated laptop stand that supplies safe, secure mounting for your laptop. You can use an ultra-small space because NS7 elevates your laptop off the table.
Precision Control
The NS7 sends control information over USB at more than ten times the standard MIDI rate. This innovative communication technique yields extremely high-precision, low-latency control.
There's nothing like dropping the needle on a record for quickly locating a point in the track, and with Strip Search--the unique virtual-needle-drop touch strip--you can locate a point instantly within the track using the on-screen waveform
Five hot-cue-assign buttons on each deck digitally mark your cues on the track. These marker points are recallable in ITCH and Scratch LIVE, and you can load Scratch LIVE cue points in ITCH.
Each deck offers an extensive Serato-style loop section, and you can choose between manual and auto-loop functions and an automatic BPM analyzer further assists loop makers. Creating automatic smart loops of any measure length is a breeze, and you can mutilate and modify to heart's content with a variety of controls such as Doubling, Halving, Shift, and manual controls.
Audio Quality
The NS7 contains a host of professional audio connectors and a multichannel, 24-bit USB digital-audio interface. The high-definition post-mix analog audio output features a minimized circuit path with containing only one audiophile-grade bipolar capacitor. This optimized design maximizes phase coherence, ensuring that audio is tight and punchy.
Serato ITCH Software
IF you use Scratch LIVE, you'll become quickly familiar with Serato ITCH. Because ITCH doesn't require a timecode interface, your system can be as simple as, say, NS7 and your computer. Since ITCH makes timecode a thing of the past, you won't need to worry about needles skipping or vinyl wearing out. You can load your Scratch LIVE crates, loops, presets, and cue points seamlessly in ITCH. The NS7 also works with most other MIDI DJ software and supports iTunes.
ITCH handles audio processing and mixing including channel fading, EQ, crossfading and track trim are processed for outstanding control and management of your tracks, ease of recording your set, clip-proof gain management, and BPM calculation using the power of your computer's processor.
The History function in ITCH keeps a comprehensive record of every track played and exports sessions from your history to 'txt', 'csv', or 'm3u'. ITCH also has a Loop Roll function that provides a looping effect where the playhead jumps back to normal time when you release the loop. Built-in key support ensures that ITCH reads key tags from MP3 files and displays them in the 'key' column in your library.

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Behringer PMP3000 1,200-Watt 16-Channel Powered Mixer Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this powered mixer to replace a defective one at our church. Our sanctuary can seat 900 people and so it is a fairly large auditorium. The mixer has more power than the previous powered mixer and many more features. I especially like the individual channel mute buttons so we can kill a mic without having to move the gain adjustments. The only thing I did not like about this mixer is there was no block working diagram available. So we had to construct one for ourselves. To a trained eye, by using a block schematic diagram, it is easier to know how to set up the mixer for different applications and to troubleshoot a problem.

The actual steady state power output is more like 200 watts (each of the two stereo outputs)for our 8 ohm speaker system but still is greater that the old powered mixer. That is a total of 400 watts as compared to the (at first glance) advertised 1200 watts. We do not have to use the maximum gain on any channel so the output is fine for our use. There is also a headset output that follows the actual powered signal which can give you a better idea of mixed signal that is sent to the speakers and to our DVD and CD recorders.

The people at Behringer were able to answer all my questions without any problems so tech support was great. We did have a little difficulty in figuring out how to use the FX special effects (reverb, etc) generator but once we did figure it out, using it was just as advertised. You can probably guess that the instruction manual is not extensively done. But with a limited budget for an emergency purchase of a powered mixer, we are thoroughly satisfied with the quality and price.

The price is exceptional and caused a few doubting comments about how could we get what we needed for such a small price. We have been using the unit for two months now with absolutely no problems.

My suggestion is that before you purchase this unit, download the instruction manual from the Behringer site. You will see the output connection is not a 1/4 jack. If that is what you have, you will have to buy an adapter or convert the present cable connection to the new type. The adapters or connectors are not very expensive (Neutrik NA4LJX Speakon To 1/4" Mono Jack Adapter)and cost under $11 including shipping. You can optionally by the Speakon connectors and convert the speaker cable to the new connector type.

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If you need superior stereo sound for small club gigs, churches or speeches, but have to keep the outboard gear to a minimum, the 16-channel PMP3000 can deliver. This 1,200- Watt mixer has built-in mic preamps and an FX processor, as well as enough power to drive mains and monitors, thanks to dual onboard 600-Watt power amps.


Superior stereo sound for small club gigs, churches or speeches. Click to enlarge.
100 mind-blowing digital effect presets such as delay, chorus and reverb.
Seven-band graphic EQ for optimizing your sound.
Massive Mono or Stunning Stereo
The PMP3000 gives you the choice of 2 x 600-Watt stereo, 2 x 600-Watt dual mono or 1,200-Watt bridged mono sound. Whether the center of attention happens to be a folk trio, a speech, or a synth-rock band with mind-boggling stereo patches, the PMP3000 can accommodate. This sonic versatility also makes it an excellent choice for churches, where vocals and stereo recordings often share face time.
Classic Control, State-of-the-Art Sound
Leave the mic preamps at home, because the quality of sound that was once only available in the studio is ready to go wherever you do. Eight built-in, boutique-caliber mic preamps with switchable +48 V phantom power make it possible to use either dynamic or condenser mics with the PMP3000.
Built-in Digital Effects Processor
The PMP3000 is also equipped with a 24-bit FX processor, giving you 100 mind-blowing digital effect presets such as delay, chorus and reverb. Apply them to any channel, as well as to the monitors and main output. In case you're pulling double duty as sound engineer and performer, the FX processor features a footswitch jack for remote on/off.
Changing the Channels
The PMP3000 gives you excellent flexibility to accommodate whatever a performance requires. Channels 1-8 are for mics, guitars and other mono instruments. Stereo channels 9-16 are ideal for keyboards. All mono channels have 3-band EQ, switchable Low Cut filter for eliminating infrasonics, and Clip LEDs to indicate when the input signal is too hot.
The Ins and Outs
Use the CD/TAPE IN RCA inputs to feed in external stereo signals from CD players or tape decks. The VOICE CANCELLER switch eliminates the vocals from pre-recorded music for karaoke applications.
CD/TAPE RCA outputs send line-level signals from the mixer to a recording device. Left and right output 1/4" connectors are there in case you need to connect more power amps. Connect your monitor power amps or active monitor speakers to the MON SEND output.
A STANDBY switch mutes all mic channels during breaks, preventing the microphones from picking up noise or interference. You can leave all faders untouched while you play a CD via the CD/TAPE inputs.
The FBQ Feedback Detection system automatically shows you which frequencies are causing feedback. Just touch the FBQ button and watch the red LEDs on the 7-band graphic EQ pinpoint which frequencies to adjust for optimized sound, without the feedback.
Speaking of Optimized Output
The PMP3000's POWER AMP switch toggles between three operating modes: MAIN, MON/MONO and BRIDGE (the power outputs of A and B on the back panel are added and provided at OUTPUT B). Dual mono mode allows you to use Output A for mono Mains and Output B for monitors. This clever functionality powers both your mains and monitors without the need for an additional power amp.
What's in the Box
Behringer PMP3000 Powered Mixer, Power Cable, User's Manual

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Behringer Eurolive B215D Active 550-Watt 2-Way PA Speaker System with 15-inch Woofer and 1.35-inch Compression Driver Review

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(More customer reviews)Purchased two of the B215D speakers for live gigs. I run vocal, guitar, synth and two drum machines through this system and the sound blows me away. I tried the 15" EONs, but the drums would cause them to clip at larger gigs. What a bargin...these Behringers are half the price of EONs and have a better sound that can handle higher volumes. I first tried the the B212D (12" speakers), but the 15" speakers (B215D) added a lot of bottom to my sound which is needed for the drum machines. Don't give it a second thought, just stop lookin'...and start cookin' with a set of these bad boys. Lots of compliments on my new sound from my repeat customers.

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Thanks to our revolutionary Class-D amplifier technology and internal switch-mode power supplies, EUROLIVE D Series loudspeakers provide a much better power-to-weight ratio than competing active speakers. Put simply, you get all the power without the back-breaking weight. And the sound quality of these lightweight loudspeakers exceeds that of our extremely popular EUROLIVE B212A and B215A systems — plus we've included two 200-Watt models, the B210D (10") and B208D (8") for less demanding applications.Due to their high-efficiency design, they crank out 550/200 of the cleanest, punchiest audio Watts you've ever heard from a compact loudspeaker system. The integrated sound processor provides total system control, along with dependable protection of the LF and HF transducers, thanks to the built-in active high-pass filter, which virtually eliminate distortion — even at extreme operating levels. In addition, all four models feature an Ultra-Low Noise (ULN) Mic/Line input with LEVEL control and a dedicated 2-band EQ (bass/treble) for easy control.

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Sterling by Music Man RAY34-NT Bass (4 String, Natural) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've played my Ray34 for six weeks and it's benched my entire collection. The sound is incredible, plays like butter, perfectly balanced, very effective 3-band EQ, stays completely in tune after hours of playing, and is just one solid bass guitar that has been very well constructed!I pound out classic rock n roll grooves and also get slap crazy at times.All around a versatile, powerful, and very affordable instrument from the Ernie Ball family at about a third of the price of the American-made versions; I cannot tell the difference between those and my Indonesian companion.I also paid more than the current Amazon price - but I couldn't wait for Amazon to release the guitar; all the reviews I read were very positive and owners were astonished at the price (as I am).The one negative I did read about pertained to the future value of the guitar itself - that it would go down.Hard to say because many brands from abroad have actually gone up in value over time; but that aside, I don't plan on getting rid of this axe ever.

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Classic bass design.Lightweight Swamp ash brings out the nuances and clarity that Music Man basses have been known for.Combined with a Music Man designed Sterling 3 band active preamp, you get all the tonal combinations you could ever need. Music Man

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Behringer Eurodesk SX2442FX Ultra-Low Noise Design 24-Input 4-Bus Studio/Live Mixer Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this mixer to have the whole band on ONE mixer...... This solved the problem with channels to spare and added some beautifull extras. The busses where great for isolating the whole drumset, vocals etc..... And sending dry sounds to the house PA. The fx are great that no extra gear has to be hauled. In live performances we need minimal fx so these are awesome. Still have to try it out in my studio setup to see the performance there but I don't think I'll be disappointed. Great product and great handling.

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Ultra-Low Noise Design 24-Input 4-Bus Studio/Live Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamplifiers, British EQsand Dual Multi-FX Processor

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