Eastwood Guitars Airline 2P DLX
Price: $699.00

New from Summer NAMM, Audio-Technica has unveiled its latest upgrade to the Artist Series live-sound microphone line. Divided into vocal, instrument and drum categories, the Artist Series boasts several new, forward-thinking microphone additions, along with improvements to classic, road-tested models. Consistent durability and fidelity define the line, reflecting the needs of touring musicians. The new ATM710, the first condenser mic in the vocal line, has a cardioid pickup pattern and features an 80 Hz hi-pass filter and a switchable 10 dB pad, allowing for customizable SPL sensitivity for various performance situations. The ATM250DE, a kick drum mic addition, characterizes the ingenuity displayed throughout the new Series. Containing both a cardioid condenser and hypercardioid dynamic in the same housing, this dual-element mic brings out every tonal subtlety without phasing problems. For increased versatility, Audio-Technica has also introduced the ATM450, which features a side-address stick design for effortless positioning on numerous instruments. Bundled with helpful accessories and reasonably priced, the new Artist Series represents an impressive expansion on a strong mic line.

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Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder
Price: $599.99

The Zoom H4 Handy Digital 4-Track Recorder fits in your palm and is perfect for ENG and a variety of other mobile recording applications. It is a dual function device with a 4-track mode for easy-to-use multi-track recording and a stereo mode (2-track) for field recording. The H4 features dual electret condenser microphones in an X-Y configuration, two combination XLR-1/4-inch input jacks with 48V or 24V phantom power and a high-impendance phone input for guitar, bass and synth recording. Two AA batteries will allow users four hours of continuous recording operation and a back-lit LCD screen provides visual feedback while recording.
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?Mackie SWA2801z Active Sound Reinforcement Speakers
Price: $2,299.99

Mackie unveiled the SWA2801z, an Active subwoofer that combines dual 18-inch drivers, a built-in 800-Watt FR Series power amplifier and Mackie’s trademark Active onboard electronics. The Active electronics allow the SWA2801z to outperform traditional 2 x 18-inch systems and provide greater integration of all components in the system. Mackie Active electronics are customized for each driver/cabinet/amplifier combination and provide real-time control over critical functions, such as crossover filters and equalization. The speakers can be stacked or pole-mounted — whether the SWA2801z is positioned vertically or horizontally. XLR connections on the back of the subwoofer provide stereo input, Loop-Through and High Pass outputs, while a Subwoofer Level control allows the user to blend the SWA2801z with its full range counterparts. Carrying handles built into the enclosure and heavy-duty casters allow for easy transport.
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RoboKey
Price: $29.95

The GearDrive in RoboKey quadruples wrist turning speed, so that one crank of the hand is equivalent to four cranks on the drum bolts. The RoboKey is faster than a T-wrench, crank, or ratchet, and works in both directions, making changing drum heads less of a headache. It has an ergonomic design, bright colors and is built for a lifetime of rugged use with machined gears rather than plastic or powder formed internal parts.
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?Groove Tubes GTEL34M Vacuum Tube
Price: $60
Following last year’s successful introduction of the GT12AX7M, Groove Tubes has added another reissue of a classic Mullard vacuum tube to their line. The GTEL34M is a faithful reproduction of the Mullard EL34M, a favorite powertube for high gain guitar amplifiers. The GTEL34M is a pentode power tube designed as a replacement for aging tubes in high gain amplifiers. The original Mullard EL34 — factory-standard equipment in Marshalls and other classic amps from the era — has been out of production since the early 1970s, and it’s not unusual to see these rare tubes being sold for hundreds of dollars each.
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