Audio-Technica AT00USB+ and A-M50RD

(14/04/2013) Equipped with an USB output, the + is designed for digitally capturing music or any acoustic audio source employing users' favourite recording software. The microphone offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting and voiceover use.

The + features a built-in headphone jack with volume control that allows users to directly monitor their microphone signal in real time, and a built-in high-output internal headphone amplifier that delivers superior clarity. The microphone also offers a mix control that can blend the microphone's signal with pre-recorded audio (perfect for DJ/karaoke use). The unit's cardioid pickup pattern delivers excellent off-axis rejection, while its A/D converter - with a 16-bit 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate - ensures extremely articulate sound reproduction.

copyrighted by liveProduction.tv The microphone is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000, and Mac OS X. It is powered from a USB Bus and includes a tripod desk stand, stand mount, USB cable and soft protective carrying pouch.

The + has a recommended retail price of £169 inc VAT/ 169 ex VAT and will be available from April 2013.

Audio-Technica Makes Studio Sessions More Colourful With New Limited Edition Red Monitor Headphones

Based on input from end users looking for an alternative to the headphone's existing color schemes, the offers the same levels of comfort and superior audio quality for monitoring and mixing as their standard counterparts. Just 3000 pairs of the will be released in Europe.

copyrighted by liveProduction.tv Harvey Roberts, Audio-Technica UK marketing manager said, The new red finish of the allows producers and musicians the chance to inject a little extra colour into recording and mixing sessions. The M50 is already renowned for its accuracy and natural sound and now it offers a choice of colours to suit users' musical moods.

Employing Audio-Technica's latest transducer technology, the ATH-M50 headphones offer the highest level of sonic accuracy. The ATH-M50's innovative design was engineered to provide hours of maximum comfort in applications ranging from broadcast to studio/recording uses. The ATH-M50 headphones feature an efficient collapsible design ideal for easy portability and convenient storage. Featuring proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems and CCAW voice coils, the ATH-M50 headphones have exceptional power handling and very high SPL capabilities while delivering clear, natural, accurate sound with impactful bass and high-frequency extension.

The headphones also feature a closed-back cushioned earcup, providing exceptional clarity and superior isolation in high-volume listening situations. In addition, the circumaural earpieces swivel a full 180 degrees for easy one-ear monitoring. The ATH-M50 has a lightweight and adjustable cushioned headband for maximum listening comfort. An OFC litz wire cable at the left earpiece terminates to a gold-plated 1/8 connector with included professional screw-on 1/4 adapter. The joins the current line-up of ATH-M50 in black and ATH-M50WH in white.

You can watch the introductory video on Audio-Technica's YouTube channel at: http://bit.ly/XXvztF

The has an RRP of £159 inc VAT/ 159 ex VAT

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