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IK Multimedia iRic Mic Lav Review – Mobility with Quality

When you want to capture great audio field with superior microphone technology, the iRig Mic Lav gives you everything you need. From the makers of iRig Mic Studio, this gadget is for those who do not want to compromise on the quality of sound on the go. What’s amazing, you can monitor your source while recording too. And not all ...

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Old-Timey Microphone PC Case Mod

I always wondered why old-timey radio DJs all talked with the same inflection and same accent, yet no one these days talks the way they did. It was a very specific vocal inflection that was the signature of old-time radio and for the life of me, I could never figure out why they talked like they did. While these days ...

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Mute Karaoke Mic Keeps You Amused, Neighbors Happy

Look, you weren’t totally denied at the American Idol tryouts because you were an awesome singer. In fact, you’re likely terrible, or generic at best. The last thing anybody wants to hear when they are trying to get some sleep for work the next morning is you wailing like a Stevie Nicks with the flu. The Karaoke Mute Mic allows ...

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Public Service Announcement On The Go

You don’t need a DJ Mobile to be able to make public announcements over a loud speaker. Take a look at this briefcase.� It’s transportable and it’s got a built-in sound system that includes a 20-watt amplifier and 4″ speakers.� While it may not have a toilet inside of it like the Gotta Go Briefcase, it’s got the next best ...

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DIY: Lamp To Parabolic Microphone

Here’s a great way to eavesdrop on an unknowing sap’s conversation. Objects in Flux’s Scott Mitchell has turned a vintage lamp into a parabolic microphone for recording. It’s got volume control and a headphone socket mounted in the lamps base. This way, no one other than the headphone wearer gets to hear the goods. And by goods I mean the ...

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Portable USB Microphone Is A Snowflake

A new portable microphone from Blue Microphones has been released. It’s called the Snowflake due to its small frame and portability and works as a USB-powered plug-and-play device that will be compatible for both PC and Mac users. At the base of its sleek case is a slot to hold the USB cable; the whole microphone folds up to easily ...

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Smallest Recorder Ever! Not Just For Espionage

If you have a job where interviewing is as common as an Obama “Hope” ad campaign and you just so happen to always have your laptop on you, you might find the Narae Recorder Mini right up your alley. Finally, a reason to get rid of that old digital recorder you’ve never used (unless it also does video.) The Narae ...

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Pillete: The smaller Bluetooth device

Many companies claim to have the “smallest” bluetooth headset, but this Bluetooth device concept puts the pill in Pillete. With its pill-like design (and not much bigger than a pill either), the Pillete uses a high-performance microphone to maintain optimal voice quality in an extremely compact size. The device comes in a pill that is enabled to work when it ...

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High School Musical brings karaoke to the Wii

Aside from little foam add-ons, no American Wii game has been sold with additional hardware. Apparently the Wiimote had been enough for our needs. The upcoming release from the super popular soundtrack is High School Musical. Much like its affinity for getting children interested in musicals, the game also plans to break ground on the Wii battleground. High School Musical ...

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Zoom H4 Handy Recorder lets you get out of that cramped home studio

Look at that, those things that look like they might be trying to make somehing of a tazer are really microphones. And not just any microphones at that. They are two studio quality electric condenser microphones for all of your porable auio recording needs. THe Zoom H4 Handy Recorder also has two XLR input jacks, an SD card slot, and ...

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