Studio Gear Under $200
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Audix ADX-F50 Microphone
Price $99
AFFORDABLE ALL-PURPOSE VOCAL MICROPHONE
The f50 multipurpose vocal dynamic microphone embodies a tight and uniformly controlled Cardioid polar pattern which assists in isolating the vocals from the instruments on stage. The f50 is also available with a noiseless, magnetic on/off switch (f50S).
Its warm, natural sound reproduction, resistance to feedback, and ability to handle high SPLs without distortion allows the f50 dynamic vocal microphone to be utilized in a variety of live and studio applications. The f50 Cardioid microphone is an entry-level, all-purpose vocal microphone for small to midsize PA systems, and as a workhorse in the home studio.
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Presonus HP2 Headphone Amp
$189 (Sell price)
The PreSonus HP2 stereo personal headphone amplifier is designed for driving wired in-ear monitors and headphones.
Ear-Pleasing sound.
Designed for musicians and performers who demand mobility without compromising audio quality, the HP2 personal headphone amplifier is a great choice for driving wired in-ear monitors (IEMs), as well as headphones. PreSonus HP-series headphone amplifiers have long been popular for their loud, clean, clear sound and roadworthy built quality. The new HP2 delivers these qualities in an easily affordable, stereo device so you’ll hear every note and beat clearly wherever your music takes you.
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Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol 32
$189 (Sell Price)
NI’S SMALLEST KEYBOARD YET
KOMPLETE KONTROL M32 has everything you could ask for when making music. Its 32 great-feeling keys not only give you great playability, but also a compact way to express your creativity. Combined with innovative software, Smart
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Audio Technica ATH-MX20 Headphones
$99.00
Studio headphones that won’t break the budget.
Features:
Advanced build quality and engineering
40 mm drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils
Tuned for enhanced low-frequency performance
Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
Convenient single-side cable exit
Designed for studio tracking and mixing
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ART CleanBOX II
$159
“Hum” in an audio system is often caused by loop effects which act like antennas. These loops can easily pick up a 60 Hz (or higher harmonics) hum transmitted by electrical wiring. Typically, these loops are connected via grounds, more commonly called “ground loops”. The safest way to eliminate unwanted noise is with the CleanBOX II. Some examples of Ground Loops:
Applications
- The power ground of a synthesizer, connected to the signal ground of the synth, into a mixer’s ground, then into a mixer’s power ground.
- The signal ground of a send effect (reverb, delay) into a mixer, and the connecting power grounds of the mixer and the unit.
- The power ground of a guitar amplifier, connected to a signal processor which has a second guitar amplifier on the other channel, and then the second guitar amp’s power ground.
- The CleanBOX II easily removes ground loops without any signal degradation.
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