EQ Magazine - April 2009 - (Page 20) TOOL BOX Ultrasone Edition 8 What Really high-end headphones. Why Listen to a pair like we did, and you’ll know. Specs Closed-back. Interior ear cups are covered in Ethiopian sheepskin, which provides the most isolation of any leather. Outer ear cups are covered in Ruthenium, known for its brilliant metallic sheen and durable properties. MU-Metal shielding (ULE technology) reduces the amount of radiation directed to the listener by up to 98%, as compared to conventional headphones. Leather bag for storage and transportation. Price $1,499 retail Web www.ultrasone.com Sonar 8 Power! by Scott R. Garrigus What Book. Why Provides detailed training for Cakewalk’s Sonar 8 music recording software. Specs Walks you through all of the features of the software with step-bystep instructions and exercises. Price $49 retail Web www.garrigus.com JBL LSR2325P What Two-way, bi-amplified studio monitor with 5" woofer. Why Other than acoustic instruments, your monitor speakers are the only part of your studio system that you actually hear — so it’s a worthwhile investment to get good ones. Specs Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS as well as unbalanced RCA inputs. Level control. Magnetic shielding for use close to TVs and displays. Neoprene rubber pad on bottom provides acoustic isolation and increases stability when speaker is placed on a speaker stand or console top. Four threaded mounting points in industrystandard pattern for “flying” from walls. Price $TBA Web www.jblpro.com Steinberg Cubase 5 What Multitrack recording and MIDI sequencing DAW software. Why Steinberg invented the VST format, and the benefits are taken to new heights here. Cool new stuff VariAudio and PitchCorrect provide integrated intonation editing for monophonic vocal recordings. New tools for creating beats, generating rhythms, and working with loops. Includes the first VST3 convolution reverb and improved automation for more dynamic mixes. Price $TBA Web www.steinberg.net Shure X2u XLR-to-USB What Signal adapter. Why Lets you use your most trusted microphones for all your digital recordings. Specs Plug-and-play USB connectivity compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS 10.1 or later. 48V phantom power for condenser mics. Monitor mix control blends live mic signal and playback audio. Mini 1/8" headphone jack with volume control. Integrated preamp with mic gain control. Zero-latency monitoring for realtime playback and multitracking without disorientation. Resolution of 16 bits and up to 48kHz. Price $129 retail Web www.shure.com 20 EQ APRIL 2009 www.eqmag.com http://www.ultrasone.com http://www.garrigus.com http://www.steinberg.net http://www.jblpro.com http://www.shure.com http://www.eqmag.com
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