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449 Stupid Things Republicans Have Said $47.89 Supposedly some of our brightest speakers, politicians say some pretty stupid things. Members of America''s major political parties put out a roaring stream of downright dumb comments, pronouncements, and observations. For proof, look no further than Ted Rueter''s two new books, 449 Stupid Things Republicans Have Said and 449 Stupid Things Democrats Have Said.449 Stupid Things Republicans Have Said includes subjects ranging from cloning to federal spending, from foreign affairs to kissing. Asked what he and British Prime Minister Tony Blair have in common, President George W. Bush remarked, Well, we both use Colgate toothpaste. According to then-Treasury Secretary Paul O''Neill, If you set aside Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, the safety record of nuclear energy is really very good. Rueter catches the best of the best, whether the gaffes came from Bob Dole, Trent Lott, Arnold Schwarzenegger, or Strom Thurmond

ARC MEDIA PERSONAL FITNESS $19.44 Join fitness expert Norma Chase as she demonstrates the components of personal fitness. This CD-ROM provides a comprehensive interactive guide to overall fitness with easy-to-follow instructions and over 40 colorful video demonstrations.Whether you are looking for sport-specific exercises are recovering from an injury or want to lose or gain weight Norma can help you to create a fitness program that s right for you. Learn to design your own fitness program complete with a print-out of your personal fitness record. Personal Fitness can help you gain valuable insight into the importance of incorporating fitness into your lifestyle. Because personal fitness is more than just an option...it s a part of life! Features: Sport-specific exercises Injury recovery Weight control Personalized fitness programs System Requirements for Windows Windows+ 98 Me XP 386 or faster 4 MB RAM (8 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor 16-bit color Sound Blaster compatible sound card amp; speakers 2X CD-ROM drive System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS+ 7.0OS X Classic mode 4 MB RAM (8 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor thousands of colors 2X CD-ROM drive

Alesis M1Active 320 USB 2.0 Speaker System - 80 Hz - 20 kHz - USB $79.1 Alesis delivers pro-grade USB speaker performance to the computer desktop. M1 Active 320 USB speakers enable you to play audio from your computer and record audio coming into the speaker to your computer. Simply plug in the USB cable to your computer - No special drivers required. M1 Active 320USB speakers are not only substantial audio monitors, but also serve as a convenient audio interface. Keyboards, mic pre's, guitar effects, DJ Mixers, or standard CD and tape players can all easily connect directly to the M1Active 320 USB. Record them directly into your computer. Full range, superb sound quality insures that you get more accurate audio reproduction to check your mixes. A Bass Boost switch helps emphasize bass frequencies - Great for various room situations where you want to hear more bass emphasis.

Alzheimer: 100 Years and Beyond $195.28 Few medical or scientific addresses have so unmistakeably made history as the presentation delivered by Alois Alzheimer on November 4, 1906 in T bingen. The celebratory event, Alzheimer 100 Years and Beyond organized on the initiation of the Alzheimer community in Germany and worldwide, in collaboration with the Fondation Ipsen, was the highlight of the Year of Alzheimer. However, beyond these few months of tributes, the centennial offers a unique opportunity to assess both the progress achieved and the uncertainties remaining. This volume, a collection comprised mainly of articles by the invited speakers and also of a few other prominent researchers, is meant to be a record of those events.

American Audio Audio Genie II USB Phono Interface $39.99 The American Audio Genie II Interface is a great way to convert any analog signal into digital files. This easy-to-use audio interface connects directly to your PC by its USB connection. It makes it easy to record audio from your CD player, mixer, effect player, cassette deck, radio, or record player with your computer's built-in audio recorder or your favorite audio-production software. It has a line/phono switch, 2 RCA output jacks for connecting your speakers with built-in amps, mixers, or effect machines, a ground terminal, 2 RCA input jacks for connecting many different types of devices, and an input gain control knob.16-bit/44.1kHz AD/DA converter Line input gain knob Line/ phono selector 2 input - 2 output RCA analog connections USB bus - powered, adapter-free Import audio using these programs (plus others) Windows: Audition Macintosh: GarageBand, Audio Hijack Pro(OSX)

B-52 MATRIX-1000V2 700-Watt Active 3-Piece Speaker System $899.99 The B-52 Matrix-1000 V2 Speaker System comes with 2 10 2-way powered satellites and a dedicated powered 15 subwoofer. The Matrix-1000 V2 has a built-in 3-channel 700W power amplifier, 3 independent volume controls, electronic crossover with equalization, and VCA compressor. The circuitry is designed and fine-tuned to integrate all components for the best possible sound. There is no need to tweak or finesse settings on a crossover or compressor to make your system sound great. Simply roll the system into place on its heavy duty casters, plug in the AC, connect the two speaker cables, run two XLR cables to your mixer and you're ready to goBuilt-in 3-channel amplifier The 15 subwoofer enclosure is divided into two separate compartments. The front chamber serves as the cabinet for the 15 subwoofer. The rear chamber houses all of the system's electronic circuitry, which includes the amplification for all three components, power supply and preamps. The 15 subwoofer has a power handling capability of 400 watts and a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.10 satellite speakers The B-52 Matrix-1000 V2 satellites are loaded with a custom designed 10 speaker and 1 titanium diaphragm compression driver. The horn is a 90 x 60 elliptical waveguide that can be rotated 90 to optimize the dispersion pattern to best suit your particular application. These versatile B-52 speakers are pole-mountable and can sit as stage monitors. They also include 3/8 16 tpi flying hardware for small venue permanent installations. The rounded front of the satellite speaker is a perfect fit for the convex face of the subwoofer, allowing you to stack, roll and transport the entire Matrix-1000 V2 in and out of a venue in record time.Transporting the system To transport the B-52 Matrix-1000 V2, simply set the subwoofer on its casters and place the satellite speakers on to the subwoofer's front panel, facing down. Fasten the satellites with the included locking strap using the handles on either

Beginning Brazilian Portuguese $72.2 Despite the fact that they are spoken by millions of people, languages such as Korean or Turkish are not usually offered in schools or colleges. The Critical Languages Program (CLP) at the University of Arizona was created to meet the need for interactive instruction in these less-commonly-taught languages. In order to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners who wish to gain proficiency in some of these languages, CLP has developed a series of CD-ROM courseware beginning with Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Kazakh, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, and Turkish. CD-ROMs for other less-commonly-taught languages are planned for the future.Each package contains two CD-ROMs with a total of twenty lessons for the beginning learner, consisting of video dialogues and readings by native speakers, thousands of audio recordings, graphics, and extensive notes. Handy browser features enable users to go back and review words and pronunciations and to access five types of exercises: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, audio flashcard, pronunciation, and listening dictation. These exercises enable users to test and improve their knowledge of each lesson. Learners with microphone-equipped computers can record and play back their own voices and then compare their pronunciation with that of the native speaker.With the click of a button, learners can hear native speakers pronounce words or phrases, facilitating quick comprehension of these challenging languages. Each package of two CD-ROMs contains the equivalent of a textbook and workbook with audio and video components, making it practical for either self-instruction or directed educational, governmental, and business purposes.

Califone Record Player with Built-in Speaker for Education and Instruction - 1005 $159.95 Because some of the best early childhood education and dance material is still only available on vinyl the Califone International 1005AV Variable Speed 5 Watt Turntable Record Player will keep you hopping clapping dancing and singing. Loaded with extra features it has a clear sound and is a best buy for your classroom creative movement rhythm and sing-along activities. Removable lid. 8 inch spring mounted turntable. Plays 33 45 and 78 rpm disks. Tone and volume controls. 5W - through two 4 inch speakers - for groups up to 50 people. Built-in 45 rpm adapter

Casio WK-500 Musical Keyboard - 76 Keys $299.99 With 76 touch-sensitive piano keys and a host of features, the Casio WK-500 is an ideal instrument for beginners and advanced players alike. This well-priced digital keyboard includes 670 high-quality tones, 200 rhythms (with a Rhythm Editor), 15 digital effects, auto-accompaniment, 48-note polyphony, preset scales, scale memory, and more. When it comes to recording, this Casio keyboard has line and mic inputs, USB MIDI interface, an SD card slot for song storage, and allows for 10 seconds of sampling. You can record up to 5 songs made up of 6 tracks each for approximately 12,000 notes total.Other key features include a pitch wheel, Auto Harmonizer, Arpeggiator (90 types), general MIDI level 1 compatibility, song expansion, and 200 presets. The Casio WK-500 has two speakers for your listening pleasure, and also includes line outputs for connecting it to an amplifier or PA for even more sound. It comes with a song book, and 50 exercise phrases, and a music stand.76 piano-style keysTouch Response (2 sensitivity levels, off)48-note polyphony (maximum)670 high-quality tones including stereo grand piano tones200 rhythms including 77 ethnic rhythms and 20 patterns for piano playRhythm Editor: 10 user rhythmsAuto-accompaniment152 Song Bank tunes, including 50 Exercise phrasesSong Expansion: 10 songs maximum, approximately 320 KB totalMusic Preset (305 presets)Registration (8 banks x 4 sets for 32 setups)One Touch Preset (200 presets)Digital Effects: 10 reverbs, 5 chorusesPreset Scale (16 scales)Scale memory (4scales) Recorder: 6 tracks x 5 songs, 1 lesson song, approximately 12,000 notes totalMetronomeAuto Harmonize (12 types)Arpeggiator (90 types)Rhythm / Song Bank ControllerMusical Information System (Backlit LCD)USB port for computer connectionGM level 1 compatible1/4 Line outputsSD Card SlotPitch WheelSpeakers: 12cm x 2, 5cm x 2 (amplifier: 6W + 6W)Comes with song book, music standBatteries: D-size x 6

Crosley CR247 Record/CD/Cassette Turntable - Belt Drive $307.11 Color: CherryProduct DescriptionCrosley's Composer makes it easy to save old music from LPs or cassette tapes onto CD with the press of a button--and it plays all your music, too. Now you can easily record your albums onto CD with the push of a button. The CD recorder records LPs and cassette tapes to CD. If you still prefer listening to your records and tapes old style, just use the three-speed record player, AM/FM radio, programmable CD player or cassette deck. The CD player has a programmable 20-track memory, and plays MP3 and WAV files. Includes remote control. The Composer supports CD-R/RW discs. The belt-drive record turntable with diamond stylus has three speeds--plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM for 7-, 10- or 12-inch records. The Composer also features a digital tuner with EQ presets and built-in full-range speakers.

Crosley CR44-CD Record/CD/Cassette Turntable $300.99 Realizing he could sell more radios by providing quality entertainment Crosley developed WLW the world s most powerful radio station. It s rumored that the station could be heard at times as far away as Australia. Crosley s station broadcast a gamut of programming but reached its 500 000-watt peak in 1932 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt first flipped the gold plated switch from the White House to transmit his Fireside Chats. At that time the impressive Turntable Console CD was a common fixture in homes nationwide. As American as baseball and root beer floats this furniture styled piece was as functional as it was fabulous. Crosley s Turntable Console is handcrafted of solid hardwoods and veneers and is true renowned design is true to tradition with an AM/FM radio and three speed turntable discreetly hidden under the hinge top lid yet adds a dose of modern technology with a fully functioning CD player. Belt driven turntable mechanism. Plays 3 speeds - 33-1/3 45 and 78 rpm records. Plays 7 10 and 12 records. Diamond stylus needle. Cd player. Programmable 20-track memory. Led display. Repeat play. Am/fm radio. Airplane tuning dial. Analog tuner. External fm antenna. Dynamic full range stereo speakers. Function select. Color: Oak.

Crosley CR49 Portable Black Record Turntable - Belt Drive $129.95 The Crosley Traveler Turntable is designed to reflect the portable stylings of yesteryear. This fan favorite is a 3 speed belt driven turntable that plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records. The Traveler includes modern conveniences such as a diamond stylus needle and dynamic full range stereo speakers. So whether you choose Ella Fitzgerald or Elvis, celebrate your vinyls in portable style.

Crosley CR49 Tan Record Turntable - Belt Drive $129.95 The popularity of CR49 is due in no small part to its portability, but also to its suitcase styled finishing touches that became a Crosley hallmark. The Crosley Traveler Turntable is designed to reflect the portable stylings of yesteryear. This fan favorite is a 3 speed belt driven turntable that plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records. The Traveler includes modern conveniences such as a diamond stylus needle and dynamic full range stereo speakers. So whether you choose Ella Fitzgerald or Elvis, celebrate your vinyls in portable style.

Crosley CR6008A Record/CD Turntable - Belt Drive $189.95 Put the needle on the record and rock with the CR6008A Tech Turntable. This streamlined turntable will easily transfer your vinyl directly to a USB drive or SD card. Dynamic full range stereo speakers offer clear, warm melodies that will quickly make this three-speed 1970's vintage turntable your favorite way to play all your music. The CR6008A also is Portable Audio Ready for easy connection to your iPod or MP3 player and features a CD player and AM/FM radio.

Crosley CR7002A-OA Troubadour Turntable - Oak $185.73 Ride the wave of the vinyl resurgence and preserve your records digitally with the Crosley Troubadour three-speed turntable. Simply pop your USB drive or SD memory stick in the front slot and press record - no wires or computer necessary! Your favorite songs will now be on one tiny device offering the freedom to use your computer to convert the digital tunes to CDs or your MP3 player for more convenient listening. The Troubadour offers even more - the ability to play music from your USB or SD card as well as CD s cassettes and AM/FM radio. Plus the Troubadour s retro design with real wood panels and a hand-rubbed finish will complement any room in the house. Let your hair hang down and enjoy the music!. Usb/sd card reader. Belt driven turntable mechanism. Plays 3 speeds - 33-1/3 45 and 78 rpm records. Plays 7 10 and 12 records. Portable audio ready-simply plug in your portable audio device or mp3 player. Diamond stylus needle. Cd player. Programmable 20-track memory. Repeat play. Random play. Side mounted cassette deck. Am/fm radio. Analog tuner. Function select. Dynamic full range stereo speakers. Usb/sd encoding. Record cassettes to sd card or usb drive. Auxiliary input. Headphone jack. Remote control. External speaker outputs. Ac power adapter. Color: Oak.

Crosley CR73-3 Celebrity 3-Disc Entertainment Center Audio System, Oak $136.79 The defining feature of a good design is that it transcends time. The Celebrity 3-Disc, Entertainment Center joins in the ranks of the Crosley Collection as one of the most timeless designs ever created. Built for durability, this beauty combines handsome styling with all of today?s modern conveniences. This musical masterpiece features a 3 disc cd changer, an analog AM-FM radio, 3-speed record player, and a side mounted cassette deck. This apparatus emanates that hard-to-duplicate warmth that became so treasured several decades ago. Pay homage to a great American pastime with this Crosley entertainment style heirloom. AM-FM Radio with Analog Tuner 3 Speed Belt Driven Turntable Plays 33 .33 , 45 and 78 RPM Records Side Mounted Cassette Deck Individual Function Control Dynamic Full Range Stereo Speakers Manual Return Tone Arm Diamond-stylus Needle Front - loading 3 Disc Changer with LED Display Repeat Play Color: Oak, Paprika, Cherry Size: 18inch w X 11.25inch h X 12.5inch d

Crosley Mini Turntable $83.61 Save space while blasting your favorite vinyl records with the Crosley Mini Turntable! This compact record player features a belt driven turntable mechanism with a diamond stylus needle that plays your 33 1/3, 45, or 78 RPM records in 7'', 10'', or 12'' sizes. Dynamic full range stereo speakers are included for your listening pleasure! The Mini turntable features a hinged lid and carrying handle for suitcase-style transport.

DJ-Tech DJTECH CD ENCODING W/ USB SD CARD SPKR R $140.01 CD to MP3 Encoder* As easy as 1,2,3 * Step-1 Play your Favourite Source - CD, AUX IN ( Guitars,Phono,iPod ,Tuner etc &hellip, ),or Select the built-in Stereo Microphone* Step-2 Select the bit Rate of Encoding in MP3sSelect the Destination of the Recording - SD Card or USB Pen drive* Step-3 Press REC to start, Press Stop to finish , and thats it !!!The Direct Encoding Function had flashed the source and put it on theMass Storage Device - SD Card or USB pen drive* CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3-CD/WMA-CD playback* USB SD/MMC card slot* CD Ripping (1x or 2x speed selectable)* 3 Ways to Encode - CD,AUX IN or MIC* Encode Directly to USB pen drive or SD Card* No need Any Software* Encode in MP3 with adjustable bit rate* Rate - * Built-in stereo condenser mic* Mic record level control* Encode from Aux-in / Line-in* Headphone output* Large Blue LCD Display with ID3 Text* CD Playlist up to 32 songs* USB SD support up to 999 songs 99 folders* USB 2.0 Speed with 2GB max Capacity* Play from CD,USB SD* Speaker and Amplifier built-in* Monitor speaker output (2W RMS)* 21Keys Flat Remote control (battery included)* Dimensions - 250W x 185D x 75H mm Plug Play your favourite source - CD,Aux in, or select the built-in Stereo Condenser Microphone, and REC and Encode in REAL TIME in MP3s into your SD Card or your USB Stick.NO NEED any computer, Just Plug,Play REC. With Speakers and amplifier built-in , you can listen to the songs, for example one Track of the CD, All the entire CD or a Playlist of your choice and Enjoy Double Speed Direct Recording Encoding. For School, At home, for a Band, EZ to Archive your tons of CD without the need of a computer.

Electrohome EAKAR770 Portable Karaoke Player with 7 TFT Color Display $299.99 Electrohome brings you a stylish and sophisticated Karaoke System that truly does it all! Sing along while reading on-screen lyrics all in one karaoke machine. High performance speakers, 7 screen, DVD/CD+G viewing, AVC Singing Coach that allows you to sing like a professional and much more. This isn?t just a Karaoke Machine; it?s an all-in-one entertainment center! Sing Along and Read Lyrics from the 7? LCD - Enjoy the freedom of an all-in-one karaoke system. Read your karaoke lyrics from the large, bright, 7? LCD while you sing along. You have everything you need for a great karaoke party in one stylish package. Sleek, Modern Design You Will Want to Show Off - Your karaoke machine has never looked so good. Sleek lines, modern detailing and rock star quality style all make this karaoke machine by far THE COOLEST your friends and family have ever seen. Durable handles make taking this machine to the party easy, versatile functionality and superior good looks will make you want to leave it out after the show. USB and SD Input for MP3 Karaoke Music & Voice Recording - Be your own recording studio! Record your performance to either USB or SD and play it back right away or save it and show off your singing skills later. This is an excellent feature for the serious karaoke enthusiast, especially if you are gearing up for a special live performance and are practicing to win a competition. Adjustable Digital Key Control - In Case You Need to Take It Up or Down a Notch - Control the key that the prerecorded music plays in to match the pitch of your singing. Digital Key Control allows you to match the music to the range you are most comfortable singing in so that you don?t have to strain to sing the song in the key it was recorded in. Instead you can customize the tune so you always sound great! Auto Voice Control (AVC) Singing Coach Can Help You Learn That Tune - So this is totally your favorite song, when you?re in the car you sound just like your favorite artist, in the s

Electrohome EANOS501 3-in-1 Vintage Turntable Record Player System & Wood 500 Series Stand $144.99 Enjoy an amazing audio journey with a classic design from Electrohome's 100+ years of history. Made with real wood, you can play your entire collection of vinyl records, CDs, and even tune in to AM and FM radio. You have many options with this unique 3-in-1 system. Music enthusiasts and casual listeners alike will enjoy the vintage design and state-of-the-art technology that distinguishes this system. The old-fashioned look will match any decor, while the rich sound emanating from the speakers will play in crystal clarity. 3-in-1 System Plays Vinyl Records, AM/FM Radio, and CDs - Sit back and relax while you listen to music from your record collection, CDs, or even the radio. The top-loading record player in this system will play 33, 45, and 78 RPM vinyl records. You can also listen to your favorite radio station with the AM/FM tuner. Built-in AM/FM antennas will provide optimum reception. The motorized, drawer-loading CD player maintains the classic look of this system while allowing you to listen to your newer music. Classic Vintage Design with Elegant Real Wood Finish - Not only is this system great for entertainment purposes, the old-fashioned look of this music player also makes it a great addition to any room in your home. The real wood finish and classical design will complement your decor perfectly, and will bring you back to a time when just a penny would give you a melody and a dance. This system is a perfect combination of modern technology and beautiful, vintage design. Old Style Backlit Rotary Tuner Dial and Knobs - The radio tuner on this stereo system makes it look like an old-fashioned radio, consisting of a rotary control knob and analog radio dial. The dial is even backlit to give it an authentic look, and allows you to easily see the controls in the dark. Dual Full Range Dynamic Speakers Headphone Port - The powerful speakers in this system allow for high fidelity sound, whether you're listening to your favorite record, CD, or radio station.

FORMAL EXPRESSIONS CORKSCREW BOTTLE OPENER AND PERSONAL MESSAGE $24.99 A bottle of wine can make a great gift for any friend or family member. But for those wanting to personalize it a bit more, simply turn to this Can You Imagine Formal Expressions Corkscrew, Bottle Opener and Personal Message Recorder. With a built-in microphone and speaker, along with an easy one touch record button, you can re-record and play as many different messages as you'd like, making it p...

Louie Giglio: How Great is Our God $11.86 DVD-How Great Is Our God w/SG (New) (Passion Talk) by Giglio Louie...

Speakerboxxx/ The Love Below $12.21 At a time when experimentation is taboo in most overground rap, that's all Outkast seem intent on executing. Firstly, this double CD has no cohesive link, other than the fact that it sounds like a pair of solo albums stitched together to demo exactly how Andre's yin works to augment Big Boi's yang. Andre 3000's Love Below disc rates as the more eclectic of the two, given that he's turned in his em...

Mozart - Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) / Keenlyside, Roschmann, Hartmann, Damrau, Selig, Allen, Sir Colin Davis, Covent Garden $21.05 It's hard to find a DVD version of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte that's as well sung as this 2003 Covent Garden production. Led by the eminent Mozartian, Sir Colin Davis, orchestra and singers present a warm, often intense vision of the opera, not as the fairy tale it's often taken for, but as a human drama of the passage from misguided beliefs to mature knowledge of self. Diana Damrau is the Queen o...

Lorex LIVE SD9 Wireless Digital Security System - LW2902 $399.99 Finish:Black Features: Ultra digital wireless technology for excellent video and audio quality 9' LCD with built-in wireless receiver and Secure Digital Card recorder Motion detection, scheduled, and manual start/stop recording options Date stamped recordings VGA or QVGA resolutions View in single camera or quad modeexpandable to up to four cameras Two-way audio intercom Includes two colo...

3/4 Sorbothane Hemisphere Rubber Bumper Non-Skid Feet with Adhesive 50 Durometer - 16-Pack $19.95 Sorbothane rubber bumpers are pressure-sensitive adhesive-backed hemispheres that can be used as feet, stops, spacers and protectors in many applications. Each rubber pad features aggressive, high-tack pressure-sensitive 3M 200MP adhesive with a release liner, making application fast and easy. The unique Sorbothane urethane is a durable, resilient, polymer that provides outstanding vibration isola...

iChime CHIME-1 Doorbell $86.95 Impress your guests with iChime, "The Play Anything Doorbell"! This recordable door bell allows you to choose the chime, message, song, or whatever you like when the door bell button is pushed! Dozens of songs and sounds are built-in, or you can record greetings live or import from your CD or mp3 player. Up to 6 user selections are available in memory. Set iChime for special occasions like gr...

Vintage Audio & Stereo Sound History Films DVD incl. LP, Vinyl Records & Stereophonic Sound Movies $12.99 This DVD has pretty much all the best films about sound and sound reproduction from this historical age. The films encompass a wide range of topics too, from vinyl pressing to film transfer to motion picture sound science to stereophonic sound reproduction. This is a one-of-a-kind compilation, so you can't buy this anywhere else n the world. Running time 96 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Finding Hi...

Thinklabs ds32a+ Stethoscope $178.00 The ds32a is a diagnostic electronic stethoscope with unsurpassed natural sound quality. User-friendly design and 50X amplification provides the power to adjust for faint heart sounds, obese patients, or noisy environments. Outstanding performance and ease-of-use for every clinician. Amplify Mode with Adjustable Volume - amplifies up to 50X with continuously adjustable volume control to set the d...

Logitech USB Headset H530 with Premium Laser-Tuned Audio (981-000195) $31.29 LOGITECH H530 - HANDSET - WIRED - STEREO - 20 - 20000H530 - HANDSET - WIRED - STEREO - 20 - 20000 Manufacturer : LOGITECH UPC : 097855066497...

Need Best Recorder And The Price is Reasonable? Then Zoom H4n is your BEST SOLUTION

The Zoom H4n looks more study and robust than the previous model, but the design still good. Compared to the H2, this H4n has a significantly larger body, so for you who don't want a big recorder because can't fit in your shirt pocket you should pass this Zoom H4n. Inside the bundle, Zoom H4n comes with a 1GB SD card, and you can upgrade up to 32GB using a SDHC card, big enough!. From field report, we can give good information that using 8GB Kingston SD card, there was a little problem, where the Zoom H4n didn't recognize the card, but the problem can be solved easily, just ejecting and re-inserting the card. The good news is that this have nothing to do with H4n, but rather a faulty of SD card itself.

The LCD navigation screen is reasonably big for what the Zoom H4n is intended for. The main button is a jog wheel on the right side of the device that allows navigation through most of the menus. The buttons feel good in terms of build quality. Superb quality!

As all of us know, that Zoom has a good reputation for creating great guitar effect pedals, and their product have good price, e.g. the G2 which are great for beginners new to effects and amp modeling. And this H4n, as their recently released product, so far has proven so popular with the mainstream guitar playing audiences. Either the Zoom H4 or H4n, they are handy little tool that is extremely portable and provides decent recording quality. And the Zoom H4n promises us that this will be a big step upgrade from the H2 or even the H4, and it has incorporated lessons learnt from the Zoom H2 and H4 customer feedback.

Zoom H4n Capability

This new Zoom H4n has good features you can rely on. It is fully loaded by many utilities and functions that even you won't ever use. It is a mobile recorder, USB 2.0 audio interface, metronome, guitar amp simulator, effects simulator, tuner and even has an onboard speaker for on-the-fly verification of the recorder sound.

The H4n has two in-built in microphones are placed in an X-Y configuration that suits those that want something to easily record acoustic guitar with. The X-Y configuration of two microphones allows for recording of a wider stereo image and usually sounds better than recording using a single microphone. This microphone can be twisted to switch the microphones to record at ninety degrees to each other to a hundred and twenty degrees to each other, allowing for a wider stereo image.

The mobile recorder function, this function has three modes – stereo, 4 channels and multi-track. In Stereo mode, there's only one mode for us to choose, either the front two microphones or two microphones/line inputs of our choice into the XLR inputs. In 4 channels mode, we can use the front two microphones and two XLR inputs combined. This can be especially useful we want to combine, say for a magnetic pickup input on acoustic guitar with the inputs from the Zoom onboard microphones. Multi-track mode allows the user to record four tracks that overdub each other, much like multi-track recording software. However, the multi-track mode proved to be a bit too complicated, and better you plug the Zoom H4n into a computer as a USB 2.0 device and use the included software to record everything from there. Using a USB 2.0 audio interface, the Zoom H4n gives respectable performance that allowing us to record two tracks at a time.

The Metronome can be useful for practicing and is quite configurable. But it only works when you have headphones or earphones plugged into the 1/8" jack, the reason is, you can't hear the voices through the speakers. The amp simulator and effects are somewhat intertwined into what Zoom called it as patches. Within a patch we can choose which amp simulator and effect we want, don't expect the versatility or sound quality of Zoom's newest mainstream guitar pedals. For you who want do a casual practicing with headphones though, the sound quality is ok. But there's one minor downer, it is the fact that the amp models and effects can only be used in multi-track mode.

 

Sound Quality If someone ask where's the real diamond of Zoom H4n is, it is about the sound quality. The Zoom H4n can record various mp3 modes up to 320kbps or wav files up until 24bits, 96kHz sampling rate. The onboard microphones sound really good for a device at this price point. But you must not expect the microphones to sound like two regular phantom powered condenser microphones though. At overall, the sound of the onboard microphones a bit shard and hi-fi sounding. If you want to crave better quality, you can use the twin XLR inputs. And you can feed in two condenser microphone inputs because the Zoom H4n has 48V phantom power. This of course means that to record for long sessions using external microphones, you will have to plug in the included adapter into a wall-wart. The 4-channel mode can be useful for combining microphone and another source such as magnetic pickup. Here is a recorded sample with the onboard microphones and M1 Active. The onboard speaker is only good enough for playing back what you already recorded, it is not meant for listening at high volumes. The speakers tended to distort when the volume is increased. However, listening through earphones using the 1/8" jack proved that the speaker is the weak link.

 

Conclusion

If you are an acoustic finger-style player, the Zoom H4n Recorder will simply more convenient than a dedicated audio interface. It is great for practicing with the included metronome. The intuitive and no-brainer recording functions in stereo and 4 channel mode allowed you to use the onboard microphones for rough recording, or plug in an extra 2 small diaphragm condenser microphones for a very full image.

Overall, this is a device that you will be using it for a long time to come.

 

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