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5 years ago you never heard audio and USB in the same sentence, well times have changed and now most audio products have USB as their primary interface connection.

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04.08.09

Visual News: LG UP3 Neon - Both MP3 & Flash Drive

Audio

up3 neon

LG Electronics released their new MP3 player, the UP3 Neon.  They got the name from the bright blue LED control lights on the menu.  What is unique about this MP3 player is the face it doubles as a flash drive, but don’t they all?

Source:  Aving.net.

03.18.09

Stanton USB Turntable

Audio

Stanton has been around for years.  A while back they introduced the T.90 USB turntable for easy conversion of LPs to digital audio.

stanton usb turntable

The Stanton T.90 USB turntable is a great looking product and looks much better than our Ion Audio turntable we’ve reported about the last couple of years.  There are a host of features any DJ or home audio enthusiast would appreciate include a high torque direct drive motor for longevity. (more…)

02.23.09

Let The Depositions Begin - iPhone Mini Microphone

Apple / iPod| Audio

One of the great things about an Apple iPhone are the abundant number of free or cheap applications you can download.  These applications make your life much easier.  From Shazam to ID that song playing on the radio, to AroundMe which helps you find things around you like gas stations, coffee houses and hospitals, yet sometimes you need a physical upgrade to make your iPhone a bit better.

Today, USBFever introduces the mini microphone for the iPhone.  This small attachment makes it possible to record conversations, depositions, meetings or interview conversations for you live bloggers.

iphone mini microphone

The iPhone is truly becoming your single device for mobile travel, work and communication.  I’m mean really, what else do you need?  Maybe video capability… (more…)

01.20.09

USB Buffalo Speakers

Audio| Useless Novelty
Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam.  Where the deer and the antelope play. Where seldom is heard a discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day.

Might be the perfect song for this USB buffalo speaker system by Gadget4all.  With freaky looking blue LED lights to illuminate the eyes and horns, you’ll be impressed with these speakers even in the dark.  Not the strangest USB powered gadget, but it’s up there.

usb buffalo speaker

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USB buffalo speakers

The USB buffalo speakers include a small Li-ion battery for portable use.  Because you need to take this out on the range.  Back at the ranch you can charge her back up via USB.

You can get all this buffalo madness for only $14. (more…)

11.07.08

Belkin GoStudio Is Aptly Named After It’s Functionality

Apple / iPod| Audio| Podcasting by USB| Video

Are you addicted to creating PodCasting content?  Need a mobile studio for those on-location interviews or content recording?  Well the all new Belkin GoStudio is worth a look.

The GoStudio is compact, portable, and sturdy enough to stand up to the rigors of a mobile digital lifestyle. Designed GoStudio for a wide range of users from podcasters to students, teachers to journalists its shape offers easy access to the controls and simplifies the audio recording process.

gostudio

Features include a built in microphone for immediate recording or use [up to] two connectors for dynamic mics.  Controls include ability to adjust the sound level and gain, limiter and low cut filter to help you maintain the quality of the recording.

What’s so ideal about this Belkin package is the solid dock station for your iPod.  You can see the full configuration here: (more…)

10.16.08

Quick Access USB Volume Control

Audio| USB Fever

USB Fever introduces a quick access volume control via USB.  This gadget docs to the side of your monitor or desk and with a swipe of the finger will adjust your volume control.

usb volume

Great for the gamer or web addicted employee who wants the full experience of multimedia on-line video while reducing the risk of exposure through loud noise when the boss walks by.  With the swipe of the finger, that volume is down to mute.  Couple the USB volume control with hiding your flash drive on your computer, and you’ll remain stealth hours at a time.

However, for more serious applications this USB volume control is ideal for kiosks where users need to adjust volume, yet no keyboard or mouse are available.  This simple USB conntected volume control is the perfect answer.  Or maybe older folks who want a quick and easy way to adjust sound volume while using the computer, again the USB Fever volume control is an ideal option.

USB volume control product page.

10.13.08

Ultra Clean Sound From Andrea Electronics

Audio| Press Releases

pure audio usb stickPress Release:  Andrea Electronics Revolutionizes PC Sound Quality with Debut of New High Fidelity USB Sound Card.

Andrea Electronics revolutionizes PC sound with their all new PureAudio™ USB-SA high fidelity external sound card.  Yes, it’s the shape of a USB stick, but it packs the power of even the most impressive sound cards.  In fact, it’s designed to surpass the quality of hi-end sound cards.

Andrea Electronics is a specialist in noise cancelation technology and has incorporated their technology into the PureAudio™ USB-SA sound card.  The idea is to provide superior tools for noise cancelation so conversations via VoIP, gaming chats, or on-line video such as YouTube will sound much better than from traditional sound cards found inside your PC.

usb sound card

One of the fundamental problems with sound cards inside your computer is their location.  Sitting right next to a power supply or processor means there is audio degradation from noise emitted from these devices.  By having the PureAudio™ USB-SA external sound card away from all this, your sound quality is greatly improved.  Coupled with the Andrea Electronics noise cancellation technology it’s unlikely you’ll get anything as clean and clear as the PureAudio™ USB-SA.

“We were immediately impressed by the compact size and the quality. The full duplex device isn’t just a petite pretty face. It produced the lowest noise floor of any previous soundcard we’ve tested.” said Lunis Orcutt of KnowBrainer, value added reseller of speech recognition equipment and software.  “The USB-SA seems to be well thought out and attractively priced. Some of the microphones that we sell have difficulty with full duplex USB Pods but none have a problem with the USB-SA, which is now our favorite.”

The PureAudio™ USB-SA external sound card is available from a number of on-line retailers and outlets.  Pricing is $45USDAndrea Electronics product page.

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5 years ago you never heard audio and USB in the same sentence, well times have changed and now most audio products have USB as their primary interface connection.

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