SOUNDTECH LAUNCHES LIGHTSNAKE USB MICROPHONE CABLE.SoundTech Professional Audio, a division of US Music Corporation, has launched the LightSnake, an intelligent microphone-to-PC cable with embedded analog to digital converter and signal booster. The LightSnake features SoundTech's patented "Live when Lit" technology cable ends that glow and flash indicating when sound is being transmitted. The LightSnake USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. intelligent microphone cable connects with any standard microphone and plugs directly into the PC USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. , dramatically reducing the cost and clutter traditionally associated with digital recording. Now musicians can easily enjoy the same digital recording abilities once reserved for high-end studio sessions. Modern Digital Audio Workstation A digital audio workstation (DAW) is a system designed to record, edit and play back digital audio. A key feature of DAWs is the ability to freely manipulate recorded sounds, much like a word processor manipulates typed words. (DAW) software, such as Apple GarageBand and Sony Acid(R) Music Studio harness the power of PCs allowing musicians to arrange songs, mix beats and record, layer and mix their own voices. The LightSnake USB provides the easiest method to connect a microphone to a computer for recording by simply plugging the XLR XLR X-linked lymphocyte regulated XLR X-Linked Recessive (genetics) XLR Accelar (Nortel/Bay network switch) XLR Ground Left Right (digital audio) tip of the LightSnake into the microphone and the USB end to a PC. Podcasters can also benefit from the LightSnake. Podcasting, a new form of communication popularized by Apple's iPod and former MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. video jockey video jockey n. Abbr. VJ One who announces, plays, and provides commentary on videotaped programs, especially music videos, as on television or at a discotheque. Adam Curry, allows anyone to distribute their recordings, such as radio programs, speeches and interviews to a near limitless audience over the Internet. The LightSnake's streamlined design, ease of use and compatibility with professional quality XLR microphones is ideal for recording high-quality digital Podcasts. "The internet and today's computers have opened the channels for anyone to create and distribute their own audio masterpiece," said Larry English, senior vice president of business development at US Music Corp. "We developed the LightSnake to provide an easy-to-use, high-quality tool, that works with any microphone, from budget to top-of-the-line Neumann's, allowing customers to easily record their Podcasts, hit-songs or interviews." SoundTech LightSnake USB intelligent microphone cable features: -- Patented "Live when Lit" technology cable ends light up indicating when sound is being transmitted -- Digital quality sound input without the need for a sound card -- Embedded A/D A/D See advance-decline line (A/D). chip technology with audio signal boost eliminates the need for additional signal conversion devices -- 10 foot heavy-duty shielded cable A shielded cable is an electrical cable of one or more insulated conductors enclosed by a common conductive layer. The shield may be composed of braided strands of copper (or other metal), a non-braided spiral winding of copper tape, or a layer of conducting polymer. -- Includes Sony Media Software Demo DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. - Including Acid(R), Sound Forge Sony Sound Forge, formerly known as Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, is a digital audio editing and creation suite aimed at the professional as well as the semi-professional market. (R), Vegas(R) and many other titles -- Simple USB plug-and-play connectivity -- Compliant with USB 2.0 Full Speed Operation -- Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification v1.0 -- Compatible with Win98 SE / Win ME / Win 2000 / Win XP and Mac OS9 / OS X without additional driver -- Driver software included for older non-plug-and-play compliant computers Pricing and Availability The patented LightSnake USB intelligent microphone cable is available through Guitar Center, Fullcompass.com, Micro Center, Musiciansfriend.com, Sweetwater.com, Cyberguys.com, X-tremegeek.com, Amazon.com and other major music retail outlets with a suggested retail price of $69.99. For more information on retail availability, visit http://www.SoundTech.com. About SoundTech Professional Audio SoundTech is dedicated to providing a line of products that allow more people to experience and enjoy digital recording and music creation. SoundTech also provides the music industry's most affordable and professional Pro-Audio Line of product solutions supporting both performance and recording environments. It has built a world-class team of sales, service and support professionals around what are arguably the best "Quality vs. Price" product lines available anywhere in the world. For more information visit http://www.SoundTech.com or call 831/706-2722. About US Music Corporation US Music Corporation located just north of Chicago. US Music Corporation is a uniquely positioned, fully integrated musical instrument company that manufactures and markets instruments, accessories and audio equipment for professionals, aspiring professionals, collectors, hobbyists and beginner musicians. US Music Corp also owns Washburn Guitars Washburn (full name: Washburn Guitars) was established in 1883 in Chicago, Illinois. Washburn is known for many innovations in guitar building and marketing: for example, it was the first guitar manufacturer to use artist endorsements and build a large-bodied acoustic , Parker Guitars Parker Guitars is a manufacturer of unique and lightweight modern electric guitars and basses, started by Ken Parker in the early 90s. Ken Parker is an accomplished luthier. , Randall Amplifiers, Eden Amplifiers, Oscar Schmidt, Lyon Musical Instruments, Mojo Strings and Vinci musical instrument strings and accessories. For more information visit US Music Corporation on the web at http://www.USMusicCorp.com. |
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