Discover a groundbreaking Apple original
Originally released in 2011 and discontinued in 2016, this impressive 27” display was the first to feature a single Thunderbolt connector as well as Gigabit Ethernet and FireWire 800 ports. It also comes with a built-in FaceTime HD camera and MacBook connectivity. At 2560X1440 pixel resolution, the Thunderbolt provided one of the sharpest displays on the market at the time.
The AMPLab’s Thunderbolt is connected to our XXX MacBook Pro, and can be daisy chained to compatible equipment using our selection of adapters.
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Model #: 27” Apple Thunderbolt Display
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27” Apple Thunderbolt Display
Store headphones safely
The podcast studio features 2 double headphone holders installed beneath the audio desks for easy reach and safe storage. Built of lightweight aluminum and designed to support even the heaviest headphones/headsets, these holders offer a secure, dedicated area for our professional-caliber headsets without taking up vital table space.
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Model #: 6amLifestyle headphone holder
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6amLifestyle headphone holder
Listen to our LP library, or in bring your own records
At the far end of the AMPLab you will find our dedicated listening station, featuring two turntables, speakers, headphones, and a collection of spoken word LPs offering a wide range of listening opportunities from the history of spoken recordings. Some of the labels represented in the collection include Caedmon, Spoken Arts, The Yale Series of Recorded Poets, Library of Congress, Columbia Masterworks, and more. Settle into the comfortable listening space and choose an LP, or bring something from your own collection to play, share, and digitize (especially if you have plans to use it in a podcast!)
Want to browse our collection? See the AMPLab record collection catalog on Discogs to see if we have what you’re seeking to hear.
A record collection of sound, music, spoken word, and more
Get protected power and fast charging
With 3 grounded plugs and 3 USB ports, this multifunction power bar saves space, protects from power surges, and charges devices at twice the speed of traditional power bars. The sensitivity and quality of our AMPLab equipment necessitates power connections that protect the work we do and provides multiple ways to connect to the lab system.
Model #: AICODE multi power bar with USB ports
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AICODE multi power bar with USB ports
Classic 8-track audio technology
Released in 1973, the Akai CR-80D-SS is a 2-head 2/4 channel 8-track quadraphonic audio system that plays and records on 8-track cartridges. Features 2 front and 2 rear VU metres with back lighting, front and rear volume dials, stop/rewind/play/record/ff push buttons, continuous play switch, and more. Also comes with headphone jack for private listening plus multiple input/outputs to connect to external speakers, turntable, mic, PA system, and a wide range of other equipment. The AMPLab’s aim is to provide access to audio in all its forms, and this Akai system provides a reliable source for listening to virtually obsolete 8-tracks as well as experimenting with this unique recording format. For more about 8-track tape technology, visit 8-Track Heaven.
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Model #: Akai CR-80D-SS
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Akai CR-80D-SS
Record with confidence and clarity
AKG created the C214 line of microphones for professional use in even the closest settings. These come with a 1” capsule on an integrated suspension to reduce mechanical noise, a switchable attenuation pad to record loud sources, plus a bass-cut filter for clear close-up recording with virtually 0 proximity effect.
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Model #: AKG C214 microphone
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AKG C214 microphone
Browse our library of research, literary, and history titles
The AMPLab library contains a wide range of books from the fields of sound studies, audiotextual criticism, acoustics, performance studies, and archival studies, among other fields. If you’re looking for a book about sound or listening practices that you can’t seem to find elsewhere, it might just be here. Books are available to consult in the lab.
Want to browse our collection? All titles held in the AMPLab can be searched in the AMPLab Zotero Library.
An extensive collection of sound-centred books
Protect data in unforeseen events
The AMPLab is protected from power loss/surges with 3 APC units that house 10 outlets each. Automatic voltage regulation adjusts for minor power fluctuations while 1GB network dataline surge protection prevents equipment from being damaged. Power outages are easily handled by the 1500VA battery backup power supply, which protects precious audio/video data and keeps projects functioning seamlessly during unforeseen events.
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Model #: APC 1500 VA UPS
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APC 1500 VA UPS backup battery
Powerful audio processing capabilities
The AMPLab selected the 512GB MacBook Pro for its powerful ability to effectively work with audio, video, and other media as well as its flexible connectivity options. This comes with a 14” liquid retina XDR display, 2 Thunderbolt ports, 4 USB ports, an HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port, and headphone jack. Our lab also has a variety of adapters and machines that can be hooked up to the MacBook to extend your audio capabilities for a truly comprehensive setup.
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Model #: Apple 14” MacBook Pro 512 GB
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Apple 14” MacBook Pro 512 GB
Streamlined desktop capabilities
You’ll find 3 Apple iMac desktops at our Digital Projects station, all set against the back wall for easy access and connectivity to the other machines and equipment in our lab. These feature a powerful Retina 5K display, 10th-generation 6-core Intel i5 processor, 2 Thunderbolt ports, 4 USB ports, and more. The large screen makes it easy to work on projects and display multiple data at a time. Each is equipped with the latest in audio and other software for seamless sound work. Our lab also offers a variety of adapters and machines that can be connected to the iMac to extend your audio capabilities.
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Model #: Apple 27″ iMac 3.3 GHz 6-core 512 GB
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Apple 27″ iMac 3.3 GHz 6-core 512 GB
A suite of creative professional audio tools
Flip samples, polish your mix, reshape and resynthesize sounds—all using Apple’s proprietary Logic Pro software, found on each of our AMPLab iMacs and Macbooks. The integrated Dolby Atmos tools let you create fully immersive spatial audio mixes, mix and export audio, adjust mixer level meters, and export your final product. Includes an exhaustive collection of plug-ins and sounds to get truly creative, plus a Mastering Assistant feature with intuitive sound-shaping tools.
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Apple Logic Pro software
Get comfortable in the AMPLab
We chose this mid-century modern orange sofa for its pop of colour and seamless integration with our audio collections, which feature both vintage and contemporary pieces. It provides a comfortable space in the corner of the lab to discuss projects, hold meetings, or simply plug in headphones to enjoy an LP on one of the turntables. Comfortably seats 3 and can be combined with our vintage chairs for a larger gathering or listening session.
Model #: Araceli 65.5” sofa
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Araceli 65.5” sofa
Listen with full sound clarity
These audio-engineer-calibre headphones offer exceptional clarity thanks to an extended frequency range, while providing deep, accurate bass response. They do an excellent job of isolating sound in almost any environment, so you can focus on your audio source without outside distractions. Wear them comfortably for long periods and swivel 90º for one-ear monitoring.
We have multiple pairs in the AMPLab for tracking, mixing, critical listening, or whatever your specific listening needs are.
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Model #: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones
Spin, digitize, and perform critical listening
This original 2009 release of the popular Audio-Technica direct-drive turntable features phono and line-level outputs as well as a built-in preamp if needed. It can also transfer records directly to computer with a convenient USB connector (although we recommend doing vinyl transfers through the Lynx Hilos). Plays speeds of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM and is built with Audio-Technica’s precision for detail and superior sonic signature.
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Model #: Audio-Technica ATLP120XUSB
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Audio-Technica ATLP120XUSB turntable
Discover the precursor to contemporary record players
Unlike Edison’s phonograph, which used cylinders, Emile Berliner’s Gramophone recorded on flat discs along a spiral groove running from the periphery to near the center. Gramophone records were easier to mass produce, store, and market. The AMPLab counts a vintage Gramophone, styluses (low, medium, and loud), and a small collection of acoustic records in our audio collection.
Fun fact: In 1899, the Gramophone Company bought the copyright to a painting titled His Master’s Voice, featuring a dog named Nipper listening to a Gramophone, which became the company’s official trademark and logo.
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Model #: Berliner Gramophone
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Berliner Gramophone
A powerful, portable PA system
With the L1 Pro16 line array PA system from Bose, you get 180º sound coverage that can be packed up and taken to wherever it’s needed in a case that wheels around like a large set of golf clubs. This streamlined system features an integrated subwoofer with RaceTrack base module, built-in mixer, EQ presets, and L1 Mix app so you can control and adjust the system from your mobile device. Perfect for connecting instruments or microphones as well as broadcasting a full range of sound to an audience. Also ideal for pop-up poetry readings.
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Model #: Bose L1 Pro16 portable line array system
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Bose L1 Pro16 portable line array system
Transport the speaker system easily and safely
The Bose L1 Pro16 portable line array PA system and power stand can be easily packed into this portable roller bag. There’s also extra room for carrying microphones, cables, and other equipment needed for any off-site event or project. Soft, padded lining ensures the contents stay protected, plus built-in wheels make it easy to transport.
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Model #: Bose L1 Pro16 portable system roller bag
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Bose L1 Pro16 portable system roller bag
Get the full range and depth of sound
These cherry-finish wood speakers come in a compact design that houses a premium-quality 6.5” woofer and 3” midrange. No distortion, compression, or cabinet resonances, with a frequency response of 60Hz to 20Khz.
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Model #: Bryston Mini A
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Bryston Mini A speakers
Portable turntable sound
Vintage Caliphone 1400 series players were made between the 1960s and 1990s, providing portable record-playing capabilities and making these models ideal for classroom use. Our model was in fact deaccessioned from Concordia’s ed tech collections. This model comes self-contained in a sturdy carrying case, and can play 33, 45, 78, and 16 rpm records! The Califone features play and pause, which makes it ideal for listening to spoken recordings, as well as volume and tone switches. It also has a jack for an external speaker in case you want to go louder than the perfectly adequate built-in speaker that comes with it.
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Model #: Califone 1420K Solid State Phonograph
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Califone portable 1420K Solid State Phonograph
Capture or live stream video
Breathe new life into old VHS or camcorder tape recordings. Record or live stream up to 1080p from HDMI, AV, or S-video video sources. This video-capture device also upscales your analog video source to 720 or 1080p and comes with a plug-and-play USB connection as well as video/capture/streaming software.
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Model #: ClearClick Video2USB video capture device
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ClearClick Video2USB video capture device
Improve audio recordings
You can dramatically improve the performance of a passive microphone with the Cloudlifter, made to drive stronger, cleaner signals over cable runs for a direct audio path that reduces feedback and adds clarity. This model provides up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain in two distinct stages while offering optimal impedance loading to ensure dynamic/ribbon microphones perform optimally. The result is clear, crisp audio that preserves the natural audio characteristics of the original source.
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Model #: Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1
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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 mic activator
Adjustable options for positioning reel-to-reel tape
The AMPLab had this stand custom-built to hold our vintage Revox B77 tape recorder, ensuring the machine is properly housed and supported as it was originally intended. The structure is made from durable steel tubing that’s been power coated, with tilt pivot to position the machine how you want, and imported TENTE caster wheels for smooth movement across the lab. The result is a workstation specifically designed for ease of use when you record/edit/playback on the Revox B77 or incorporate it into your larger-scope project.
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Model #: Custom-built Revox B77 stand
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Custom-built Revox B77 stereo tape-recorder stand
Protect equipment from power surges and more
This mini-tower UPS packs a lot of protection into a compact space. It provides battery backup so equipment can shut down safely, surge protection, data-line protection, AVR to increase AC power at a safe voltage level, and more. Connecting to this CyberPower unit virtually eliminates data loss/corruption and protects vital equipment from damage. These have been installed on our two main digitization systems to give us extra time to shut down a project without loss, if necessary.
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Model #: CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD UPS
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CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD UPS
Integrate multiple audio needs in a single source
Listening practices can be greatly enhanced thanks to this integrated amplifier, which features a built-in phono equalizer, digital inputs, and incredible connectivity. The system delivers 70W per channel and enables you to connect turntables, Bluetooth, and more while delivering high-resolution playback that eliminates interference and maintains exceptional sound quality. This is our main amplifier for in-lab playback and listening to records, tapes, CDs, and other media.
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Model #: Denon PMA-600NE
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Denon PMA-600NE integrated amplifier
Record on SD and USB
This network SD/USB audio recorder provides recording capacity over 2 SD slots as well as USB storage media, and can be configured for dual simultaneous recordings as well as “relay/cascade” mode for longer recording times. The DN-700R comes with versatile connectivity, including built-in Web Remote with web interface for remote recordings and network archiving. Great for easy line-level digitization capture.
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Model #: Denon Professional DN-700R
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Denon Professional DN-700R audio recorder
Hear where recorded sound got its start
The acoustic era of recording began with Thomas Edison’s 1877 invention: the phonograph, which allowed sound to be reliably recorded and played back for the first time in history. Sound is captured via a mouthpiece, which vibrates a needle or stylus, making grooves in strips of tinfoil or wax wrapped around the recording cylinder. The recording is then played back using another needle and a horn. The AMPLab is home to an Edison phonograph that plays 2” cylinders through an elegantly painted horn.
Fun fact: The first phonograph recording is of Edison himself reading Mary Had a Little Lamb, which he demonstrated at the offices of leading technical publication Scientific American on December 7, 1877.
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Model #: Edison Standard acoustic phonograph
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Edison Standard acoustic phonograph
Capture the sound of classic FM radio voices
This industry-standard microphone is a favourite for podcasts, broadcasting, and vocal recording, and can be seamlessly used as an instrument microphone for music recording and production. An internal pop filter makes it ideal for close-in voice work, while the external element shock-mount reduces vibration noises.
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Model #: Electro-Voice RE20
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Electro-Voice RE20 microphone
Convert analog to SDI
As an analog to digital video converter and audio embedder, this unit turns older formats into more easily usable digital outputs. It’s ideal for devices that feature analog input/output, digitizing to 12-bit resolution corrected by a noise-tolerant tracking system. The BrightEye 75 can also turn a handheld HD camera into a digital source, providing maximum flexibility for a wide range of video needs.
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Model #: BrightEye 75
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Ensemble Designs BrightEye 75 HD/SD video converter
Preserve old magnetic recording tapes
It may seem like a strange tool for a sound lab, but this Fisherbrand drying oven offers the stable, uniform temperatures needed to “bake” reel-to-reel tapes—that is, dry out and stabilize degraded reel-to-reel tapes that hold precious audio data prior to playing and digitizing them.
The polymer binder used to adhere the magnetic material to the backing of a reel-to-reel tape can become unstable with time, forming a sticky residue that makes the recording tape virtually unplayable—what audiophiles call “sticky shed syndrome.” By baking these tapes in lab-grade drying ovens over a set period of time, the residue melts back onto the polymer, making the tapes playable once again.
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Model #: Fisherbrand 51030510
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Fisherbrand Isotemp heating/drying oven
Safe, solid drying rack for reel-to-reels
We equipped the AMPLab’s Fisherbrand Isotemp heating/drying oven with shelving manufactured by the same brand, guaranteeing a solid, safe area to heat and dry out archival audio found on degrading reel-to-reel tapes. Investing in these shelves means ensuring we have a dedicated space for this specific task, where time, temperature, and equipment must work seamlessly to preserve precious audio for future use.
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Model #: Fisherbrand Isotemp shelf
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Fisherbrand Isotemp shelf
Classic preamp with independent DI
This upgraded ISA from Focusrite combines the company’s classic preamp with a flexible, independent DI channel and optional 192kHz precision A-D conversion. It also includes a Lundahl input transformer for unique sound character, switchable impedance for extra flexibility and versatility, headphone output with volume control, dedicated insert point, backlit VU meter, and more. The rugged all-metal enclosure with carrying handle means you can easily take it on the road for field recordings.
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Model #: Focusrite ISA One
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Focusrite ISA One microphone preamp
Safe, superior stereo connections
Audio input/output is only as good as the weakest link in the sound chain, which is why the AMPLab uses gold-plated banana plugs for all our amplifier connections. These plugs isolate wire so they won’t short, provide a strong socket grip, and come with two set screws to keep the wire connection secure. The result is superior output from start to finish.
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Model #: FosPower gold-plated banana plugs
Quantity: 1 box of 12 pieces
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FosPower gold-plated banana plugs
Mid-80s audio tech for balancing sound
Used extensively by home and studio audiophiles in the mid 1980s, the Fostex 3070 compressor/limiter processes audio signals by reducing or altering the dynamic range of sound. Choose between independent 2-channel or linked stereo mode. Adjustments include attack, release, comp ratio, exp gate, volume control, and gain reduction, with multiple input/output ports. Easily recognizable by its typically colourful 1980s Fostex knobs!
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Model #: Fostex 3070 compressor/limiter
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Fostex 3070 compressor/limiter
A cassette-based recording system
Billed as a self-contained, portable recording studio, the 4-track 250 from Fostex is an early-80s iteration of an all-in-one system using cassettes as its recording medium. Designed for multitrack production, it combines a recorder section containing a full range of controls with a mixer section that provides 4 main outputs plus 4 additional line inputs. Features include input fader, equalizer, VU metres, record track selections, master fader, pitch control, and a host of other audio options.
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Model #: Fostex model 250 4-track recorder/mixer
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Fostex model 250 4-track recorder/mixer
Get clean and stable power to protect equipment
Designed to deliver a stable 120 volts of AC power, the Furman P1800-AR protects equipment from voltage sags, brownouts, over-voltages, surges, and more by delivering a constant, controlled voltage output. It also provides a full-featured conditioner that filters and purifies AC power, reducing line noise and optimizing performance.
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Model #: Furman P1800-AR
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Furman P1800-AR power conditioner
Get noise-free flexibility
All our AMPLab mics are mounted on high-end Gator Frameworks stands, allowing for maximum adjustment and 360º flexibility. The spring-loaded articulating arm offers smooth movement, plus multiple minimal-noise knobs allow you to safely manipulate the stand mid-recording virtually without sound. These stands are securely mounted in our permanent podcast studio.
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Model #: Gator Frameworks deluxe broadcast mic stand
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Gator Frameworks deluxe broadcast mic stand
Get the full DAC experience in portable form
Edit, mix, and playback in studio or on the go with this portable controller, converter, and headphone amp. The m900 features superior 32-bit processing and superb audio performance, with low/high operation modes and multiple USB connections for configuring the device to your equipment and needs.
Use the m900 at the AMPLab or ask about borrowing the device for your off-site audio project. We can show you how it functions so you can get the best sound output into your headphones for whatever project you’re working on.
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Model #: Grace Design m900
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Grace Design m900 headphone amp/DAC/preamp
For pristine preamp sound
Add vintage vibe and thickness to microphone and instrument output with this hand-soldered preamp from Spanish manufacturer Heritage Audio, designed to dramatically improve sound from almost any source. The HA-73 Elite features 80 dB of gain, dedicated mic/line/instrument outputs, output trim, polarity reverse, a high-pass filter, EQ button, and more.
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Model #: Heritage Audio HA-73 Elite microphone preamp
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Heritage Audio HA-73 Elite microphone preamp
Design projects with clarity and depth
The AMPLab purchased these HP monitors for their high-performance value, which provides an accurate visual experience for working on detailed projects. These feature ultra-wide viewing angles, realistic jag-free visuals, an anti-glare panel, and Low Blue Light mode for less eye strain. Ideal for double-monitor work, these can be easily hooked up to a laptop in our ergonomic workspace.
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Model #: HP 27 fw 27” monitor
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HP 27 fw 27” monitor
Transcribe with ease and speed
The AMPLab is equipped with InqScribe transcription software, which makes it quick and simple to transcribe audio with timestamps and more thanks to handy shortcuts and single-keystroke snippets. Work with digital or audio from a hard drive, flash drive, CD, server, or URL, with features like Pitch Lock to keep voices on tone when sped up, Save Subtitles, and Export to Workflow.
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Model #: InqScribe software
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InqScribe software
Situate speakers for optimized results
IsoAcoustics ISO-155 flexible stands are made for adjusting studio monitors to the exact position needed for optimized audio results. These feature 14 height and tilt variations, as well as a patented isolation system that offers superior isolation and decoupling from the supporting surface. Speaker energy is managed by isolators, thereby reducing vibrations and eliminating dissonant sounds for the purest possible results.
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Model #: IsoAcoustics ISO-155
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IsoAcoustics ISO-155 isolation stands
Optimize monitor and speaker placement
These highly flexible, adjustable stands offer 14 height/tilt variations, allowing you to adjust your monitor or speaker for optimal viewing and listening. The stand’s isolators work to manage the energy of the speakers in order to reduce vibrations, remove dissonant sounds, and eliminate smear—the blurring or smudging of sound due to individual audio elements not aligning. Professional-quality stands like the IsoAcoustics are one more tool used for ensuring high-quality audio outputs.
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Model #: IsoAcoustics ISO-200
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IsoAcoustics ISO-200 isolation stand
Repair, restore, and clean up audio
Recordings can be vastly improved with iZotope’s noise-reduction software, designed to clean up noise found in music, post-production, and content creation recordings. Features include text navigation, multiple-speaker detection, selection feathering, spectral recovery, de-hum mode, and a suite of plug-ins for post-production sound repair and restoration.
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Model #: iZotope RX 10 noise reduction software
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iZotope RX 10 noise reduction software
Corroborate with wireless flexibility
Conference calls, online meetings, and hybrid projects all benefit from crystal-clear conversation with 360º coverage. Made to pick up sound from every angle around the room, our wireless speaker is portable and connects in seconds to any laptop, smartphone, or tablet so you can work freely from anywhere in the lab. It can also be used as an external speaker for distortion-free music playing.
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Model #: Jabra Speak 710
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Jabra Speak 710 wireless speaker
Record, play, and more on the go
Available on the market today, this 80s-inspired mini boombox plays and records on cassette and includes AM/FM radio. Comes with a large playback speaker, earphone jack, recording system, play/stop/pause/rewind/ff buttons, and plug/battery power options. It’s a simple, portable system made for easy and versatile recording and listening.
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Model #: Jaras JJ-2618
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Jaras JJ-2618 Limited Edition cassette/radio player
Record and playback on a two-tape system
Offered as a full-feature double cassette deck, the TD-W254 from JVC comes with double recording/playback, Dolby HX Pro headroom extension, Dolby B & C noise reduction system, DDRP, an FL peak level indicator, digital tape counter, synchro start, and more. It is also COMPU LINK-3 compatible for connections to other JVC audio equipment. This is an ideal system for playing your cassettes, dubbing onto a new tape, or recording new audio onto vintage cassettes.
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Model #: JVC double cassette deck TD-W254
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JVC double cassette deck TD-W254
Adjust mics/booms with professional precision
This König & Meyer microphone stand/boom arm has long been the industry standard when it comes to professional work. Get stable, steady support thanks to the zinc die-cast base that functions seamlessly with even the heaviest equipment. Made of sturdy steel, the structure includes an easily adjustable 2-piece folding design, plus the stand and legs can be compactly folded and transported in a purpose-designed carry case for external projects.
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Model #: König & Meyer 210/2
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König & Meyer 210/2 microphone stand
Play DVDs and Blu-rays from any region
Versatile, portable, and easy to use, this universal player works with DVDs from zones 0 to 9, as well as Blu-rays from zones A, B, and C. Connect it to the TV or any computer in the AMPLab, or to any other system for external projects without the need for special converters. Playback delivers exceptional 1080p video that enhances standard DVD quality as well as 7.1 channels of premium-quality surround sound.
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Model #: LG BP region-free Blu-ray player
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LG BP region-free Blu-ray player
Convert any audio into superior sound.
The Lynx Hilo is a digital system that works as an A/D and D/A converter and headphone amp, designed for cleaning up audio, mastering, critical listening, overdubbing, mixing, monitoring, recording, and more.
The LCD touchscreen is highly intuitive, which makes it easy to use and gives you precise control over your sound production. There are almost limitless input/output options, so you can hook up just about any gear and personalize the system to your specific needs.
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Model #: Lynx Hilo
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Lynx Hilo two-channel converter
Work in spaces designed to be productive
Our Lynx equipment is rack-mounted on shelving made by the same company, which enhances our ergonomic work settings so techs, students, researchers, and more can intuitively and comfortably set up their equipment. The side-cooling panel also ensures key equipment doesn’t overheat while the 16-gauge steel cage is strong enough to securely hold a range of input/output cables.
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Model #: Lynx Rack Hilo V2
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Lynx Rack Hilo V2
Versatile cable for mics, speakers, and mixers
Designed to last even after frequent, robust use, the LyxPro male-to-female cable is the AMPLab’s choice for connecting mics, speakers, and mixers for any audio project. It delivers premium sound thanks to gold-plated connectors, a 98% braided shield, and sturdy metal housing—all wrapped in a flexible PVC jacket. The self-locking connectors provide consistent, stable connections for worry-free plug and go use.
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Model #: LyxPro 20” XLR mic cable (male to female)
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LyxPro 20” XLR mic cable (male to female)
Plug into high-quality audio
With 12’ of superior-quality Micca pure copper speaker wire, you can connect to the AMPLab’s system with all the quality needed for professional-calibre audio work. We selected this pure copper wire for its lower resistance, better flexibility, and longer durability, plus the gold-plated banana plugs are ideal for high-current, low-loss applications. Together these make for a clean setup and superior audio signal transfer.
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Model #: Micca copper speaker wire
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Micca pure copper speaker wire with gold-plated banana plugs
Protect and maintain the integrity of records
The AMPLab’s record collection is protected by archival-quality polyethylene sleeves designed to guard against damage, dust, and more while maintaining the original quality of our LPs and record jackets. Single or gatefold jackets fit snugly into the sleeve for a fit that’s snug enough to protect from damage but still easy to manipulate. As a living audio archive, the lab is committed to investing in the tools and materials needed to preserve our audio work for the long term.
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Model #: Mobile Fidelity archival record outer sleeves
Quantity: 6 X 50-sleeve packs
Mobile Fidelity archival record outer sleeves
Get clear, quiet microphone sound
Enhance recordings, podcasts, and more with superior Gold Studio cables. These 4-conductor cables are wired with Mogami’s Neglex quad cables and terminated with 3-pin XLR connectors and gold contacts for superior clarity. They offer the highest noise cancellation, allowing you to create a pin-drop-quiet recording environment with enhanced dynamic range. Available in 6’, 10’, and 25’ lengths for ultimate flexibility.
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Model #: Mogami Gold Studio XLR
Quantity: 4 X 6’, 6 X 10’, 2 X 25’
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Mogami Gold Studio XLR microphone cable (6’, 10’, 25’)
Connect to superior patchbay sound
Superior sound requires high-quality cables as much as it does expert audio equipment. These Mogami patchcords ensure very low capacitance, superb noise rejection, and amazing clarity so the audio running through the patchbay delivers top-quality sound.
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Model #: Mogami TT patchcord
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Mogami TT 12” bantam patchcord cable
Try the recorder that changed the movies
Released in 1957 and still in demand today, this reel-to-reel became the de-facto recorder for the film industry thanks to a groundbreaking transistor-module system and convenient portability. It allows for multiple playback and mike-input settings plus multi-purpose input/output connections.
Fun fact: The Nagra III features prominently in the 1981 John Travolta movie Blow Out, and a glimpse of the reel-to-reel can be seen in the 1965 Beatles cult classic Help!
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Model #: Nagra III
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Nagra III reel-to-reel
Get accurate sound in any space
A nearfield monitor as well as front and rear loudspeaker, the KH 80 DSP delivers incredibly accurate sound reproduction. DSP-regulated bi-amplification lets you configure your system via central controller and can be used as a monitor to mix, track, and master audio projects of any size. Linkable to just about any source equipment and flexible enough to be used in small spaces or large studios in a wide range of acoustical conditions.
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Model #: Neumann KH 80 DSP
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Neumann KH 80 DSP 2-way monitor/speaker
Deep-clean records for optimal long-term use and preservation
Get the best possible sound from your LPs thanks to this purpose-designed cleaning machine from Dutch manufacturer and record-cleaning specialist Okki Nokki. This system safely removes dust, dirt, and grime from record grooves and provides a level of deep cleaning simply not possible with traditional hand-cleaning methods. Accessories include a suction arm, cleaning brush, record clamp, and cleaning liquid.
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Model #: Okki Nokki ONE Record Cleaning Machine
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Okki Nokki ONE Record Cleaning Machine + accessories
90s boombox sound
This model was released in 1994 at the tail-end of the boombox era—a 3-piece system featuring 4 amplifiers and bi-amplified speakers with ported bass/ high-rage drivers. Built to deliver big sound, the RX CT980 includes a double cassette deck, CD/Auxiliary output, AM/FM radio, digital tuner with presets, graphic equalizer, dial volume/bass controls, and more.
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Model #: Panasonic RX CT980
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Panasonic RX CT980
View and present with ease
The AMPLab TV is mounted on a sturdy Perlesmith mobile TV cart, which makes it easy to move to any workstation or share your work with an audience around the table. Lockable caster wheels ensure stable viewing, plus a media shelf lets you mount a laptop, DVD player, or other console for streamlined presentations.
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Model #: Perlesmith mobile TV cart
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Perlesmith mobile TV cart
Split mic outputs and more
Featuring an XLR (female) and dual XLR (male) connectors, this splitter lets you send microphone output to 2 different channels, split the output from a mixer, and solve other common interfacing issues. It’s built with Pig Hog’s proprietary splitter junction and legendary durability and flexibility, making it easy to transport and use off site as well as in studio.
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Model #: Pig Hog 6″ XLR Y splitter
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Pig Hog 6″ XLR Y splitter
Connect HDMI displays to monitors and more
These adapter cables seamlessly connect your laptop or other device to an external monitor via USB-C or Thunderbolt 3. Your image quality remains the same—no dropped frames or fuzzy pixels, just clear, quality displays using a single cable solution that allows for tidy installation and easy cable management. Particularly convenient for presentations, meetings, and group work.
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Model #: Plugable USB-C to HDMI 2.0 adapter cable
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Plugable USB-C to HDMI 2.0 adapter cable
Capture professional studio sound
Our dedicated podcast studio is equipped with professional Primacoustic glass wool panels that absorb noise and create the ideal space for capturing clean, clear audio work. The 116-piece London 16 panels have been strategically mounted to tackle primary reflections, flutter echo, standing waves, and resonances—providing output that meets the highest standards for broadcast work.
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Model #: Primacoustic London 16
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Primacoustic London 16
Custom designed for optimized storage and use
We’ve designed the AMPLab to be a comfortable, functional space for audio work, which is why we’ve installed custom rack adapters from the same companies that make the equipment we use. This J-Rack houses four pieces of Radial Engineering inventory, which can be installed with inputs or outputs facing front, allowing for quick, solid connections and easy cable management.
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Model #: Radial Engineering J-Rak 4
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Radial Engineering J-Rak 4
Retain natural instrument sound with dynamic range
Able to handle up to 9V of power, the J48 delivers big sound without ever overloading—giving you greater headroom and improved signalling. It significantly reduces distortion, which allows the natural tone of your sound to shine through. Thanks to the J48 maintaining stereo separation between left and right channels, you can connect 2 instruments at a time or use it with stereo sources like keyboards.
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Model #: Radial Engineering J48
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Radial Engineering J48 Stereo active direct box
Smooth, linear sound for high-output instruments
Made specifically for instruments that tend to overload traditional direct boxes—like acoustic guitars and battery-powered active bases—the Pro48 diminishes distortion while increasing headroom for a smooth sound with great dynamic range. It gives you a natural, uncoloured signal and tone to provide an exceptional sonic performance.
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Model #: Radial Engineering Pro48
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Radial Engineering Pro48 active direct box
Put Radial products at your fingertips
Thanks to this sturdy purpose-designed rack, the Radial audio products in the AMPLab are bookended within easy reach to optimize desk space and streamline work. This Jrak houses 4 units that allow for input or output panels to face front, so connections can be configured for individual users or project needs. Employing brand rack mounts ensures all equipment is securely installed and used the way the manufacturer intended, resulting in purer sound quality and cleaner audio.
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Model #: Radial Jrak 4
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Radial Jrak 4 rack adapter
Remove unwanted noise for clearer sound
This line level isolator is designed to remove the telltale hum and buzz from ground loops without adding its own noise to the background. Link any line-level devices from consoles to amp racks, remote towers, and recorders with low distortion and exceptional frequency response—consistently maintaining the audio integrity for any project.
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Model #: Radial Twin-Iso
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Radial Twin-Iso line level isolator
Split channels seamlessly
Channel splitting or combining is made simple with this single piece of equipment. The Redco DB25 splitter box allows for a single 8-channel analog signal to be multed into 2 duplicate 8-channel outputs, or vice versa. This way you can process each track separately and then combine as needed to personalize your audio output.
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Model #: Redco DB25
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Redco DB25 splitter box
Record on a vintage 1950s-era disc recorder
This rare vintage disc recorder and playback unit is designed to transfer recordings from multiple media sources or live speech onto acetate/polycarbonate discs. The Rek-O-Kut was originally used to produce “working” albums before these were transferred to more durable vinyl albums, making many original acetates rare collectors’ items. The beauty of the recording lathe is that you can record and listen back to your record instantaneously. That’s why records cut on lathes were often called “instantaneous” discs.
Bring a digital recording to the AMP Lab and we can transfer it to poly disc to get that signature crisp yet crackly sound made by the Rek-O-Kut lathe. It’s also a unique opportunity to try out a vintage piece of sound equipment and hold the history of recording in your hands.
Fun fact: Elvis cut his first ever recording—My Happiness and That’s When Your Heartaches Begin—on a Rek-O-Kut in 1953.
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Model #: Rek-O-Kut Imperial Lathe
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Rek-O-Kut Imperial Lathe disc recorder
Transfer analog/digital data to any computer
A top end audio interface with superb analog/digital converters. The flexible interface is designed with incredible connectivity, including 30 input and 30 output audio channels, support for sampling frequencies up to 192 KHz, and USB compatibility.
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Model #: RME Fireface UFX II
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RME Fireface UFX II USB audio interface
Customize your sound
From podcasts to streaming, gaming, and music production, the next generation Pro II is touted as the world’s most powerful all-in-one audio production solution. It features revolutionary sound thanks to 4 balanced analog inputs with Neutrik jacks, delivering pristine audio quality. Plus the APHEX-powered audio processing includes a suite of audio processors that perfectly emulate legendary originals like Compellor. The Pro II is intuitive to use and allows for endless customizations of your sound across 9 individual channels, with multiple connectivity options to conveniently plug in all your devices.
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Model #: Røde RØDECaster Pro II
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Røde RØDECaster Pro II
Podcast creation made simple
Create perfect podcasts at your fingertips with the RØDECaster Pro, featuring 4 microphone inputs, 4 headphone outputs, studio-grade pre-amps, 8 programmable sound pads, audio processing, smartphone/USB/Bluetooth channels, intuitive controls, and more. Our podcast studio is equipped with the tools needed to mix, edit, and customize professional-sounding audio.
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Model #: Røde RØDECaster Pro
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Røde RØDECaster Pro podcast production studio
Listen in high definition and comfort
Expertly balanced acoustics, open backed for non-fatiguing sound, full dimensional soundstage, 12 – 41,000 Hz frequency response, and more features combine to reproduce sound that consistently represents the entire frequency spectrum in both channels. The Sennheiser HD 650’s lightweight earcups with comfortable velour pads ensure hours of fatigue-free listening, ideal for lengthy projects and detail work. A preferred headphones set of mastering engineers.
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Model #: Sennheiser HD 650
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Sennheiser HD 650 headphones
Setting the standard for vocal use
The SM58-LC is one of the leading vocal microphones on the market, used by performers, comedians, presidents, and key presenters worldwide. Their frequency response is tailored specifically for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass rolloff, isolating the main sound source and minimizing background noise. You’ll find two of them in our lab or podcast studio (wherever they may be needed), providing you with excellent audio capture for all kinds of voice recordings. These are also good mics to use with the PA system. This model does not feature a built in on/off switch.
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Model #: Shure SM58-LC vocal microphone
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Shure SM58-LC vocal microphone
Record voices with a full range of frequency
The AMPLab is equipped with a selection of professional microphones, including this dynamic Shure SM7B that shields against the humming sounds of computers, neons, and other electrical devices. Thanks to its flat, wide-range frequency response, recordings are exceptionally clean and natural—whether you want to capture speech, instruments, or other audio.
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Model #: Shure SM7B
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Shure SM7B microphone
Simplify connections on a single hub
This full-featured dock allows you to centralize all your connection needs in a single place for a streamlined workflow. The Thunderbolt features ports/slots for 3 Thunderbolt peripherals, 3 USB devices, one 8K or two 5K displays, SD card, headset, and Gigabit Ethernet Network, plus charging ports for your devices.
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Model #: Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt
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Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt docking stations
Connect to multiple displays
There are 3 Thunderbolt adapters available in the AMPLab, allowing you to connect a laptop, notebook, or other source to up to two monitors at a time. This quick and easy setup provides you with extra screen space to record, playback, edit, or mirror work.
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Model #: Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 dual adapter
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Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 dual adapter
Vintage recording portability
In the late 50s and early 60s, Sony released a portable, transistorized mono half-track tape recorder marketed as a way to capture music, conversations, and other audio on the go. This vintage tapecorder uses 7” reels and features 2 speeds (7 ½ and 3 ¾ ips), a built-in amp, VU meter, pause control, 15-ohm speaker, mike and line mixing, and dynamic microphone. Contained in a portable case, the Sony 101 tapecorder can be used to experiment with vintage recording technology both at the AMPLab and for audio fieldwork. This has been a field workhorse for the ongoing “Poetry by Memory” recording project.
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Model #: Sony 101 Tapecorder reel to reel
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Sony 101 Tapecorder reel to reel
Digitize DVCAM videos and more
Launched in 1996, the DSR-40 is a ¼” digital videocassette recorder that uses the professional-quality DVCAM recording format. It features high picture quality and stability, a wide track pitch, superb PCM digital audio, and playback compatibility. When connected to a compatible edit station, it also functions as a powerful non-linear editing system. Features a remote control so you can comfortably operate the system from a distance.
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Model #: Sony DSR-40 DVCAM Recorder/Player
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Sony DSR-40 DVCAM Recorder/Player
For fieldwork and more
Although discontinued, this is the kind of device people used to record voice notes before there were iPhones. This handheld recorder uses microcassettes for discreet and effective recording/playback of audio. Select your tape/playback speed and use the tape counter to keep track of audio work. You can also add a mic and earphones for clarity and focus. Handy one-touch buttons include record, pause, play, cue/review, and fast playback. Now used mostly for digitizing recordings originally made on microcassette.
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Model #: Sony M-540V microcassette recorder
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Sony M-540V microcassette recorder
Record and playback lectures, interviews, audio
A handheld device with a one-touch recording button for easy use, allowing you to record at 1.2 or 2.4 cm/second. The Sony M-570V also enhances sounds during recording and playback, activates only when audible sound is present, improves recording quality, and corrects recording levels. You can also use the headphone output for private listening.
Ideal for recording sound-driven lectures or presentations, capturing audio in the field, interviews, and more. If you need to digitize mini-cassettes, we can play and output them from these devices.
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Model #: Sony M-570V
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Sony M-570V microcassette voice recorder
Mini Disc clarity and control
This Mini Disc recorder hit the market in 1999, with this particular model featuring TYPE-R DSP for ATRAC—offering twice the signal processing capability of conventional DSP. The MDS-JB930 comes with a wide range of functions, including D/A converter, REC level control, variable digital filter, pitch control function, divide/combine/move songs functions, music sync, monaural recording, and a remote control with extensive features for comprehensive remote capabilities. Although the popularity of Mini Discs was relatively short lived, it offers a unique audio profile that you can experience for yourself at our AMPLab. Used mostly for digitization from this medium.
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Model #: Sony MDS-JB930 Mini Disc recorder
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Sony MDS-JB930 Mini Disc recorder
Compact Mini Disc technology
First released in 1993, the MDS-101 was designed to be an intuitive sound player/ recorder for audiophiles with growing Mini Disc collections. This model can call up and play audio, shuffle, display disc name/song, record, adjust for sound, and more. It also comes with a 25-key remote control for extensive operating functions at a distance. Ideal for integrating into larger audio systems or using for field projects. Now used mostly to digitize archival recordings that were made on MD.
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Model #: Sony Mini Disc Recorder MDS-101
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Sony Mini Disc Recorder MDS-101
Record and play back MiniDiscs
Launched in 2004, this MiniDisc iteration of Sony’s popular Walkman records and plays back 1GB Hi-MD discs, which hold up to 45 hours of sound. Records from multiple sources including USB, mic-in, and digital-in, with a 5-way control key for volume, play, pause, fast forward, rewind, and more. Audio is controlled by jog dial, and display screen allows for quick info verification.
This piece of recent vintage Walkman technology is a great example of the disc players that were popular just before digital took over the industry. Bring your minidiscs in for playback or experiment with recording in this short-lived medium.
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Model #: Sony MZ-NH700
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Sony MZ-NH700 portable MiniDisc recorder
Get classic Walkman MiniDisc sound
Released in 1999 as a simpler, less-expensive version of its predecessor, this retro-looking MiniDisc recorder features buttons on the side for a streamlined design. It records and plays back sound from MiniDiscs, with ports for recording/headphones, synchro recording, multiple playback buttons, a mega bass feature, and mini digital screen.
Available for playing your MiniDiscs, as well as trying out Walkman recording technology for yourself.
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Model #: Sony MZ-R37
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Related projects: Many of the events of the Words and Music Show were recorded by Ian Ferrier on MiniDisc.
Sony MZ-R37 portable MiniDisc recorder
Vintage hand-held tape recorder
The introduction of this early portable recorder in the mid-1970s provided convenient on-the-go audio-capturing capabilities. Bulky by today’s standards, Sony’s TC-45 comes with a leather carrying case with openings for easy access to a wide range of functions, including record, rewind, ff/cue, start/stop, built-in microphone, and eject. It also features outputs/inputs for external mic, remote, power supply, and monitor. [Currently needs repair 🙁.]
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Model #: Sony Tapecorder TC-45
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Sony Tapecorder TC-45
Mid-60s recording tape deck
Between 1965 and 1968, Sony made the now classic TC-250, a reel-to-reel quarter-track tape deck that uses two heads. It can be used vertically or horizontally, and features an all-idler, beltless tape drive mechanism. Switches seamlessly between 3 ¾ and 7 ½ tape speed. Controls are hidden discreetly beneath the sliding panel, just below the two VU metres. Includes auto-shutoff, 7” reel capacity, headphone jack, pause control, and integrated record/playback connector. Great for field work or experimentation with reel-to-reel tape recording.
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Model #: Sony TC-250 reel-to-reel
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Sony TC-250 reel-to-reel
Classic reel-to-reel feel and sound
From the late 60s to the mid-70s, the TC-355 was one of the go-to reel-to-reels for professional and home audiophiles. The 3-head, single-motor system allows the erase, record, and playback heads to remain independent, uses 7” reels, and functions in 3 speeds: 7 ½, 3 ¾, and 1 7/8 ips. The recording controls are subtly hidden behind a sliding door to maintain the sleek look of the era’s cabinet-inspired tech systems. Features include vibration-prevention rollers, a noise suppressor switch, headphone jack, auto stop switch, separate recording levels, and twin illuminated VU metres. A good machine for field work and experiments in creating sounds with tape.
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Model #: Sony TC-355 Tapecorder reel-to-reel
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Sony TC-355 Tapecorder reel-to-reel
Step back into vintage Walkman audio cassette playback sound
The iconic Walkman yellow of this 1992 Sony sports cassette player is recognizable by audiophiles worldwide. This particular release includes AM/FM radio along with tactile rubber buttons for play, stop, rewind, and fast forward. Also features rolling volume/tuning buttons, AVLS volume-limiting system, and belt clip.
Hook up to vintage or modern headphones to play back your cassettes and get a feel for the retro Walkman design and stereo sound.
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Model #: Sony Walkman WM-SXF10
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Sony Walkman WM-SXF10 AVLS Sports
Get a crystal-clear image in rich colours
For projects that require accurate visuals in vivid colour, this Sony LED screen has a powerful 4K HDR processor that delivers true, natural images with realistic contrasts, even if they move quickly. Also useful for watching videos, showing PowerPoint presentations, and large group Zoom conferencing.
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Model #: Sony X85K 43″ HDR LED
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Sony X85K 43″ HDR LED Google TV
Capture full surround sound with 3 microphones
This lightweight, portable field recorder allows you to record up to 3 tracks of external sources for full, complete sound—ideal for outdoor work or podcasts that require pristine audio capture. The MixPre-3 II can then stereo mix up to 32-bit/192 kHz, ensuring virtually no audio distortion. It can also auto-copy recoded tracks onto thumb drives, maintain accurate timecode for hours, stream audio, and more, with multiple customization opportunities via plugins.
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Model #: Sound Devices MixPre-3 II field recorder
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Sound Devices MixPre-3 II field recorder
Plug into superior protection
The AMPLab’s computers use power cords designed specifically for computers/monitors, ensuring data and equipment is fully protected. This flexible power cable is designed for heavy use and damage resistance, while the fully molded strain-relief connectors offer durability and longevity.
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Model #: StarTech.com 6’ computer power cord
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StarTech.com 6’ computer power cord
Experience seamless Swiss sound and design
Classic late-period (1980s/90s) reel-to-reel tape recorder by Swiss manufacturer Revox, considered a milestone in the audio world with reconditioned models still being sold by the company. Equipped with built-in tone motor control and revised audio/drive electronics. Works with speeds of 3.75/7.5 ips with automatic recording start, synchronous recording, and ability to integrate seamlessly with modern Revox and other equipment.
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Model #: Studer Revox B77 MK II
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Studer Revox B77 MK II stereo tape recorder
Route audio signals with ease
This professional audio patchbay allows you to control multiple inputs/outputs in a central hub without the need for soldering. Connect equipment via separate multichannel breakout cables, change each channel’s sleeves using ground switches, and easily label and organize all inputs/outputs with changeable destination strips. Features 32 channels (in 2 X 32-point rows), TT jacks, full/half-full/non-normalled signal flows, and more. These Switchcrafts allow us to connect most any piece of vintage equipment to our digital converters.
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Model #: Switchcraft StudioPatch 6425
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Switchcraft StudioPatch 6425
Digitize cassettes
A 3U rack-mountable, single-well cassette player and recorder that comes with a two-headed mechanism, the 112mkII from TASCAM was sold from 1994 to 2006 as an affordable, studio-grade cassette deck. It’s equipped with Dolby B and C with HX pro headroom extension, pitch control, headphone output, and precision VU meters. Input/output level controls allow for maximum flexibility.
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Model #: TASCAM 112mkII
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TASCAM 112mkII cassette deck
Dub, play, or record on 1 or 2 cassettes
The art of cassette dubbing is made easy and professional with the TASCAM 202 MKVII. The twin-head deck duo lets you record and playback cassette tapes individually or simultaneously, and its unique playback mode means you can monitor one tape to precisely cue the other in. Ports allow for connections to headphones, musical instruments, and more, including a USB output for quick transfer to a digital recorder if you’re in a hurry.
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Model #: TASCAM 202MKVII
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TASCAM 202MKVII double cassette recorder deck with USB port
Get unique 1980s reel-to-reel sound
This reel-to-reel stereo tape deck was launched in the early 1980s for consumers to record and mix with professional sound using minimal equipment. The half-track master recorder uses ¼” tape and comes with two-speed playback (7.5 and 15 ips), plus a variety of play/recording functions including an edit switch, pitch control, cue lever, and RCA input/output options.
Visit the AMPLab to play your reel-to-reels or experiment with splicing, magnetizing, and more to alter sound. The TASCAM 32 is also known for its sleek lines and impressive 80s looks, so you may want to come by just to see it in person.
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Model #: TASCAM 32
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TASCAM 32 reel-to-reel recorder
Play and record on CD, cassette, and USB
A classic machine that continues to be manufactured today, this multi-functional system combines cassette recorder, CD player, and USB flash drive recorder/player in a single mountable unit. Cassettes can be easily and quickly dubbed to USB for archival purposes, while CD material can be loaded onto blank cassettes. Multiple features allow you to adjust pitch and record levels, cue media, connect headphones, and power-on playback.
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Model #: TASCAM CD-A580 CD player/cassette deck
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TASCAM CD-A580 CD player/cassette deck
Cue live audio, record, and play back
Although discontinued in much of the world, this unit continues to offer advanced performance functions to cue live audio, record, and playback on MiniDisc. Includes LP2 and LP4 extended recording/playback modes, Auto Ready that pauses at each track, and editing of table of contents to rearrange, delete, combine, and/or split tracks. Six-pin keyboard input located on the front panel for ease of use, with rear-panel outputs including digital and optical.
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Model #: TASCAM MD-350
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TASCAM MD-350 MiniDisc recorder
Get vintage early 80s sound
Sold between 1979 and 1984, the TEAC A-3440 is considered the first tape deck to bridge the gap between professional and home studios, aimed squarely at the consumer market. This refurbished model is a 4-channel, multi-rack open-reel tape deck operating at 15 and 17-1/2 ips. It comes with 4 RCA inputs/outputs.
Experiment with different sound recordings at the AMPLab by trying out our range of vintage reel-to-reel tape decks.
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Model #: TEAC A-3440
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TEAC A-3440 tape deck
1960s recording on the go
Popular among reporters and broadcast personnel during the 60s, this was one of the first truly portable, fully transistorized recorders at the time—easy to sling over a shoulder to capture interviews, music shows, and newsworthy events. It consists of 2 open reels with 2 mono tracks, and can record and playback at 4 speeds: 2.4, 4.75, 9.5, and 19 cm/s. Controls are handily located at the top and operable with one hand, and feature volume, tone, mic input, speed selector, start/stop/rewind/fast forward/record, recording level, a speaker, and more. Includes original leather carrying case.
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Model #: Uher 1000 Report-L
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Uher 1000 Report-L
A portable, open-reel magnetic-tape recorder
A follow-up to the popular Uher Report-S, this model was widely used by TV and radio broadcast journalists in the early 1960s. The Report-L included all the features of its predecessor, along with a 3-digit index counter, picture-window top for tape observation, piano-key controls, calibrated VU metre, and a one-plug mic connection. It was also designed with a quieter, more powerful motor, built-in belt cleaning brushes, illuminated features, and other improvements.
Fun fact: Czechoslovakian secret services used Uher tape recorders as part of an electronic dead-letter box or dead drop, allowing a secret agent to record and deliver a high-speed spoken message without having to physically meet their handler.
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Model #: Uher 4000 Report-L
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Uher 4000 Report-L
Classic remote-control microphone
German manufacturer Uher produced the M517 microphone in the 60s and 70s, complete with a remote-control feature that enabled audio to be operated at a distance. Originally sold with a table tripod for easy set up and recording, the M517 comes with a 5’ cable with DIN connector plus a built-in switch for capturing music or voice.
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Model #: Uher M517 microphone
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Uher M517 microphone
Track, overdub, and mix
Used by some of the world’s biggest music producers, this Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 desktop interface comes with DUO core processing and a bundled UAD plug-in package for elite-level audio processing. Track, overdub, and mix thanks to 2 unison mic preamps, A/D and D/A conversion, a LUNA recording system, talkback mic, up to 8 channels of additional digital input, Hi-Z instrument input, and more.
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Model #: Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo Heritage Edition
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Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo Heritage Edition desktop interface
A little interface for big studio sound
The Volt 276 audio interface is made specifically for collaborators—from musicians and producers to podcast creators, livestreamers, and more. It gives big-studio sound using a simple, streamlined system that plugs into a laptop, tablet, or smartphone with no downloads or software needed. Use Vintage Mic pre-amp mode for album-ready voice or instrument recording. Add clarity and punch to vocals, music, and more. Plus produce your final project with a suite of essential audio and music software. Featuring 2-in/2-out audio connections, exclusive UA built-in tube emulation circuitry, and 76 compressor.
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Model #: Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface
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Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface
Capture 1950s recording sound
This Royal High Fidelity reel-to-reel from Webcor hit the market in the 50s, offering play and record options for home use. It switches between 3 ¾ and 7 ½ speeds and can play, record, rewind, and adjust for volume. Includes a vintage all-metal art-deco-tyle microphone, plus a magic eye (also called cat’s eye or tuning eye) tube recording indicator that glows green to indicate the amplitude of the electronic signal. Comes in a solid cabinet for protection and portability. (Currently requires repair 🙁.)
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Model #: Webcor Royal High Fidelity reel-to-reel tape recorder
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Webcor Royal High Fidelity reel-to-reel tape recorder
Record on steel wire
Released in 1949 using WWII technology, the Electronic Memory model recorded on steel wire and made it possible for people to experiment with audio recording at home—marketed as a means to capture programs, music, speech, family events, and home movies. Features include tone control, automatic stops, a record/listen switch, elapsed time indicator, expanded tonal range, and more, all contained in a portable vintage case. Experiment with wire recordings for a unique kind of magnetic audio output.
Fun fact: The heyday of wire recording lasted only about 3 years—between 1949 to 1952—before magnetic tape overtook the market.
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Model #: Webster Chicago Electronic Memory wire recorder
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Webster Chicago Electronic Memory wire recorder
Output accurate sound
Yamaha’s signature monitor sound is showcased in full force with these HS7 series speakers, designed for honest, accurate audio output. Set up in our podcast studio, the monitor features transducers that provide an amazingly smooth response while the high-performance amp unit delivers consistent high-resolution audio across the sound spectrum. The monitor cabinets eliminate unwanted resonance and Yamaha’s expert technology offers cutting-edge noise reduction. That means you get some of the cleanest audio delivery available.
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Model #: Yamaha HS7 100-watt series monitor
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Yamaha HS7 100-watt series monitor
Work effectively and comfortably
The AMPLab’s ergonomic Zaor Vision workstations are paired with this matching rack, designed to fit seamlessly as a set while making cable management simple and efficient. The rack allows for full breathability, which is essential to maintaining the proper functioning of our audio equipment. The setup feels natural and seamless while providing extra space for any additional equipment that’s required on a project.
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Model #: Zaor Vision R
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Zaor Vision R rack
Get comfortable
Working in the AMPLab is an ergonomic pleasure thanks to our duo of multi-purpose workstations from Romanian music-furniture designer Zaor. Setups are clean and comfortable with 9 rack units, a cable management system, elevated screen/speaker shelf, space for controllers, and more—all perfectly arranged for comfortable work sessions.
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Model #: Zaor Vision W Series
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Zaor Vision W Series 63” workstation
Record on the go
The Zoom H5 comes with four tracks of simultaneous professional-quality recording plus interchangeable input capsules so you can select the best microphone for any setting. Two mic/line inputs allow for well-rounded sound capture, each with switchable phantom power. Records onto SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB and comes with a headphone jack and digital display for monitoring.
Ideal for your field recordings, podcasts, broadcasting, concert captures, news bites, rehearsals, and more. And it fits in your coat pocket!
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Model #: Zoom H5
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