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In addition to top-quality microphones and wireless systems from Sennheiser, you can also choose from a wide range of headphones from this renowned German brand, including the studio legend HD 280 Pro, the classic HD 25 for on-location recording or DJing, and the new reference studio model HD 490 Pro. Open Circumaural Dynamic Headphones HD 490 Pro - introduced earlier this year - we finally have them in stock! They offer a very faithful presentation with a balanced frequency response (5-36,000 Hz) and minimal distortion (<0.2% @ 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL) for recording, mixing and mastering, plus they come with a pair of earcups to adjust the frequency response (for a faithful presentation or with a slight lift in the bass, e.g. the same attention has been paid to user comfort by the manufacturer, whether by the design of the head bridge or the possibility of connecting the cable to both the left and right shell (the cable structure has also been designed to minimise noise transmission by touch). The headphones have an impedance of 130 ohms (1 kHz), a sensitivity of 105 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 Vrms) and a weight of 260 g (without cable). Also included is a license of Dear Reality's innovative dearVR MIX-SE plug-in for simulating the acoustics of ideal listening rooms...

Newly stocked USB audio interface Elgato Wave XLR with integrated microphone preamplifier, automatic distortion protection and compatibility with OBS Studio and the popular Stream Deck product. With up to 75dB of gain and very low noise, it can handle even low-sensitivity dynamic microphones, including 48V phantom power for condenser microphones and a switchable high-pass filter (80/120 Hz). Wave Link software makes mixing easy, including two completely independent output mixes (one for you, one for the listener), applying effects (including VST plug-ins), etc.

In stock new kRK Rokit G5 studio monitors for close listening! The new generation of the popular Rokit models brings more efficient Class-D amplifiers, a new tweeter for a wider response, and a powerful DSP system promising 25 correction modes to adapt to the listening room acoustics and three switchable listening modes (Mix, Create and Focus) for easy production and post-production of recordings... Sold in three variants differing in power and bass driver size (5, 7 and 8").

New microphone Feelworld PM1 features an analog XLR output and USB-C interface, a rugged metal body and a cardioid dynamic insert with a response of 50 Hz-14 kHz, a sensitivity of -54 dB (±1.5dB, 0 dB = 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz) and an output impedance of 600 Ω. In digital output mode (24-bit, 96 kHz), it offers additional functions for muting, level adjustment, listening (3.5mm headphone output) and level indication via an RGB LED ring. It can therefore be easily used with professional audio equipment as well as with phones, computers or game consoles (PS4/5)...

New to the Zoom H-Series line of affordable, handheld audio recorders, now labeled "Essential", come in the form of 32-bit DACs, as well as much easier operation for visually impaired users thanks to voice-guided menus (including English and German). The controls (buttons, rotary encoders) have also been optimised for quieter operation. In addition, the H4essential and H6essential models are compatible with the optional Bluetooth adapter BTA-1, e.g. for pairing with Timecode Systems' UltraSync BLUE timecode modules, or for remote control via iOS device (start recording, setup, visual control of recording); both are also equipped with a new, full-color LCD display. The top-of-the-line variant, the H6essential, offers an upgraded X/Y stereo microphone exchange module ("3.0 Capsule System"). The new H1essential (2-track recording) and H4essential (4-track) recorders will be available around the end of the month, while the H6essential (6-track) model is already on sale...