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Capture acoustic rhythms or your best electric riffs with this B&H Kit, which combines a RME Fireface UCX II USB-B audio interface with a cardioid dynamic microphone, an XLR mic cable, a pair of closed-back, over-ear studio monitoring headphones, and a tripod mic stand with fixed boom.
Compact, portable, and packed with features from their premier interfaces, the RME Fireface UCX II is a desktop 20x20 USB audio/MIDI interface that effectively serves as a mobile version of RME's respected UFX rackmount models, earning it the flexibility to benefit musicians, content creators, and serious engineers alike. Not only is it a capable interface with plenty of analog and digital I/O for your DAW-based productions, but it also supports powerful remote-control options and standalone operation to accommodate a myriad of workflows and recording scenarios. Additionally, it can record all I/O channels directly to USB flash storage thanks to the internal DURec digital recorder.
Since it has eight analog inputs—two high-gain mic/line preamps, two line / Hi-Z inputs, and four rear-panel line inputs, the Fireface UCX II can easily handle dynamic and condenser mics, electric instruments, and professional line-level devices. With six balanced TRS line outputs and a stereo headphone jack, it has no problem feeding monitors, headphones, and even CV/gate inputs on synth gear. Reference-class clocking and compliance with resolutions up to 24-bit / 192 kHz enable the interface to perform at its best, and a crisp color display shows metering for all inputs and outputs at the same time.
With up to 20 channels for recording and playback, SteadyClock FS, high-performance microphone inputs, parametric EQ, dynamics processing, echo, reverb, DURec (Direct USB Recording), MIDI I/O, a powerful headphone output, and full standalone operation, the Fireface UCX II excels with RME's highest feature-to-space ratio ever.
- The Fireface UCX II comes with the TotalMix FX DSP mixer offering comprehensive routing and monitoring options, as well as the DIGICheck Analyzer allowing to measure and analyze the digital data feed in both directions with maximum precision.
- The integration of Room EQ adds room calibration to the RME eco-system, making your Fireface perfect for Immersive audio setups including Dolby ATMOS. Room EQ consists of nine bands of fully parametric EQ, individual output delay, and volume calibration. Users can freely assign up to twenty 20 Room EQs at once to any output(s) they wish including stereo, headphone, and digital outputs for maximum flexibility. Settings can be input manually or imported using tools like Sonarworks or Room EQ Wizard.
- Also added is a feature called Binaural Crossed. This functionality provides speaker emulation in headphones-perfect for mixing stereo or ATMOS in headphones. The Crossfeed function emulates speaker behavior in terms of channel separation, so the extremely wide ambience experienced in headphones can be set in 5 stages.
- Full standalone operation, no computer required
- DURec-integrated digital recorder allows you to record directly to USB memory devices
- All channels (20 inputs and 20 outputs) can be individually chosen for recording and playback
- CV/gate low-latency voltage control for automating synthesizers, mixing consoles, and effects
- SteadyClock FS reference-class digital clocking
- USB out for ARC USB remote control (available separately)
- Compatible with TotalMix FX for iPad
- DIGICheck turns the interface into a highly versatile front-end for audio measurements and software development
- Class-compliant mode for Linux environments and compatibility with iPads and iPhones (separately available connection kits may be needed)
- Crisp high-resolution color display shows metering for all input and output channels
- Two XLR-1/4" combo mic/line preamps with phantom power and up to 75 dB of gain, plenty even for low-output dynamic mics such as the Shure SM7B
- Two 1/4" TRS inputs for balanced line-level sources or unbalanced Hi-Z instruments
- Input sensitivity for line/Hi-Z inputs switchable to 19 or 13 dBu
- Four rear-panel balanced 1/4" TRS line-level inputs with up to 12 dB of gain, perfect for patching in synths or outboard gear
- All analog inputs are digitally controlled
- Six balanced 1/4" TRS line outputs with high dynamic range (115 dBA) and three selectable output levels (+19, +13, or +4 dBu)
- High-power 1/4" stereo headphone output
- 8-channel ADAT I/O via TOSLINK optical ports
- 2-channel AES3 I/O via breakout cable
- 2-channel S/PDIF I/O via breakout cable
- USB-B host connection for Mac/Windows/Linux supports USB 2.0 and 3.0 standards
- DIN 5-pin MIDI I/O for connecting keyboard controllers, arranger workstations, and synthesizers
- BNC wordclock jack can be assigned as an input or output
- Barrel input for included power adapter
In the studio, the SM57-LC is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds. For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57-LC is a consistent choice of professional performers. Its outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and application diversity make this workhorse the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers all over the world.
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- Professional workhorse for vocals and instruments in live sound reinforcement
- Legendarily reproduced, bright and clean sound
- Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
- Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise
- Extremely durable design includes a pneumatic shockmount system that cuts down handling noise
The Kopul Studio Elite 4000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable (15') is a studio-quality cable for connecting mics to mixers, preamps, audio interfaces, and recorders or to be used in any other application where XLR connectivity is required. The cable is engineered to be both quiet and durable, and is well suited for critical recording and broadcast situations.
Studio Elite 4000 Series cables are made from 24 AWG OFC copper wire that's wrapped with PE insulation and a conductive PVC inner shield. A cotton-yarn inner layer helps reduce electrostatic and microphonic noise. A 98% braided outer shield makes the cable resistant to EMI and RFI noise. The Neutrik XX silver connectors provide a high level of connectivity, and all the solder connections are shrink-wrapped for protection.
With 80-ohm impedance, this configuration sits in a balanced place between being able to power demanding 250-ohm and consumer-grade 32-ohm headphones, providing a versatile design that will excel on high-end audio sources while being easily driven by smart devices. The wide frequency range of 5 Hz to 35 kHz reproduces nuance and detail within audio signals, and the DT 770 PRO sports an optimized impulse response for clear transients and accuracy. The ergonomics are refined for long-lasting durability and comfort, thanks to soft and replaceable velour earpads and a padded headband with a sturdy spring steel hoop. The DT 770 PRO includes a 1/4" TRS plug adapter.
- Super sound quality, especially when paired with a dedicated headphone amp
- A wider soundstage with more precise imaging
- High scalability, with the ability to improve sound quality when a better audio source or amp is used
- Breathable velour: The soft velour earpads offer breathability, for a high level of comfort and long-lasting durability.
- Flexible temple construction: The robust spring steel hoop gives the headphones a secure fit.
- Lightweight construction: At a mere 13.2 oz including the cable, the headphones are surprisingly light and yet sturdy, so nothing stands in the way of long studio sessions.
The Auray MS-5230F Tripod Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom features durable, steel construction. The 31.5" boom arm allows you to angle the mic however you need it. An ergonomic twist-action clutch helps adjust the height of the stand, while the reinforced tripod base and nonslip feet keep it firmly and sturdily in place. The Auray MS-5230F mic stand collapses for easy transport.