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Koss M5 Lapel Mic with Adhesive backed Mounting Holster

Koss M5 Lapel Mic with Adhesive backed Mounting Holster
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The microphone works great. It is unidirectional, so unwanted noise is limited to the noise behind the person talking in the microphone. It seems to work very well when actually attached to a shirt, no matter the actual facing of the mic. The holster is pretty handy, it makes putting the mic in a good location easy. I tend to keep it on the base of my monitor where a bezel helps me point it right at me. All in all I can't find any reason to dock it stars.

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Coloud: Boom Blocks Headphones - Grey / Pink

Coloud: Boom Blocks Headphones - Grey / Pink
Customer Ratings: 2 stars
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They are not the color they advertise , they are pink and gray not red and gray. They should check the package before advertising

Update apparently after my review they update the color information but now thay are out of stock.

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SOL REPUBLIC 1112-36 Jax In-Ear Headphones with Single-Button Remote and Microphone, Electro Blue

SOL REPUBLIC 1112-36 Jax In-Ear Headphones with Single-Button Remote and Microphone, Electro Blue
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I'm not running into any fit issues, which I think is the core of many low scores; especially since proper fit for in-ear buds directly relate to sound quality.

Anyways, I'm not an audiophile but I expect to get what I paid for and with these Sol Republic has not disappointed. They fit me perfectly and sound wonderful, which I couldn't say for the Skullcandy Aviators they replaced. I'd happily admit they sound better than said Aviators.

Listening to a wide range of genres, they hold their own. The sound feels round and warm, perhaps lacking ever so slightly in what I think is referred to as the middle range, however, it could just be music I'm listening to. The bass is punchy and gives that 'feel the bass' feeling.

I appreciate the style of them quite a bit, and love the ribbon cord. They come with a rubbery case which, honestly, won't see much use. I like these buds enough that I'd likely pickup a hardshell 'travel' case to make sure they survive a trip in my backpack or satchel.

Everything just sounds great, I don't think I could elaborate further. Try them out or not, thanks for taking the time to read of my opinion.

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These headphones from my 10 minutes of experience with em so far have PHENOMENAL sound! WOW! They're also beautiful, so far comfortable and just plain cool, HOWEVER these headphones were made for Apple devices which I did not know upon purchasing, therefore they do not work with my Samsung Galaxy S3. I can't use the microphone feature which I'm sure is lovely but that means, no voice commands, & no calls. Can't even use the volume control. Because Apple has their own standard for 3.5mm jacks despite there already being a universal standard in place, I can't enjoy these pieces of audio artwork. So if you're an iphoner....have at em. For the rest of us, you may want to check compatibility with your device first. Thanx again apple for ruining yet another great thing!

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I may have unusual requirements for in-ear headphones. Since I travel a lot, I prioritize:

1. Rugged enough to be shoved into pockets running through airport security, check-in, boarding, taxis, etc.

2. Cord doesn't tangle when trying to pull headset from my pocket while answering my phone.

3. Microphone in good location, where the two individual ear wires merge into the single cord.

4. Noise isolating.

5. Fits into ear firmly enough to stay in place while running, traveling, or other physical activity.

6. Soft enough it doesn't hurt my ear.

7. Sounds good.

I've had plenty of failures. I have a set of (expensive) Klipsch that doesn't sound much better, feels fragile, and the cord gets tangled on everything. I had a great set of Shure (also expensive) but the wires were fragile and eventually frayed under usage. Others had the microphone hanging from one of the ear pieces (instead of where the wires merge) and had audibility problems. From this perspective, the SOL is close to ideal. I don't particularly like the large disk, which doesn't seem to serve a purpose and makes the earpieces bulky.

I'm generally not using the in-ears for critical listening, so sound quality isn't the top priority. If I'm wanting quality, I have a different set of priorities. However, the SOLs sound good relative to other in-ear sets in the $100-$200 category.

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I have become a pretty dedicated Sol Republic fan when it comes to my music and sound. When I purchased this item, I had a good idea of what to expect based upon other reviews and it came just as I thought it would be. For the cheap price of about $30, the material quality of these headphones aren't 100%. Needless to say, the cord is a soft and smooth plastic, so it was good enough for me. But the sound? The sound is amazing. I am a big fan of bass, and I have to say that the bass in these headphones are really superb. I also enjoy listening to a lot more acoustic and relaxed music, which some claimed sounded terrible on these, but I found nothing wrong. Everything was really clear to me.

Overall, I think it was a great buy. They still look very stylish no matter how they feel, and as with anything you purchase, they will last a solid amount of time as long as you take care of them. If you want good sound for a cheap price, these are the headphones to get.

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Excellent sound quality for the price. Incredibly clear highs and smooth bass. Much more than I expected from a $40 set of buds

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Full Size 4/4 Electric Violin Set with Case and Accessories - Blue

Full Size 4/4 Electric Violin Set with Case and Accessories - Blue
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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  • Full Size 4/4 Electric Silent Violin
  • Ebony Pegs, chinrest, fingerboard & tailpiece
  • Full Brazil wood Bows with unbleached horsehair
  • Comes complete with padded gig bag, rosin, headphones and batteries
  • Ideal for the beginning student

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I wanted to find the best quality, all around greatest value violin I could get for dirt cheap. I didn't want to lose an arm and a leg for something I wasn't sure I was going to be able to pick up! But I like a challenge to fix something and make it better, so it was a somewhat fun thing to do to get this going.

I read a lot of reviews and pros and cons and I settled on this. I liked it because it had nearly everything in it all packaged together: decent sound, quiet or amplified playing, rosin, bow, strings, a bag, the works.

It's cheap. looks like the colors were spray painted on like the a cheap plastic toy. Unplayable out of the box. Nearly the whole thing is plastic, but good enough once fixed up.

What other reviewers said were true:

1) Get a new bridge. There are no grooves on the one it came with and it's rather thick. The Glaesel bridge recommended from others was fine, but according to my violin teacher, rather pricey. Might be able to get one for less than $10 (she told me she payed $7). Make sure that the bridge has the black line on the E string. (I had mine reversed for the first few weeks and it kind of messed me up and the sound).

2) Get peg drops. The plastic pegs need them to stay in place. Slipping and sliding pegs are not fun.

3) Get 4 fine tuners. It comes with one, but it's IMPOSSIBLE to tune this without them. I got 4 because I wanted them to match, but you can just go for 3. They are less than $10 shipped for the lot from ebay or something.

4) The battery clip inside snapped on me just as some people saw. I resoldered the broken piece and now it's fine, but you can pick up the replacement clip at Radio Shack.

5) The bow's hairs are a tag too long or something and to get them tight enough bends the bow in an improper way. I might upgrade if I stick with it.

6) Amazon might not offer the best price as I looked on Ebay on well and found they have the same picture and package for a good deal less. Something to keep in mind.

7) Pick up an extra set of strings off Ebay. For a newbie, I got brand new strings for less than $2. They aren't good quality, but they are good enough.

I'm pretty satisfied with this. Once amplified, it's honestly pretty nice.

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This violin works fine. However here are the faults, and not just of this silent electric but of most, even the ones in the $500-$600 range.

1. To heavy. This Violin is 10 times as heavy as a regular violin

2. Can't use a shoulder rest on this Violin.

3. Poorly constructed, gaps in the molding between pieces

4. Felt like it would break after a couple of months of use

I wanted to travel with this, but the case it comes with is just a bag. This Violin has strange deminsions and wouldn't fit in any case I could find. If you are thinking about purchasing an electric make certain it can use a shoulder rest (if you use those), can fit into a standard size case, and is well constructed.

I emailed the vendor for a refund and this was done promptly and courteously.

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Ok it is cheap so what did I expect. I was buying something fun, a toy of sorts. But the headphone jack gives no audio. You would think that would work. The violin works ok with a small amp I got. But try as we might it will not stay in tune. Plastic tuning pegs in a plastic body is not a design that is going to work when friction is needed. But then why are all violins made with such a crappy tuning system is beyond me. But then I am not stuck in the 16th century on design. I am certainly not a traditionalist. Given how cheap this is we will probably make our own personal changes to it in the shop and have fun doing so. Fun factor high. Quality low.

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My daughter opened up her violin Christmas morning only to find pieces missing. It was not in working order. A VERY disappointed little girl.

WHY didn't I get a full refund including shipping??

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I have received the Barcelona Student 1/2 size violin I purchased from Austin Bazaar. I have tried to contact Austin Bazaar on the phone twice and left 2 messages. They didn't contact me back. I emailed Austin Bazaar and they replied with 3 links of their policy OF 30 DAY RETURN IF THE ITEM IS DEFECTIVE AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS. I followed the 3 links they sent me to setup the violin AGAIN and had no sound. I tuned the strings with the Korg Chromatic Tuner TM-40 I bought from Amazon and matched the tunes of G, D, A & E. But, it doesn't have any sound when I pulled the bows. It came with 2 bows and both don't work. Austin Bazaar ignored my voice messages and emails by refusing to call me back and reply back with the Return Authorization Number. BUYERS, BEWARE OF THIS SHADY SELLER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Direct Sound HP25 DJ Headphones

Direct Sound HP25 DJ Headphones
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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  • Incrediflex headband
  • Completely dielectric for safety
  • Foldable for Storage
  • Great for drummers!

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I'm a teacher who works with autistic students. If you're a parent or a teacher who needs something for the classroom that won't break the bank, then these are for you. It will allow kids to hear you but deaden the other little noises going on in the room. I'd recommend them!

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The "extreme isolation" promised by the name of the product is missing in these headphones. You can hear EVERYTHING around you, only it's muffled very slightly.

This was a very disappointing purchase. If you're looking for a lot of sound reduction, as I was, these are not the headphones to buy.

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I bought Direct Sound EX-25 for my child for $79.95 who has sound sensitivity. I have never felt so jipped by a company as this. There is NO "Extreme Isolation" and I felt it failed even the basic usability test. The whole product is made of cheap plastic and broke in a day. You can replace the cheap plastic headband paying ~$25 (S&H included).

I was in the Harbor Freight and got their Earmuff ($5) and use a simple Coby earphone (~$12 for 2) and I felt that gave better sound isolation and better quality of sound.

I wish Direct Sound could explain to my son the value of reasonable fairness. $80 is a lot of money for a child and takes a long time to collect. I hope to share their response with Aspergers support groups.

It took me long to comment only because I wanted to be objective instead of being emotional.

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I got these because my grandson has a small band and they practice at our house on and off, and in the winter, they have to play inside due to the weather. My room is next to the room where they play, and as I am already hearing impaired, I need to protect what hearing I have left from loud conditions. I got the drummer hearing protection and it works great. I do enjoy the kind of music they play, so I can still hear the music, but, it is toned down so that it is not harmful to my hearing. This makes it easier on all of us. They band can play and all enjoy their music and they don't feel bad about it. After my dad dies last March, who I was a caregiver for, I was asked to move in with my grandson and his family so I would not be alone in another part of the state. But, they were worried about the band playing in the house when necessary and my hearing issue. They were going to try to find another place to play but it would not always be the same place and moving the equipment around every week for band practice was not a good idea. So, I told them not to worry about all that, a pair of good hearing protection would take care of the problem for me.

I know band members who play, or have played, professionally and they said this type of hearing protection is the best, so I got these and am very glad I did. They work great, are a very comfortable, and good a product and price. Best of all, everyone is happy. My grandson and his friends think this grandma really rocks!:-)

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My son has a sensory function disorder and falls into a heap of tears when people "chew" or "sniff" or "breathe". These earphones were initially a disappointment too him because he had hoped they would completely block out all the sound. But they are now his constant companion in the car, at dinner, doing homework, watching a movie, etc... They block out a lot of the background noise while allowing you to be "present" and participate. A NECESSITY for our household!

Yamaha SB79 Silent Brass System for Trumpet

Yamaha SB79 Silent Brass System for Trumpet
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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  • Yamaha's Silent Brass System offers the advantage of practicing or playing at times, and in places you couldn't before.
  • The internal electronics can also enhance the sound digitally, to mimic the acoustics of a larger room.
  • You can play along with your favorite pre-recorded music by plugging in a CD favorite pre-recorded music by plugging in a CD player and use the output jack to connect to an external amplifier or recorder to share your music with others.

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This thing is great if you need to practice without bothering folks in the next room. I used this quite a bit in college. The echo effects are fun to play around with and the pickup doesn't distort tone as much as I had anticipated. This device produces a lot more back pressure than advertised; just a little more free blowing than say a strait mute. The times where silent brass comes in most handy is practicing with a canned track. This is easily one of the most useful tools for the modern trumpet player.

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I played the trumpet in high school, a long time ago. I wanted to pick it up again but I wasn't going to share my practice sessions with the neighborhood. I gave the silent system a try and it works great. It isn't 'silent' but my wife can't hear me downstairs and nobody can hear me outside. For the cost of a few lessons you can practice whenever you want without bothering anyone.

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The overall design of the silent mute is pretty awesome. The sound quality is pretty good, some distortion. What bothers me about the mute, and makes me not want to practice with it everyday is the back pressure. For someone to say there is no back pressure, they are absolutely wrong. It does not allow the response necessary to play the most delicate pieces. Because of the back pressure, it is hard to get a good indication of how well I am playing. I know that I am supposed to expect back pressure, but not being able to play certain things because of it really takes away from this. I would recommend this for practice on trips like in hotels, but not to substitute for everyday practice.

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Quiter than most mutes by far, the Silent Brass System rocks!

Backpressure? I'm not sure what everyone's talking about! I've never noticed backpressure using a regular mute, and this one, to me, feels the same... that is the same as no mute at all.

A great item for the college music major, or for the trumpet player who lives close to others (apartments)!

Worth the money I spent!

Enjoy

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I am a pro player and recently spent some time in an apartment where i just cannot play the open horn. After being aware of this product for many years i reluctantly gave in to purchasing it through necessity. This proved to be a near disasterous move. I should have known since so few serious players ever talk about it or make any use of it. The back pressure is like trying to blow up a car tyre and the intonation is terrible. All this makes you change your embouchure to compensate which quickly resulted in serious damage to my playing mechanics that have taken me months to repair. Thankfully may lip is back to its best now whilst the Silent Brass lies dormant in a corner of the room. Now you know why so many are available on ebay. I'd like to say that it is at least handy for limited use but i can't. If you have to play quietly a good tin mute which isn't much any louder than the 'Silent' Brass is a better option, but you should practise open horn as much as possible if you want to develop/maintain the quality of your playing. How other reviewers here can sing the praises of this item i have no idea steer well clear.

Denon DJ Professional Headphones - Denon DNHP700

Denon DJ Professional Headphones - Denon DNHP700
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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To start off, I own a few sets of cheap IEMs, and Koss's UR-20 headphones. These phones are my first leap into the audiophile grade headphones, and I don't regret it one bit. These things sound incredible.

Build quality: These things are without a doubt the sturdiest headphones I've ever had. Lots of metal pieces, and the stuff that isn't made of metal is made from a very hard plastic. The cable is coiled and pretty thick. Overall, very solid construction, and they look really good too. I don't expect to have any problems with these headphones at least in the build quality department. They also fold up to make transporting easier, though they are still kind of bulky after folding them.

Comfort: This is the biggest problem I have had with these cans. The DN-HP700's are on-ear cans, NOT over-ear's. If you have big ears, there is a chance that they will be uncomfortable on your head after wearing them for a long time. I have pretty big ears, and I can wear them for a few hours at a time, but I don't like to because it starts to hurt by the end. The main reason I take them off is because I'm used to the comfort of my UR-20's, where they are just so big that I can slap them on over my ears and not even feel them. In my opinion, this is the only downfall.

Sound quality: Being pretty pricy headphones, I was expecting a little better quality than what they originally gave me. Don't be fooled though, I only say that because I hyped myself up for these to blow my mind, and they came pretty dang close. After giving them close to 48 hours of burn in time, (yes, the burn in does in fact help) I'm loving these things. Bass is strong but not overpowering. It hits cleanly and fits well with the sounds of the rest of the music. Trebles and mids are clear and sharp. Like I said earlier, everything is mixed quite well, and if you don't like the way it sounds from the start, a quick EQ adjustment can change that easily. My favorite part of these headphones so far is the stage presence they have. When a song is meant to have feeling, it shows. You can feel the passion of the musicians as the music picks up or slows down. Slow songs are chill, and fast songs keep it pumping. The headphones do a great job portraying songs the way the artist intended them to be listened to, and I love that.

I have not tried these while watching movies or playing video games, so I cannot make any comments on that. That's what I've turned my UR-20's into since they are more comfortable to wear for longer periods, and the DN-HP700s are much better for music anyway.

Noise cancellation: These are not labeled as noise cancelling headphones, so don't expect them to be perfect. However, hearing ambient noise while music is playing isn't an easy task. I'm not exactly sure what the pads are made of but the seal they create is pretty solid, and you won't hear much else unless you are really trying.

Question time!

Worth the money? Would I recommend them? Heck yeah, you can find these for a hundred bucks at certain places online. These are great, and for the price, you can't beat `em.

Would I buy them again? Maybe it's just the way I am, but probably not. Don't let that scare you, I just like to try out different things. There's a good chance though, after trying these out, I wouldn't be happy with any other cans in this price range. In the case of that actually happening, I wouldn't think twice about getting them again.

Conclusion: Denon's DN-HP700 DJ Headphones are a heck of a buy. The superb sound quality and beautiful sound stage and presence make these hard to pass up at the price they are sold for. I've never had a set of cans that could successfully put a smile on my face because of how cool a song sounded. After getting these, it has become a pretty common occurrence. Get some high quality music, then get a set of these headphones.

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These headphones sound great. I can hear every single sound very clear. I'm going to listen my music collection again since I can hear much more than before.

I did not have such a good phones before. I can compare them to cheaper Koss headphones.

1. Koss KSC75 Portable Headphones. Good treble but lack of bass. Fine mids.

2. Koss UR-30 and (I think the same as UR-20 but portable). Most convenient. I can listen them a whole day. Sit fast on the head without discomfort. Sound is good but modest.

These phones sound completely different. Firm bass clear treble accurate mids. A lot of details in the whole range. Good instruments separation. I've tried to listen different kind of music and instruments and I am very pleasured. Although I like an electronic music I really impressed how real instruments sounds from these phones: akkardion, piano, drum brushes, tube. Akkardion is most impressive since it produces the wide spectrum sound.

I found the only one track where I note the lack of a particular bass voice: The Prodigy Poison. I was afraid about bass in Michael Jackson Who is it and The Art Of Noise Dreaming in Colour. But they play without a problem.

These headphones open up a new sound of Pink Floyd.

Looks much better than on the photo. Not for a small head. And not really convenient. I feel some pressure on my head. Build quality is good.

Update (2 months later):

I do not feel a pressure on my head anymore.

I use them with Icon uDAC2-HP and my laptop. If you do not have a decent sound card do not buy these phones. They will reproduce all imperfection and you will be disappointed. All portable devices that we have (phones, players, laptops) are not perfect.

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The sound quality of the cans is incredible. Never listened to anything better. I would say these are easily worth $150-$200, and I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a new pair.

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Koss USBDongle Adapter

Koss USBDongle Adapter
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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Had this for about a month and then, as a previous reviewer said, the USB chord came loose and broke. Not the quality you should expect for the price. Save your money and buy another brand

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The microphone input on my Koss dongle never worked, and the output worked only briefly before dying. Moreover, the output sound was not as good as that from the headphone output on my MacBook Pro. After one use with my headphones, the device is now completely dead. So my rating is really zero stars. I'm glad that it seems to work for some, but I had no luck with it.

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Everything is going to USB these days. Mics/headphones as well. So its not unusual to see computers without a standard analog mic/headphone jack. Particularly with laptops. This device solves this problem nicely. Its also small and does not take up much space when carrying with my laptop.

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This is advertised as a stereo adapter. However, I get mono output in both ears and the mic input does not work. You'll will be taking a risk if you buy this.

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If your audio jack is not working and you need to plug some headphones into your comp, this is all you need. My sound stopped working for a while and this little device let me plug and play through USB. There is only one slight problem. The audio in (mic) is not nearly as effective as the audio out. Other than that, purchase with confidence.

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CEntrance AxePort Pro Blue

CEntrance AxePort Pro Blue
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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  • Up to 24-bit/96kHz performanceHi-Z 1/4" inputUSB bus-poweredLoud stereo headphone output6' (1.83m) low-noise, shielded USB cable includedAudio output stereo 1/8" headphone jackInput gain knobHeadphone volume knobRugged, anodized aluminum chassisCompatible with Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS X 10.4, Linux USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 connectivityClip for belt/guitar strap Included softwareFor PC Users: Universal Driver which:Offers "wet/dry" monitor mix controlStereo Driver Aggregates multiple AxePort Pro and/

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I wanted something simple and (especially) portable to plug my guitar into my laptop for "live" practice and recording. I didn't need microphone inputs, or different connector types, or MIDI I just wanted the simplest possible, highest quality way to get a guitar signal into my computer. And I believe this delivers.

For one thing, there is basically no line noise: a very clear, sweet sounding clean guitar signal with no hiss or other artifacts. I could perceive a slight difference in tone between running the AxePort at 96kHz vs 48kHz, but either sampling frequency yielded good recorded sound. I use Reaper on Windows 7 to play around with FX and some amp models and was able to play through a few effects with a 10ms latency set in the Centrance Universal Driver panel.

Lower latencies (7.5ms) also worked with lower sampling frequency (48/44 kHz). The default latency of 5ms gave me occasional pops and dropouts. However, I haven't yet spent any time optimizing my setup/buffering in Reaper, closing background programs etc. I intend to do that later, as well as try out the AxePort in Linux.

The zero-latency monitoring is very nice, and in fact, several times, I just dialed the monitoring to 100% (all direct monitoring) and played that way. The tone & reponsiveness is great.

Physically, the construction is excellent rugged, attractive aluminum, nothing plastic-y, nothing rattling. It's about the size of a stubby cigar. The headphone and instrument level dials are rubberized and feel pretty solid.

I'm still on the fence about keeping it however. It's a great tool for a fairly limited job, and it is quite expensive to boot (main reason I give it 4 not 5 stars). If you just want to practice through headphones there are many cheaper alternatives, though my own experience with my Vox AC30 Amplug suggests you won't find one as noise-free as this. And if you just want to record, you may want the additional features found in similarly priced USB boxes like a Tascam US100/US200 or Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (not an endorsement, I haven't tried either of those, though I did consider them before purchasing this).

I have ordered the Peavey xPort USB Guitar Interface w/ Software for comparison purposes, since it does basically the same thing and is less than half the price. Will update the review once I've tried that out.

UPDATE (3/16/2012): I've now tried out the Peavey xPort, and the Centrance is definitely superior in terms of audio quality, even when comparing at the Peavey's max sampling of 48kHz. The xPort is not bad at all however, and is $90 less (actually i got mine for just $39), so I think it's really a toss-up. If you absolutely need good recorded sound, the AxePort is the better option. If you just want to jam through Guitar Rig etc & money is a concern, you won't be disappointed with the xPort.

Also, I've tried the AxePort out in Linux (Linux Mint 12) using Ardour and it works fine. Haven't figured out how to get the wet/dry mixer panel that is available in windows (for mixing zero-latency monitoring signal with post-DAW output). I suspect this is a driver feature, and there's no Linux drivers, so it's probably not possible to use this feature on Linux.

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Full Size 4/4 Electric Violin Set with Case and Accessories - Pink

Full Size 4/4 Electric Violin Set with Case and Accessories - Pink
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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  • Full Size 4/4 Electric Silent Violin
  • Ebony Pegs, chinrest, fingerboard & tailpiece
  • Full Brazil wood Bows with unbleached horsehair
  • Comes complete with padded gig bag, rosin, headphones and batteries
  • Ideal for the beginning student

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Violin is a good one for a first electric. Did not come with any instructions on how to put the bridge on. We had our violin teacher put it on and tune for the first time. We did have a string break right away because we tried to keep it in tune. The pegs slipped quite a bit. Bought all 4 new strings and had those put on along with fine tuners on all four strings. Has worked much better for our daughter. I would plan on investing a little more in better strings and the tuners. We paid about 40.00 for strings and tuners We have not had a problem since.

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This a very good beginner violin, but IT HAS NO INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANYTHING!!!!! WHERE ARE THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS?!?!?!?!?!?! The bridge was hard to install, there was no help with the strings, and is NOT SILENT as it implies! You can clearly hear the sound of it even with the headphones in. It has very good sound and good body. But it gives no help with anything, and could use some improvement. BUT it is a good beginner violin and I am happy with it AFTER I did several hours research and several failed tries to get the bridge in and the strings tuned, and the bow ready for use. MY ADVISE IS, THIS IS A GOOD VIOLIN, BUT GET HELP TO PUT IT TOGETHER AND USE A MUSICAL STORE FOR HELP. DO NOT TRY TO DO IT YOURSELF! YOU CAN EASILY BREAK THE BRIDGE AND STRINGS.

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Not worth buying. It's more of a novelty than anything. The bridge is poorly made and strings are horrible. She had this thing for some time now and is now hanging on the wall because it is good for nothing else. It didn't even sound good. Best to buy a cheap acoustic than messing with thing.

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Well for the cost it is okay. You will have to take it have some things done to it such as the bridge and have fine tuners put on it

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This electric Violin was awful! It didnt come with the tuner and only 1 of the fine tuners were there. And only one of the things that hooks the string to the chin rest thing was there! and the rosin is awful! The bow was wierd and when I tried to play a string it didnt play! And the bridge is cheap!

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This was the first time with this product and low and behold, I have ran up my blood pressure trying to install this thing. The instruction "cheat sheet" was not at all helpful. Had to redo everything step-by-step all over again, and again, and again. So once installed, the iLok and registration components did not communicate to well. Apparently, something went wrong with the other partners linked to this product. I need someone to contact me as soon as possible and let me know when iLok, Avid and the iLok Management (3rd Generation) will be fix. It is making a BAD NAME FOR PRO TOOLS AT THIS POINT....help, or don't waste your money on this thing until it is 'REALLY FIXED', I have been pulling all my hair out on this one, for about 2 weeks now....urkkkkkked!!!!

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This is your basic USB recording interface with Pro Tools SE included. When this first came out it had Pro Tools Express which was a much better software than SE, you can check out the comparison chart between the PT versions on Avid's website. I didn't experience all the issues the other reviewer had regarding getting the unit up and running, it was pretty simple. PTSE is just not a very good recording option but you can run the Mbox Mini with Garageband and with Abelton Live Lite which is what I do, it works perfectly fine. It also runs fine with Cubase, Logic and pretty much everything out there.

Some of the plug ins that some in PTExp are pretty cool as are some of the VST's so I still use certain parts of it. As far as the hardware goes, the price is pretty good for a 2x2 interface if you only need a 1 by then you can get away with something like the Fast Track MKII for $100 less. All in all worth the money and for me meets my needs and I found it easy to set up and use.

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I'm more impressed with the design and aesthetics of the thing than the function and use of it. I could understand that they're trying to curb piracy of the product but INSTALLATION IS HELL! they take you to Jabim and back just to install the darn thing. Then after installation i used it once, then I closed it. When I opened the software again, it was telling me that Pro Tools doesnt recognize the Mbox (therefore the software could load/use), please insert the Mbox etc. So I tried using the updated driver from the internet, that then was hell because it would open therefore i couldn't install. Then a month later I tried importing some files into a Pro Tools session, and it would just stuck, wouldn't open or finish load. I had to transfer the session and everything onto another computer of fine where I MBox 2 installed. The whole thing is only stress and I wouldn't advise you to buy Mbox3 with Express. Im not sure if it's only the Mbox mini 3 or Express that's a problem but my advise is to stick with the Mbox 2 with LE. It's safer, more stable and would give you a better overall experience.

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I have worked for weeks/countless hours trying to get this installed to no avail... Not compatible with Xp, Win 8 or 7... Never recognizes the hardware... they have endless lists of drivers, so You pretty much fish around/trial and error. I never got it working... Very sad as Protools has a good reputation... It did to me prior to this! I have never had this much trouble with any software, and I work in IT... Unless You are an IT pro, do not buy this... I will be returning and buying something more user friendly

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After barely a year of use, the mbox mini hardware stopped being recognized by my Mac. I tried it on another computer. I tried several different cables. I tried everything suggested in forums. I uninstalled and reinstalled and repaired disk permissions. I tried going to the Avid site, but many of the links are broken and other pages are down for maintenance. And they charge $40 for a service call. Mind you, I'm guessing at that. It might be $20; it might be $80. Their service sales page is very unclear as to which purchase is for a hardware service call.

The only positive thing to come out of my experience with Pro Tools and the mbox mini is that I learned to Command Save frequently, thanks to Pro Tools' propensity for crashing, freezing, and otherwise ceasing to work. So there's that.