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The LightSnake USB intelligent microphone cable connects with any standardmicrophone and plugs directly into the PC USB port, dramatically reducing the costand clutter traditionally associated with digital recording. Now musicians caneasily enjoy the same digital recording abilities once reserved for high-end studiosessions.
Modern Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software, such as Apple GarageBand and SonyAcid Music Studio harness the power of PCs allowing musicians to arrange songs, mixbeats and record, layer and mix their own voices. The LightSnake USB provides theeasiest method to connect a microphone to a computer for recording by simplyplugging the XLR tip of the LightSnake into the microphone and the USB end to a PC.
Podcasters can also benefit from the LightSnake. Podcasting, a new form ofcommunication popularized by AppleÂ's iPod and former MTV video jockey Adam Curry,allows anyone to distribute their recordings, such as radio programs, speeches andinterviews to a near limitless audience over the Internet. The LightSnakeÂ'sstreamlined design, ease of use and compatibility with professional quality XLRmicrophones is ideal for recording high-quality digital Podcasts.
 The internet and todayÂ's computers have opened the channels for anyone to createand distribute their own audio masterpiece, said Larry English, senior vicepresident of business development at US Music Corp.  We developed the LightSnake toprovide an easy-to-use, high-quality tool, that works with any microphone, frombudget to top-of-the-line NeumannÂ's, allowing customers to easily record theirPodcasts, hit-songs or interviews.Â
SoundTech LightSnake USB intelligent microphone cable features: Patented  Live when Lit technology cable ends light up indicating when sound isbeing transmitted  Digital quality sound input without the need for a sound card Embedded A/D chip technology with audio signal boost eliminates the need foradditional signal conversion devices 10 foot heavy-duty shielded cable Includes Sony Media Software Demo DVD - Including Acid , Sound Forge ,Vegas and many other titles Simple USB plug-and-play connectivity Compliant with USB 2.0 Full Speed Operation Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification v1.0 Compatible with Win98 SE / Win ME / Win 2000 / Win XP and Mac OS9 / OS X withoutadditional driver Driver software included for older non-plug-and-play compliant computers
Pricing and AvailabilityThe patented LightSnake USB intelligent microphone cable is available throughTarget, Guitar Center, Music123.com, Fullcompass.com, Micro Center,Musiciansfriend.com, Sweetwater.com, PCmall.com and other major music retailoutlets. It will begin shipping in October 2006 with a suggested retail price of$69.99. For more information on retail availability, please visit www.SoundTech.com.
About SoundTech Professional AudioSoundTech is dedicated to providing the music industryÂ's most affordable andprofessional Pro-Audio Line of product solutions supporting both performance andrecording environments. It has built a world-class team of sales, service andsupport professionals around what are arguably the best "Quality vs. Price"Pro-Audio product lines available anywhere in the world. For more information visitSoundTech on the web at www.SoundTech.com
About US Music CorporationUS Music Corporation located just north of Chicago. US Music Corporation is auniquely positioned, fully integrated musical instrument company that manufacturesand markets instruments, accessories and audio equipment for professionals, aspiringprofessionals, collectors, hobbyists and beginner musicians. US Music Corp alsoowns Washburn Guitars, Parker Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Amplifiers, OscarSchmidt, Lyon Musical Instruments, Mojo Strings and Vinci musical instrument stringsand accessories. For more information visit US Music Corporation on the web atwww.USMusicCorp.com
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