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Ankaka adds USB Studio Microphone to their Wholesale Music Gear Category

Ankaka.com, a wholesaler of Chinese new electronics, introduced the USB Studio Microphone as their latest in their line of innovative Wholesale-priced Music Gear.

“Our new USB-equipped microphone will extend Ankaka’s well-known Music Gear line. With the widespread USB standard and its ease of use, this new model allows users without any recording experience to make professional-quality recordings from their home,” said Lisa Zhou, Ankaka’s Marketing Representative.

As of 2008, there are about two billion USB devices sold per year, and about six billion sold to date. The USB is a widely known interface for audio equipment like sound cards, active monitors, and outboard equipment, which makes Ankaka’s USB Studio Microphone one of the most versatile microphones available.

Installation is simple with no special drivers required. Simply connect the mic directly to the USB port on a Mac or PC and you’re ready to record with your favorite software. Make sure that you select it from the Sound section of System Preferences. It includes a professional shock-proof mount, a leather carrying case, a stand, and a USB cable.

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Ankaka has many innovative and useful tools for the practical musician. For instance, if you wanted to capture audio onto your computer from a source other than through a microphone, then check out Ankaka’s USB Audio Capture Device. It lets you use your existing turntable, cassette deck, CD player and more, to capture high quality audio to your PC or Mac computer! This is the most simple and affordable way to get your analog music into the digital realm.  Read more...

Owning your recording studio at your home is an added advantage when you are a composer. But it is a challenge for getting the right kind of unit to sustain for a longer period of time and save money in the long run. Getting yourself an outdated system can not be worthwhile and reasonable. You cannot work for long with such system. This can cause you to spend more again and again. You should know what you want and get the compatible devices. Here you can find some of the basic tips on buying music gear that can guide you to assure the best results and save you from unnecessary expenditure.

First of all you need to decide what kind of studio you want. There is a pro studio ideal for recording full bands. This kind of studio can deliver CD master recordings. The other is a project studio, which generally supports recording electronic synths, samplers and maybe a few live players when needed. The quality level meets TV and film standards.

Another form of studio is the home MIDI electronica mainly software studio with at least one or two mics. It could also be a demo or a song writing studio with mics or even just a little hobby studio, or just want to make music studio. All the above mentioned options can be accomplished but there are certain things you also need to look into really carefully before buying music gear.  Read more...