Output Inc.’s Platform desk was designed to provide a functional, affordable, and stylish work area specifically for studio use by musicians, producers, and composers. Uniquely tailored for music production, key features include a bridge for studio monitors, 9U of rack space, sleek cable management, and an optional pullout keyboard tray. Made in the USA of 100% wood from renewable sources, its clean, modern aesthetic makes it a stunning piece for any studio or office. It is available in natural or hand-stained Kodiak brown.
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Aria Light’s Forte High Brightness LED Music Stand Light
Aria Light’s Forte high brightness LED music stand light has an eight-hour rechargeable battery runtime on full brightness (and 36+ hours on half brightness). Its lithium polymer battery also provides fast USB charging for musicians on the go and battery life is easily checked with the built-in charge indicator. Forte’s housing is made of lightweight, durable aluminum and designed and assembled in the US. It comes with a USB charger, nine-foot cord, and a one-year warranty.
Vater drumstick
“The concept of this signature stick came to fruition over time as I found that slightly thinner sticks would eventually become less balanced as they wore from usage, whereas the larger diameter ones often felt too weighty, potentially maxing out sound thresholds in certain situations. As a result, we developed what sounds, feels, and reacts like a refined instrument in and of itself with this unique AM 595 model,” says 30-plus year AFM member Anthony Michelli. The Local 149 (Toronto, ON) member’s signature Vater drumstick was released this year.
Paul Reed Smith 57/08 Pickups
Paul Reed Smith 57/08 pickups, inspired by 1957 humbuckers and introduced on PRS guitars in 2008, are now available for separate purchase. They are made of vintage style wire, wound in-house, and provide the warm, even, responsive tone of 1950s guitars. The 9.4k treble and 8.5k bass models are compatible with three-way, three-way push/pull, or five-way pickup selectors.
Radial Engineering Ltd. Rugged LX-3 Passive Line Splitter
The Radial Engineering Ltd. rugged LX-3 passive line splitter is designed to send one audio signal to up to three destinations at once. With no need for external power, you simply plug and play. Built with a premium Jensen transformer, it provides two isolated outputs to eliminate hum and buzz from ground loops, along with a third direct output. All three outputs feature ground lift switches for additional suppression of noise and an input pad to allow connection to super high line output levels without oversaturating the audio transformer. An XLR/TRS combo jack allows connection to balanced or unbalanced cables. The LX-3 will balance the signal at the isolated outputs, preventing interference and signal degradation over long cable runs.
Octopus
The eight-in-one Octopus from MusicNomad is the quintessential gig bag tool. It is perfect for adjusting output jacks, control pots, tuning machine bushings, and screws. It comes with both Phillips and slotted blade screwdriver heads with its reversible shaft design. The Octopus’s hex wrench of strong ballistic nylon provides the most popular hex wrench sizes: 10-mm, 12-mm, 14-mm, ½-inch, and 7/16-inch. It can handle any job without fear of scratching your hardware or finish. Octopus works well on almost all string instruments and hex nuts found on guitar pedals and amplifiers.
The Duet Digital Wireless Monitor
The Duet digital wireless monitor (IEM) system from Lectrosonics is made in the US and was designed for professional performing and touring musicians. It features digital RF modulation and 24-bit digital audio, guaranteeing high-resolution sound quality with wide dynamic range, low noise floor, and rock solid stereo image. The system can accept line level analog and Dante digital inputs.
Epiphone Elitist Casino Hollow Body
Based on the mid-1960s classic, the Epiphone Elitist Casino hollow body has the classic look and sound made famous by The Beatles.
Features include nickel hardware, Gibson USA P-90 pickups, and bone nut. The body is five-ply maple with spruce top bracing and SlimTaper mahogany neck. The fingerboard is rosewood with parallelogram inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets. Available in Vintage Sunburst of Natural finish, it comes with a classic hardshell case.
RatStands Opera Chair
RatStands Opera Chair with optional baffle is designed to provide musicians with exceptional lumbar support in a chair with adjustable seat angle and legs. The chairs are easily stacked for storage. High-quality foam provides firm, comfortable support. A wide range of chair colors and fabric types is available. The optional Acoustic Screen is designed to deflect sound waves away from the player in front of it, while providing maximum visibility due to its transparency. The baffle stand is durable and easy to adjust.
The Sennheiser Digital 6000 Microphone System
The Sennheiser Digital 6000 microphone system was designed to address the challenges of the shrinking UHF spectrum in live performance settings. The two-channel system incorporates Sennheiser’s Long Range transmission mode. The receiver is available in two versions, a bodypack and handheld transmitter, and a 19-inch rack-mount charging unit. Up to eight receiver units can be daisy-chained without the need for an additional antenna splitter.