Now is the right time to become an American Federation of Musicians member. From ragtime to rap, from the early phonograph to today's digital recordings, the AFM has been there for its members. And now there are more benefits available to AFM members than ever before, including a multi-million dollar pension fund, excellent contract protection, instrument and travelers insurance, work referral programs and access to licensed booking agents to keep you working.
As an AFM member, you are part of a membership of more than 80,000 musicians. Experience has proven that collective activity on behalf of individuals with similar interests is the most effective way to achieve a goal. The AFM can negotiate agreements and administer contracts, procure valuable benefits and achieve legislative goals. A single musician has no such power.
The AFM has a proud history of managing change rather than being victimized by it. We find strength in adversity, and when the going gets tough, we get creative - all on your behalf.
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The Sennheiser HD 200 PRO monitoring headphones deliver powerful studio sound for recording your own tunes, practicing silently, or simply enjoying your favorite music. The HD 200 PRO’s closed, around-ear headphone design reduces ambient noise, while Sennheiser’s proprietary transducers deliver stereo sound reproduction with powerful punchy bass. Soft ear cushions and the ergonomic design provide enhanced fit and comfort.
TASCAM’s new monitoring headphones offer enhanced bass response for the smooth, deep lows needed for producing electronic dance music (EDM), hip hop, metal, and R&B. The TH-06 employs a custom 45 mm neodymium-magnet driver and features Bass XL, a special voicing for dynamic range, clarity, and minimal distortion. Lightweight, cushioned ear cups can rotate 180 degrees. The flexible manganese headband is ideal for extended listening isolation without ear fatigue.
Mackie’s MP Series high-performance in-ear monitors are meticulously tuned to offer exceptional clarity, bass, and headroom surpassing more expensive models. They feature comfortable ergonomically molded enclosures with three different ear tips. The detachable, audiophile-grade cables are shielded and internally braided and equipped with MMCX connectors for easy, flexible wearing. The MP Series is available in three models: single dynamic driver MP-120, dual dynamic driver MP-220, and dual hybrid driver MP-240.
Hooke Audio’s Verse headphones are unique in that they can also record in 3D audio. Incorporated specially designed binaural 3D microphones capture sound exactly as the human ear hears it, localizing sounds in 360 degrees. Hooke Audio’s apps allow users to pair the Verse with a smartphone camera, record videos (or just audio), and upload the results directly to social networks, delivering binaural 3D audio to any stereo headset or speaker configuration.
The Ambeo Smart Headset from Sennheiser is an intuitive and compact mobile binaural recording headset that captures immersive 3D audio. Two omni-directional microphones integrated in the ear pieces, a premium A/D converter, mic preamp, and Apogee SoftLimit (to optimize recording levels), capture subtle differences in timing, volume, and timbre to result in stunning, lifelike audio playback. The incorporated safety feature Transparent Hearing allows you to hear what’s going on around you while using the headset.
Sennheiser’s HD 200 PRO headphones are optimized for home recording and production. They effectively shield the wearer from outside noise to enable total concentration on the recorded sound and listening to even the finest nuances. The leatherette ear pads mold to the wearer’s head for maximum comfort in long sessions. HD 200 PRO headphones are fitted with powerful drivers with 32-ohm impedance, a two-meter cable, a straight
3.5 mm headphone jack, and 6.3 mm adapter.
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The Galaxy Audio EB4 In-Ear Monitor Ear Buds employ single titanium drivers for high-fidelity with extended bass and a full 20Hz~20kHz (+/- 3dB). Heavy-duty cabling and aluminum construction provide durability for stage use. The lightweight design and three Silicon sleeves (small, medium, and large) provide a comfortable fit. EB4 ear buds come with a standard 3.5 mm jack.
