Blue Microphones’ Nessie promises easy, studio-quality recording

Blue Microphones’ new adaptive USB mic Nessie wants to help out desktop recording newbies and experts with high-quality recordings of everything from vocals, to instruments, to voiceovers. This mic automatically adapts to whatever environment and situation and applies professional studio processing with built-in pop filter and internal shockmount to get the expertly produced sound. 

The Nessie has three recording modes made for richer vocals, more detailed instruments, or raw audio for manual post-production editing. It also has a zero-latency headphone out for direct monitoring. The Nessie is available on the market for $99.95.

Sony introduces 3-in-1 Walkman

Who says you need to carry around a lot of gadgets to enjoy your tunes? Sony has introduced the new Walkman NWZ-WH303, wireless headphones built with music player and speakers in the cans.

This innovative piece of music hardware lets you enjoy your tunes with either the closed, dynamic headphones with 30mm dome type headphone driver unit or the stereo surround sound speakers. You can store up to 1,000 tracks on its 4GB music player and can play up to 20 hours of music on a single charge (or an hour for the quick three minute charge).

Source: Sony Canada

Happy 50th, cassette!

If you show it to the young ones today, they would not know what it is. But for those old enough to know what a cassette tape is, today’s a day of commemoration as the cassette celebrates its golden anniversary. Philips, the innovators behind the compact cassette technology, wants to remind us what role these tapes played in our lives. You can check www.cassette50.com for more information and tweet #cassette50 while you’re at it as tribute to those much loved and once revolutionary tapes.

Sony debuts new wireless NFC speakers

The new Sony SRS-BTS50 is made for your great outdoor jaunts. You can take it to the beach, have it by the pool, or even on camping trips. This ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker is a durable, splash-proof device that is powered by a rechargeable battery capable of lasting up to 10 hours on a single charge. Adding Near Field Communication (NFC) technology and Sony’s One-Touch Listening, streaming your favorite tunes is going to be a breeze. 

The SRS-BTS50 comes in a variety of colors (blue, red, pink, white, and black) and is available starting this month for $149.99 at Sony’s Online Store, Sony stores, and other authorized retailers in the country.