DISC M-Audio Vocal Studio Pro Recording Bundle

Full Description

Achieve Accurate Audio Recordings

Breathe new life into your recordings with this large-capsule M-Audio microphone. Combining low-noise electronics and high sensitivity, this microphone ensures recordings that are faithful to the original source and free from distortion or unwanted colouration of the sound. The rugged metal body and capsule offers protection and reliability.

Expandable Interface

M-Track opens the door to enhanced computer-based music making. In addition to providing a superb sounding XLR connection-complete with phantom power-for your M-Audio microphone, M-Track offers the right connections for any audio source or instrument-even an electric guitar! Insert jacks allow you to incorporate your favorite effects. The low-profile design delivers professional control in a portable package.

Listen in Comfort and in Private

The M-Audio studio headphones allow stereo monitoring of all audio sources. These Sonically superior headphones feature independently adjusting earcups and a padded headband for clear sound, perfect fit, and long-lasting comfort.

Everything You Need

The Vocal Studio Pro provides everything you need for great vocal productions. This complete hardware package includes the M-Audio microphone, M-Track interface, and headphones; plus a mic clip, tabletop stand, an XLR mic cable, and a USB cable. The Vocal Studio Pro software pack includes both Pro Tools Express and Ignite by AIR Music Technology.

Software Synergy

Your M-Audio Vocal Studio Pro comes complete with both Avid Pro Tools Express and Ignite from AIR Music Technology (downloadable below). These two programs can work alone or together to help you realise your musical dreams. Capture and arrange your ideas using Ignite, then use those tracks as the foundation for your professional production with Pro Tools Express.

Pro Tools Express

Compose, record, edit, and mix using the tools the professionals use. Pro Tools Express starts with 16 simultaneous stereo or mono audio tracks. Add in the popular Boom, Xpand!2, and Structure Free player virtual instruments from AIR Music Technology-all included. Finish off with dozens of high-powered effect plug-ins, including the in-demand AIR effects. Plus, Pro Tools Express offers session file compatibility with the entire Pro Tools family, so you can take your tracks to the finest studios around the world. Pro Tools Express includes an iLok 2 USB key-a 49.99 retail value.

Ignite

Ignite provides a refreshingly original and musician-centric way to quickly capture, combine, and arrange your musical ideas. The intuitive graphic interface encourages you to experiment and explore new directions. Smart MIDI Chord and Phrase Players empower your ideas and bring them to life through over 275 superior instruments sounds created by AIR Music Technology. When you're ready to collaborate with other musicians or take your ideas to the next level, you can share them through SoundCloud, or export your WAV, MP3 and MIDI files and import them into Pro Tools-or any DAW software. Best of all, Ignite offers seamless integration with your M-Audio keyboard controller, with no set-up chores to perform.

Package Contents

• M-Audio M-Track Interface
• M-Audio large diaphragm vocal microphone
• M-Audio studio headphones
• Avid Pro Tools Express with iLok USB key
• Ignite by Air (Download)
• Mic clip
• XLR microphone cable
• USB cable
• User Guides
• Safety & Warranty Manual

Features

M-Audio Large Capsule Condenser Microphone

• Top quality back electret condenser transducer
• High sensitivity and low self noise
• Built-in pre-amplifier circuitry for unrivalled sound performance
• Wide frequency response range
• LED power indicator
• Transducer Principle: Back Electret Condenser
• Directivity Characteristic: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30Hz-20kHz
• Sensitivity: -38dB±2dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz)
• Output Impedance: 200ohm±30 (at 1kHz)
• Load Impedance: >1000ohm
• Equivalent Noise Level: >22dB A (IEC 581-5)
• Max. Input SPL: 140dB (THD >1.0i1/4.. at 1kHz)
• Power Requirements: 48V DC Phantom Power
• Body Dimensions: 54 x 128mm
• Net Weight: 371g

M-Track Two-Channel USB Audio/MIDI Interface

• Audio/24-bit / 48 kHz digital audio processing
• Zero-latency audio monitoring
• 2 XLR mic inputs with selectable phantom power
• 2 balanced 1/4" line inputs with guitar-level switching
• 2 TRS 1/4" inserts; one per input channel
• MIDI In and Out jacks
• Balanced 1/4" main outputs with level control
• Headphone out with independent level control
• Convenient single USB cable data and power connection
• Size (W x D x H): 6.1" x 4.9" x 2"; 155 mm x 124mm x 51 mm
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.; 0.39 kg

M-Audio Studio Headphones

• Large 50mm neodymium drivers for accuracy
• Earcups rotate on two axes for optimal fit
• Padded headband for comfort
• 32 ohm impedance
• 1,000mW power-handling capacity
• Sensitivity: 102 ±3dB
• THD: 9.9-foot (3m) single-sided, coiled cable
• Right-angle, 1/8" gold-plated, threaded mini-plug connector
• Gold-plated, threaded 1/4" connector also included
• Built-in cable strain relief for long life
• Weight: 0.64lbs.; 0.29 kg

Software Creativity Pack

• Avid Pro Tools Express - with iLok USB key
• Ignite by AIR music creation software
• Class compliant with Mac OS X, Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Vista (32- and 64-bit), and Windows XP

Pro Tools Express

• Create music and sound for picture using many of the same industry-standard tools used by top producers, engineers, and artists
• Take your projects to the next level - and to studios around the world - with session file compatibility across all Pro Tools systems
• Compose music easily with virtual instruments, MIDI editing, and Sibelius notation tools
• Create pro-quality mixes with a collection of high-quality plug-ins and Automatic Delay Compensation

System Requirements

• Avid-qualified Mac or PC
• Mac OS X 10.6.8, Mac OS X Lion (10.7), or Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (32- or 64-bit)
• 2 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended)
• 5 GB of free hard disk space for Pro Tools Express installation
• USB port for M-Track connection
• USB port for iLok authorisation (iLok included)