Holiday Gift Ideas For Musicians

Every musician needs a good microphone, and the NT1-A is a true studio workhorse, excelling in a wide range of applications. Whether recording acoustic guitar, vocals, drums, piano (or just about anything you can imagine), the NT1-A excels thanks to its incredible warmth, clarity and accurate frequency response.

• Large-diaphragm 1” gold-sputtered capsule
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Ultra-low self-noise (5dBA)
• Wide dynamic range
• Internal capsule shock mounting
• Comes in complete recording kit, with a shock mount, pop filter and dust cover

Just as every musician needs a good microphone, every microphone needs a good audio interface, and the AI-1 is the perfect tool to pair with your NT1-A. It features a combo input jack for connecting both XLR or ¼-inch cables into the interface, allowing you to record studio-quality audio from either microphones and instruments to your computer with ease.

• Studio-quality single-channel audio interface
• Neutrik combo jack for connecting microphones, guitars, synthesisers and other instruments
• Studio-grade preamp with level indicator
• High-power headphone amplifier

Whether monitoring a vocal performance or listening back to a guitar take, headphones are an important tool for any musician. The NTH-100 are tailor-made to provide super accurate audio, and with their rugged design and innovative features providing unmatched comfort, they can be worn for hours without fatiguing and will survive the rigours of the home studio.

• Custom-matched drivers deliver an incredibly accurate frequency response and low distortion – ideal for music recording, monitoring and mixing
• Precision-engineered acoustic construction optimised for exceptional detail, clarity and a very natural sound
• Alcantara® earcup and headband cushions for superior comfort
• Revolutionary CoolTech™ gel reduces wearing fatigue
• Fully adjustable headband with FitLok™ locking system
• Unique contoured earcups for superior acoustic performance, comfort and isolation

To get any microphone mounted in exactly the right position in a home recording setup, a professional studio arm like the PSA1+ is the way to go. Not only does this studio arm help place your mic perfectly, it does so with completely silent operation and with extra protection against vibrations, keeping your takes clean and clear.

• Premium professional studio boom arm for musicians
• Innovative spring design for precise mic placement and ultra-smooth movement
• Fully damped springs for completely silent operation
• Superior isolation from desktop vibrations
• Integrated cable management for both instrument and XLR cables
• Compatible with any microphone or shockmount using a standard thread, weighing between 94g and 1.2kg, including the NT1-A, Procaster, PodMic and more