M-Audio Ships Pulsar II Condenser Microphone

M-Audio is now shipping the Pulsar II small-capsule condenser microphone. The unit replaces the original Pulsar small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone. The 3/4″ diameter, 6-micron Mylar evaporated-gold diaphragm of the Pulsar II microphone delivers excellent sensitivity, especially for higher frequencies. Where many of today’s mic capsule backplates use metallized plastic, the Pulsar II features a solid brass backplate...

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iTunes Becomes Number 3 Online Music Retailer

Did EMI’s DRM-Free Tracks Make The Difference? Apple’s iTunes online music store was named the third-largest overall music retailer in the United States according to The NPD Group. The new ranking allow iTunes to jump ahead of Amazon.com and Target Corp. in units sold. ITunes had a 9.8 percent market share in the first quarter, ranking behind Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s 15.8 percent and Best Buy Co.’s 13.8 percent,...

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