TestDrive: Apple iPod Shuffle 2.0
…The sound quality of the Shuffle 2.0 is good, but doesn’t pack the same punch, especially on the bottom end, as the original. In fact, the Shuffle 2.0 seems to be EQ’d more for neutered Radio Pop and AudioBooks instead of bass-heavy music…More! Read the entire Apple iPod Shuffle Review at Futuremusic’s...
TestDrive: Sony PCM-D1 Portable Linear PCM Recorder
A True All-In-One Digital Portable Recorder Or A New Car…You Decide! When Sony first showcased the PCM-D1 at the AES trade show, I got a severe case of technolust. The sexy, beautifully designed, unit was a true digital recorder with built-in mics, a titanium case, and no internal moving parts, save for the tasty analog level meters. As I wiped the drool from my bottom lip, I couldn’t help but think that this was the first...






