Pro Audio is a very broad category. It covers software, audio interfaces, recording units, microphones, headphones, studio monitors, PA speakers, and more. You may narrow your selection by brand or subcategory by using the links to the right.
Great for professional studio recording, live sound recording, performance, podcasting and more, this Presonus FireStudio Project is designed for flexibility and ultra-high sonic performance. Presonus upgraded the great FP10/Firepod to this amazing FireStudio. Whether you need to record a live drum set, mic a guitar amp, or a complete band, this is ready and more than able. With the new Mixer/Router you can send up to five individual mixes to different musicians during recording so that every band member can have a custom headphone mix. This comes complete with the Studio One Artist software (compatible with Mac OS X/Windows XP/Vista) with over 4 GB of virtual instruments, plug-ins, loops, and samples too to get you started making music immediately. Basically a killer, comprehensive studio in a box!
Because of the superb preamps (8 XMAX Class A preamps), you're going to get a truer, clearer sound with this - more headroom, deeper lows, smoother highs and an overall fuller sound than other devices. You can also daisy-chain this with one or more FireStudio Projects or FireStudio Tubes to expand your number of recording inputs. When you're ready to record, this Presonus FireStudio Project can make it happen.
$499.95 retail
$399.95
"This PreSonus Audiobox USB is the best interface for anyone into digital-home recording. It comes with Studio One Artist music creation program too - easy to use and you get so much. For $150, what more can you ask for?" - Matthew K.
This is a very cool, super portable USB bus-powered interface for your recording. It's constructed of metal and was built to be taken anywhere and everywhere. Want to mix while on the road? Record your show? Get some new songs down while you're at home or visiting a friend? This can do it. It gives you 2 microphone/instrument inputs with 48V phantom power, 2 balanced TRS outputs, and MIDI in/out. It comes complete with Studio One Artist software (Mac OS X/Windows XP/Vista compatible) too with over 4 GB of virtual instruments, plug-ins, loops, and samples to get you started making music right out of the gate. Check out this Audiobox video to see just what you can get done with this versatile (and apparently quite indestructible!) interface.
One of the coolest things about this is that they've used pro level mic preamps, with a 24 bit sample rate so your sound is big, clear and true. The PreSonus Audiobox USB can help take your songwriting and your recording to a whole new level.
$179.99 retail
$149.95
We've relied on this Fender Passport 150 Pro PA system for years and now it's even better. This is one of the most portable and powerful systems, perfect for parties, speaking engagements, coffee house and small club gigs, educational events and so much more. This gives you a super compact, self contained PA (at only 30 pounds) delivering a 150 watt system with four channels (two stereo channels) and improved speaker voicing and feedback reduction. Comes complete with detachable power cord and two stereo cables. Speakers have a spot on the bottom for easy and secure attachment to stands, and the whole system folds up into a sturdy carrying case. This Fender Passport 150 Pro PA system is one of our store favorites.
$599.99 retail
$399.95
We've found this Fender Passport 500 Pro Portable PA to be indispensable and save the day on more than one occasion. If you need a reliable pro system with versatility and true portability, this is the one. if you've got a gig at a small club, coffee house or party, or a meeting or seminar, this works perfectly delivering clear sound with easy set up and use. There have been some very cool upgrades on this too including the ability to record a CD quality (wav.) straight to a USB flash drive plus .wav and mp3 file playback, a sub out jack for an external powered sub-woofer, plus it's even lighter in weight than before at a manageable 44 pounds. This Fender Passport 500 Pro Portable PA is one of our go-to favorite items. Super reliable, consistant and easy to use.
$1,399.00 retail
$999.95
Small but mighty at only 5" long, this Audio-Technica ATM450 Condenser Instrument Mic works great in the studio or live, with a variety of instrumental applications. Its side-address stick design allows for a number of placement options, and a cardioid polar pattern reduces the pickup of unwanted sounds from the rear or sides, isolating the desired source. It has a 80 Hz hi-pass filter, letting you switch between a flat frequency response or roll-off the low-end. It also has a switchable 10dB pad for reducing the mic's sensitivity, increasing capability for use with a wide range of performers or setups. With its high sound quality, this microphone works great as an overhead, with acoustic instruments, drums, strings, and others. A durable, all-metal design keeps the internal components safe, for years of use. This Audio-Technica ATM450 Condenser Instrument Mic comes with an Isolation Clamp, thread adapter, windscreen, and soft protective bag.
$449.00 retail
$249.00
Perfect for loud stage environments, this Electro-Voice ND968 Dynamic Vocal Mic has one of the highest gain-before-feedback thresholds of any mic out there. With an engineered frequency response designed for live performance, its highly sensitive neodymium element allows your vocals to shine through the mix. Full of power and clarity, it is a great choice for any venue. A tight-mesh Memraflex grille assembly is removable, making it easy to clean. With a rugged design, a Vocal Personality switch to shape the sound, and an included mount, this Electro-Voice ND967 Dynamic Vocal Mic is a fantastic and reliable choice in any application.
$199.95
Simple, versatile, and effective, this A.R.T. HeadTAP is a passive headphone amplifier that lets you use headphones just about anywhere. A great replacement for troublesome stage monitors, this unit has an input that can be connected directly to the PA or monitor amplifier, and outputs for connecting headphones. A control knob on the front of the unit lets you adjust the desired volume, while internal resistors keep the unit’s impedance high enough to keep from blowing your phones. Along with live settings, the HeadTAP can also be useful when recording. It works with stereo amplifiers, and can allow you to add a set of headphones when you have multiple performers in the studio. This A.R.T. HeadTAP is a great value for the live performer or recording engineer.
$39.95
Perfect for transferring records, cassettes, 8-tracks, and more directly to your computer, this A.R.T. USB Phono Plus Preamp is a high-quality interface designed to bridge the gap between analog and digital. It has analog inputs, switchable between phono and line level signals, and low cut filters to remove rumble. A front panel monitor/headphone jack lets you listen to the input source with no-latency, and its built-in, low-noise preamp meets the RIAA standard. Don't lose quality when converting your audio. Powered by either an external AC adapter or directly from the USB cable, the A.R.T. USB Phono Plus Preamp is easy to use, versatile, and comes with free software to get you started.
$129.99 retail
$79.95
This A.R.T. DJ Pre II Phono Preamp acts as an interface between your turntable and your recording/playback system. Giving you flawless audio reproduction in a reliable housing, this unit solves some of the primary problems often encountered when working with vinyl records. It can boost low-end frequencies, compensating for loss of bass. Its Gain-Trim control can remove "hiss," or adjust commonly over-boosted higher frequencies. And, it boosts the weak signal output of playback from vinyl. Versatile and easy to use, the A.R.T. DJ Pre II Phono Preamp lets your records sound crisp and clean through live setups or your home stereo.
$45.00
This A.R.T. Phantom I Direct Box provides 48V Phantom Power for your onstage needs, while maximizing the clarity of your sound and reducing extraneous noise. When it comes to condenser microphones, more power is usually better than less, making this sturdy direct box perfect for powering microphones requiring 48V, 24V, or even mics that only need 9V. (Every microphone is different, so check the specs before plugging in.) With AC adapter included, this A.R.T. Phantom I Direct Box is an extremely quiet power-source that makes using quality condenser mics simple.
$49.95
