digital Hybrid amplifier / preamp/ Tuner with USB / SD Card Inputs & Bluetooth® Compatibility
Color: Black

• 3500 watts peak power
• Inputs: RCA (2 audio sources), USB, SD Card, MP3
• Outputs: Banana binding post (4 speakers), push button (surround sound speakers), RCA (record line, preamp, 2 mono to subwoofer)
• USB & SD Card maximum size: 32GB
• Plays .mp3, .wav, .wma files from USB drives and SD Cards
• iPod™ compatible USB input allows for direct connection with an iPod
• Records .wav files onto USB flash drive or SD Card from Tuner & RCA inputs
• 128 kbps / 44.1 KHz sampling rate on .wav file recordings
• Track title, track number & elapsed time will display for USB / SD Card inputs
• Bluetooth® compatibility allows for wireless connection to any A2DP stereo Bluetooth device
• Features Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR
• Bluetooth (2.4 GHz) technology
• Bluetooth range: 30 Feet
• Repeat / Random playback on USB / SD Card inputs
• 7.2 Channel up conversion
• AM/FM digital tuner , bass, treble and balance controls,
• Dual 1/4” mic inputs with volume, echo, bass and treble controls, Separate gain control for preamp and subwoofer outputs
• Digital FL readout with spectrum display, Built-in speaker selector ,
• Cooling speed fan, Removable rack-mount brackets,
• Wireless remote included, 1/8” to 1/8” cable included
• USB input provides 5V power supply
• Dimensions : 19” w x 3.5” h x 13” d
• Weight : 20 lbs
• 110V/220V
• In today’s world of professional audio too often are we bogged down with multiple pieces of large and heavy gear. Consolidation is the name of the game. Technical pro’s HYBRID technology is the answer to all of your needs. The H3502URIBT is a combined Amplifier / Pre-amplifier / Tuner built with the same quality design you would expect from Technical Pro’s superior technology.Pushing out 3500 watts of peak power and hosting a 7.2 channel up conversion this unit will exceed all expectations. The 7.2 channel up conversion will allow you to connect your iPod® or USB sound device (normally outputting only two channels) and output to seven speakers and two powered subwoofers. Multiple source inputs allow front panel connections for a USB flash drive, SD Card, a MP3 / iPod™ music player and wireless connection to any Bluetooth enabled device…in addition to a two channel and 5.1 channel RCA input on the back.The SD Card and USB flash drive inputs on the front panel of the H3502URIBT, allow you to connect your portable audio directly to the amplifier.

  So what is so special about a USB flash drive / SD Card input? Like most of us, you probably have an ever-growing library of mp3 audio files on your computer or laptop that you want to listen to while sitting on the comfort of your couch. Have you ever tripped over a wire connected to your computer or laptop and then dive onto the floor to save it from crashing and breaking into pieces? We can all agree the fewer wires in our sound system the better. A USB flash drive / SD Card lets you carry around thousands of .mp3, .wav & .wma audio files in the palm of your hand. Simply connect the USB flash drive / SD Card to the computer and copy the files onto the USB flash drive / SD Card. Disconnect it from the computer and connect it to the H3502URIBT and the unit will automatically begin playing the files from the USB flash drive / SD Card. All while keeping your laptop perfectly safe.

  The USB flash drive and SD Card can handle a maximum size of 32 GB & play your .mp3, .wav & .wma files from your USB flash drive or SD Card through this receiver. Playback features for the USB flash drive / SD Card inputs include play, repeat and random playback.

  And you know the engineers at Technical Pro did not stop there. The USB flash drive and SD Card inputs can also capable of recording onto a USB flash drive or SD Card with empty space on it. That means you can record from the microphones, tuner or either RCA inputs directly onto the USB flash drive / SD Card.

  Forgot your USB flash drive at home? Want to play audio files from your phone while keeping it safe in your pocket? No problem. The H3502URIBT’s Bluetooth compatibility allows for wireless connection to any A2DP stereo Bluetooth device. That means you can play audio files from your phone, laptop or any other Bluetooth enabled device within a 30 foot foot range. The H3502URIBT gives you the freedom to stream music wirelessly from any Bluetooth enabled device.

  The banana binding post outputs can connect up to four full range speakers in addition to the push button surround outputs for the surround sound speaker set up, two RCA outputs for a record line out and pre-amp output that can be used to control another amplifier. Complete with a designated preamplifier volume control and 2 mono RCA outputs for not only 1, but 2 subwoofers. In or out, Technical Pro’s HYBRID design provides everything you need in addition to a crisp and clear sound.

  The face provides separate gain controls for the pre-amplifier and subwoofer outputs giving you additional control over the frequency outputs. Is your room too “boomy” or maybe is lacking that punchy bass you dream about? These separate controls will give you complete satisfaction in your sound. The dual mic inputs come equipped with separate control for volume, bass, treble, echo efx and a dual karaoke mic mixer. The remote control and removable rack mount brackets will provide numerous options for installation in your home theater, studio, venue or mobile DJ rig. Complete with a digital AM/FM tuner, Technical Pro’s innovative and advanced HYBRID series of amplifiers will be providing the options you need and the professional sound you expect in today’s world.

  Technical Pro changes the face of amplifier technology with the introduction of HYBRID, a technological advance that makes bulky and inefficient amplifiers a thing of the past. We started with the same revolutionary technology found in our power amplifiers, and incorporated a pre-amp, tuner and a dual Karaoke mic mixer. With high power output, versatile loading options, high thermal capacity and reliability, the HYBRID series brings you all of what Technical Pro stands for—incredible performance and sound, versatility, and the ultimate in reliability under harsh conditions.

  With it’s newest feature, a USB and SD Card input with recording functionality right on the face & Bluetooth compatibility the Hybrid makes it even easier to enjoy your music.

Model: VMPR family
Carpeted Cabinet speaker w/ Steel grill
Color: Black

Technical pro’s VMPR speaker series consists of different sizes and power outputs all put together in a set of the most durable and long lasting speaker design’s on the market. If you are a studio designer, setting up sound for a live stage or venue you will find what you need in this series of speakers. Depending on your venue size and needs you may go for the smaller or larger offering, each built with the same innovative technology that is expected from Technical Pro. And the signature RED frame on the woofer makes it easy to identify.

The VMPR Carpeted Cabinet Speaker w/ Steel Grill is a professional loud speaker that will fulfill your big sound needs in a mid to large sized venue. Depending on your speaker throw needs, you may opt for the VMPR8” which is the baby of this series.  This combination will give you a great overall sound for a small to mid-sized venue.  The VMPR series it will still give you that huge club sound that you are after! It is able to push out a total peak power. Connect this speaker to any standard amplifier and you’re ready to rock!

The VMPR series are constructed with Technical Pro’s innovative and long lasting technology. The sturdy design will keep your speaker components safe and sound in the most rugged environments. Moving and placing this speaker is made easy by using the two built in carrying handles. Each corner is reinforced for added protection The front panel has a full length perforated steel cage that will protect your speaker while allowing all of the proper acoustics out. This is a durable speaker meant to be used in the most professional sound environments.

Technical Pro is built for the professional sound designer, studio professional, live stage sound designer and it’s a performer’s dream! If you are serious sound professional putting together a professional speaker system, you want this! Check out the other speakers in the VMPR line for a complete sound set up…and at a cost that is almost too low to list!

The heart of the VMPR series lies in its unique combination of premium construction quality along with features and performance technology previously unheard of at this price level, offering a range of options without equal. With improved performance and great looks, they deliver punchy mids and smooth highs at any level, with a bone crushing low-end. The quality wood cabinetry construction is carpet-covered and has an extra heavy-duty metal grille for ruggedness.

Technical pro has been consistently providing some of the highest quality audio and video gear in today’s sound and picture world. Technical Pro designs all of its gear with the fundamental aspects of reliability and professional craftsmanship. This can be heard and felt while using their equipment. From their microphones to their interfaces, the professional sound achieved is of the highest caliber!

Staying true to your needs and wants they have designed a professional recording and playback device to meet today’s demanding world of recording. The UREC7 is a professional rack mountable USB / SD recording device built to capture professional audio and also play it back at the highest level of quality! This is a must have for anyone recording professional sound! Record your DJ set, record your studio session or singer, record a religious sermon or record a board meeting or conference!

The UREC7 is and USB / SD recording & playback device. Plug in your USB flash drive SD card of up to 32GB and record straight onto them. This will give you approximately 136 hours of recording time at 128kbps. If you need to record a long meeting or a series of meetings you can put them all onto one USB flash drive! DJ’s, if you want to record your long set, no need to worry about any time limits like you had to with CD’s and tape recordings! Just hit record and you’re all set! The UREC7 is also a playback device. Using the same USB flash drive or SD card you will be able to play back your music and recordings. Input your recording device by using the RCA or 1/8” (AUX) inputs…this will allow you to send devices such as instruments, and DJ mixers, CD player or cassette decks. The output consists of a stereo RCA to plug this unit into your sound system’s audio input and playback your recordings in stereo!

The front panel of the UREC7 hosts all of the user controls. They are all very accessible and very user friendly. The controls consist of playback / pause, stop, next track and previous track. Organize your USB flash drive or SD card from the UREC7’s front panel interface…no need to jump back and forth from a computer! Use the bass and treble and bass knobs to fine tune the sound output. Complete with a headphone output and removable rack mounts, this professional recording and playback device can be integrated into any studio or showroom or mobile rig. This is a must have for anyone wanting to record and archive…and at a price that is too low to believe!

On top of that the UREC7 allows you to play your recording in either repeat or random playback. The unit is also equipped with a remote allowing you playback from or record onto a USB flash drive or SD Card from a distance. The built-in equalizer has four different settings allowing you to choose the most appropriate sound for your audio.

High performance is the very definition of Technical Pro CD, DVD, USB and SD players, and our engineers have designed them to deliver pure audio reproduction and exceptional convenience in a sleek Rack-Mountable housing. Our passion for quality ensures that you’ll enjoy accurate, noise-free playback and recording for years to come.

How better to celebrate the upcoming holiday than by a sampling of booze? The whisky advent calendar ($245) is just the traditional advent calendar you’ve come to know, only behind each of the 24 doors lies a different 3cl sample of whisky. For added fun, one of the doors contains a sample of 50 year old single malt Scotch, a full bottle of which would run you over $550. Happy holidays indeed. Source:Whisky Advent Calendar

Merge your real-life note taking and online workflow with the Livescribe Sky Smartpen ($170-$200). Available in 2GB and 4GB models, this multi-function pen sports a built-in mic and speaker for recording and playing back the audio that accompanies your notes — up to 200 or 400 hours of it, respectively. Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, it automatically sends notes and audio to Evernote, and can also share notes directly to other services. Best of all, you can access your notes from nearly anywhere, including on a PC, Mac, iOS or Android device, or pretty much anything with a browser.

By Casey Chan

It was only a matter of time before this happened but Disney Parks just posted a video that shows Darth Vader going to Disneyland. It shows ol’ Darth riding that stupid Teacup ride, going on Space Mountain and using the Force to his advantage. The happiest place on Earth is even fun for Darth Vader! [YouTube via Laughing Squid]

BY TOMMY LY

We caught our first glimpse of the iCade mobile at this year’s CES, and nowit’s finally here.

Like its big brother, the iCade, iCade Mobile aims to enhance your iOS Gaming sessions by providing you with a four-way directional pad, four front-facing buttons, and four shoulder buttons to play your games with. that sounds much better than obscuring your view with on-screen controls, doesn’t it?

After popping your iPhone or iPod touch into the cradle, the iCade Mobile uses Bluetooth to pair to your iDevice. After that, you’re good to go.

More features of the iCade Mobile include:

• Fun and fast mobile gaming for your iPhone or iPod Touch
• Adds physical buttons and d-pad to make your gaming experience better
• Rotating cradle allows for landscape and portrait viewing
• Connects using wireless Bluetooth technology (set up once and you’re good to go!)
• Works with over 100 games and apps (search “iCade” in the app store)
• Ergonomic design lets you play for hours in comfort
• True control with eight action buttons and two-axis directional pad
• Compatibility: iPod Touch (3rd & 4th Gen), iPhone 3/3G/3GS/4/4S
• iPod Touch Insert included
• Batteries: 2 x AA (included)

iCade Mobile 

Not every game in the App Store supports the iCade, but there are over 100 games that do and we’ve picked out the best ones.

The iCade Mobile will set you back $69.99, plus the cost of the games you intend to play with it.

Would you spend this much on an iPhone gaming accessory? Perhaps it’s time for Apple to make that iController already …

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BY SONIA

Great views of East Harlem, the South Bronx and Astoria

Although Governors Island tends to get all of the attention, there’s another isle off Manhattan where families can go for great views, picnicking and relaxing under the summer sun: Randall’s Island.

Located in the East River and bordered by Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx, the isle has recently undergone major renovations with more planned or underway. While it’s not as bucolic as Governors Island—the RFK Bridge cuts right through it so you never forget you’re in the city—Randall’s Island offers many kids’ attractions like mini golf, Sports fields, batting cages and a playground, so it’s a great place for families to explore.

Previously owned by the Randel family, the 480-acre isle was purchased by the City of New York in 1835 and the Parks & Recreation Department took control in 1933. Since then, Randall’s Island has hosted countless sporting events and many notable concerts, like the New York Rock Festival in the summer of 1970 (featuring Jimi Hendrix) and Lollapalooza in 1994.

Today, Randall’s Island boasts more than 60 sports fields, which account for over half of all fields in Manhattan. You’ll find fields for baseball and softball, lacrosse, soccer, rugby and football (although many require a permit for use), plus Sportime, a state-of-the-art tennis complex and Randall’s Island Golf & Sports Center, which offers mini golf and batting cages. There’s also the 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium, which hosts local, national and international track and field events, even Olympic training and trials.

If you’re just looking for a place to relax for an afternoon, you can picnic on the open grassy lawns or lounge by the water and enjoy views of East Harlem, Astoria or the South Bronx, depending on where you’re sitting. There are lovelylandscaped areas and themed gardens to explore and designated barbeque areas. It’s best to bring your own lunch as food trucks are rare and the sole restaurant is the Courtside Cafe in the Sportime tennis center.

For cyclists, waterfront bicycle and pedestrian paths already circle most of the island. Just this April, the Hell Gate Pathway was completed.

There is one modest playground on the island and bathrooms are located at both information centers. Public restrooms are also available in the tennis complex.

Randall’s Island also hosts frequent events like outdoor concerts, art exhibitions and sporting events, some free, like FLOW.12, an environmental art exhibition on the shoreline, others requiring admission. In the past, Cirque du Soleil has pitched its tent here and Check its calendar for a complete schedule.

If you’re driving, Randall’s Island is easily accessible from Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx via the RFK Bridge. The M35 bus on 125th Street also goes to the isle. You can also walk or bike to the isle via the recently reopened 103rd Street Footbridge. Another pedestrian bridge connecting the island to the South Bronx is slated to open in 2013. Check the website for complete directions.
Find more seasonal activities in our Summer Fun Guide.

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BY BRENT DIRKS

Lazy iPad users rejoice! the tablift Kickstarter project promises to be an easy-to-operate, hands-free solution for your tablet.

The idea for the stand was conceived when creator C. Scott Blevins realized there was no good solution for reading or watching video on the iPad while in the bed or on the couch.

The tablift is deigned to hold the iPad in a stable and optimal viewing position regardless of how uneven the surface it is resting on. The solution uses four, independently adjustable legs for stability. It also has a low center of gravity to protect from tipping over.

Some of the viewing angles possible with the tablift include sitting, reclining, and lying down. The solution, compatible with all three generations of the iPad, also works as a desktop stand with many configurations.

Here’s a quick introduction video about the project. Click here if you can’t see the video.

For a $60 pledge, you can receive one tablift. With 10 days left to go, the project has raised almost $39,000 of its $78,000 goal. If funding is successful, estimated delivery is in October.

I have mixed feelings about the tablift. While I think it looks somewhat useful, it seems like the iPad must be out of a case to operate. And while the folded configuration of the stand is pretty compact, it looks really large unfolded.

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