12” Portable PA System with Rechargeable battery & Dual wireless VHF Microphones / Bluetooth Connectivity

• 1100 watts peak power
• Built-in rechargeable battery fully charges in approximately 8-10 hours
• Woofer: 12” woofer, 2” voice coil, 60 oz. magnet, Piezo Tweete
• Inputs: USB flash drive, SD Card, 1/8” AUX, RCA, 2 x 1/4” (guitar, bass)
• Dual VHF wireless handheld microphones with 50 foot range included
• Two 1/4” microphone inputs with microphone volume control
• One 1/4” guitar input with separate volume control
• USB flash drive / SD Card input accepts drives up to a maximum of 32GB and will playback .MP3 files
• Repeat playback on USB flash drive / SD Card input
• 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
• LED charging indicator, Microphone Bass, treble & Echo controls
• Impedance: 8 ohms , Sensitivity: 94 ±2dB (1W@1M)
• Frequency response: 80Hz – 20KHz, Full Length perforated steel grill
• Integral side carry handles, Built-in Equalizer for USB / SD Card playback
• Includes wheels and carry-on handle
• For maximum battery life the battery should be fully charged prior to its initial use
• Dimention : 22” h x 14.5” w x 14” d
• Weight: 47 lbs
• Technical pro is known by professional audio engineers and sound professionals as the go-to company for professional sound systems. If you are setting up a live stage or need to fill a big space with crystal clear sound they have your needs covered. But for some situations you don’t want to deal with the hassle of setting up a full professional sound system but you still need to achieve a big room sound…the answer is the WASP1100WBT! Built with the same innovative technology and forward thinking design this unit is an all-in-one, completely self-powered professional PA system that can give you that big room sound you seek! And it is one of the most easy to use systems on the market! But it doesn’t end there…The WASP1100WBT 12” Battery Powered PA system with 2 Wireless VHF Microphone is a professional PA system that is easy to use and provides one of the best professional outputs out there. This unit can push out a total peak power of 1100 watts. The speaker components consist of one 12” woofer, a 2” voice coil, a 60 oz. magnet and one Piezo tweeter. This is the combination of power and speakers you need to produce a huge and clear sound! This is like having a full professional club sound system in an easy to use and easy to transport unit! There is a built-in rechargeable battery that fully charges in approximately 8 hours…complete with a battery voltage level indicator and LED-charging indicator. Included are Dual VHF wireless handheld microphones with a 50-foot range. This is an amazing asset to have while live! There is no need to worry about messy microphone cables and the large 50-foot range will allow you to walk around the stage or room and still properly address your entire audience!The inputs on this unit give you the modern options you need to stay current in today’s advancing world of audio and sound. The inputs consist of an 1/8” AUX, 1 RCA, Bluetooth® two 1/4” microphone inputs with microphone volume, bass, treble & echo controls, two 1/4” guitar input with separate volume control and a USB flash drive / SD Card input that accepts drives up to a maximum of 32GB and has the ability to playback .mp3 & .wma files. Play music from your iPod®, MP3 player or USB flash drive during your live event…this is perfect for before your event too…set the mood and play some background music! If you are a live performer, plug in your guitar and rock your crowd! Plug in standard sources such a CD/DVD player or turntable into the AUX and RCA inputs!

  The USB flash drive and SD Card can handle a maximum size of 32 GB & play your .mp3, .wav files from your USB flash drive or SD Card through the WASP1100WBT speaker.

  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 WASP1100WBT’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 WASP1100WBT gives you the freedom to stream music wirelessly from any Bluetooth enabled device.

  The options and professional output are matched by the WASP1100WBT’s sleek design. The unit is also built to last and very easy to transport. For added convenience there are two built-in microphone holster on the side of the unit. The heavy duty side carrying handle, wheels and a carry-on handle will make this very easy to transport and position while setting up. The full sleek and rugged construction of the WASP1100WBT will show your audience that you are professional using professional equipment.

  If you are addressing a large conference room, a club space or music type of venue, or rolling this baby out for a family party on the deck you will have all the options you need inside this sturdy compact unit! The WASP1100WBT is one of the user-friendliest devices available to a performer. It has gained the respect of professional sound people but you don’t need to be a professional to use it…and it can be had for a price that is almost too low to list

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 LORY GIL

PictoPlay (Free) by IRL, INC is a social networking game that is all about photographs. Just like the popular iOS game draw Something, this app lets you play against friends in a word-to-image game, only with PictoPlay, you get to take photos instead of draw pictures.

 

You can take a picture from within the app, or select an image from your camera roll. For one of my turns, I found an image from the Internet that I had taken a screen shot of. Your options are unlimited. However, if you enjoy taking photos, I don’t suggest simply using preexisting images from the Internet. It defeats the purpose of the game, which is to take cool pictures.

Once you’ve added your picture, you can add a comment. If you take a photo that needs explanation, this is a good way to provide your friend with a bit of background information on why you took the picture, or what they are seeing. Players can also comment on pictures from their opponent.

With every turn, players earn credits that can be used to customize their experience. For example, you can pay two credits to get a new set of words to choose from, or pay four credits to enter your own custom word.

Players can also send images to Instagram and Facebook. You don’t have to stick to your own images, either. You can add your opponents’ photo with just a tap of a button.

I was only able to play this game for about a day with a friend, but it seems to be a pretty fun way to share photos with others. The game lacks variety for how to connect with friends. The only way you can play with people is if they are your Facebook friend. I know a couple of people that don’t use Facebook, but would probably love to play this game. I’d like to see the ability to connect with friends through Game Center.

 

Even though the friend discovery feature is somewhat lacking, this is a great game. It may not gain the overwhelming popularity that Draw Something did, but I’d be surprised if it didn’t gain some notoriety over the next few weeks. download it, get your friends to download it, and start taking pictures of everything around you. This is a fun way to stay connected with others throughout the day in a more visual way.

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Model: HPS820
Color: Silver

Technical pro builds some of the best gear for today’s modern audio professional. They know that an innovative design and high quality components are the foundation for a superior sound. The engineers at Technical Pro used this same idea in designing the HPS820 Professional headphones. If you are a DJ or a studio professional you need a professional set of headphones for your mobile rig or in the studio. The ability to trust your headphones to output a clear and full translation to your music is priceless! The HP820 headphone series is quickly becoming the most trusted and go-to professional headphones on the market. The HPS820 come in a stylish and flashy silver design. If you are a DJ you will want to show your crowd you are using professional gear and one look at your phones they will know you are on the right level! The iconic silver design is seen being used by almost every professional DJ but we all know that looks are not the only aspect to high quality gear! And that is why the engineers at Tpro built these with quality in mind! Be sure to check out the other options in the HP820 series!

The HPS820 are able to pump out one of the highest quality sound outputs on the market. These cans are built with an enhanced noise reducing design. If you are listening in a studio to your mix or tracking a singer/instrument it’s imperative that you are able to block out unwanted outside noise. You want to hear the input and only the input and with these headphones you will do just that! If you are a DJ and are cueing up the next song or need a fast reference to your mix without crowd noise or other intrusions these headphones will keep the mix inside your phones and give you the exact sound you are about to mix in for the crowd. These phones are also built with a Dynamic Super bass driver. This driver is meant to properly reproduce that big full sound right inside your ear. You will be able to hear those low, thumping frequencies…again a needed feature if you are to mix music. If you can’t hear the low end how will you mix it down?! No need to worry…the HPS820’s have got you covered!

These phones are designed with a durable and extremely comfortable design. The body is contoured for a very high level of comfort. If you are a DJ or a sound professional in the studio you may be wearing your headphones for hours on end. It is important they are comfortable! The lightweight design and airtight construction are also a big bonus. You don’t want a heavy weight on top of your head! While wearing these phones you will feel them cup your ears which also helps with keeping any outside noise from entering your mix! Airtight! The super cushioned ear pads will also add to an already high level of comfort. Included is a portable headphone carrying case designed for safe storage. If you are a DJ or traveling with these phones no need to worry about breaking them…the carrying case will keep them safe and sound and ready for use! Also included is a 1/4” adapter…without this adapter plug these phones into any MP3 player or other component with an 1/8” input or connect the adapter and connect to any 1/4” input. These are the two most valuable and commonly used headphone connection options for the professional audio world!

The HPS820 Professional Headphones from Technical Pro are quickly becoming the benchmark for headphone needs. They are durable, translate a high level of sound and are available at a cost that won’t put you in the poor house!

Technical Pro’s groundbreaking new approach to industrial design incorporates advanced technology and striking good looks with rugged construction and a long list of features, providing years of audio enjoyment.

• Professional Headphones
• Dynamic Super Bass
• Contoured body for superior comfort
• Lightweight design and air tight construction
• Advanced design for serious music lovers
• Professional super bass driver
• Super Cushioned ear pads
• Portable headphone case designed for safe storage
• Enhanced noise reducing design
• Driver Unit: 50mm
• Impedance: 32ohm
• Sensitivity: 105dB ±3dB
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz
• Magnet: NdFed
• Plug: 3.5mm Stereo plug
• Maximum power input: 100mw
• Adaptors included: 1/4” adapter
• Cord length: 12ft
• weight: 5 lbs.
• MSRP: $59.00

A mug with a built-in coaster? Brilliant! Inspired by a banana holder, the floating Mug($40) is exactly that: a white porcelain mug — perfect for coffee or tea — that separates the liquid-holding portion from the ground by integrating a coaster into the handle, keeping the heat away from sensitive surfaces like wood, while giving the cup itself a cool floating look. Hence the name.

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Model: BTB43F

Color: Black

technical pro is the first choice in quality parts for the audio engineer or sound designer that is building their own speakers. The engineers at technical pro know that in order to build a solid product you have to include today’s modem innovations and skilled craftsmanship for every component. There are no weak links in their chain!

The BTB43F 4” Titanium Bullet tweeter from technical pro is aligned with the concept of building a quality product with a long lasting design. The frame of the tweeter is made out of a superior die cast aluminum frame. Built in is a 45 oz. magnet and a 2” high temperature Kapton voice coil. Kapton is key here because it is a non-conductive material and is therefore not influenced by the eddy-current effect like aluminum, when situated in a magnetic gap. The bottom line is there is no mechanical resistance so you will hear a more pronounced break up when the sound rolls off. The sound will end as it is supposed to, naturally and you will hear the difference! The voice coil is Ferro Fluid enhanced voice coil. Ferro Fluid is a magnetic material which enables audio speakers to function more efficiently, with improved audio response and better power handling.

If you are setting up sound for your car, building speakers or building walls of sound in your studio or home, the BTB43F is the first choice in a professional tweeter. At a price that cannot be beat, this is the go-to tweeter for serious audio professionals!

Technical Pro’s groundbreaking new approach to industrial design incorporates advanced technology and striking good looks with rugged construction and a long list of features, providing years of audio enjoyment.

• Aluminum Die Cast Frame
• 625 Watts Rated Power
• 45 Oz. Magnet Structure
• 2″ High Temperature Kapton Voice Coil
• Impedance: 4-8 Ohms
• Ferro Fluid Enhanced Voice Coil
• Sensitivity: 105 ±2dB
• Frequency Response: 2k-25kHz
• Weight: 2.5 lbs
• Dimensions: 4″w x 4″h x 2.5″d
• MSRP: $30.00