M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers

The compact Studiophile AV 40 powered speakers deliver the same proven M-Audio technology favored by top producers, recording engineers and musicians around the world. The combination of 4-inch polypropylene-coated drivers and 3/4-inch ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters provides punchy lows, crisp highs and a balanced, uncolored response. Custom cabinets with dense wood construction deliver more accurate bass response than you could ever get from plastic multimedia speakers. And for the highest possible fidelity, the Studiophile AV 40 speakers also feature OptImage III wave-guide technology and a 20 watt-per-channel internal amplifier that utilizes Class A/B architecture. The Studiophile AV 40 reference monitors are the perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system.

A perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system. Click to enlarge.

Convenient front auxiliary input and phones jack.

Rear features balanced quarter inch and RCA inputs, along with bass boost switch for low-end enhancement. Click to enlarge.

Studiophile AV 40 Compact Desktop Speaker System

Professional Components--Professional Results
The Studiophile AV 40 monitors are designed with the same quality materials and internal electronics that are used in M-Audio's acclaimed professional monitors. You'll find features like audiophile-grade Class A/B amplifier architecture and balanced 1/4-inch TRS inputs in addition to RCAs. It all adds up to a big sound that belies the speakers' small size. With the Studiophile AV 40s, you don't have to give up professional-grade fidelity to enjoy the ease and mobility of a compact speaker system.

Extended Low End
If you require extra bass response, the Studiophile AV 40 speakers have you covered. MDF wooden cabinets, bass reflex design and an integrated bass boost switch let the Studiophile AV 40s crank out plenty of low end--perfect for urban/dance music, DVDs and more.

OptImage III Technology
M-Audio's proprietary OptImage III wave guide improves overall detail and clarity while minimizing sound issues that can plague other compact monitors. The system works by improving the overall efficiency of the tweeter as well as time-aligning the drivers. This ensures that the audio from each driver reaches the listener at the same time, guaranteeing precise stereo imaging and accurate response.

Magnetically Shielded for Desktop Use
Unchecked, all speakers emit electromagnetic waves that can wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. The Studiophile AV 40 speakers are magnetically shielded so that all of your electronic equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference.

AV 40 Specs

• Type: Two-way desktop reference monitor
• Low-frequency Driver: 4" diameter, magnetically shielded and curved cone with high-temperature voice coil
• High-frequency Driver: 1" diameter, magnetically shielded silk dome tweeter
• Frequency Response: 85Hz - 20kHz
• Crossover Frequency: 2.7kHz
• RMS SPL: 101.5dB @ 1 meter
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 90dB (typical, A-weighted)
• Input Connectors: Left and right RCA line input, left and right 1/4" TRS input and 1/8" aux input
• Polarity: Positive signal at "+" input produces outward low-frequency cone displacement
• Dynamic Power: 20 watts continuous, per channel into 4 Ω
• Input Impedance: 10 k Ω unbalanced, 20 k Ω balanced
• Input Sensitivity: 100 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at 1 meter with volume control at maximum
• Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn on/off transient, subsonic filter
• Indicator: Blue power LED ring around volume knob on front panel
• Power Requirements: 100-120V/~50/60Hz, 220-240V/~50/60Hz; powered via detachable 2-conductor line cord
• Cabinet: Vinyl-laminated MDF
• Dimensions: 8.75" (H) x 6" (W) x 7.25" (D)
• Weight: 14 lbs./6.34 kg

What's in the Box
Pair of AV 40 Monitors, Two Power Cables, 1/8-Inch Mini-to-RCA cable, 1/8-Inch Auxiliary Cable, Bare Wire Cable for Speaker Connection, Two Traction Pads, User's Manual.

Price: $199.00

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7 Mistakes Every Beginner Guitarist Makes

by Corey Palmer

For the beginning guitarist, it’s all too easy to run into pitfalls and stumbling blocks — especially when you’re trying to learn guitar on your own with online video guitar lessons. Obstacles of all sorts can cause you to form bad playing habits or prevent you from progressing to a higher playing level. Wost of all, they can cause you to get so discouraged that you give up trying.

To help fight the frustration, we asked teacher Corey Palmer to offer some tips for first-timers.

When you pick up your guitar to practice, do you just play what you already know — or do you work on new riffs and techniques? Often the best way to progress it to find a balance between playing what you already know and working on something new. Divide up your practice time between mastering the techniques you already know and challenging yourself with new learning material.

You cannot expect to be able to shred out Steve Vai licks if you haven’t mastered Mary Had A Little Lamb yet (the nursery version, not the Stevie Ray Vaughan song). Trying to play far outside of your current ability will only bring frustration. You have the entire rest of your life to build your guitar playing up to a level of mastery — take your time and find your own path.

When you’re first starting out, it is easy to get caught up in what a guitar looks like or how much it costs. These days, well-made instruments are available at virtually every price point. The best thing to do when going shopping for that first guitar is to bring someone who knows the ins and outs of guitar shopping. Let them help you choose the best guitar for your budget and the playing style you’d like to learn.

Learning to tune is your first job as a budding guitarist, and you should tune your instrument every time you pick it up. If you are always playing a guitar that is out of tune, your ear never really gets to learn what each of the notes and chords should sound like. Plus, an out-of-tune instrument will always sound bad no matter how well you’re playing.

These days there’s an abundance of online guitar lessons, videos, guitar books, DVD’s and other materials that allow you to learn at your own leisure. Given all the available tools, you could gain a ton of chops and know-how. But someone who spends all his time learning in isolation can be at a total loss when it comes to performing or to playing with other people. Once you get a little comfortable with the instrument, seize every opportunity to interact with other musicians and with teachers. You’re sure to benefit from any constructive feedback, and there’s no better way to learn the dynamics of making music in a group.

Ever wondered why there are times when you pick up your guitar and cannot play something that you have played with ease before? The main cause is not warming up first. Try going through various finger exercises, running through scales, or just riffing on some licks that you’re familiar with. You’ll be surprised what a five-minute warm up session before beginning your practice will do for your playing.

Sure, you can memorize a ton of various riffs from other guitarists and play them all flawlessly. But are you actually thinking about how to apply what you learn to your own playing? The next time you learn a lick or phrase created by another player, try twisting and turning it until it becomes something of your own. It can make the difference between regurgitating someone else’s music by rote and becoming an actual musician.

Corey Palmer is a guitarist and teacher in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada. Now that you're a smarter beginner, get started with some of Corey's easy guitar songs to learn-- and stay away from those seven points!

Evolution of the Electric Guitar

If you want to know how the Electric Guitar has evolved through the years since its beginnings, check out at Truefire's blog link below.

http://truefire.com/blog/uncategorized/the-evolution-of-the-electric-guitar/

77 Awesomely Weird Guitars

Hi there,

I came across the 77 most awesomely weird guitars you have ever seen at the Truefire blog page -  


http://truefire.com/blog/sevens/77-awesomely-weird-guitars/  . Truly amazing and out of this world !

Check them out. Some examples are shown below :