D'Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 3 Sets

D'Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 3 Sets

D'Addario's most popular acoustic guitar string set
Preferred for its warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone
Buy 3 sets and save with this environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant 3-pack
Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
String Gauges: Plain Steel .012, .016, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .053


From the Manufacturer
 

D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
Your strings matter. D'Addario's Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are engineered to serve as the critical link between you and your guitar. Our most popular acoustic guitar strings, EJ's are precision wound with corrosion resistant Phosphor Bronze onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result is long lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation. Ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles, D'Addario acoustic strings are the choice of countless professionals around the world including Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Ryan Adams, and many more!

Anatomy of a D'Addario EJ Acoustic Guitar String

Three components of a D'Addario guitar string work together to create your desired tone: Hex-core, outer wrap wire, and ball-end.
It all starts with the core. D'Addario pioneered the use of the Hex Core, and as the name suggests, it is a six-sided high carbon steel core-wire. Each side "bites" into the wire used for the outer winding, creating a tight and consistent bond that keeps the string in tune from end to end. The final component is a D'Addario exclusive: color-coded ball-ends that secure the string in place at the guitar's bridge, allowing for easy string identification and a major reduction in wasteful packaging.

Alloys 101 — Your Tone Pallet
String alloys have a dramatic impact on your tone, feel and string life. D'Addario's diverse selection of acoustic string alloys include:
Phosphor Bronze — 92% copper and 8% tin with phosphorous, introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 as the first "extended life" strings. Phosphor Bronze is synonymous with warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone.
80/20 Bronze — Composed of 80% copper and 20% zinc, commonly referred to as brass, the original acoustic string alloy selected by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s. 80/20 Bronze is a popular choice for recording due to its crisp, deep and projecting tone.
Silver-plated Copper — The choice for classical and folk guitar due to its soft, comfortable feel and warm, mellow tone.


Choose your Wrap Wire

Round Wound — The most popular and universal construction, Round Wound strings deliver the traditional textured feel most players are familiar and comfortable with. Phosphor Bronze, 80/20 Bronze, and EXP Coated are all Round Wound strings.
Semi-flat Wound — D'Addario Flat Tops are round wound, then precision ground, leaving the outer surface smooth and "semi-flat." This produces a smooth, flattened playing surface, but does not sacrifice the superb tone and sustain associated with phosphor bronze strings. Flat Tops greatly reduce finger noise and are excellent for recording and flat-picking.
Silk & Steel — D'Addario Silk & Steel strings couple silver-plated copper wrap wire with silk for easy fingering and a mellow tone. They are excellent for smaller body acoustic guitars and preferred by many folk players.

The D'Addario Difference
It all starts with our exclusively engineered and built string winding machines. There is literally nothing like a D'Addario string machine. The combination of the most advanced computer-controlled winding technology and stringent incoming wire inspection delivers unmatched consistency, string after string, set after set. Our passion for and commitment to environmentally responsible packaging and raw materials fuels our continued innovation. Last but not least, every D'Addario string is made in the U.S.A., ensuring the highest quality and performance.
Check out D'Addario's line of acoustic strings today and start getting the most out of your guitar.
Product Description
DADDARIO 3-pk Acoustic Bronze PB LiteEJ16 Light 12-53.....D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar strings are acclaimed worldwide for their superb, long-lasting tone. Phosphor Bronze was introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone. D'Addario's most popular acoustic guitarstrings.
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Size: Pack of 3 | Style: Light | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
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D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings

Your strings matter. D'Addario's Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are engineered to serve as the critical link between you and your guitar. Our most popular acoustic guitar strings, EJ's are precision wound with corrosion resistant Phosphor Bronze onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result is long lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation. Ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles, D'Addario acoustic strings are the choice of countless professionals around the world including Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Ryan Adams, and many more!


Anatomy of a D'Addario EJ Acoustic Guitar String


Three components of a D'Addario guitar string work together to create your desired tone: Hex-core, outer wrap wire, and ball-end.

It all starts with the core. D'Addario pioneered the use of the Hex Core, and as the name suggests, it is a six-sided high carbon steel core-wire. Each side "bites" into the wire used for the outer winding, creating a tight and consistent bond that keeps the string in tune from end to end. The final component is a D'Addario exclusive: color-coded ball-ends that secure the string in place at the guitar's bridge, allowing for easy string identification and a major reduction in wasteful packaging.



Alloys 101 — Your Tone Pallet

String alloys have a dramatic impact on your tone, feel and string life. D'Addario's diverse selection of acoustic string alloys include:

Phosphor Bronze — 92% copper and 8% tin with phosphorous, introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 as the first "extended life" strings. Phosphor Bronze is synonymous with warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone.

80/20 Bronze — Composed of 80% copper and 20% zinc, commonly referred to as brass, the original acoustic string alloy selected by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s. 80/20 Bronze is a popular choice for recording due to its crisp, deep and projecting tone.

Silver-plated Copper — The choice for classical and folk guitar due to its soft, comfortable feel and warm, mellow tone.




Choose your Wrap Wire


Round Wound — The most popular and universal construction, Round Wound strings deliver the traditional textured feel most players are familiar and comfortable with. Phosphor Bronze, 80/20 Bronze, and EXP Coated are all Round Wound strings.

Semi-flat Wound — D'Addario Flat Tops are round wound, then precision ground, leaving the outer surface smooth and "semi-flat." This produces a smooth, flattened playing surface, but does not sacrifice the superb tone and sustain associated with phosphor bronze strings. Flat Tops greatly reduce finger noise and are excellent for recording and flat-picking.

Silk & Steel — D'Addario Silk & Steel strings couple silver-plated copper wrap wire with silk for easy fingering and a mellow tone. They are excellent for smaller body acoustic guitars and preferred by many folk players.


The D'Addario Difference

It all starts with our exclusively engineered and built string winding machines. There is literally nothing like a D'Addario string machine. The combination of the most advanced computer-controlled winding technology and stringent incoming wire inspection delivers unmatched consistency, string after string, set after set. Our passion for and commitment to environmentally responsible packaging and raw materials fuels our continued innovation. Last but not least, every D'Addario string is made in the U.S.A., ensuring the highest quality and performance.

Check out D'Addario's line of acoustic strings today and start getting the most out of your guitar.

Product Description

DADDARIO 3-pk Acoustic Bronze PB LiteEJ16 Light 12-53.....D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar strings are acclaimed worldwide for their superb, long-lasting tone. Phosphor Bronze was introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone. D'Addario's most popular acoustic guitarstrings.

 


D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings

Your strings matter. D'Addario's Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are engineered to serve as the critical link between you and your guitar. Our most popular acoustic guitar strings, EJ's are precision wound with corrosion resistant Phosphor Bronze onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result is long lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation. Ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles, D'Addario acoustic strings are the choice of countless professionals around the world including Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Ryan Adams, and many more!


Anatomy of a D'Addario EJ Acoustic Guitar String


Three components of a D'Addario guitar string work together to create your desired tone: Hex-core, outer wrap wire, and ball-end.

It all starts with the core. D'Addario pioneered the use of the Hex Core, and as the name suggests, it is a six-sided high carbon steel core-wire. Each side "bites" into the wire used for the outer winding, creating a tight and consistent bond that keeps the string in tune from end to end. The final component is a D'Addario exclusive: color-coded ball-ends that secure the string in place at the guitar's bridge, allowing for easy string identification and a major reduction in wasteful packaging.



Alloys 101 — Your Tone Pallet

String alloys have a dramatic impact on your tone, feel and string life. D'Addario's diverse selection of acoustic string alloys include:

Phosphor Bronze — 92% copper and 8% tin with phosphorous, introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 as the first "extended life" strings. Phosphor Bronze is synonymous with warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone.

80/20 Bronze — Composed of 80% copper and 20% zinc, commonly referred to as brass, the original acoustic string alloy selected by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s. 80/20 Bronze is a popular choice for recording due to its crisp, deep and projecting tone.

Silver-plated Copper — The choice for classical and folk guitar due to its soft, comfortable feel and warm, mellow tone.




Choose your Wrap Wire


Round Wound — The most popular and universal construction, Round Wound strings deliver the traditional textured feel most players are familiar and comfortable with. Phosphor Bronze, 80/20 Bronze, and EXP Coated are all Round Wound strings.

Semi-flat Wound — D'Addario Flat Tops are round wound, then precision ground, leaving the outer surface smooth and "semi-flat." This produces a smooth, flattened playing surface, but does not sacrifice the superb tone and sustain associated with phosphor bronze strings. Flat Tops greatly reduce finger noise and are excellent for recording and flat-picking.

Silk & Steel — D'Addario Silk & Steel strings couple silver-plated copper wrap wire with silk for easy fingering and a mellow tone. They are excellent for smaller body acoustic guitars and preferred by many folk players.


The D'Addario Difference

It all starts with our exclusively engineered and built string winding machines. There is literally nothing like a D'Addario string machine. The combination of the most advanced computer-controlled winding technology and stringent incoming wire inspection delivers unmatched consistency, string after string, set after set. Our passion for and commitment to environmentally responsible packaging and raw materials fuels our continued innovation. Last but not least, every D'Addario string is made in the U.S.A., ensuring the highest quality and performance.

Check out D'Addario's line of acoustic strings today and start getting the most out of your guitar.


DADDARIO 3-pk Acoustic Bronze PB LiteEJ16 Light 12-53.....D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar strings are acclaimed worldwide for their superb, long-lasting tone. Phosphor Bronze was introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone. D'Addario's most popular acoustic guitarstrings.

D'Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 3 Sets

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Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone

Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone

Handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output and XLR analog output
USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system conventional microphone input for use in live performance
Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use
Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor your microphone output without audible delay
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear
Dynamic Microphone With Usb Digital Output & Xlr Analog Output
Usb Output Connects To Computer For Digital Recording, While The Xlr Output Connects With Sound System'S Conventional Microphone Input For Use In Live Performance
Built-In Headphone Jack With Volume Control


From the Manufacturer

Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Handheld Microphone

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Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Handheld Microphone Key Features:
Handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output and XLR analog output
USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance
Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use
Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
High-quality AD convertor with 16 Bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate
Compatible with Windows and Mac
Low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Tripod desk stand with folding legs for secure and easily portable tabletop use
Threaded stand clamp attaches securely to the supplied tripod or to a conventional microphone stand
USB and XLR cables included
Durable metal construction for long-lasting performance
On/off switch functions for both USB and analog operation

The ATR2100-USB is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The ATR2100-USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.
Specifications

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ELEMENT: Dynamic
POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 50 – 15,000 Hz
POWER REQUIREMENTS: USB Power (5V DC)
BIT DEPTH: 16 bit
SAMPLE RATE: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz
CONTROLS: On/off switch; headphone volume control
WEIGHT: 268 g (9.5 oz)
DIMENSIONS: 183.0 mm (7.20") long, 51.0 mm (2.01") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR: USB-type/XLR-type
HEADPHONE OUTPUT POWER: 10 mW @ 16 ohms
HEADPHONE JACK: 3.5 mm TRS (stereo)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: Stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; tripod desk stand; 2 m (6.6') mini USB cable; 3 m (9.8') XLRF-type to XLRM-type cable

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Product Description
The Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The ATR2100-USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring with no audible delay. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.
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From the Manufacturer


Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Handheld Microphone


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Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Handheld Microphone Key Features:

Handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output and XLR analog output
USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance
Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use
Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
High-quality AD convertor with 16 Bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate
Compatible with Windows and Mac
Low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Tripod desk stand with folding legs for secure and easily portable tabletop use
Threaded stand clamp attaches securely to the supplied tripod or to a conventional microphone stand
USB and XLR cables included
Durable metal construction for long-lasting performance
On/off switch functions for both USB and analog operation


The ATR2100-USB is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The ATR2100-USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.

Specifications


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ELEMENT: Dynamic
POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 50 – 15,000 Hz
POWER REQUIREMENTS: USB Power (5V DC)
BIT DEPTH: 16 bit
SAMPLE RATE: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz
CONTROLS: On/off switch; headphone volume control
WEIGHT: 268 g (9.5 oz)
DIMENSIONS: 183.0 mm (7.20") long, 51.0 mm (2.01") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR: USB-type/XLR-type
HEADPHONE OUTPUT POWER: 10 mW @ 16 ohms
HEADPHONE JACK: 3.5 mm TRS (stereo)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: Stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; tripod desk stand; 2 m (6.6') mini USB cable; 3 m (9.8') XLRF-type to XLRM-type cable


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Product Description

The Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The ATR2100-USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring with no audible delay. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.
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The sound quality is better than some much higher priced mics.
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It can be used without a mixer or preamp by connecting it to a computer with a USB cable.
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I'm happy with it and the sound quality is very good for what I am doing.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Fabulous Value
By Mark Twain on April 26, 2012
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This microphone is quickly becoming a standard for podcasters. It can be used without a mixer or preamp by connecting it to a computer with a USB cable. If you want to use it with a mixer, it also has XLR output. Both the USB and XLR outputs can be used at the same time.

The mic's sound is excellent. The podcaster's microphone of choice - and justifiably so - is the Heil PR40. It's the one that Leo Laporte uses on his Internet and radio shows. If you can afford a PR40, buy one. However, if you want to save some money and get a fabulous value, buy this mic. It's cheaper than a Shure SM58, a Blue Snowball, or Audio Technica AT2020, and it sounds better.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
This is a great value microphone!
By podcastmark on July 20, 2012
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I bought 2 of these mics to use as guest mics on my podcast and I'm floored by their sound quality. I have a Shure SM7B mic costing 7 times as much as this mic and although I like the Shure a little better, I'm sure that this is because of my investment. The ability to work with both USB and and XLR is another great plus.
The sound quality is amazing for a mic in this price range and in my opinion is equal to other mics costing at least triple the price. Unlike another rater, I haven't had any problems with my mics using the USB or a mixer.
This mic is cheap enough to buy as just a Skype mic, but also good enough to work well with podcasting, and by this I mean head and shoulders over some other cheap mics like the Blue Snowball. Also, because it is a dynamic mic it also cuts down on the background noise.
Please don't feel that this is some sort of starter mic, it isn't. Even for triple the price it would still be the best sounding mic in my humble opinion. Also, my Mackie mixer has no problem powering this mic and does so easily, plus it works great on USB mode.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Somebody pinch me.
By R. Goldberg on August 31, 2013
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This Audio Technica mic, the ATR2100-USB, is just kickin'! INCREDIBLE off-axis rejection at 90º for you stage types, almost absolute rear-end rejection. It sounds as good as comparative tests I've heard of the Apogee MiC (all respect to Apogee, a wonderful company) and comes with all the extras: tripod stand, both USB and XLR cables of realistic length, mic clip you can use on the tripod stand or a regular mic stand.

Sound is, of course, the bottom line: What should you reasonably expect of a mic that costs so little? To be shocked, that's what. Excellent sound, slight presence rise at about 2K, peaks a bit higher at 5K. Amazing for around $36 on Amazon, and it sounds better than some AT mics I''ve used that cost a couple hundred dollars; less peaky and intrusive in the high mids. With that more moderate presence boost, it'd likely be super for guitar as well, though I've not experimented with that as yet. Wow! I've run a recording/production suite since 1978, and have worked with many mics costing as much as 30x this price: Neumanns, AKGs, other Audio Technicas, Rødes, Sennheisers, on and on. For my purposes, this $36 mic (at time of my purchase) stands up in this good company as being quite usable, and for voice, perhaps almost in range of some of the best. No, it's not an $8,000 Neumann. It doesn't need to be.

I have no complaints about the excessive noise floor that others have mentioned. Frequency response is excellent, distortion remarkably low. Yes, it rolls off rapidly at the bottom end at around 50Hz, but you're going to be rolling that off anyway most of the time. You may have to look elsewhere if you're recording taiko drums or whalesong. Or maybe not. Thirty six dollars! I keep shaking my head. This feels like a mistake.Read more ›
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Exactly What I Wanted and Great Price!
By Inconsistent Pictures on January 12, 2013
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Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone

I'm a filmmaker that makes tutorials on visual Effects and Graphic Design for Youtube (Agent2018) so I needed something that was clear with no hums or hisses. Something that would sound profession without the professional price, and this is it! I've tried using a ton of different mics but nothing has worked quite like the Audio-Technica ATR2100 microphone. It's clean, clear and easy to connect due to not needing any drivers to install, just plug and go.

The other great things about this mic is it come with all the cables you'll need, a mini mic stand for your desk and a mic holder. The mini desk stand does feel cheap and will probably transfer noise if u tap or bump the desk, but if you get a regular floor stand you should be good. Also, The mic has a headphone jack with volume control for monitoring...AMAZING!

All in all, I would recommend this to anyone looking to get a mic to sing, vlog, do voice overs, podcasts or online tutorials.

Pros:
Great price.
Sound is clear.
Easy set up.
Comes with all the cables.
Separate headphone jack on mic with volume control for monitoring.

Cons:
Mini stand is cheap. (petty, I know. lol)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
nice for the price
By Dustin P. Perdue on January 18, 2013
I work for a company that produces quite a few podcasts, and we needed a bunch of common microphones. Everyone had something different, working with different acoustic environments, etc. I tested a few microphones, and went with the ATR2100, because it is friendly with most rooms, unlike many condenser microphones, due to it's very good off-axis rejection. In terms of signal to noise, it's not the cleanest thing around, and there is a bit of a mid-range peak that is particularly noticeable with my voice, not so bad with others, but that's all taken care of in post-production processing. Fortunately, what noise there is from the mic's internal preamp mostly appears to be preamp hiss, not that nasty USB system bus noise found on far too many interfaces, so it's easy to clean up with multi-band gates, FFT-based noise reduction, and other similar things. Most people don't complain about preamp noise from the ATR2100 in it's default, unprocessed state, and I've certainly seen far worse. The convenience factor makes up for it, anyway.

I've used the ATR2100 on Mac, Windows and iPad, all with good results. I've also used it as a standard analog microphone with a few preamps, ART TPS-II, Focusrite Saffire Pro14, and in-line with a Cloudlifter CL1, and others. Not bad, but not my favorite microphone for my particular voice. That having been said, microphones are incredibly subjective, and a mic that sounds terrible on your own voice may sound great for someone else.
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This MIC worked perfectly right out of the box with my Laptop / Mackie Tracktion setup. Sounds great, and captures sound clearly but does definitely need a pop screen. Read more

Published 17 days ago by Nicholas Griffin
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Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Handheld Microphone


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Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Handheld Microphone Key Features:

Handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output and XLR analog output
USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance
Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use
Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
High-quality AD convertor with 16 Bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate
Compatible with Windows and Mac
Low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Tripod desk stand with folding legs for secure and easily portable tabletop use
Threaded stand clamp attaches securely to the supplied tripod or to a conventional microphone stand
USB and XLR cables included
Durable metal construction for long-lasting performance
On/off switch functions for both USB and analog operation


The ATR2100-USB is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The ATR2100-USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.

Specifications


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ELEMENT: Dynamic
POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 50 – 15,000 Hz
POWER REQUIREMENTS: USB Power (5V DC)
BIT DEPTH: 16 bit
SAMPLE RATE: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz
CONTROLS: On/off switch; headphone volume control
WEIGHT: 268 g (9.5 oz)
DIMENSIONS: 183.0 mm (7.20") long, 51.0 mm (2.01") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR: USB-type/XLR-type
HEADPHONE OUTPUT POWER: 10 mW @ 16 ohms
HEADPHONE JACK: 3.5 mm TRS (stereo)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: Stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; tripod desk stand; 2 m (6.6') mini USB cable; 3 m (9.8') XLRF-type to XLRM-type cable


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Product Description

The Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The ATR2100-USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring with no audible delay. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.


Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Handheld Microphone


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Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Handheld Microphone Key Features:

Handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output and XLR analog output
USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance
Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use
Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
High-quality AD convertor with 16 Bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate
Compatible with Windows and Mac
Low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Tripod desk stand with folding legs for secure and easily portable tabletop use
Threaded stand clamp attaches securely to the supplied tripod or to a conventional microphone stand
USB and XLR cables included
Durable metal construction for long-lasting performance
On/off switch functions for both USB and analog operation


The ATR2100-USB is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The ATR2100-USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.

Specifications


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ELEMENT: Dynamic
POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 50 – 15,000 Hz
POWER REQUIREMENTS: USB Power (5V DC)
BIT DEPTH: 16 bit
SAMPLE RATE: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz
CONTROLS: On/off switch; headphone volume control
WEIGHT: 268 g (9.5 oz)
DIMENSIONS: 183.0 mm (7.20") long, 51.0 mm (2.01") maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR: USB-type/XLR-type
HEADPHONE OUTPUT POWER: 10 mW @ 16 ohms
HEADPHONE JACK: 3.5 mm TRS (stereo)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: Stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; tripod desk stand; 2 m (6.6') mini USB cable; 3 m (9.8') XLRF-type to XLRM-type cable


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The Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. The ATR2100-USB also offers a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring with no audible delay. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. The microphone is ideal for live performance, podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use.

Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone

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SquareTrade 2-Year Musical Instruments Protection Plan ($50-75)

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Upon purchase, you will get an email confirmation from SquareTrade.  You will not be mailed a paper contract.  If you have questions, please call: 1.877.WARRANTY.




Let's face it—warranties have gotten a bad name. But SquareTrade is changing that. With low prices, award-winning customer service, and thousands of 5-star reviews, SquareTrade delights Amazon customers time after time.


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SquareTrade customers love sharing stories about how we've saved their day—and they've made us the most reviewed protection plan on Amazon.





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Protection from Normal, Everyday Use
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5-day Service Guarantee
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Worldwide Coverage
If you need a repair while abroad, send us a valid repair receipt for your item and we will reimburse you within five business days.

Cancel or Transfer Anytime
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Electronic Delivery
We'll email your protection plan to you within two hours of purchase. (Remember to check your SPAM filter if you don't receive it.)

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How does a SquareTrade plan work?




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We'll send you a shipping box and provide free express postage to and from our service depot. For large items, we'll send a technician to your home.




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SquareTrade Protection Plans sold on Amazon only cover products purchased from Amazon within the last 30 days.
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We give you a pre-paid express shipping label and packing material to send your item to us. After we fix it, we send it back to you, FREE.

Worldwide Coverage
If you need a repair while abroad, send us a valid repair receipt for your item and we will reimburse you within five business days.

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iMBAPrice iMBA-PS-12MF 12-Feet Gold Plated 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female Extension Stereo Audio CableTop hits from Robin Thicke

iMBAPrice iMBA-PS-12MF 12-Feet Gold Plated 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female Extension Stereo Audio CableTop hits from Robin Thicke

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iMBAPrice audio cables provide the perfect solution for connecting portable CD and digital audio players with 3.5mm stereo jacks to sound cards, multimedia speakers and home stereos. Our advanced design ensures maximum signal transfer and minimizes interference for a natural, more accurate sound. Our Lifetime warranty is completely backed up to ensure you your satisfaction
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iMBAPrice audio cables provide the perfect solution for connecting portable CD and digital audio players with 3.5mm stereo jacks to sound cards, multimedia speakers and home stereos. Our advanced design ensures maximum signal transfer and minimizes interference for a natural, more accurate sound. Our Lifetime warranty is completely backed up to ensure you your satisfaction
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Size: 12-Feet | Style: Male to Female
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With the Smaller Head it Connects portable audio equipment with the mini-stereo jacks on your portable CD players, digital audio players
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Size: 12-Feet | Style: Male to Female
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iMBAPrice audio cables provide the perfect solution for connecting portable CD and digital audio players with 3.5mm stereo jacks to sound cards, multimedia speakers and home stereos. Our advanced design ensures maximum signal transfer and minimizes interference for a natural, more accurate sound. Our Lifetime warranty is completely backed up to ensure you your satisfaction
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iMBAPrice audio cables provide the perfect solution for connecting portable CD and digital audio players with 3.5mm stereo jacks to sound cards, multimedia speakers and home stereos. Our advanced design ensures maximum signal transfer and minimizes interference for a natural, more accurate sound. Our Lifetime warranty is completely backed up to ensure you your satisfaction

iMBAPrice audio cables provide the perfect solution for connecting portable CD and digital audio players with 3.5mm stereo jacks to sound cards, multimedia speakers and home stereos. Our advanced design ensures maximum signal transfer and minimizes interference for a natural, more accurate sound. Our Lifetime warranty is completely backed up to ensure you your satisfaction

iMBAPrice audio cables provide the perfect solution for connecting portable CD and digital audio players with 3.5mm stereo jacks to sound cards, multimedia speakers and home stereos. Our advanced design ensures maximum signal transfer and minimizes interference for a natural, more accurate sound. Our Lifetime warranty is completely backed up to ensure you your satisfaction

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Yamaha YPG-235 76-Key Portable Grand Piano Premium Pack

Yamaha YPG-235 76-Key Portable Grand Piano Premium Pack

Product Dimensions: 53 x 11 x 23 inches
Shipping Weight: 38 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
ASIN: B003FRMRC4
Item model number: YPG235 PAK
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (205 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#2 in Musical Instruments > Keyboards > Electronic Keyboards > Portable Keyboards
Date first available at Amazon.com: July 30, 2004
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Product Features
76 piano-style keys with Graded Soft Touch (GST) action
Backlit LCD, panel lights, pitch bend wheel
6-track sequencer allows you to record your own music
Portable Grand Button: industry's best piano
USB & Flash ROM to download new Songs and Styles for playing

Product Description
Yamaha YPG-235 76-Key Portable Grand Piano Premium Pack

Key Features

76 Piano style keys with Graded Soft Touch
Sound Quality:Separate woofers and tweeters deliver sounds with clarity and precision
Full Keyboard Mode enables you to play more like a traditional piano
30 built-in songs with lessons for each hand and "repeat and learn" feature
Computer Connectivity: play your songs into the computer, edit, and e-mail them to your friends and family.
Master EQ: Tailor your sound. You're in Control with 5 master equalizer settings
Premium pack includes headphones, keyboard stand, and AC adapter.
For Those Who Want More, Look No Further than the Yamaha YPG-235

If you're looking for a reasonably priced piano replacement, look no further than the YPG-235. It is the music student or professional musicians' answer to “I need more keys!” and many music teachers encourage new students to get a keyboard that will grow with their needs. It features 76 non-weighted keys that not only look like piano keys but have a Graded Soft Touch (GST) action with different levels of resistance, making it easier for a budding musician to move to an acoustic or digital piano.

Sound Quality: More Power. More Clarity. More Precision.

The YPG-235 has 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on included CD-ROM for you to learn to play using the Yamaha Education Suite. The songs are separated into left and right hand parts, providing 7 levels of lessons plus a convenient chord dictionary.

2-Way Speaker System: Separate woofers and tweeters deliver sounds with clarity and precision for more lifelike instrument voices
Bass Boost System: A special port on each speaker adds a powerful impact to bass sound reproduction.
Stereo (Not just 2 Speakers): We all know that stereo sound adds realistic character and spatial depth. But how can you tell if the portable keyboard you're looking to purchase is stereo or not? With Yamaha, the answer is simple. All Yamaha Portable Keyboards are true stereo.
Advanced Wave Memory (AWM): Yamaha Advanced Wave Memory technology delivers amazingly realistic sound.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Enhances sound quality with sophisticated digital effects like Harmony, Reverb & Chorus.
Full Keyboard Mode

The YPG-235 delivers on its piano theme with a special mode of fingering called Full Keyboard Mode. This allows the player to play the keyboard like a piano; for example a chord with the right hand and bass notes with the left. When using the accompaniment feature, the virtual band will follow these chords. Traditional portable keyboards normally require you to chord on the left side of the keyboard, in the bass section, which is foreign to most piano players. The YPG-235 is also capable of this mode, for those who prefer it.


Yamaha Education Suite: Learn to Play. Play to Learn.

The YPG-235 has 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on included CD-ROM for you to learn to play using the Yamaha Education Suite. The songs are separated into left and right hand parts, providing 7 levels of lessons plus a convenient chord dictionary.

Three keyboard lessons for each hand:
Waiting Mode – stops the playback of a song until you find the correct note and then continues
Your Tempo Mode – Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed you are playing at. The song will slow down when you play wrong notes, so you can learn at your own pace.
Minus One Mode – Here's where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the song.
Lesson Grading – monitors your progress as you practice each lesson and gives you a grade.
Repeat and Learn – the song location will move back four measures from the point at which you pressed the button, and playback will begin after a one-measure count-in. This section will repeat allowing you to practice until perfect!
Chord Dictionary – shows you how to play chords and tells you which chords you are playing by displaying the notes and chord names on the LCD screen.
6-Track Sequencer: Record Your Own Music

Imagine capturing your child's first performance or writing and recording your own songs. With the YPG-235, you have the equivalent of a built-in multi-track recorder to record one or multiple instrument parts at a time and assign each part to a different track. Six tracks are provided to accommodate sophisticated melodies, chord accompaniment and rhythm parts.

Computer Connectivity: USB and Flash ROM


The YPG-235 comes with 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on an included CD-ROM and an interactive lesson system, divided into left and right hand parts, for learning them. In addition, you have the ability to connect to a computer via USB, download more songs from the Internet into the internal Flash ROM (PC only), and use all of the Yamaha Education Suite features to help you learn to play them. Yamaha makes it easy to get connected with the new PC button. Now, instead of wading through function menus and fighting through a maze of selections, one button is your expressway to music on the web and your computer. In addition, once connected, you can play your songs into the computer (PC and Mac), edit them if necessary, and e-mail them to your friends and family. And with General MIDI (GM) and XGlite compatibility, song data always plays back with the correct sounds.

Ease of Operation

There are many tools in the keyboard that make it easy to be a power user from the first day you own the keyboard.

Expandable Music Database: Complete keyboard setups by song title. The keyboard selects an appropriate voice for the right hand melody, the correct musical style and the correct tempo. Simply call up a song title and start playing.
One Touch Setting (OTS): Provides you with a recommended voice with effects for each Style. For example, on a jazz style OTS might be piano, for a Latin style it might be acoustic guitar and for a rock style it might be a guitar with overdrive etc.
Registration Memory: Set the keyboard up just the way you like and take a digital snapshot by memorizing it to one of the Registration buttons. Load and save up to 16 Registrations to User memory. The Registration buttons are conveniently located just above the keyboard.
Performance Assistant Technology: Performance assistant technology is a feature from Yamaha that guarantees that you can't play a wrong melody note or chord. Here's how it works. Select a song, press the Performance Assistant button Chord Mode and play the keyboard – any notes you like. Every note you play will fit the music! If you move up the keyboard, the pitch goes up. If you move down, the pitch goes down. Play a perfect arpeggio, or play chords in time with the music, or really "go for it" and play a solo. As long as performance assistant is "on ", you're " on". Imagine being able to give a concert to your friends or relatives the very first day that you bring this remarkable keyboard home. Well, with the YPG-235 and performance assistant technology, you can! This keyboard is the first in the line to offer Chord/Free Mode in addition to Chord Mode described above. Chord/Free Mode allows those that have learned a melody with their right hand to have the keyboard correct the notes of their left hand. This allows you to concentrate on one hand at a time while learning. Play the correct notes with the right and any notes with the left and you're making beautiful music. In addition to working with any of the internal songs with chords, this feature also works with XF MIDI files.
Master EQ: Tailor Your Sound

Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are provided to give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the instrument's internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system. You're in control.

Easy Song Arranger: You're the Conductor

You can change the "feel", or arrangement, of songs by simply pressing the Easy Song Arranger button, allowing you to re-mix any MIDI file. For example, you can try your favorite song with a Rock feel, Hip Hop, then Jazz. It's fast, powerful and one-button simple.

Realistic Sounding Voices


The YPG-235 comes equipped with 116 panel voices, 12 drum/SFX kits plus 361 XGlite voices. Included in this selection is stereo-sampled Piano, a selection of special voices including Sweet! Trumpet, Flute, Pan Flute, Soprano & Tenor Saxes and Cool! Voices including Galaxy Electric Piano, Organ and Rotor Organ.

Sweet! Voices reproduce all the natural expression and vibrato of their respective acoustic instruments
Cool! Voices feature long samples of electronically amplified instruments
Dual Mode- allows you to combine two voices across the keyboard at the same time — for example piano and strings.
Split Mode allows you to select a different voice for each hand — for example piano for your right and bass for your left. The combinations are limited only by your imagination.
32 Note Polyphony and 16 Part Multi Timbrel

In electronic keyboards, the more sounds made at the same time — polyphony — the more memory is needed. Obviously, more is always better, because too little polyphony can cause dropouts in dense passages of music. The YPG-235 has 32 notes of polyphony and will play back 16 different parts or sounds at once (16-part multi timbrel); enough for the most demanding needs.

Digital Effects

Yamaha has long been a world leader in digital signal processing technology. In fact, Yamaha professional audio products are found in most professional recording studios around the world. The YPG-235 takes full advantage of this know-how, giving you an extensive range of nine, top-quality reverb effects that simulate playing in everything from a small room to a large spacious concert hall and four chorus effects that add richness to electric pianos and guitars in particular. You'll also find 26 types of Harmony effects for your melody part.

Built in Metronome

Just what the teacher ordered! A fully adjustable metronome is just a button push away.

Auto Accompaniment Styles

In addition to the 100 songs mentioned above, the YPG-235 also has auto accompaniment styles that “follow” your playing. Simply select a style of music from the 160 built-in styles (example Rock) and start playing. The YPG-235 will create a backup band (bass, drums, strings, guitar etc.) and “follow” you through the song. You can play your songs and try different genres of music. And if you can't find the right style for your song, you can go to www.yamahamusicsoft.com , preview from the selection, purchase and transfer it to your keyboard (PC only).

Portable Grand: Industry's best piano

You're never more than a button push away from the most realistic piano sound in portable keyboards today. One press of the Portable Grand button resets the entire keyboard to a stereo-sampled piano — perfect for when it's time to practice. Yamaha is known around the world for the quality of our acoustic pianos and this attention to detail is evident as you enjoy the warmth and clarity of the YPG-235 Portable Grand piano. And of course, the keyboard includes a Sustain Pedal jack on the back for practicing and playing piano pieces.

Product Specifications

Body Color: Champagne Gold
Dimensions (W x H x D): 46-3/8" x 5-3/8" x 16-1/4"
Weight: 18 lbs. 5 oz.
Number of Keys: 76
Keyboard Type: Graded Soft Touch
Touch Response: Yes
Display Type: Custom Back-lit LCD
Internal Memory: 373KB
Speakers: 12cm x 2 + 3cm x 2
Amplifiers: 2 x 6W
Power cord: Included.
Keyboard Stand: Included.
Headphones: Included.

Similar Yamaha Products to Consider


Yamaha YPG-235 76-key Portable Grand Graded-Action USB Keyboard -- The Yamaha YPG235 76 Key Portable Grand Piano delivers a piano-focused sound set that will propel your music to the next level. The YPG235 features 76 Graded Soft Touch action piano-style keys that are perfect for the beginner to the expert. A USB port is also included allowing you to download new Songs and Styles for playing. Does not include power cord, headphones or keyboard stand.

Yamaha YPT-230 Premium Keyboard Pack with Headphones, Power Supply, and Stand -- The YPT230 Package contains everything you need to get started; including a Pair of Closed-Cup Headphones, a Single-Braced X-style Keyboard Stand, and a Power Supply. The YPT230 offers pure playing pleasure for both beginners and experienced players. It features 385 natural sounding voices, including stereo grand piano, 371 XGlite voices, 13 drum kits, and a sound effect kit. The YPT-230 also has 100 accompaniment styles, 102 built-in songs, and 61 keys.

Yamaha YPG-535 88-key Portable Grand Graded-Action USB Keyboard with Matching Stand and Sustain Pedal -- Step up to the Yamaha YPG-535 for all your piano needs. The YPG-535 features 88 Graded Soft Touch keyboard. All the best sounds are available at the push of button and recording virtuoso performances is simple with built-in recorder. The Yamaha Education Suite and USB connectivity (USB to Device) add functionality. Main features include USB MIDI, USB storage capability and high resolution "Live! Grand" stereo sample.

Yamaha YPG-235 76-Key Portable Grand Piano Premium Pack

Key Features

76 Piano style keys with Graded Soft Touch
Sound Quality:Separate woofers and tweeters deliver sounds with clarity and precision
Full Keyboard Mode enables you to play more like a traditional piano
30 built-in songs with lessons for each hand and "repeat and learn" feature
Computer Connectivity: play your songs into the computer, edit, and e-mail them to your friends and family.
Master EQ: Tailor your sound. You're in Control with 5 master equalizer settings
Premium pack includes headphones, keyboard stand, and AC adapter.
For Those Who Want More, Look No Further than the Yamaha YPG-235

If you're looking for a reasonably priced piano replacement, look no further than the YPG-235. It is the music student or professional musicians' answer to “I need more keys!” and many music teachers encourage new students to get a keyboard that will grow with their needs. It features 76 non-weighted keys that not only look like piano keys but have a Graded Soft Touch (GST) action with different levels of resistance, making it easier for a budding musician to move to an acoustic or digital piano.

Sound Quality: More Power. More Clarity. More Precision.

The YPG-235 has 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on included CD-ROM for you to learn to play using the Yamaha Education Suite. The songs are separated into left and right hand parts, providing 7 levels of lessons plus a convenient chord dictionary.

2-Way Speaker System: Separate woofers and tweeters deliver sounds with clarity and precision for more lifelike instrument voices
Bass Boost System: A special port on each speaker adds a powerful impact to bass sound reproduction.
Stereo (Not just 2 Speakers): We all know that stereo sound adds realistic character and spatial depth. But how can you tell if the portable keyboard you're looking to purchase is stereo or not? With Yamaha, the answer is simple. All Yamaha Portable Keyboards are true stereo.
Advanced Wave Memory (AWM): Yamaha Advanced Wave Memory technology delivers amazingly realistic sound.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Enhances sound quality with sophisticated digital effects like Harmony, Reverb & Chorus.
Full Keyboard Mode

The YPG-235 delivers on its piano theme with a special mode of fingering called Full Keyboard Mode. This allows the player to play the keyboard like a piano; for example a chord with the right hand and bass notes with the left. When using the accompaniment feature, the virtual band will follow these chords. Traditional portable keyboards normally require you to chord on the left side of the keyboard, in the bass section, which is foreign to most piano players. The YPG-235 is also capable of this mode, for those who prefer it.


Yamaha Education Suite: Learn to Play. Play to Learn.

The YPG-235 has 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on included CD-ROM for you to learn to play using the Yamaha Education Suite. The songs are separated into left and right hand parts, providing 7 levels of lessons plus a convenient chord dictionary.

Three keyboard lessons for each hand:
Waiting Mode – stops the playback of a song until you find the correct note and then continues
Your Tempo Mode – Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed you are playing at. The song will slow down when you play wrong notes, so you can learn at your own pace.
Minus One Mode – Here's where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the song.
Lesson Grading – monitors your progress as you practice each lesson and gives you a grade.
Repeat and Learn – the song location will move back four measures from the point at which you pressed the button, and playback will begin after a one-measure count-in. This section will repeat allowing you to practice until perfect!
Chord Dictionary – shows you how to play chords and tells you which chords you are playing by displaying the notes and chord names on the LCD screen.
6-Track Sequencer: Record Your Own Music

Imagine capturing your child's first performance or writing and recording your own songs. With the YPG-235, you have the equivalent of a built-in multi-track recorder to record one or multiple instrument parts at a time and assign each part to a different track. Six tracks are provided to accommodate sophisticated melodies, chord accompaniment and rhythm parts.

Computer Connectivity: USB and Flash ROM


The YPG-235 comes with 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on an included CD-ROM and an interactive lesson system, divided into left and right hand parts, for learning them. In addition, you have the ability to connect to a computer via USB, download more songs from the Internet into the internal Flash ROM (PC only), and use all of the Yamaha Education Suite features to help you learn to play them. Yamaha makes it easy to get connected with the new PC button. Now, instead of wading through function menus and fighting through a maze of selections, one button is your expressway to music on the web and your computer. In addition, once connected, you can play your songs into the computer (PC and Mac), edit them if necessary, and e-mail them to your friends and family. And with General MIDI (GM) and XGlite compatibility, song data always plays back with the correct sounds.

Ease of Operation

There are many tools in the keyboard that make it easy to be a power user from the first day you own the keyboard.

Expandable Music Database: Complete keyboard setups by song title. The keyboard selects an appropriate voice for the right hand melody, the correct musical style and the correct tempo. Simply call up a song title and start playing.
One Touch Setting (OTS): Provides you with a recommended voice with effects for each Style. For example, on a jazz style OTS might be piano, for a Latin style it might be acoustic guitar and for a rock style it might be a guitar with overdrive etc.
Registration Memory: Set the keyboard up just the way you like and take a digital snapshot by memorizing it to one of the Registration buttons. Load and save up to 16 Registrations to User memory. The Registration buttons are conveniently located just above the keyboard.
Performance Assistant Technology: Performance assistant technology is a feature from Yamaha that guarantees that you can't play a wrong melody note or chord. Here's how it works. Select a song, press the Performance Assistant button Chord Mode and play the keyboard – any notes you like. Every note you play will fit the music! If you move up the keyboard, the pitch goes up. If you move down, the pitch goes down. Play a perfect arpeggio, or play chords in time with the music, or really "go for it" and play a solo. As long as performance assistant is "on ", you're " on". Imagine being able to give a concert to your friends or relatives the very first day that you bring this remarkable keyboard home. Well, with the YPG-235 and performance assistant technology, you can! This keyboard is the first in the line to offer Chord/Free Mode in addition to Chord Mode described above. Chord/Free Mode allows those that have learned a melody with their right hand to have the keyboard correct the notes of their left hand. This allows you to concentrate on one hand at a time while learning. Play the correct notes with the right and any notes with the left and you're making beautiful music. In addition to working with any of the internal songs with chords, this feature also works with XF MIDI files.
Master EQ: Tailor Your Sound

Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are provided to give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the instrument's internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system. You're in control.

Easy Song Arranger: You're the Conductor

You can change the "feel", or arrangement, of songs by simply pressing the Easy Song Arranger button, allowing you to re-mix any MIDI file. For example, you can try your favorite song with a Rock feel, Hip Hop, then Jazz. It's fast, powerful and one-button simple.

Realistic Sounding Voices


The YPG-235 comes equipped with 116 panel voices, 12 drum/SFX kits plus 361 XGlite voices. Included in this selection is stereo-sampled Piano, a selection of special voices including Sweet! Trumpet, Flute, Pan Flute, Soprano & Tenor Saxes and Cool! Voices including Galaxy Electric Piano, Organ and Rotor Organ.

Sweet! Voices reproduce all the natural expression and vibrato of their respective acoustic instruments
Cool! Voices feature long samples of electronically amplified instruments
Dual Mode- allows you to combine two voices across the keyboard at the same time — for example piano and strings.
Split Mode allows you to select a different voice for each hand — for example piano for your right and bass for your left. The combinations are limited only by your imagination.
32 Note Polyphony and 16 Part Multi Timbrel

In electronic keyboards, the more sounds made at the same time — polyphony — the more memory is needed. Obviously, more is always better, because too little polyphony can cause dropouts in dense passages of music. The YPG-235 has 32 notes of polyphony and will play back 16 different parts or sounds at once (16-part multi timbrel); enough for the most demanding needs.

Digital Effects

Yamaha has long been a world leader in digital signal processing technology. In fact, Yamaha professional audio products are found in most professional recording studios around the world. The YPG-235 takes full advantage of this know-how, giving you an extensive range of nine, top-quality reverb effects that simulate playing in everything from a small room to a large spacious concert hall and four chorus effects that add richness to electric pianos and guitars in particular. You'll also find 26 types of Harmony effects for your melody part.

Built in Metronome

Just what the teacher ordered! A fully adjustable metronome is just a button push away.

Auto Accompaniment Styles

In addition to the 100 songs mentioned above, the YPG-235 also has auto accompaniment styles that “follow” your playing. Simply select a style of music from the 160 built-in styles (example Rock) and start playing. The YPG-235 will create a backup band (bass, drums, strings, guitar etc.) and “follow” you through the song. You can play your songs and try different genres of music. And if you can't find the right style for your song, you can go to www.yamahamusicsoft.com , preview from the selection, purchase and transfer it to your keyboard (PC only).

Portable Grand: Industry's best piano

You're never more than a button push away from the most realistic piano sound in portable keyboards today. One press of the Portable Grand button resets the entire keyboard to a stereo-sampled piano — perfect for when it's time to practice. Yamaha is known around the world for the quality of our acoustic pianos and this attention to detail is evident as you enjoy the warmth and clarity of the YPG-235 Portable Grand piano. And of course, the keyboard includes a Sustain Pedal jack on the back for practicing and playing piano pieces.

Product Specifications

Body Color: Champagne Gold
Dimensions (W x H x D): 46-3/8" x 5-3/8" x 16-1/4"
Weight: 18 lbs. 5 oz.
Number of Keys: 76
Keyboard Type: Graded Soft Touch
Touch Response: Yes
Display Type: Custom Back-lit LCD
Internal Memory: 373KB
Speakers: 12cm x 2 + 3cm x 2
Amplifiers: 2 x 6W
Power cord: Included.
Keyboard Stand: Included.
Headphones: Included.

Similar Yamaha Products to Consider


Yamaha YPG-235 76-key Portable Grand Graded-Action USB Keyboard -- The Yamaha YPG235 76 Key Portable Grand Piano delivers a piano-focused sound set that will propel your music to the next level. The YPG235 features 76 Graded Soft Touch action piano-style keys that are perfect for the beginner to the expert. A USB port is also included allowing you to download new Songs and Styles for playing. Does not include power cord, headphones or keyboard stand.

Yamaha YPT-230 Premium Keyboard Pack with Headphones, Power Supply, and Stand -- The YPT230 Package contains everything you need to get started; including a Pair of Closed-Cup Headphones, a Single-Braced X-style Keyboard Stand, and a Power Supply. The YPT230 offers pure playing pleasure for both beginners and experienced players. It features 385 natural sounding voices, including stereo grand piano, 371 XGlite voices, 13 drum kits, and a sound effect kit. The YPT-230 also has 100 accompaniment styles, 102 built-in songs, and 61 keys.

Yamaha YPG-535 88-key Portable Grand Graded-Action USB Keyboard with Matching Stand and Sustain Pedal -- Step up to the Yamaha YPG-535 for all your piano needs. The YPG-535 features 88 Graded Soft Touch keyboard. All the best sounds are available at the push of button and recording virtuoso performances is simple with built-in recorder. The Yamaha Education Suite and USB connectivity (USB to Device) add functionality. Main features include USB MIDI, USB storage capability and high resolution "Live! Grand" stereo sample.

Yamaha YPG-235 76-Key Portable Grand Piano Premium Pack

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