The M-Audio company has just released a nice new and affordable recording package that will allow aspiring performers, producers, or speakers to easily start laying down professional vocal tracks for a project. The M-Audio Vocal Studio Pro Recording Package comes bundled with an M-Track USB Interface, a large-diaphragm condenser microphone, studio headphones, and Ableton Live Lite for only $199.

Samson has announced the release of their wireless and portable PA system the Expedition 40iw. This system has a built-in wireless microphone and rechargeable battery. Combine that with the on-board iPod dock and you have an ideal solution for small-scale mobile DJ, Karaoke, meetings, classrooms, and other similar applications. The Epedition 40iw is available now at Best Buy for $299. Details and full press release inside...

Microphones have been pretty much the same in terms of looks and styling for years and years. Usually you have a black and/or silver combination of colors to make up your everyday run-of-the-mill microphone. Even though some are possibly made out of better electronics and materials than others, they still all look just about the same. In steps the new Holophone Customizable and Professional Microphones that allows performers and DJ's the option to customize each mic's Casing, Windscreen, and grille on the fly. Check out the press release and more details inside.

Audio-Technica has been supplying the Grammy Awards ceremony with excellent microphones for performances for the last fifteen years! If the performing professionals can put their trust in AT microphone quality, then so can DJ's! Audio-Technica has sent us a new 2000-Series Handheld Wireless UHF Microphone System along with a battery recharge station in order to put it through the tests and let other DJ's know how this setup works in real-world situations. I will have the Full HD-Video review complete right after we use the microphone system on the road at my June 9th gig. For now you can peep the quick teaser/unboxing video inside.

Gemini DJ Division has just introduced the new UHF-5000 series of wireless microphone systems which is their new flagship collection at very affordable prices. These microphones are available in handheld and hands-free configurations to suite all DJ and performance needs. The UHF-5000 series has high quality UHF receivers with a range of 250 feet!. They are offered in Single and Dual configurations so you have a choice of one microphone or two microphones in a closed system. With prices starting at only $250, these wireless microphones are sure to make a nice-affordable solution to all types of users. This may very well be our first Wireless Microphone review on DJbooth.net so stay tuned for more information. Check inside for the full press release, pics, and price list.

The leading instrument and pro audio retailer in the United States has just opened up a state-of-the-art superstore in Louisville, Kentucky. Guitar Center has impressed everyone yet again with a new facility that features 17,500 square feet of space that holds not only the best Pro-Audio equipment and musical instruments, but also a full featured GC studio with an embedded learning and rehearsal facility. At the GC Studio, musicians of all skill levels have the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument or sit in on a one-on-one Pro-tools/Logic Production learning session. Here's to hoping they bring one of these superstores over to the NY/NJ area. More Details Inside.