Gifts for audio geeks 2011

Christmas is a month away. I’ve made up a short list of inexpensive items that I and many other audio geeks would love to get this year.

• New Korg Monotrons – http://www.korg.com/monotron
  The new Monotron with delay effect looks like a lot of fun.
• Redhead windscreen for handheld audio recorders – http://www.redheadwindscreens.com/
  Quality wind protection in funky colors.
• USB3 Universal Drive adapter – http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/U3NVSPATA/ and protective drive sleeve http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/HDANTISH35/
  Most techy guys have more drives than cases or space for. This is a great solution for temporary external drives.

• NuPad desk organizer http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/NUPDORG/
  This aluminum and leather organizer would go great with my new iMac and keep my keyboard from sliding around.
• Apple Battery Charger with 6 NiMH batteries http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC500LL/A
  I’ve done some research on NiMH rechargable systems and Apple is rated very highly. The charger only does two at a time so it won’t be perfect for all users.

• Musical instruments from around the world http://www.tenthousandvillages.ca/cgi-bin/category.cgi?&category=M_Mus&template=&start=24
  You may have one of these stores locally like I do. I got several unique shakers this month and have already used them in some of my projects.
• 12 Gauge Microphones – RED12 Omni and GREEN12 Cardioid http://www.12gaugemicrophones.com
  Condenser microphones built into shotgun shell casings. Great idea and low cost. I will be reviewing pairs of both models once mine arrive.

What do you hope to get this year?