SoundTech Announces LightSnake USB Intelligent Instrument Cable
(SoundTech | Posted 2006-04-27)
SoundTech Professional Audio, a division of US Music Corporation, announced today the release of LightSnake, an intelligent instrument-to-PC cable with embedded analog to digital converter and signal booster. The LightSnake USB’s unique design enables anyone to plug their guitar, bass, keyboard or other electronic instrument directly into a PC eliminating the hassle, clutter and learning curve associated with high-quality digital recording.
The LightSnake USB intelligent instrument cable previewed at the National Association of Music Merchants 2006 (NAMM) show and won “Best in Show” honors from an independent panel of industry experts for its ability to provide a streamlined, cost effective solution for analog to digital recording. NAMM is the single most important event in the music merchant industry. With over 80,000 registrants in 2006, NAMM brings out the best and latest innovations in instruments, and performance enabling gear and accessories.
“The LightSnake USB was designed to enable anyone to enjoy digital recording,” said Larry English, senior vice president of business development at US Music Corp. “Using the LightSnake, setting up and recording high-quality digital music is as simple as plugging a guitar into an amplifier.”
Modern Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software such as Apple GarageBand and Sony Acid Music Studio harnesses the power of PCs allowing musicians to record, layer and mix their own musical creations. The LightSnake USB provides the easiest method for musicians to connect their instrument to their computer for recording by simply plugging the ¼” tip of the LightSnake in to the instrument and the USB end to a PC.
SoundTech LightSnake USB intelligent instrument cable features:
• Digital quality sound input without the need for a sound card
• Embedded A/D chip technology with audio signal boost eliminates the need for additional signal conversion devices
• Patented “Live when Lit” technology cable ends light up indicating when sound is being transmitted
• 10 foot heavy-duty shielded cable
• Includes ¼” to Mini Adaptor and ¼” Male to Dual ¼” Female Splitter
• Simple USB plug-and-play connectivity
• Compliant with USB 2.0 Full Speed Operation
• Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification v1.0
• Compatible with Win98 SE / Win ME / Win 2000 / Win XP and Mac OS9 / OS X without additional driver
• Driver software included for older non-plug-and-play compliant computers
Pricing and Availability
The patented LightSnake USB intelligent instrument cable is available
through Target, Music123.com, Fullcompass.com, Musiciansfriend.com, Sweetwater.com, PCmall.com and other major music retail outlets. It will begin shipping in May 2006 with a suggested retail price of $69.99. For more information on retail availability, please visit http://www.SoundTech.com.
About SoundTech Professional Audio
SoundTech is dedicated to providing the music industry’s most affordable and professional Pro-Audio Line of product solutions supporting both performance and recording environments. It has built a world-class team of sales, service and support professionals around what are arguably the best "Quality vs. Price" Pro-Audio product lines available anywhere in the world. For more information visit SoundTech on the web at http://www.SoundTech.com
About US Music Corporation
US Music Corporation located just north of Chicago. US Music Corporation is a uniquely positioned, fully integrated musical instrument company that manufactures and markets instruments, accessories and audio equipment for professionals, aspiring professionals, collectors, hobbyists and beginner musicians. US Music Corp also owns Washburn Guitars, Parker Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Amplifiers, Oscar Schmidt, Lyon Musical Instruments, Mojo Strings and Vinci musical instrument strings and accessories. For more information visit US Music Corporation on the web at http://www.USMusicCorp.com
