Accessories Briefs

By TWICE Staff On Apr 4 2011 - 4:01am

Samson’s Meteor Mic To Hit Best Buy Shelves April 15

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Samson said its Meteor Mic, first introduced at International CES, will begin selling hrough Best Buy on April 15. The Meteor Mic is billed by the company as a being a universal solution for recording music on a PC.

Features include a large condenser, all-chromeplated body, fold-back leg design, a mic mute switch, headphone volume control, and a stereo 1/8-inch headphone output for no latency monitoring.

No drivers are required. It will be sold for $99.

Gemini Debuts FirstMix USB DJ Controller

EDISON, N.J. — Gemini, a division of GCI Technologies, recently unveiled the FirstMix USB DJ controller, designed with two touch-sensitive job wheels.

The FirstMix connects via USB and reportedly enables users to DJ using their iTunes or other music library. It ships with Cross LE DJ software from Mix- Vibes and is also compatible with other DJ software.

Features include the ability to mix songs together, add effects, play music in reverse, adjust bass and treble output, and record a set.

Suggested retail is $79.95 and it ships this month.

IOGear Ships Multi-Link Bluetooth Keyboard

FOOTHILLS RANCH, CALIF. — IOGear said it’s now shipping the Multi-Link Bluetooth keyboard with touchpad (model GKM611B), which allows wireless management of up to six Bluetooth-enabled devices.

The device has a slip-resistant design, and the touchpad comes with left and right mouse buttons. It operates off two AA batteries and weighs 1.9 pounds. Suggested retail is $79.95.

CTA Digital Intros Accessory Kits In Time For 3DS Launch

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — CTA Digital introduced four accessory kits for the Nintendo 3DS, meant to time with the release of the much-anticipated handheld game player.

The kits are offered in black and white and come in a variety of configurations. A five-piece set ($12.99) is comes with a zippered EVA case, extra stylus, screen protector set, a pair of ear buds and a game case.

There is also a 12-in-one Adventure Pack ($19.99), which adds a car charger and USB cable; an 18-in-one Premium Pack ($24.99), including a portable SD card reader and travel plug; and a 22-in-one Ultimate Pack ($29.99), which comes with a clear case, a polycarbonate case and an organizing case. They are available.

Sena Unveils ‘Thinnest’ Leather iPad 2 Case

IRVINE, CALIF. — Sena Cases took the wraps off its new cases for the iPad 2, including what it’s calling the thinnest leather case ever designed for the iPad 2.

The UltraSlim case with Smart Cover features a velvet lining with stitching along the opening. Suggested retail is $59.99.