Application By Wind Instrument Player Of Lips

I need stubby mic stands for the occasional instrument mic application, but usually for tabletop. These little stands are well made, and priced right. Radio Shack used to sell a little fixed height chrome stand for about the same price. This is by far a better deal.

I must admit, the first time I unboxed the instrument, I was amazed at the build quality. It has some heft, the keys are properly and ergonomically placed and you know Akai really took their time to perfect this wind controller. But as a long time saxophone player, the first time I actually played some scales, I was quite disappointed - it didn't feel like a saxophone. I was beginning to regret my purchase and thought about exchanging it for the WX5. So I gave it a few more days. Days turned to weeks, and I am beginning to appreciate this instrument. Keep practicing those scales, breathing with the mouthpiece and you realize how this is such an amazing wind controller. I made a mistake thinking that this is a replacement for a saxophone in an apartment situation. In reality, you should think about how this instrument can be an extension to your musical endeavors. The possibilities you can do with the sounds and playability are endless. There are a few usable synths prebuilt, but I suggest using the Akai EWI 5000 Editor to really play and edit your sounds then save it to the user bank. Also there are synths out there that can be used if you plug the EWI as just a midi wind controller; unfortunately you can't upload other synth sounds into the controller. Definitely give it some time to get used to the instrument especially moving from one octave to another. Keep practicing and you'll appreciate that there's hardly any moving parts here. I was opposed at it first since horns have that tactile and key feedback. But with the touch sensitivity, it really felt I was playing an instrument from the future. Again, you just have to get used to it - think about when mobile phones shift from physical keyboards to the modern phones we have today. And here I am today still keeping my purchase and writing a review. I thank Akai for making a top-notch wind controller and continuing the support for the modern electronic wind musician.

Fits great on my Hasselblad 500CM. The anti-slip lips on the side prevents any twisting.

Mounted on Sony A6500.� Small, lightweight, unobtrusive.� "Lips" prevent the camera from twisting on the tripod when using a long, heavy lens, especially in portrait orientation, without obstructing the lens mount.� Less expensive than similar QR plates from Kirk and Really Right Stuff.� If you don't need or can't justify the cost of an L-bracket, get one of these.� I have Acratech QR plates on two different Sony mirrorless cameras and am entirely satisfied with these purchases.

Too many times I've had to put the mic to my lips and that always worried me. Now I bring this sanitizer to give me confidence that 'm not going to pick up the germs of the previous user.

Initially I thought the output from the microphone was too low, but found that it had to be re-positioned close to the lips to work properly. When it is first unboxed the shipping position of the mic is too far away.

No phone case has made me happier! The picture has great detail and a beautiful shine to it as well. It also lips over the sides and back for complete screen, and lens, protection. 5/5!

Can’t beat this little instrument for the money!

Fine instrument, does what it should do and more. I recommend it.

Wind bad, this good. Keep wind out.