Today, You'll Become A Man

For the rest of June, I will be covering something I feel I don't cover enough of on a daily basis - audiophile-grade production and listening equipment. While the majority out there will probably see it as nothing more than technological porno, if you're as passionate about music as I am, you need to look past all that and realize great sound doesn't come free. And I'm not just talking about listening to the birds and the bees either - I'm talking about excellent reproduction, accuracy, and music that makes you feel as if you are there.

First on the list is this incredibly innovative product by Lexicon. The Ionix U22 is the perfect complement to any studio professional preparing to take off to stardom. This 2x2 USB Audio/MIDI Interface comes with XLR/TRS inputs, instrument input, and a wealth of other options that let you connect your studio monitors, plug in your digital piano, and listen to headphones - all from a single interface that's conveniently designed to go in that "dead space" between your monitor and keyboard. Brilliance at its best? You betcha. More to come, so stay tuned.