New
Pocket-sized Digital Recording and Replay Tool for Musicians
July
23, 1997Today E.W. Bridge LLC introduced the world's first truly pocket-sized digital
recorder and player for musicians. Being only 3/8 inch thick, and 4 inches long
and 2 1/4 inches wide, Musician's Pocket Memo goes anywhere comfortably on one's
person. It is designed for common needs voiced by most musicians. While on-the-go
they can capture melodies, lyrics, and riffs, including live music, for easy reference
and improvement later. They also can replay their recordings wherever they happen
to be. Musician's Pocket Memo's digital sound quality is the first in the
world to be sufficiently clear for musicians while maintaining pocket size and
widespread affordability. It features an advanced mono sound synthesis chipset,
high-sensitivity small microphone, and high output small speaker. Its unique sound
clarity results from these high quality components together with finely tuned
integration circuitry. The result is noticeably better sound than most portable
cassette recorders. Operation is through a fully labeled and intuitive 7-button
membrane keypad. Since recording is digital on non-volatile flash memory, each
recording is stored separately and easily found. Each can be individually deleted
which consolidates remaining recording capacity. Recordings do not risk malfunction
or mechanical damage which can occur with tape cassettes. Stereo input and output
3.5 mm jacks allow connection to other essentials. Musician's Pocket Memo connects
to headphones , external mikes and speakers, studio equipment, PCs, and directly
or through mixers to electronic instruments. For example, electric guitars need
only a simple $2 mechanical jack adapter. Electronic keyboards and other high
power equipment can connect through a mixer. Says Clay Bullwinkel, President
of E.W. Bridge, "We have made and sold tens of thousands of general-purpose
high-capacity digital sound recorders worldwide since 1995. Customers have always
told us that we are in a class by ourselves regarding sound quality for this kind
of pocket-sized digital device. Just last year we began to hear repeatedly from
musicians who were using them. The musicians not only underscored the sound quality
again, they told us we were crazy not to be marketing it to the music community.
They helped us figure out that adding input and output jacks, plus some fine-tuning
of the sound circuitry, would help. And there you have it. For musicians we maintain
our same responsive and supportive approach as always. Plus a very active research
and development program with over 30 engineers." E.W. Bridge LLC will
begin by mid-August to make Musician's Pocket Memo available through music retailers
and catalogs across the U.S. You can place your orders by calling 888-248-3628
(toll free), (415) 361-4916, fax to (415) 261-2172, www.ewbridge.com,
or via email to sales@ewbridge.com.
Features and Prices Physical characteristics - True
pocket size: 3/8 " x 2 1/4" x 4" / (9.5 x 56 x 101 mm) - rests
comfortably in pockets, purses, etc.
- Weight: 2.4 ounces (68g)
- Intuitive
and quickly referenceable 7-button plastic membrane keypad
- Integrated advanced
sound synthesis chipset, high-sensitivity microphone, high output speaker
- 2
or 4 MB (megabytes) flash memory - recordings secure when power low or is absent
Functional characteristics - Distinctly crisper and
stronger mono sound - (approx. 8kHz - better than most cassette recorders)
- 9.5
to 19.1 minutes in music mode (short play), 25 to 50 minutes in speech mode (long
play)
- Quick scanning from recording to recording or within recordings to find
key sound
- Deletion of individual (or all) recordings, consolidates all remaining
ones
- Volume control for privacy and power savings
- Stereo input and output
jacks - 1/8" (3.5 mm)
- Use with PC requires PC sound card and speakers.
Transfer done via analog playback into sound card jack
- Both LED and sounds
confirm successful completion of functions and battery status
- Rugged, impact-resistant
metal casing and surface mount construction
- Keypad security prevents unauthorized
replay
Includes - Attractive four-color glossy gift box:
5 1/4" x 6" x 1", 6 ounces (127 x 165 x 25 mm, 170 g)
- Handsome
smooth leather case, quick reference decal, and user's guide
- 4 replaceable
batteries (Duracell PX625A or Varta V625U available as replacements)
- 3.5 mm
connector cables not included
- 30-day satisfaction guarantee - within 30 days
return fully intact and with minimal use for full refund
- Standard limited
warranty
| Standard Models | Suggested
Retail List Prices | | SPE25A-2J-EW (9.5minutes short play, 25
minutes long play, 2 MB -megabytes- flash memory) | $119.95 |
| SPE50A-2J-EW (19.1 min., 50 min., 4 MB) | $239.95 |
For more
information, visit their web site at www.ewbridge.com. |
