Music Promotion, Marketing and Distribution Newsletter

July 2011

The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections.

1. Publications that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations/Shows that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3s or videos
5. Helpful Resources for recording artists

SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED

The Delete Bin
810 St. Andrews St. #805, New Westminster, BC V3M 1V8
PH: 778-387-8174
Rob Jones clippernolan@gmail.com
www.thedeletebin.com
A music blog that features articles about pop music history.Also interviews/reviews of indie acts worldwide.

Full Access Magazine
9713 Takomah Trail, Tampa, FL 33617
PH: 813-398-3500 FX: 813-200-3916
Neal Nachman nealnachman@verizon.net
www.fullaccessmagazine.com
Features news, interviews and reviews in a wide variety of genres.

Alternative Revolt
submissions@altrevolt.com
www.altrevolt.com
We're not only about the artists, it's about the fans! We keep our readers on the edge of their seats because we ask the real questions, get the real answers and deliver it all to our readers in a fun & formidable format. This isn't your mother's copy of Cosmo or your dad's Cabelas catalog, this is Alternative Revolt and we're here to rock your faces off!

Performer Magazine
24 Dane St. #3, Somerville, MA 02143
editorial@performermag.com
www.performermag.com
We are a nationally distributed musician’s trade publication, with a focus on independent musicians, those unsigned and on small labels, and their success in a DIY environment. We’re dedicated to promoting lesser-known talent and being the first to introduce you to artists you should know about. We listen to everything that comes into the office. Unfortunately, due to space limitations, we are not able to review everything. If you do not see your record in the magazine in the months following your submission, we were unable to feature it. We prefer physical CDs over downloads. If you do not have a CD, send download links (no attachments) to the above e-mail address. Sonicbids members can submit EPKs at no cost.

Vandala
Box 22001, Vernon, BC V1T 9L7
PH: 250-309-1299 FX: 250-545-4822
Crystal Lee vandala@vandalaconcepts.com
www.VandalaConcepts.com
Each issue includes reviews and interviews of independent artists from around the world by independent writers.

SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION

2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS

Lisa's Walk The Talk Show
PO Box 9177, Rochester, MN 55903
Lisa Loucks lcpbooks@gmail.com
www.lisalc.tv
Brings to the listening audience heart-to-heart stories on real people and places that reach deep inside the lives of those she interviews by wayof her easy, approachable, down-to-earth style that is classically,"Lisa." We are looking for bands to promote.

Tranquilizer Records Radio
909-323 Rusholme Rd. Toronto, ON M6H 2Z2
PH: 347-467-1116
Jylane Clark submit@tranquilizerrecordsradio.com
www.tranquilizerrecordsradio.com
Please use our online form to submit your music. This can be found under the "About" section. Only unsigned and Indie Rock bands (no Metal, Hip Hop, Rap etc.).

Online Lounge Radio
PH: +37494390033
Gevorg Balyan lounge@lounge.am
www.lounge.am
Streams Acid Jazz, Deep House, Chillout music and makes you feel the nature.

Pro Flow Radio
PH: 234-738-1848
DJ Maxheat mm@maxheat.com
www.proflowradio.com
Internationally syndicated Urban music radio show featuring Maxheat and the Pro Flow All Stars.

Acoustic Alternative Radio
music@acousticalternative.com
www.acousticalternative.com
We are dedicated to the promotion of Alternative Rock, and the musicians that work so hard to get their creations heard. We do this at no charge to any artist. Your success depends on the number of fans you drive to our network to get your music heard all over the world. If you would like to be considered for air play on Acoustic Alternative contact us with a link to listen to your music. We will forward your email to one of our scouts for them to followup on.

XRadio.biz
www.xradio.biz
We offer an assortment of streaming radio stations, bringing you the freshest Hip Hop & House music. We're proud to be on the cutting edge of independent music, broadcasting free internet radio to the world! Chat with our DJs and other radio listeners online with our extensive social music network.

Horn Driven Radio
horndrivenradio@gmail.com
www.horndrivenradio.com
The programming is focused on Horn-Driven Soul, Funk and Jazz, in the spirit of artists such as: Tower of Power, James Brown, Edgar Winter, Luther Kent, Candy Dulfer, Maceo Parker, Jack Mack & The Heart Attack, Lenny Williams, Doc Kupka's Strokeland Superband, Jon Smith, Mic Gillette, and many more.

WFKU Radio
www.wfku.org
A Gothic internet radio station streaming live out of New York City. Gotham City offers us a vast selection of the best dark DJ’s, events and concerts in the country. We stream live from industrial and gothic events all over the city and play sets from the most talented DJ’s the city has to offer.

eoRadio
PH: 303-808-8140
Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com
www.eoradio.com
The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details.

2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS

Blu Chip Media
3628 Ponce De Leon Blvd. North Port, FL 34291
PH: 941-306-6402
Blu Chip bluchipmedia@gmail.com
www.bluchipmedia.com
A radio promotional/publicist company for Hip Hop & R&B.

Planetary Group
PO Box 52116, Boston, MA 02205
PH: 617-451-0444 FX: 617-451-0888
adam@planetarygroup.com
www.planetarygroup.com
Check out our radio team that provides full promotional services at the College, commercial specialty promotion, AAA, public, RPM, Hip Hop and Jazz; as well as targeted radio mailing services. We also do publicity! Is the only time you see your name in print when you open up the phonebook? Our veteran in-house publicity department will pitch your project to the print media moguls to help you get the results you need.

National Record Promotion
137 N. Larchmont #500, Los Angeles, CA 90004
PH: 323-658-7449 FX: 323-658-7699
Larry Weir larry_weir@sbcglobal.net
www.heartlandent.com
We promote artists and groups at radio with an emphasis on independent labels and recording artists. Over the last five years NRP has worked with many major acts. National Record Promotion-NRP will assist you in weekly tracking reports...national chart activity & radio interviews.

RadioMavens.com
PH: 615-491-0918
contact@radiomavens.com
www.radiomavens.com
We offer digital promotion and tracking services to artists and labels of all genres of music. Created with the independent artist in mind, RadioMavens.com is the vehicle you need to get your music out into the world and drive broadcasters to your website, social networks, videos and most importantly, to download your single for airplay.

Powderfinger Promotions
47 Mellen St., Framingham, MA 01702
PH: 800-356-1155 x234
radio@powderfingerpromo.com
www.powderfingerpromo.com
We have solid connections at over 500 college and AAA stations across the U.S. and Canada and hundreds of press contacts.

SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC

3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY

Indie Stir-Fry
PH: 718-278-0662
china@musicdish.com
china.musicdish.com/music/promo.php3
Because of China's Great Firewall, nearly all of the sites we rely on to connect with fans are blocked in China. Facebook, twitter, YouTube,... all blocked. Language is also a bigger barrier as chinese surfers are less accustomed to surf english-language sites than other non-english websurfers. As such, you have no digital presence in China. Our solution to help you put an anchor on China's digital shores is Indie Stir-Fry. Indie Stir-Fry helps you establish your first digital presence in China, including translation, artist blog/website and social media marketing campaign for your song and video. It's a one month campaign that you can renew (at a discounted rate) or discontinue at any time - you manage your level investment. We can also help set up your discography for online and mobile distribution.

Echoingwalls Music
www.echoingwalls.com
First and foremost, Echoingwalls Music is a community and music-based company. Our mission is two-fold. First, we strive to help new and struggling artists to succeed in the music industry by providing the necessary resources to cut down on the exorbitant prices of today's entertainment industry. Secondly, we focus on providing entertainment for the whole community. It is our desire to bring a higher quality of life though music. By providing a reliable support system that includes live radio, marketing & promotion, and other industry services, we help to ensure a great measure of success to our artists.

Jen the Music Maven
PH: 832-816-1623
Jen jen@jenthemusicmaven.com
www.jenthemusicmaven.com
Jen the Music Maven knows that your success starts with your music. She offers a variety of methods designed to enhance your natural talent and uncover hidden ones. She offers: private consultations with artist and/or producer, workshops, seminars, and numerous other online methods. Jen also offers a unique approach to branding and marketing that allows her clients to distinguish themselves from the music herd. Jen utilizes her unique 3 Step Methodology to help her clients achieve success. 1. Jen works with you to develop your style by enhancing your existing musical knowledge including: composition, rhythms, arranging, orchestration, vocal styling, production and beats. 2. Jen works with you to develop a unique brand that conveys your musical message and is instantly recognizable by fans. 3. Jen works with you to market and promote your music, live performances and products. Jen utilizes the most current Web 2.0 techniques.

Bug Music
7750 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046
PH: 323-969-0988 FX: 323-969-0968
www.bugmusic.com
With more than thirty years of careful growth, Bug Music has become a world-leader in the music publishing industry. Established in 1975, Bug Music combines highly personalized service with the most advanced technology in order to maximize copyright protection and collection efforts for its clients. In addition Bug employs an international team of creative personnel to provide exposure for some of the best popular music ever written.

I AM PR Agency
PH: 240-291-5448
Olivia Dikambi olivia@iampragency.com
www.iampragency.com
Provides unique, creative, innovative and results-oriented services. The company tailors its communications to suit your needs wherever you are. Via artist/ business development, social media marketing; media & public relations, event planning, brand building & management and consulting services, we ensure highly effective campaigns to create a buzz for our clients. E-mail us a description of your PR needs.

License To Thrill Music
1770 Franklin Chase Ter. Henderson, NV 89012
PH: 702-407-0936
Valerie Vickers valerie@licensetothrillmusic.com
www.licensetothrillmusic.com
An independent music publisher providing one-stop music synchronization and licensing for advertising, films, television, radio, movie trailers, video games and new media.

ONErpm
info@onerpm.com
www.onerpm.com
A digital music distribution platform and store for independent artists, labels, and music fans around the world. Our goal is to empower content creators from anywhere in the world by providing them with the tools to easily distribute, promote, and sell their music both at home and globally. We distribute to the world's top music stores, most innovative new services, in some of the promising new markets. We charge a one-time delivery fee per service that we deliver to. You choose which stores you want to sell your music in. For a complete list of distribution partners and pricing, please visit our pricing page.

Carnelian Agency
PH: 360-752-9829
www.carnelianagency.com
Our mission is to provide musicians with the services, products and resources they need with professionalism, integrity and an invested belief in the unlimited potential of our clients. Our vision is to offer a one stop artist's services and products company with several departments under one parent corporation. We provide exceptional customer service and nurture each client relationship with personal dedication.

CTW Promotions
PO Box 40701, Redford, MI 48240
Mike Warden promotions@conquertheworld.com
www.ctwpromotions.com
We do MySpace promotion for labels, authors, bands and artists. Would you rather have your music profile blowing up daily or just sit there collecting dust?

Countdown Entertainment
110 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001-6805
PH: 212-645-3068 FX: 212-989-6459
James Citkovic James@CountdownEntertainment.com
www.countdownentertainment.com
Countdown Entertainment's distinction - They Broker Intellectual Properties (sell Major Gold & Platinum Recording Artists Music Publishing Catalogues and Catalogues of Masters. Countdown Entertainment also represents bands, groups, singers, songwriters, musicians, composers, music producers and music managers, to independent music labels, production companies and major recording labels, and also provides music publishing deals, music licensing deals, film music deals, TV music deals, and record distribution, as well as a non-exclusive, non-commission *personal* Music Consultant services to help your career.

IndiePower.com
PH: 818-505-1836
info@indiepower.com
www.indiepower.com
Started by industry veterans to further the goal of helping develop the cutting edge of new artists and labels with innovative marketing and talent. Combining 25+ years of valuable experience with an arsenal of talents and a passion for breaking albums and artists, Indie Power is about to add a few new pages to the history books! @indie_power

AIF Records/Music Productions
PO Box 691, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
PH: 914-510-9022
R. Jackson aifrecords@verizon.net
www.robertjackson.net
Artist career planning and consultation. Mailouts in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and or Asia to both major labels and indies. Music publishers, music supervisors for possible film/TV/ad agency soundtrack placement, internet record labels.

How Are You Changing Things?
PH: 613-216-1082 x6006
Craig Cardiff craig@howareyouchangingthings.org
www.howareyouchangingthings.org
A consulting collective and idea incubator, we are excited about asking and answering the question: How are you changing things? We've worked with universities, authors, non-profits, artists, entrepreneurs small + large in helping them change things for the better: streamlining processes, identifying marketing opportunities, delivering a clear message, reducing development costs, and helping them change things for the better.

LaFaMos Marketing & Publicity
4657 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027
PH: 323-668-9383 FX: 323-668-9386
contact@Lafamos.com
www.Lafamos.com
We offer many services such as marketing and publicity, graphic & web design, press kit layout & design, radio promotion, procurement of album and show reviews, copyright & PRO registration assistance, legal referrals and everything else associated with the music business. MENTION THIS LISTING AND RECEIVE A $300 CREDIT!

Fixion Media
322-43 Samson, Laval, QC H7X 3R8
PH: 888-819-3065 FX: 888-310-6045
sales@fixionmedia.com
www.fixionmedia.com
A vertical advertising network that represents 50+ Rock, Heavy Metal and Alternative music sites. In August 2010, we delivered 40+ million ad impressions to 3 million unique visitors. Thanks to enterprise-level ad serving technology, we are thriving with the latest in delivery methods and tracking. We are pleased to pass along cutting edge geo-targeting, online targeting, rich media delivery and tracking, as well as iPhone, iPad, PS3, and XBOX targeting. We offer standard banner campaigns, audio ads, video ads, Superbanners, high-impact background ads, as well as aggressive roadblocking capabilities.

Daylle Deanna Schwartz Consulting
Daylle www.daylle.com
When major label artists sells 20,000 CDs, or even 200,000 CDs, they're treated like failures. When indies sell those numbers, they celebrate. I encourage you to develop your career first in order to give yourself more leverage to get a deal that will advance your career. Contact me about my fees if you need CONSULTING on how to make progress in your music career or need a shot of motivation by using my CAREER COACHING. I do it in person and by phone.

3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS

Medical Records
The Old Chapel, Main Rd. Drayton Parslow, Bucks, MK17 0JS UK
PH: +44-7793-115-299
James McArdle james@medicalfuture.co.uk
www.medicalfuture.co.uk
Discovery-based record label, based in Milton Keynes. If we like your music enough that we'd buy it, we'll put our money into it, not yours...

Allzeit Musik
Skalitzerstr.136, 10999 Berlin, Germany
PH: 049030-61107188
Gert Bertram info@allzeitmusik.de
www.allzeitmusik.de
A new label from Berlin is starting an unconventional enterprise and wants to give musicians from all over the world, living in Berlin, a forum for their artistic work regardless of musical stylistic confines. Allzeit Musik is located in the heart of Berlin and offers in the creative environment of Kreuzberg digital recording and mastering at reasonable prices. The productions reach from (A-Z) Electronic-Grooves, Pop-Dance to Progressive Rock, Soul and Alternative Rock to Germanrock, right up to Goa-trance, "nu Jazz", "nu Classics", World Music and Spoken Words.

BluJazz Productions
PO Box 578720, Chicago, IL 60657
PH: 773-477-6872
Greg Pasenko info@blujazz.com
www.blujazz.com
Created to address the needs and concerns of independent Jazz artists. Our artists are provided a distributed record label, promotion via forms of media and facilitation of booking and touring through which their music reaches the International market place. Our services can be contracted either as a complete package or can be ala carte with a separate price for each function.

Cision
www.cision.com
From ink to the Internet. Broadsheets to blogs. TV networks to social networks. Whether you're a communications professional or a member of the media, Cision brings together all the elements you need to get your story out. PR and communications professionals come to us to find media information. Target their pitches. Connect with audiences. Monitor coverage. Understand public perception. Respond to crisis. And measure and analyze their results. Members of the media come to us to find leads. Specify their areas of coverage. Determine how they want to be contacted. Find new professional opportunities. And gain access to the latest buzz, and insights from the global media community.

Big Noise Records
11 S. Angell St. #336, Providence, RI 02906
PH: 401-274-4770
Al Gomes al@bignoisenow.com
www.bignoisenow.com
We work with Pop, Rock, R&B, Hard Rock, Metal, Jazz, Acoustic, Dance and Blues artists. Currently seeking new artists. Please call or email first.

Voodoo Records
124 Crockford Blvd. Toronto, ON M1R 3C3
PH: 416-939-8782
Mike info@voodoorecords.ca
www.voodoorecords.ca
Tell a band ... tell a friend ... VoodooRecords.com - recording, mixing, mastering, rehearsal studios, artist development, home studio mixfix, video production, media, web and more!

Island Girl Records
PO Box 520, North Beach, MD 20714
Deanna islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com
www.deannadove.com/IGRecords
We want to help you get your music heard, appreciated and distributed to the world. We will work in a very selective fashion in that we hand select the music that we support and sell. Regardless of where you live, we can work together to make IGR work to build your career. Before you can submit your music to Island Girl Records please read and approve our online Submission Terms and Conditions.

SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS

Smashsongs.com
info@smashsongs.com
www.smashsongs.com
Made by songwriters for songwriters, Smashsongs is the premier online marketplace for songwriters, bands and artists to license songs, license music and license lyrics directly to TV, Film, Media and other artists. Smashsongs allows musicians and songwriters to be in control of their own material by entering into the type and format of contract that best suits their needs and wishes.

Indie Train
3446 SW 8th St. 1st Fl. Miami, FL 33135
Mark Lamdanski admin@indietrain.com
www.indietrain.com
The source for independent music videos! A YouTube-style site dedicated to the indie artist!

YoogliMusic
4533 MacArthur Blvd. #500, Newport Beach, CA 92660
PH: 949-336-2437
info@Yoogli.com
www.yooglimusic.com
The site includes individual artist pages for independent artists who want to promote their own music. In addition it offers automated playlists, daily blog, new artist recommendations, aggregate news feeds, wiki-generated artists' pages, and social networking capabilities all on one site! YoogliMusic seamlessly synchronizes with iTunes and Apple's new iPad and provides customized music recommendations based on independent artists as well as recently played music to the user's personal music profile.

SoundHound
c/o Music Dept. 1731 Technology Dr. #700, San Jose, CA 95110
PH: 408-441-3200
www.soundhound.com
Our breakthrough Sound2Sound technology searches sound against sound, bypassing traditional sound to text conversion techniques even when searching text databases. Sound2Sound has resulted in numerous breakthroughs including the world's fastest music recognition, the world's only viable singing and humming search, and instant-response large scale speech recognition systems. If you would like to add your music to the SoundHound database for Grab searches, the easiest way is by sending your CDs or MP3s the above address. We do also accept digital submissions. We don't have an electronic mailing system that we require you use, but all songs need to be properly labeled.

RadarMusicVideos
PO Box 68960, London, NW26 9EW UK
PH: 00-44 (0)7515-684782
info@radarmusicvideos.com
www.radarmusicvideos.com
We promote music videos editorially, through features on the website and our newsletters. To have your video considered for a feature, you need to join Radar, as either a Director or a Label and post your videos. We consider every new video within a week of posting. If we feature your video, there are no further costs.

Ditto Music
US: 33 Music Square W., Nashville, TN 37210
UK: 4th Fl. 29-31 Parliament St., Liverpool, L8 5RN UK
Phone US: 615-732-0804
Phone UK: 0151-708-7079
www.dittomusic.com
Sell your music on hundreds of digital music stores. We take no percentage of your earnings, in fact you receive a further 10% of income just for signing up with Ditto. We collect PRS from every sale. This is around 10% of your sales revenue and can seriously add up. Every time you play a gig you are owed royalties ranging from £6 for an open mic night, to thousands of pounds for festival appearances. There are also royalties owed to you if your music has been on radio or television and we can claim back all of these for you. Once you sign up with Ditto you simply enter your details and we collect the money for you.

MusicDishTV Plus
tv@musicdish.net
tv.musicdish.net
Guarantees that your video will premier on ALL twenty two (22) of our channels and sites within two weeks of submission. In addition, you get a professional write up of your video and exclusive exposure through China's #1 online music TV, MOGO; as well as the websites and newsletters of MusicDish e-Journal and Mi2N.com. MusicDishTV has distrbuted over 300 videos online, developed a following in the thousands and attracted more than one million total views.

AMAdea Music
PO Box 134, Burgas, 8000, Bulgaria
PH: +359-888-913708
www.amadeamusic.com
We deliver music everywhere - unrivalled reach into most countries - 86 countries and 97% coverage of the world. Our key music business approach is simple - Working with artists, labels and distributors in a 360 degree capacity! We offer FREE digital distribution at no cost, you can register and plan your distribution. We offer custom selection of digital stores, where your music content will be delivered.

Style-City Music Presents
PO Box 13651, Saint Petersburg, FL 33733-3651
PH: 727-520-2336 FX: 501-621-3297
Steven Berry mail@stylecitymusic.com
www.musicxray.com/profiles/1089
A 29:00 minute music video program showcasing music videos from all over the world from both signed and unsigned artists.

Dailymotion
www.dailymotion.com
All about finding new ways to see, share and engage your world through the power of online video. You can find - or upload - videos about your interests and hobbies, eyewitness accounts of recent news and distant places, and everything else from the strange to the spectacular.

Spotify
content@spotify.com
www.spotify.com
A new way to manage your music, discover new tracks and share songs and playlists with your friends. Now you can enjoy music whenever and wherever you like. Spotify’s current launch countries are Sweden, Norway, Finland, the UK, France, Spain, the Netherlands and the US but we accept music from all countries.

88tc88
www.88tc88.com
We now deliver independent music to all of China's 950+ million mobile subscribers. You can now sell your music on China's mobile phones in three easy steps 1. Pick your package 2. Fill in all information (incl the metadata) 3. Upload your music and artwork. All in all you can be set and released in China in about 7 weeks!

Music Gorilla
12407 Mopac Expressway N. 100-312, Austin, TX 78758
PH: 201-796-8742
Alexia info@musicgorilla.com
www.musicgorilla.com
To help musicians, artists and songwriters get their original material into the eyes and ears of industry members who have the ability to take their careers to the next level. We asked Reps from Major Labels, Indie Labels and Film Studios to commit to using MusicGorilla.com as a resource. In return, we would build individual pages for them that would automatically display artist material they are specifically looking for. They agreed, as long as we would not ask the artist or themselves for a percentage of their deals. We built it, they came. From that point on, we dedicated ourselves toward providing artists worldwide with an opportunity.

JukeBoxAlive
311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
PH: 828-232-0016
Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com
jukeboxalive.com
Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off.

SECTION FIVE: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE COMMUNITIES

Metal Band Network
www.facebook.com/metalbandnetwork
Metal bands get to network with other bands, post their video/music and share other resources that might help each other grow in the Metal community. This page is for unsigned and independent label Metal bands to network with resources and fans.

iGiveapoop.com on JackTheDonkey.com
378 Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto, ON M5N 1A2
PH: 416-200-7227
David Katz stayintouch@jackthedonkey.com
www,iGiveapoop.com
Promoting unsigned musicians and bands (all genres) who help drive change for the charities we give a poop about on JackTheDonkey.com.

Noisy Planet
507 Casazza St. Ste. A, Reno, NV 89502
PH: 877-828-3886
www.noisyplanet.net
An online music community helping artists in every corner of the world to connect with fans and colleagues. Noisy Planet is dedicated to creating the easiest way for independent artists and bands to post and sell music on the worldwide web. Our simple interface makes it easy for artists to connect with new and existing fans. Whether these fans are friends and co-workers, a local club following, or like-minded music enthusiasts from around the world, we will partner with every artist to promote their material in the most user friendly online environment possible.

Metalluminati
51 Loma Rd. Woodside, CA 94062
PH: 650-208-8400
Jeff Schenck jeff@metalluminati.com
www.metalluminati.com
Artist advocacy, helping artists understand how to utilize technology, indie methods, digital distro, modern social media and marketing to succeed on their own. We are also a community of 300 Metal bands, helping one each other succeed through trade and knowledge, one artist helping another.

MusicReach
www.musicreach.com
A social network that was developed to unite all aspects of the music industry. No matter what your involvement with music is, MusicReach can help you.

NuMuBu
www.numubu.com
The music industry's social & business network where you can find gigs, contracts, jobs, collaborators, tools, & the knowledge you're looking for.

Beats For You Now
www.beatsforyounow.com
A community for artists, producers and fans. Upload audio, video and pictures/art.

SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND

6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL

The Songwriters Pad
Lori A. Hall lah@msn.com
paragoni.com/songwriters-pad-for-pc-mac
A professional lyric writing program that allows songwriters to write, arrange and store all of their lyrics and song concepts in one place. Songwriters Pad works on iPhones, iPads, Driod phones and tablets, as well as Macs and PCs. Soon, the Apple versions will "talk to each other" and the Driod/PC versions will also be integrated. (e.g. - start writing on your phone, finish on your computer or visa-versa). The above link is to a 7 day free trial of the software.

Sentric Music
PH: 0207-099-5991
info@sentricmusic.com
www.sentricmusic.com
An independent music administrative publisher home to thousands of UK artists offering royalty collection and synchronisation services all on a contract that doesn’t tie the artist down. Its services are open to anyone who creates and performs original material and there is no sign up fee, Sentric just takes a cut of what it earns for you.

Indie Music Idol Contest
www.IndieMusicidol.com
Sign up to join a truly independent music competition. The winner will be chosen by the community, and given prominent placement on Yoogli Music to market and sell their music!

Olson Entertainment
W10416 Peterson Rd. Camp Douglas, WI 54618
PH: 800-441-9154 FX: 866-214-5521
Jan Olson jp@olsonentertainment.net
www.olsonentertainment.net
Full booking service and management company for artists, venues and speakers.

Online Singing Contest
yobi.tv LLC, po box 44013, West Bloomfield Michigan
Bryant Dunivan bryant@yobi.tv
yobi.tv/yobising
Amateur singing contest that will increase your exposure. Free to enter!

CompetitionAlley
www.competitionalley.com
A flexible 'white-label' competition platform that affiliates brands with today's emerging music scene. Competitions can take place solely online, or they may include 'live' performances. We work with the best music-gear companies to provide exciting, valuable prize packages. Music fans are driven to our sites to discover new music and to vote for their favorite artist.

MusicPro Insurance Agency
45 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, NY 11797-2002
PH: 800-605-3187 FX: 888-290-0302
Julie insurance@MusicProInsurance.com
http://www.musicproinsurance.com
Affordable and convenient insurance for musicians, including instruments, equipment, studio, tour, composer's liability, travel accident and health.

Festival Network Online
www.festivalnet.com
There's nothing like a live performance! FNO lists more than 7,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. @_festivalnet Search by 22 different music genres, event attendance, zip code radius & more. Plug in festival dates with club dates.

Website Music Player
www.WebsiteMusicPlayer.com
A service that provides you with an easy way to sell your digital music. You get multiple MP3 player widgets that embed into home pages, blogs, MySpace/Facebook profiles and many other types of pages. At any time while listening to your music, your fans and customers can select individual songs or full albums that they want to buy. They click the 'Click Here To Order (or your own custom text) button that is prominently displayed on the bottom of your player and an order summary page will open in a new window.

6.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION

OASIS CD Manufacturing
7905 N. Crescent Blvd. Delair, NJ 08110
PH: 540-987-8810 FX: 540-987-8812
Mike Naylor info@oasisCD.com
www.oasiscd.com
We help you manufacture your CD or DVD project. We also help you package it creatively, promote and distribute it so it doesn't become just more clutter in your apartment.

CD Rollout
1222 11th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
PH: 800-811-7478
Mike Naylor mike@cdrollout.com
www.cdrollout.com
We offer CD and DVD replication, CD and DVD manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your CD or DVD at wholesale rates. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies. Check out what we can do for you!

Media Replication Services (MRS)
1 Woodborough Ave. Toronto, ON M6M 5A1
PH: 416-654-8008 FX: 416-654-3663
replication.services@MediaRS.com
www.mediars.com
For customers seeking an end-to-end replication services company, Media Replication Services provides dependable, complete replication services on all media platforms.Our services include pre-mastering, graphic lay-out services, packaging, fulfillment and distribution. At Media Replication Services, our mandate is to provide a very high level of service to our client-base, which includes companies from a range of different sectors including corporations, software developers, and the audio industry. Our process is fully documented and we are in the process of completing our ISO registration in compliance with ISO 9001:94 standards.

Furnace MFG
2719-B Dorr Ave. Fairfax, VA 22031
PH: 888-599-9883
info@furnacemfg.com
www.furnacemfg.com
Discs packaged in Jewel Cases are still a favorite amongst musicians and labels looking for an inexpensive package that does the job and is retail friendly. Its uniform design fits a simple 2 panel insert up to a 32 page stapled booklet and tray card. Add top spine barcodes and a marketing sticker and you'll be ready to compete with the majors. Furnace has quick 9 day turns along with the best quality, customer service and value in the industry. And now, all orders of 500 units and up receive a FREE UPC BARCODE.

Intermedia Disc
7359 NW 34 St., Miami, FL 33122
PH: 305-392-9572 FX: 305-392-9574
www.intermediadisc.com
As a full service manufacturer, Intermedia Disc offers integrated or standalone services, including Audio CD, CD-ROM, CD-Text, CD+G, Business Cards and Shape CDs, DVD 5s, DVD 9s, and DVD 10s. We will also print and assemble, even help with your graphic design. We have a variety of innovative tools and the people that know how to use them to enable you to achieve your project objectives. With a personalized, courteous, and friendly customer service, Intermedia Disc is committed to learning your needs to constantly exceed your expectations. We know our future depends on our ability to help make our customers successful.

6.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING

Proinstrumentals Music Mastering
PH: 330-815-0405
Doug Jenkins dsjrapper@aol.com
www.proinstrumentals.com
High end music mixing/mastering service. We have gained the reputation super-high-end!

Crazy Daisy Productions
PH: 541-517-1458
Erik Veach info@crazymastering.com
www.crazymastering.com
Our state-of-the-art CD mastering provides high-quality professional sound at a price anyone can afford. Have all the tracks you can fit on a single audio CD (up to 80 min) mastered for only $279!

SongMastering.com
6904 St. Rt. 133, Blanchester, OH 45107
PH: 513-728-0769
Jim Mason jimmason@songmastering.com
www.songmastering.com
I see songmastering.com as the final step in the recording process, it is a way to give yourself that extra bit of confidence before you post your tune on the net. I see my service as an audio Jiffy Lube, where you can get your song fine tuned for public consumption. I am an independent artist like you and know how important it can be to have the best sounding recordings possible.

Peerless Mastering
1085 Commonwealth Ave. #322, Boston, MA 02215
PH: 617-527-2200
info@peerlessmastering.com
www.peerlessmastering.com
Music mastering is often seen as a mystery. At Peerless, an important goal is to demystify the process to keep our clients involved and ensure that we achieve their sonic goals. We consider it of the utmost importance to work closely with our clients to make sure they are getting exactly the results they're looking for from the mastering process. Mastering requires a balance of skill and vision. We work hard to make sure your record achieves the warmth, depth and vivacity you're looking for.

Creative Visual Productions
4131 S. 89th St., Omaha, NE 68127
PH: 402-592-4410
rob@creativevisual.biz
www.creativevisual.biz
In today's fast paced environment it takes an organization with unparalled commitment to value and service willing to stake its reputation on the commitments it makes and keeps! Creative Visual Productions is just such a company with over 2 decades of successful fulfillment of our customer's multimedia needs. We offer audio and video authoring, editing, mastering, printing, CD duplication and film and video transfer to digital. MENTION THIS LISTING FOR A FREE BARCODE!

6.4 RESOURCES - MERCH

Moozikoo.com
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205
Anthony Bates anthony@moozikoo.com
www.moozikoo.com
What do we do? Simply put ... we sell merchandise and art of all kinds. In addition, we create personalized promotional items and authentic swag for our clients who are building or expanding their brand. What makes us different? A few things…first, we offer artisans and artists of all mediums a platform to sell their wares without requiring any kind of fees or minimal inventory to be included in our community. Customers can join our community for free as well, and a Moozikoo membership allows customers to receive specific discounts and sales alerts reserved only for "MooMembers" (our sales and discounts are not offered to the general public).

Sinergy Merchandising Concepts (SMC)
PO Box 1908, Spring Hill, TN 37174
PH: 615-261-8592 (East Coast)
PH: 714-255-1000 (West Coast)
sales@smcincorporated.com
www.smcincorporated.com
SMC began as a distributor of merchandise for the entertainment industry in 2000. We targeted the music industry and specialized in the design and production of band & artist merchandise. SMC has always kept the end user in mind and never compromised our goal. This goal being: To provide the best product for the best price and deliver it on time. We have come a long way since 2000, but one thing has and will always remain the same, our passion for good design, excellent customer service, and most importantly, our attention to detail and superior quality.

Platinum Monarch Design
PO Box 922182, Sylmar, CA 91392-2182
PH: 888-889-2630
www.platinummonarchdesign.com
Offers innovative web and print solutions to a variety of clients. Whether your website will cater to the needs of a growing client base, or your business card will lead your introductions, PMD can help you reach your target audience and make a profound impact. PMD's unique interfaces attract web visitors while optimal web functionality keeps them on your site, while our creative designs make your cards memorable and in the pockets of prospective clients. Our dynamic production team offers you a variety services from copy writing and logo design to website hosting.

Imprint Indie Printing
3449 Technology Dr. #212, North Venice, FL 34275
PH: 941-484-5151 FX: 941-484-5154
Walter walter@iloveimprint.com
www.iloveimprint.com
Since 1994 we've been helping people create projects to be proud of. We understand every step in the process of putting out records and CD's... We know this because we have done this ourselves... From 7 inch covers to posters, CD replication to custom print work, we take as much pride in your project as you do. We are equipped to give you the best quality at great prices. No matter how big or small your project is, we handle them all with the same attention to detail and care.

6.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT

WTSmedia
2841 Hickory Valley Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421
PH: 888-987-6334 FX: 423-894-7281
Micah Boaz mboaz@wtsmedia.com
www.wtsmedia.com
CD & DVD recordable media, CD & DVD duplicators, blank audio cassettes, video tapes, labels, professional audio/video recorders and a variety of pro-audio products WTS Media offers the very best. We carry a full line of well-known, professional-grade audio equipment including: Microboards, Shure, Graff, Fender Audio, Verbatim, Sennheiser, Nady, Tascam, Rimage, Marantz, Sony, and many others.

Allparts Music Corporation
13027 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041
Phone: 713-466-6414 FX: 713-466-5803
www.allparts.com
America's Premier Guitar and Bass Parts Supplier. ALLPARTS has provided guitar parts and bass parts to manufacturers, wholesalers, retail stores and guitar repair shops all over the world since 1982. Over the years, we have seen the industry and our business expand and parts we provide to our customers become more varied. Our distributors have also enjoyed growth as the guitar continues to be the most popular instrument to play.

Magneto Audio Labs
PH: 617-623-5581 FX: 617-623-5857
Bob info@magnetoaudiolabs.com
www.magnetoaudiolabs.com
We are dedicated to bringing the latest impedance technology to the audio market. Our scientific approach offers users a novel way to craft their creative projects in an affordable fashion. Our goal is to make impedance based tools as common in the audio world as microphones. Long recognized in technical circles, the impedance relationship between a microphone and preamp/interface affects sound greatly. Different mics and preamps/interfaces have a range of impedance values that contribute to sonic texture. It can affect warmth, sizzle, clarity, grit and many other aspects of sound. Many classic microphone and preamp combos work well together because of their impedances. By inserting the VariOhm between the mic and the preamp/interface, you now control this important relationship. Impedance values can be matched for maximum output or altered for additional tone settings for all kinds of microphones.

Audio Engineering Associates
1029 N. Allen Ave. Pasadena, CA 91104
PH: 626-798-9128 FX: 626-798-2378
stereoms@aol.com
www.ribbonmics.com
AEA currently manufactures a range of studio ribbon microphones, ribbon mic preamps, and tools to help you get your equipment held securely, right where you need it. The studio 4038 and ENG 4104B 'lip-mic', designed by the BBC in the '50s, still are unequaled. AEA is Coles' full service distributor, has written the 4038 manual, and manufactures accessories. AEA's matched pair package includes our SMT stereo mount and tutorial: "Basic Stereo Microphone Perspectives."

The Hook Studios
PH: 818-759-4665
Mike Frenchik
www.thehookstudios.com
Featuring one of the industry's premiere inventories of classic & comtemporary microphones, The Hook offers affordable rental packages for tracking drums, guitars, and vocals. We cater to engineers, producers, labels, and production companies whose projects have limited budgets, yet demand the highest standards. Contact us today, and put "The Hook" in your recordings.

6.6 RESOURCES - STUDIOS

Innovative Music Studios
PH: 646-670-8019
Joe Hernandez innovativemusicstudios@gmail.com
www.innovativemusic.us
Our missions is to help musicians to reach their goals. We are a music production services studio offering an array of services such as studio time, mixing, mastering, demo and album packages, music production services as well as music courses such as pro tools 1 and 2, Reason 3.0 classes, MPC classes, mixing classes and much much more!

Soundmirror Recording
76 Green St., Boston, MA 02130-2271
PH: 617-522-1412 FX: 617-524-8377
www.soundmirror.com
Since 1972, Soundmirror has been the premier recording and post-production company of choice for countless orchestras, choral groups and solo artists. We pride ourselves on producing only the highest caliber of recordings with our state-of-the-art equipment, racking up more than 45 Grammy nominations and awards in the process. Please contact us to find how easy it is to make a great recording.

Muzik Studio
14 Chesler Sq. Succasunna, NJ 07876
PH: 973-927-7250
info@muzikstudio.com
www.amuzikstudio.com
We do full production Recording in a friendly, relaxed environment. Our Engineer is Pro-Tools certified and experienced in every phase of the recording and production process. Whether your project is ready to go or in pre-production; MuZik Studio will help you achieve your dream. In-house musicians available including drums and percussion. We are a modern equipped results oriented studio!

6.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL

Indie Connect
2930 Knobdale Rd. Nashville, TN 37214
PH: 615-568-4736
Vinny Ribas Vinny@IndieConnect.com
www.indieconnect.com
Members get into meetings and workshops at a reduced rate; have access to an in-depth library of more than 300 instructional articles, videos, tools and podcasts; have access to numerous industry discounts and more. Indie Connect also publishes a free monthly e-magazine with educational videos, articles, and more in it, and hosts a free, music-industry-only online community.

Ditto Music - Digital Music Distribution Explained
www.dittomusic.com/dittomusic/3038-dittomusic-brochure-v10.pdf
Have you ever wondered what happens when you upload and sell your music online? How much you get paid or how often you should expect your money? There are lots of different codes and rules that you should know, so we put them all together in this handy brochure entitled "Ditto Music - Digital Music Distribution Explained."

Planet Earth / Harmony
PO Box 10741, Marina del Rey, CA 90295
PH: 310-486-0637
Melody Tiger sunflowermoon007@yahoo.com
www.soychocolate.org
We are a new Non-Profit 501c(3) organization, that is going to be showcasing VEGAN artists and musicians at future events and/or on our website, in the hopes of finding & promoting positive role models in the quest for a cruelty-free, peaceful world we wish to participate in creating.

We R Indie
107 Maple St., Martinsville, VA 24112
PH: 276-224-0485
werindienonprofit@yahoo.com
www.werindie.org
The mission of We R Indie, Inc.is to foster and promote music in all genres among all independent non major label artists. We seek to strengthen and advance organizational and individual initiatives in music through education, networking, advocacy, and professional and performance development. We seek to foster leadership between adults and youth to encourage and support music skill development, technology advancements and business development to perpetuate music growth for generations to come.

iDrum Magazine
www.idrummag.com/magazine
Represents a new age in drum journalism. We are proud to say that iDrum is the very first, and only, truly interactive online magazine devoted to drummers and percussionists worldwide. iDrum Magazine utilises all the available digital technologies so that you can flick through the pages of the magazine, easily navigating your way through all the latest drum news, reviews and interviews.

Seven Simple Strategies for Musicians, Bands & Indie Labels
PO Box 2385, Benicia CA 94510
PH: 707-567-3747
www.musicmarketingbook.net
An eBook that describes exactly what you have to do to capture the audience that is perfect for you and your music. It will help you understand the mind set as well as teach you some time tested strategies that work! The Workbook will walk you through the process of creating a targeted market Media Plan unique to your act. The videos will show you "How To" use some tools that professional marketers use.

Music Success in Nine Weeks
www.musicsuccessinnineweeks.com
A guide for musicians to define their brand, grow their fan-base, earn more income, and achieve success in the digital environment, whether they are new to the industry or longtime artists. Music Success in Nine Weeks provides the missing manual for musicians trying to make sense of the social media revolution and explains step-by-step how to create a profitable and sustainable business from their music. Just released in its second edition, the book can easily be deemed the "what to do next" bible for both new and established artists. Structured like a workbook, with room for exercises and notes, the book takes all of the guesswork out of where to start and how to achieve success as a musician in today's world. Use COUPON CODE "INDIEBIBLE" and receive $5 off!

6.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS

FanBox
113 W. G St. #510, San Diego, CA 92101
PH: 877-736-7629
www.yourfanbox.com
Enables people to buy, sell, and promote their digital content through web & mobile technologies. We’ve created the tools that allow our community of over 50 million users to make money doing what they love. Enabled by global billing solutions, FanBox connects musicians, filmmakers, application developers and other content providers to millions of billable consumers worldwide. Unlike other companies that publish members’ music and video without paying the creators of user-generated content, FanBox’s unique community-driven economy ensures that there’s an upside for everyone.

The Music Sense Project
Dexter Nelson dextern@echoingwalls.com
www.echoingwalls.com/music-sense
To be straight forward as possible, the Music Sense project is service-based web-application that gives you the ability to host, sell and distribute your music, and you keep 100% of the profits from sales.

Bombplates
2728 Asbury Rd. #210, Dubuque, IA 52001
PH: 563-556-0227
Aaron Harlow aaron@bombplates.com
www.bombplates.com
A fast, affordable, stylish, and feature rich alternative to traditional websites for musicians.

Devlin Video International
1501 Broadway 4th Fl. New York, NY 10031
PH: 646-205-9547 FX: 212-391-2744
Jessica Dirks jdirks@devlinvideo.com
www.devlinvideo.com
Broadcast specification editing and distribution of music videos to TV Networks.

DIY Media
1411 Fourth Ave, #910, Seattle, WA 98101
PH: 206-623-4948
info@diymediaservices.com
www.diymediaservices.com
A cloud-based digital media technology company focused on providing professional-grade digital media management, e-commerce and marketing solution. Quickly manage your media distribution and grow your business. From direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms to digital media storage and delivery, we provide a turnkey answer at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions.

CDstands.com
30 Compton Way, Hamilton Sq. NJ 08690
PH: 609-689-1711
Scott Clark info@cdreview.com
www.cdstands.com
We manufacture our own line of CD boxes for artists to sell their music at shows or in stores.

Hostbaby
5925 NE 80th Ave. Portland, OR 97218
PH: 888-448-6369
hostbaby@hostbaby.com
www.hostbaby.com
The best place to host your website/domain! Powerful artist tools including blogging, calendar, mailing list, selling merch, and streaming audio. Integrate your site with Facebook, Twitter and more! No design skills are needed. We have hundreds of professional design templates. Sell your music through CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon MP3, Napster, Rhapsody + over 15 other music sites!

Agentless
www.agentless.ca
Provides all the tools a touring artist needs to control time, money and communcations. Manage Less, Play More.

6.9 RESOURCES - FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES

TuneVid.com
10153 1/2 Riverside Dr. #239, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
PH: 323-393-0634
Janet Fisher sales@tunevid.com
www.tunevid.com
Video editing is complex and time-consuming. That's why we do it for you. Simply consult on the phone with our video producer, send us your song on a CD along with video footage you record on our camera, and our professional video editors will turn them into a high-quality, entertaining music video that you can share, post, or audition with.

6.10 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
1 Lincoln Plaza, New York, NY 10023
PH: 212-621-6000 FX: 212-724-9064
www.ascap.com
A membership association of more than 390,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music. Through agreements with affiliated international societies, ASCAP also represents hundreds of thousands of music creators worldwide. ASCAP protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works. ASCAP's licensees encompass all who want to perform copyrighted music publicly. ASCAP makes giving and obtaining permission to perform music simple for both creators and users of music.

The Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund
12001 Ventura Pl. 5th Fl. Studio City, CA 91604
PH: 818-755-7777 FX: 818-755-7778
ckuhrt@fmsmf.org
www.fmsmf.org
Provides support to film musicians and the entertainment community worldwide and assist in establishing recognition of musicians' work by ensuring the payment, processing and distribution of residuals generated by their talent and services. We effectively track, collect and distribute residual payments from the motion picture and television film industries, assist participating musicians in receiving payment of residuals due and provide leadership, assistance and service to film musicians, film producers, the music community and the entertainment industry worldwide.

SECTION SEVEN: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE

Recording Your Live Gig (PART II): 9 Affordable Gear Options
by Michael Gallant, Gallant Music
© 2011 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission

PART I of this article we talked about strategies for making outstanding live recordings - and now we're back with equipment recommendations to help you get the job done. From smaller and less expensive options through to inclusive, high-end rigs, here are some ideas that will introduce you to the plentiful recording options available.

Smart Phones
It may seem a little silly, but if you have a smart phone with a voice memo option, you already have a digital recorder for your next live gig. Don't expect outstanding audio quality, and make sure to test your phone out beforehand to see how it reacts to varying sound levels, says Michael Winger, who runs the live recording company Flying Kitchen and has recorded acts like Regina Spektor and Tom Petty.

"With any gear, make sure you have the ability to control the gain to accommodate either very loud or very quiet sound levels," Winger says. "With an iPhone, it's a good idea to get an extra mic input device so you can get this kind of control. I usually don't expect too much out of an iPhone recording, though I use them all the time for fun."

Blue Mikey
Speaking of extra microphone input devices for the iPhone, the Blue Mikey is the "king of iPhone recording," says Stephen Fortner, editor in chief of Keyboard magazine. The stereo condenser microphone plugs directly into the bottom of your iPhone or iPod and can rotate 230 degrees once it's installed. And in keeping with Winger's recommendation, you can adjust gain settings to accommodate both loud and soft sound levels.

Be sure to check out the Blue Microphones website before you buy, though, recommends Fortner; as of the writing of this article, the Mikey works with many versions of the iPod, as well as iPhone versions 3GS and earlier, but not the newest iPhone 4 - so make sure you have a compatible piece of Apple hardware before hitting "order."

Zoom H2 and H4
"These portable recorders aren't hugely hi-fi, but they are cheap and allow you to control gain," says Winger. "The on-board mikes sound pretty decent and they record to SD memory cards, which makes getting extra storage easy. I sometimes set one of these up at the back of the room when I record, if I'm concerned about the power at a club and think something might go wrong. I've also used them to record wedding ceremonies and other location gigs."

The Zoom H2 doesn't feature dual microphones like the majority of hand-held digital recorders, but rather packs four mics into its small casing. Even though it only records to stereo, the multiple mics give you interesting options when it comes to choosing how the H2 picks up sound - you can either have it record directionally (capturing only what's directly in front of it, for example) or enable it to equally record everything in a 360-degree field around the device. And while the Zoom H4 only has two microphones built in, it can record up to four tracks at the same time. Also interesting are the H4's on-board effects, which can let you add virtual guitar and bass amp sounds to your recordings.

Korg MR-2
Cookie Marenco, California-based producer, engineer, and founder of Blue Coast Records, is a fan of this little hand-held unit for many of her on-site recording gigs. "You can record in DSD, or 'direct stream digital,'" she says. "It's an extremely high-resolution audio format, but units only cost around $700. I see it as protecting your recording for the future."

The Korg MR-2 can lay down up to two tracks at once, and you can record audio either through the on-board stereo condenser mic, or through stereo line input. Once you record on the MR-2, you can port audio files over to your computer via a USB 2.0 connection and mix and edit from there. Another nice touch is that the MR-2 comes with screw mounts built in, so you can mount the unit on a tripod. This can both keep the MR-2 safe from the threat of spilled drinks and dirty tabletops - and give you greater flexibility about how and where to position it in order to capture the best sound possible.

TASCAM DR-2d
"If you're just looking for a stereo picture of the room, this is a very cool option," says Fortner of the small, hand-held recorder. "It's about $250 and records high-resolution audio - up to 96kHz. Also, it has a 'dual recording mode,' meaning that it can simultaneously capture two stereo recordings of a live gig at the same time. And you can set it to record the second file a certain number of decibels lower in volume than the first."

Sounds nice, but what's the point? "If a band you're recording gets really, really loud on a powerful chorus, a normal recording could clip or distort as a result of the increased volume," says Fortner. "But given the Tascam DR-2d's backup file, recorded at a lower volume, you can splice in audio that isn't distorted. Very cool."

The DR-2d also can let you simultaneously record twin stereo files from both the on-board microphones and the device's line input. Want to capture both a board feed and room ambience at the same time? This will let you do it.

ZOOM R24
"The Zoom R24 is a 24-track recorder that can record eight tracks at once," says Fortner. "And once you've recorded a live show with it - stereo drums, guitar, bass, and keyboard, for example - you've got four stereo tracks. It's particularly good if you want to take stuff home and do overdubs over that." Fortner also admires how smoothly the R24 interfaces with computers, even functioning as a control surface for computer-based recording software. "You can get home, dump the tracks right in to whatever editing software you're using, and then use the R24's faders to mix the music," he says. "It's a great intermediate solution, and for $500, it does a ton."

The R24 comes with other goodies as well - among them, built-in studio effects to tweak your recorded sound, a drum machine with 400 factory preset rhythm patterns, and the ability to connect twin R24s with a USB cable so you can record 16 tracks at once.

MOTU UltraLite-mk3
The little black boxes in the MOTU UltraLite family aren't self-contained recording solutions in and of themselves - instead, they're audio interfaces - they're the devices that receive and digitize the sound coming in from microphones or direct-input instruments. They then send the sound into your computer, where it's processed and preserved by your recording software.

Any recording enthusiast will tell you that are many worthy audio interfaces on the market, with new ones coming out constantly - and that the majority of them are of high enough quality to help you lay down fine tracks. So what makes the UltraLites particularly useful for live recording? First off, they are (as the name implies) light - and also ruggedly built to take the beatings that come from regular setups and breakdown at concerts. Second, they pack an admirable amount of inputs, outputs, and controls into a small package; the ten input jacks, for example, provide plenty of space to handle the majority of small and medium-sized recording situations. And finally, they've helped power the sound for major tours from artists like Madonna and Roger Waters. Not a bad track record.

JoeCo BlackBox Recorder
"If you want to go higher end and capture 24 tracks of a performance, this is a serious solution," says Fortner. "The BlackBoxes are single rack-mount recorders that can lay down 24 tracks of high-definition audio at once. Then, you can pipe it over to your computer for editing through a USB connection. It kicks ass, but it's definitely high-end." Indeed, expect to pay in the $2,000-4,000 range if you want to start bringing this piece of gear to gigs. [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=JoeCo+BlackBox&go=Search]

The BlackBox prides itself on simplicity of use and can be triggered to record from a footswitch. If you really want to go all out and record, say, a symphony orchestra, you can link multiple units together to multiply the amount of available tracks you can use.

Alesis HD24
"The HD24 is a great 24-track unit that's built like a tank and can record several hours of 24-track audio, depending on your disc space," says Winger. "You need to bring a separate mixer to use this one, but if you're in a situation where you can only get direct audio outs from the live console, it's a great, easy box to use."

In part 1 of this series, Winger emphasized the importance of using redundant recording systems in case one craps out - and this is the device he often brings as his fail-safe. "I use these as backup recorders for all our live gigs," he affirms. "It has definitely saved our butts at least twice."

Michael Gallant's indie rock project Aurical released their debut album, Something to Say, on March 19, 2011. Michael is also the founder and CEO of Gallant Music, a custom content and music creation firm based out of New York City. For more, visit www.auricalmusic.com and www.gallantmusic.com

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