Released on = October 31, 2006, 9:30 am

Press Release Author = Anders Steele

Industry = Computers

Press Release Summary = From Podcasting to Hip-Hop to Vocal and Karaoke Production,
LightSnake Makes Computer Recording Easy For Anyone

Press Release Body = Chicago, IL. - October 31, 2006 - SoundTech Professional Audio,
a division of US Music Corporation, announced today the release of the LightSnake,
an intelligent microphone-to-PC cable with embedded analog to digital converter and
signal booster. The LightSnake features SoundTech's patented "Live when Lit"
technology cable ends that glow and flash indicating when sound is being
transmitted.

The LightSnake USB intelligent microphone cable connects with any standard
microphone and plugs directly into the PC USB port, dramatically reducing the cost
and clutter traditionally associated with digital recording. Now musicians can
easily enjoy the same digital recording abilities once reserved for high-end studio
sessions.

Modern Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software, such as Apple GarageBand and Sony
Acid® Music Studio harness the power of PCs allowing musicians to arrange songs, mix
beats and record, layer and mix their own voices. The LightSnake USB provides the
easiest method to connect a microphone to a computer for recording by simply
plugging the XLR tip of the LightSnake into the microphone and the USB end to a PC.

Podcasters can also benefit from the LightSnake. Podcasting, a new form of
communication popularized by Apple's iPod and former MTV video jockey Adam Curry,
allows anyone to distribute their recordings, such as radio programs, speeches and
interviews to a near limitless audience over the Internet. The LightSnake's
streamlined design, ease of use and compatibility with professional quality XLR
microphones is ideal for recording high-quality digital Podcasts.

"The internet and today's computers have opened the channels for anyone to create
and distribute their own audio masterpiece," said Larry English, senior vice
president of business development at US Music Corp. "We developed the LightSnake to
provide an easy-to-use, high-quality tool, that works with any microphone, from
budget to top-of-the-line Neumann's, allowing customers to easily record their
Podcasts, hit-songs or interviews."


SoundTech LightSnake USB intelligent microphone cable features:
. Patented "Live when Lit" technology cable ends light up indicating when sound is
being transmitted
. Digital quality sound input without the need for a sound card
. Embedded A/D chip technology with audio signal boost eliminates the need for
additional signal conversion devices
. 10 foot heavy-duty shielded cable
. Includes Sony Media Software Demo DVD - Including Acid®, Sound Forge®,
Vegas® and many other titles
. Simple USB plug-and-play connectivity
. Compliant with USB 2.0 Full Speed Operation
. Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification v1.0
. Compatible with Win98 SE / Win ME / Win 2000 / Win XP and Mac OS9 / OS X without
additional driver
. Driver software included for older non-plug-and-play compliant computers

Pricing and Availability
The patented LightSnake USB intelligent microphone cable is available through
Target, Guitar Center, Music123.com, Fullcompass.com, Micro Center,
Musiciansfriend.com, Sweetwater.com, PCmall.com and other major music retail
outlets. It will begin shipping in October 2006 with a suggested retail price of
$69.99. For more information on retail availability, please visit www.SoundTech.com.

About SoundTech Professional Audio
SoundTech is dedicated to providing the music industry's most affordable and
professional Pro-Audio Line of product solutions supporting both performance and
recording environments. It has built a world-class team of sales, service and
support professionals around what are arguably the best \"Quality vs. Price\"
Pro-Audio product lines available anywhere in the world. For more information visit
SoundTech on the web at www.SoundTech.com

About US Music Corporation
US Music Corporation located just north of Chicago. US Music Corporation is a
uniquely positioned, fully integrated musical instrument company that manufactures
and markets instruments, accessories and audio equipment for professionals, aspiring
professionals, collectors, hobbyists and beginner musicians. US Music Corp also
owns Washburn Guitars, Parker Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Amplifiers, Oscar
Schmidt, Lyon Musical Instruments, Mojo Strings and Vinci musical instrument strings
and accessories. For more information visit US Music Corporation on the web at
www.USMusicCorp.com

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Santa Cruz, CA 95060