Once in a great while, a product transcends its basic function and becomes an icon ? a cultural artifact. Most fade away as they are eclipsed by new technology or changing tastes, but some make such an indelible mark that their appeal never wanes. The Shure model 55SH Series II Unidyne? Microphone is one such icon...

Sennheiser is presenting "WiCOS", a wireless conference system that automatically avoids interference. The system?s automatic dynamic frequency management uses two frequency ranges ? 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ? for wireless transmission and automatically switches the range if it detects interference on its wireless frequencies...

Alesis, the world?s leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, announces that the JamDock, the first dock for iPod designed specifically for practicing musicians, is now shipping to retailers...