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JANUARY 26, 2004 Shure E3c Sound Isolating Earphones
They’re unusually discreet, too, and easily hidden. In fact, as I was testing them here in the Midwest Test Facility, a number of times my colleagues started talking to me, not even realizing I had them inserted. When listening to them, I felt completely isolated, which can be a good or bad thing depending on what you’re doing. Listening to a few audio tracks I was mixing down, I appreciated the isolation and perfectly clean sound coming through the little earbuds, letting me hear slight problems with the mix before they turned into big problems. But then such total isolation can be dangerous, too. Walking down the street here in our village, I was almost run over by a truck when I didn’t hear it coming. Maybe these aren’t a good idea in potentially dangerous environments.
In keeping with the thoughtful presentation of this product is its packaging and accessories included inside. Like lots of small products sold these days, the Shure package at first appears to be one of those bullet-proof plastic packages that require nearly an explosive charge to open. But pull the two sides apart and Volia! It’s open. Bravo. And, to my delight, included inside is a cloth-covered hard-shell case that has an ingeniously-designed integral spool built inside (see photo above). Just wrap the cord around that and the phones fit right in the middle of this splendid round case. Sure, that’s just a small touch, but it signifies kind of quality that’s gone into this product. [an error occurred while processing this directive] As I’ve gotten used to inserting these earphones, I’m now able to slip them on quickly and unobtrusively, and I’ve grown to love their clean sound and elegant, ultramodern appearance. If you’re looking for a perfect way to isolate your ears for some serious audio mixing, or need a color-coordinated companion for your iPod, these earpieces will make any audio source sound like a middle-of-your-head Carnegie Hall. I think these Shure E3c earphones are well worth the money. They’re pro-level listening devices that give you huge sound from a remarkably small package. Highly recommended.  Digital Media Net Executive Producer Charlie White has been writing about new media and digital video since it was the laughingstock of the television industry. A technology journalist and columnist since 1994, White is also an Emmy-winning producer, video editor, broadcast industry consultant and shot-calling television director who has worked in broadcasting since 1974. Talk back -- Send Chazz a note at cwhite@digitalmedianet.com.Read Charlie White's editorials by clicking here. Prev 1 2 Related sites: • AV Video • Broadcast Newsroom • Corporate Media News • Creative Mac • Digital Game Developer • Digital Post Production • Digital Pro Sound • Digital Producer • Digital Video Editing • Digital Webcast • DTV Professional • DV Format • DVD Creation • Film and Video Magazine • Film Imaging • Hollywood Industry • IBC News • Media Workstation • Presentation Master • Presentation Supplement Related forums: [an error occurred while processing this directive] 
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