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April 1, 2008

USB Duplicator by Verity Systems

The Verity Systems Meteor USB duplicators are really taking off.  These units will handle up to 11 USB keys (on the 1 to 11 unit) and will duplicate 8GB keys in about 10 minutes.

There are also SD card duplicators by Verity Systems too!

A great manufacturer, great pricing and FREE shipping; check them out here

 

April 2, 2008

GMAX Storage Solutions promotion

One of our newer lines is GMAX Storage Solutions, a manufacturer of "cost-effective, high performance Network and Professional Content Creation Storage Solutions."

 

Right now Encore is introducing the line with a sale...check out our GMAX vendor page for a coupon code to take an extra 7% off your GMAX purchase total.  Ground shipping is FREE!

Quad drives, RAID systems and more:  You will find fast and affordable pro AV storage products with GMAX.

 

This is a limited-time offer so act now.  Visit GMAX for product details. 

April 7, 2008

Travan Tape

Travan tape was at one time a staple in small to medium offices for data backup.  We have seen the format discontinued by some manufacturers as the demand has decreased.  There are still multiple formats out there and Encore Data Products will continue to support the format as long as product is available.

 

April 8, 2008

Ion iTTUSB USB Turntable

Ok...this turntable has been on back order since about 1967; well...maybe that is a stretch.  We just got in a few finally and we are pleased to be able to start shipping it again!

Part number: iTTUSB
USB Turntable: IDEAL FOR ARCHIVING YOUR RECORDS TO MP3 TO PLAY ON ANY DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER

- ION has created a revolutionary USB turntable allowing you to convert your old vinyl collection directly to CD or MP3 with included recording software. The iTTUSB also features a switchable phono/line level output for connecting to any home stereo with an AUX input.

Key Features
- Plug & Play USB - no drivers needed!
- Adjustable Anti-Skate control for increased stereo balancing
- 33 1/3 and 45 RPM
- Supports the recording of 78 RPM records through the included software
- Switchable Phono/Line level RCA outputs (with built-in pre-amp)
- 1/8" stereo line input; digitize music from cassettes or other sources


Computer Requirements
- PC running Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP - Mac running OS9 or higher - One available USB1.1 port or higher - Compatible with most standard operating system drivers

Includes:
Cartridge, Slip Mat, USB Cable, Counterweight, 45 RPM Adapter, Software CD

Limited stock...order today! 

April 10, 2008

Glyph PortaGig mini hard drives

Glyph Technologies just launched their IMPROVED mini pro hard drive line:  The PortaGig drives have been upgraded to FireWire 800 with USB 2.0.  These are available in both 7200 RPM and 5400 RPM with capacities from 120GB to 250GB.

 

  • Up to 250GB in a tiny enclosure
  • 7,200 RPM and 5,400 RPM models available
  • Seagate SATA II drives used exclusively
  • Weighs less than 10 Ounces
  • Tested and approved with Digidesign Pro Tools™ to support over 55 tracks of 24bit / 48k audio, with edits
  • Small, portable, aluminum case runs quietly with fanless design
  • Applications: Field recording, moving audio, video, graphics, and prepress files
  • Includes universal power supply
  • Includes carrying case

PortaGig 800 drives are available in 7,200 and 5,400 RPM models. The 5,400 RPM drives are available in higher capacities, while the 7,200 RPM drives have slightly higher performance. All models of the PortaGig perform well in an audio environment, however the 7,200 RPM models have slightly higher track count compared to the 5,400 RPM models due to their higher transfer rates.


PortaGig 800 can be run successfully using FireWire and/or USB bus power supplied by many notebook computers, however Glyph can't guarantee compatibility with all notebooks due to differing bus power specs. If you want to guarantee PortaGig 800 will work with your laptop, use the included DC supply.

April 11, 2008

Hamilton MV-8920 Sound Vision Portable Video Boombox Movie & Music System

Here is a great new product from Hamilton Electronics designed for schools: 

Hamilton MV-8920 Sound Vision Portable Video Boombox Movie & Music System

FREE Ground Shipping
Part number: MV-8920

• DVD-R/DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video Mode)
• 7" LCD Display for Movie Playback
• Plays DVD, CD, CDR/RW, JPEG discs. AM/FM radio
• Stereo speakers
• Full featured DVD player: multi aspect, multi language on screen display
• S Video, composite audio/video, digital coaxial audio outputs
• USB host
• Microphone input x 2
• Remote control
• AC/DC dual power (8 “C” batteries, not incl.)
• Accessories included: remote control (batteries not included)

 

SKU: MV-8920
 
Price: $229.00

 

This unit is also available in listening centers with headphones and a jack box. 

April 12, 2008

4GB MP3 player with FM Tuner

I mentioned this item not too long ago but I thought it was worth another plug...

Emtec MP3 4GB FLASH With FM Radio (MP3-WMA)

* This unit has 4GB storage and is Windows compatible (including Vista) 

Supported Digital Audio Standards: WMA, MP3

Included Accessories: USB cable, headphones
Battery: Battery - AAA type (1 included)
Run Time (Up To) 10 hour(s)

This is a great compact MP3 player with the added bonus of being able to listen to FM as well.

For more information and to order click here. 

Encore Data Products ( encoredataproducts.com ) offers full lines of digital media and hardware for everyone! 

April 14, 2008

Online music with Pandora Radio

A friend of mine turned me on to Pandora.com a year ago; if you are an music fan then definitely check out their site.  You can create your own listening experience and the selection of tracks is really good.  With the wonderful price of FREE you can't go wrong.

Pandora describes itself as "radio from the Music Genome Project". 

There is also a video section which I have yet to check out. 

 

April 15, 2008

Rocstor ROCRAID

I am happy to announce some new LOWER pricing on the Rocstor line.  Right now you can get a 2TB RAID system for $749 with Free Shipping.  Welll....we always offer free shipping but it doesn't hurt to mention it.

 

* Two (2) hot-swappable hard drives
* Provides Striping Raid 0, Mirroring Raid 1 and Spanning JBOD RAID
* Easy configuration of RAID by simple switch, no IT expertise required
* Simplifies RAID management, no software installation required
* Achieves fastest performance via Striping mode
* Ensures data integrity with redundant backup capability
* Eliminates potential downtime and repair costs due to disk failure
* Supports automatic rebuild in Mirroring mode
* Dissipates heat efficiently with aluminum housing
* Maximizes airflow with quite, high quality fan
* Simplifies HDD installation; user friendly design and effortless hard disk drive hot-swapping
* Supports hot-plug and HDD hot-swap
* Flexible connection via USB 2.0, FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) port
* Mac and PC compatible
* Incorporated SATA Hard Drive
* USB and FireWire 800 (1394b) ports
* Small foot print, 5.8W x 8.7D x 1.6H inches
* Aluminum enclosure allows excellent dissipation of heat
* Silent Fan operation makes this enclosure the quietest.
* Ideal for professionals in high-end video and audio professionals.
* Transfer, backup, exchange or share large files and information.
* Switch configuration (for plug and play)
* Includes all necessary cables and software
* Cross-platform compatibility
* State-of-the-art 3.5" drive mechanism
* Unlimited toll-free telephone tech support

 

 

April 16, 2008

Rocstor coupon

Since we just added new products and pricing for the Rocstor line I thought a coupon might come in handy:  Save $15 on any Rocstor drive in our store with coupon code R529This promo will run until April 21st.

 

Save on Rocstor ROCPORT, ROCRAID, ROCPRO and SMALLROC series of drives.  These drives include FireWire 400, FireWire 800, eSATA, and USB connections and are available in capacities up to 2.0TB.  Visit www.encoredataproducts.com for details.

 

About Rocstor:

Rocstor is

excellence in storage technology
the most innovative company in data storage and encryption security solutions, specializing in fast, secure storage of digital video, audio, and animation.

the solution for enhanced productivity & profit
Rocstor offers the most extensive range of external desktop and portable hard drives. Our stylish and reliable hard drives are available in FireWire, eSATA, USB or combination interfaces and storage capacities of up to 750GB single drives designed for professionals and consumer market.

Rocstor’s enterprise solution offers the extensive range of desktop and rack mounted RAID storage hardware, at the most competitive prices. Our product line features cutting edge technologies that are tested rigorously and proven for solid reliability.

proactive management
a leading data storage, biometrics devices, data security, and authentication solution provider. Rocstor was founded in 2000 by a team of highly experienced and specialized storage technology professionals. The principals and founders of Rocstor have been active and successful in technology industries for the past 21 years.

With customer service as our main objective, the Rocstor product family provides unequaled power, versatility, and dependability. Our inventory is sold through an expanding group of North American and international distributors and resellers

 

April 17, 2008

FREE MP3 Player

What would you do with a free MP3 player?  Find out now!  Encore Data Products is running a quick special:  Receive a Free Emtec 4GB MP3 / FM Player with every paid order over $399!



Visit www.encoredataproducts.com for details...this is a limited time offer.

April 18, 2008

New Products

Encore Data Products ( www.encoredataproducts.com ) has added and updated some brands and products this week; our product list continues to grow:

Sans Digital NAS and DAS Storage

 

Sans Digital is a provider of high capacity, multi-functional advanced storage solutions. These storage units can be used in home offices, small and medium-sized businesses, video editing, data backup, surveillance systems and many other industries. Sans Digital's products provide great solutions for companies and individuals across the world who need effective and reliable data storage systems.

 

Rocstor hard drives

 

Rocstor is excellence in storage technology
the most innovative company in data storage and encryption security solutions, specializing in fast, secure storage of digital video, audio, and animation.

 

Voom Technologies Hard Drive duplication, forensics and erasers

 

Voom Technologies, Inc. (VOOM) is the global supplier of the fastest hard drive duplication products on the market.  Founded in 1999, VOOM’s mission is to save our customers time and money by designing and producing innovative data storage devices that are faster, easier to use, less expensive to purchase, and have a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than solutions otherwise available.

 

Wi-Ex Cell Phone signal Booster

Founded in 2002, Wi-Ex, www.Wi-Ex.com, develops, manufactures and distributes zBoost, a cell phone signal booster for the home, office or car.The zBoost product line will Extend Cell Zones TM for users by improving signal strength for better voice and data transmission while maintaining the integrity of the carriers’ networks using patent-pending technology. In early 2006, Wi-Ex was recognized as one of Georgia’s top 10 Innovative Companies.They were selected by the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES®) as an Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards honoree and a finalist for the CTIA Emerging Technologies (E-Tech) Award at CTIA WIRELESS 2007 for the Hardware - Mobile Accessory category.

 

Complete list of manufacturers we sell:

Avastor, Glyph Technologies, RMGI, Sony, TDK, Panasonic, Rocstor, Maxell, Verbatim, Hamilton and Buhl, Califone, Voom Technologies, Diskology, Yoggie, Verity Systems, Telex, Sun Microsystems, MAM-A, GMAX Storage, Microboards Technologies, Delkin Devices, Maxoptix, Turtle Case, Quantum, Rimage, Sans Digital, Falcon, Taiyo Yuden, Xerox, Western Digital, Wi-Ex, TEAC, Kodak, Exabyte, G-Tech, Imation, IOGEAR, Pioneer, Sennheiser, Stanton, Seagate, Tandberg Data, Tascam, Yamaha, Samsung, Primera Technologies, Sandisk, Philips, Ion, DROBO, Fender Audio, Belkin, Emtec, Audio-technica, Fujifilm, Buffalo Technologies, HP, IBM, Iomega, M-Audio, Motorola, Plasmon, Plantronics and Memorex.

 

 

Blog Ads and a coupon

Our little blog was started so we could easily broadcast product information, sales, customer news and more.  The ads to your right are sponsors (through the Google adsense program) and are supposed to be targeted to our store product lines.  Sometimes we even get a few competitors up there that have some crazy deals going on products we don't offer; by clicking on the ads we get an incremental income boost and you might find a great deal.  The Pandora ad that rotates is a great one; if you are not familiar with Pandora Radio you are missing out.

This weekend anyone looking at our blog can use coupon code BLOG525 to get $10 off any order over $99; ground shipping is free. 

April 20, 2008

Glyph GT 062 Triple Interface 2TB RAID

www.encoredataproducts.com



- Always FREE Shipping on every Glyph product.
- Delivery time is usually 1 to 3 days.


GT 050Q: Single Drive Tabletop Hard Drive - QUAD Interface
GT 050: Single Drive Tabletop Hard Drive - FireWire 400
GT 062: Dual Drive Tabletop. RAID 0, JBOD, Spanning.
GT KEY Drives: FireWire Hot-Swap Drive for GT Series

 



Glyph GT 062 GT0621F-2000 Triple Interface Dual Drive Pro RAID 2.0TB


FREE Ground Shipping
Glyph GT062 Part number: GT0621F-2000

The GT 062 has been upgraded to support RAID 1, as well as Striping, JBOD and Spanning.

Glyph's GT 062 is a two-drive tabletop designed for professional audio and video applications, and can be configured in four drive modes. RAID 1 offers data redundancy and real-time backup by writing the same data to the two hard drives at the same time. Should a drive failure happen, data is still available on the remaining drive. RAID 0 (striping) increases the performance of the drive system by spreading the data across two drives. RAID 0 is a proven technology for editing video, working with huge graphics files, sound libraries, and streaming instruments that play hundreds of samples simultaneously. JBOD mode (individual volumes) is very well suited for audio production, while Spanning mode simply shows the two internal drives as one large volume.

Technical Specifications
• Capacity: 2000GB (2TB)
• Interfaces: two FireWire 800, one FireWire 400, one USB 2.0
• Bridging: Oxford 924 chip
• Rotational speed: 7,200 RPM
• Average seek time (read): 8 msec
• Max external transfer rate: 800 Mb/sec (100 MB/sec)
• Sustained transfer rate: 80 MB/sec
• Buffer size (cache): 16MB
• Dimensions: H 1.1" x W 4.6" x D 9.4"
• Weight (lbs/kg): 4.6 lbs / 2 kg
• Internal Power supply: Universal 100-240v, 50-60 Hz
• Operating Temperature (C/F): 41 - 122/5 - 50
• Warranty: 3 years, with 1st year 24-hour advance replacement
• Compatibility: Mac OS 10.2.5 or later, Windows 2000/XP, Vista
• Includes: FW800 cable, FW400 cable, power cable, hard-shell plastic carrying case, downloadable manual

 

SKU: GT0621F-2000
 
Price: $1,332.00

 

   
 
Glyph GT 062 GT0621F-2000 Triple Interface Dual Drive Pro RAID 2.0TB
    

April 21, 2008

Rocstor Hard Drive Sale

 Encoredataproducts.com

 
Save $15 on all Rocstor drives with coupon code R529

Sale extended...offer ends April 25th!

View ROCSTOR here... 

April 22, 2008

Blu-ray recordable media sale

TDK, Sony, Panasonic, Verbatim, Verity Systems, Rimage and more.

25GB and 50GB write-once and rewritable media / Blu-ray duplicators.

 

 

Our newest Blu-ray disc is a Universal Printable disc with a Durabis hard coat protective surface.

The white surface works in BOTH inkjet and thermal printers!  The protective hard coat helps prevent scratch damage.   

Right now you will receive FREE blu-ray cases with every spindle purchased! 

 

Free shipping on all media, burners, duplicators...everything in the store! 


April 23, 2008

AV Carts

One of our school manufacturers, Buhl Industries, has a great selection of AV carts for schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies and more.

 

As Flat Panel TVs take over the market the Buhl flat panel AV carts are the ideal solution for your plasma TVs.  The carts are adjustable and can hold almost any TV you can come up with...

 

A BIG reason to buy your cart from Encore Data Products is we ship the cart FREE.  These carts can be heavy so you will save a bunch with our free freight program!

 

Please visit us at www.encoredataproducts.com for all your media and hardware needs. 

April 24, 2008

Green Tune Audio Mastering CD-R in stock

OK...you went over budget a little on your latest recording since the drum tracks had to all get redone (inside joke) and all the long distance calls from the studio to England were traced to your bass player.  Don't forget the extremely hard-to-find mic that had to be used for vocals on the track that did not make the final cut. 

Now you want to hear what the final product sounds like...don't buy a cheap CD-R!  Spend a few bucks and buy the Green Tune:  The Green Tune for Mastering CD-R is an enhanced CD-R designed specifically for the Audio Recording Professional and the Recording Industry

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About Green Tune

Whether you own your own studio, record music, provide audio services, want to record a live event, create voice-over commercials, sell products to recording studios, create soundtracks for movie backgrounds, create sound effects, or want to make a demo of your latest song, you can use the Green Tune for Mastering CD-R just like any other CD.

The difference is what the end result will sound like and if what you have recorded is actually there. No matter who you are or why you want to create an Audio Master CD, you owe it to yourself to see why this CD stands apart from all of the rest.

Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co. Ltd. (MKM)
MKM has been a leader in the recording and manufacturing industries for years and continues to produce some of the highest quality discs on the market today.

If you look at most of the independent 3rd party studies performed over the years, Mitsubishi (MKM) has always been and still is, listed as one of the best disc manufacturers in the industry.
The Green Silent Coat (GSC)
The Green Tunetm Audio Mastering CD-R has a unique coating called the Green Silent Coat (GSC) Label. This specially formulated green ink is used to coat the disc's label surface and serves a specific purpose. It is designed to assist in the achievement of the highest possible fidelity in the recording and mastering reproduction process.

The Green Silent Coat (GSC) Label has two main purposes:
First, the GSC seeks its own leveling during the writing/burning process. This allows each and every disc to achieve its near-perfect rotational balance.

The Green Tune Mastering CD-R finds its near-perfect rotational balance during the burning process and has a self-leveling effect both on the surface of the disc and in the decomposition of the dye layer within the disc. The easiest way to describe this would be similar to saying this disc, when recorded to, doesn't warp on any of its layers and assists in the near perfect playback process, each and every time.

Second, the GSC has a pourous surface unlike any other label of its kind. This porosity is intentional. The microscopic air bubbles on the inkjet-printable label surface assists in reducing ambient noise from disc vibration during its operation. This self-level seeking label also works to eliminate vibration from equipment and other exterior sources.

The Green Tune for Audio Mastering CD-R is manufactured exclusively by MKM. Other companies outsource MKM products and put their name on it. Here, you are getting the original one-of-a-kind masterful technology, manufactured by the inventors themselves.

Super AZO Dye
The Green Tunetm Audio Mastering CD-R uses a specially formulated AZO dye, referred to as Super AZO Dye. This particular dye
shows superior resistance to sunlight and excellent durability. The AZO recording layer on the Green Tune Audio CD-R is unaffected by sunlight (UV rays) and other environmental factors. AZO dyes have a proven track record for reliability, durability, and longevity.

Super AZO dye completely decomposes as it is being burned/recorded to the disc. This eliminates the possibility of re-decomposition or re-burning of the data on the disc. Since the Super AZO dye completely decomposes, there is virtually nothing left to re-burn, protecting your valuable recording master from the effects of UV rays and other harmful elements which have been known to render most discs useless.

Though we do not recommend placing your CD-R masters in direct sunlight, the Green Tune CD-R has been left in direct sunlight for at least 4 days and was unharmed and completely usable thereafter.

Super AZO dye further ensures the broadest of equipment compatibility as well as consistently providing very low error rates (*BLER) from disc to disc.
*The Green Tune CD-R BLER (Block Error Rate) tests between 0.0 and 0.6 compared to almost all other CD-Rs which consistently test at the rate of 30 - 50 BLER. 220 BLER is considered the highest rate of error level before complete failure of a disc

The Green Tunetm for Mastering CD-R shows a significant reduction in noise caused by vibration compared to conventional discs. The Green Silent Coat (GSC) Label reduces ambient noises caused by the laser servo and other equipment/exterior factors picked up during the master recording/transfer process.

The Green Silent Coat (GSC) label is covered with a specially formulated green ink. Its porosity is created by tiny air bubbles. This design helps to reduce disc vibration and ambient noise from the laser servo as well as works to hold down vibration from other external sources.

Inkjet Printable Label Surface
The Green Silent Coat (GSC) Label is also Inkjet Printable. You can print whatever information you need, (artist, date, album name/number, etc.) right on the label. Though the pastel green print surface may alter the look of some color schemes, it is indeed inkjet printable.

April 25, 2008

Analog tape and Shelby Lynne

Here's a great link discussing the benefits of open reel analog tapeShelby Lynne is a fantastic artist...buy her stuff!

 

Since analog 2 inch tape is about $235 a reel vs. $120 or so 10 years ago it is definitely an investment.  Luckily there are artists who demand that "warm analog sound"... 

April 26, 2008

Imation 10% off

Encoredataproducts.com :  We are running a weekend sale on Imation.  Save 10% on all in-stock Imation products!  Free shipping too. 

Imation has their new Solid State Drives powered by MTRON available:


 

Click here for a comparison of the MOBI 3000 and the PRO 7000 series. 

This weekend save 10% on Travan tape, Imation hard drives, CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, 1/2" 3480 & 3490 enterprise tape, 9840, 9940, DDS, SLR & MLR, LTO and DLT tape, Imation Disc Stakka, RDX, Odyssey and more.

Visit our Imation section for your 10% off Coupon. 

April 28, 2008

Degauss your media and hard drives

Verity Systems is well known for their industrial-grade degaussers:

 

Hard drives, magnetic tapes and more can be easily erased with a Verity Systems degausser.  From hand-held to CESG approved drawer hardware you will find what you need with a Verity product.

Encore Data Products offers free shipping on all Verity Systems products; this will save you a bunch due to the weight of some degausser products!

Top Seller:  The Verity Systems V91HD/DLT Hard Disc Drive & DLT Eraser:

April 30, 2008

Verity Systems Puma Thermal InkJet Disc Printer

FREE Ground Shipping
Part number: ZZ004833

The new Puma printer brings high-speed, professional and affordable printing to the in-house production of CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs.

Features
* 4800 x 1200dpi resolution
* 4-color printing
* True photo-realistic printing
* Multi-media options:
CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, 80mm discs, CD Business Cards
* Low cost per print
* Easy to use, professional label software
* Puma's unique "Disc Printer Cartridges" featuring GENUINE HP inks
* Fast printing times
* Edge-to-edge printing - no white edges
* Integrates easily with Verity Systems duplicator series

SKU: ZZ004833
 
Price: $899.00

See complete product details HERE.