No self respecting amateur musician would send their demos recorded on obsolete cassette tapes ripped from obsolete recorders. This is the digital age now and even amateur recording artists should take advantage of what technology has to offer. The ONE from Apogee Electronics let you get that studio-quality sound without having to physically go to a studio. Slightly bigger than an iPhone, the ONE is a mic, a preamp for your instruments, and a stereo output all wrapped into one. The multifunction adjuster knob lets you handle all of the ONE’s controls from input level to volume. Perfectly matched for Garage Band, Logic, Final Cut, and a whole spectrum of audio programs so you can get to work on that next big hit. Or you can just vent out your frustrations through a podcast using the ONE. $250.

People often forget that sound travels in waves and that they can be directed and redirected. Your hi-fi speakers would be useless if you point them in the wrong direction. The Expressionist Plus from Altec Lansing allows you to direct the 2″ satellite speakers straight to your ears while the down-firing 5.25″ subwoofers then fill the room with thundering bass. Setup is easy, just plug your audio device and power it up, then you’re ready to annoy your neighbors or officemates with the cheesiest music you can find with crystal clear sound. $100.

Targeting people from in and around the skateboarding community is the street fashion brand WeAreTheSuperlativeConspiracy. Composed of what they call “intellectual slackers”, they are made up of musicians, artists, and skaters who believe in transcending cultural values through street fashion. Their latest line of headphones include the Maraca, inspired by the vintage cans of yesteryears. These cans house 40mm drivers with a 21ohm impedance, giving it a frequency range of 20 to 20,001 Hz, perfect for the human ears. Unique and fashion-worthy colors are available. $94.

You might be familiar with Shure’s in-ear headphone line. They are expanding and have come out with a range of headphones for audiophiles who needs clarity when listening. Models range from featuring a fuller bass to studio grade models, perfect for music enthusiasts and professionals alike. No word yet on release.

Even though they are a year or so behind, Microsoft doesn’t want to be outdone by the iPod touch, and has announced their Zune HD. The Zune HD features a 3.3 inch capacitive OLED screen, HD Radio, Internet browsing, 720p Video out, and access to Xbox Live’s Video Marketplace. We doubt that we will ever see a phone on this thing though. $TBA.

Integration is always a good thing. Webcams are always just devices that let us stream our videos or capture our stills and that’s that, nothing more. Not this webcam though, as Genius used their minds and added a couple of speakers, a USB hub, and auxiliary audio input/output with their webcam. The cam’s specs include a manual focus lens and a CMOS sensor to let you capture 1280×960 pixel stills and stream a maxium of 640×480 pixels at 30 fps. A pair of 2-watt speakers flank the webcam and it’s driven by 36mm neodymium magnets. You’d be disappointed however as it doesn’t come with a built-in mic but the audio ports at the back allow you to connect an external microphone. $60.

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From chillbox to boom box, the BoomCooler II will make sure that your outdoor parties will have your tunes ready and waiting. Though it’s not intended to keep even a single can of beer cold, it does however carry the other necessity for your next beach party. This second edition of the BoomCooler has the Kenwood head unit with AM/FM radio and CD player. It also comes with an iPod dock as well as an auxiliary audio input for your other MP3 players. Two Kenwood 6″x9″ 500-watt 5-way speakers blast the voice from the Kenwood 4-channel amps. You may have to lug another cooler for the drinks altogether but we’re confident that this cooler will be the coolest thing to roll on your next shindig. Thanks to The Bachelor Guy for the find! $1,200.