Western Electric 630a

This "8-Ball" mic is brilliantly innovative. It is easily one of my favorite microphone designs. Production on these spherical, omnidirectional dynamics started in 1931, and I've wanted one ever since. One became available as advertised on Craigslist NYC, going for way less than I'd ever expect: Western Electric 630a

Look at this!

PULTEC MEQ-5

Expensive stuff again. however it is a classic one.

Pultec MEQ-5

Vintage Kenwood Recording Rig

Vintage Kenwood Full-On Analog Recording Rig

Following my obsession with the home electronics of my youth (that'd be the pre-digital 70s/early 80s), I stumbled on this incredible beast. I've decided to live without it, but someone is going to make some very singular recordings with this thing. It will take four inputs and has on-board drum machine and spring reverb! I imagine this, a reel-to-reel and some bean-bag chairs.

LOMO 19A19

Found this morning on Craigslist Brooklyn, a LOMO 19A19 tube cardioid condenser with power supply and cable for $1500. Steve Albini has been seen shooting Martians with this mic. For more pictures and to contact the seller: LOMO 19A19

Arcade Button MIDI Controller

Keeping in the spirit of Francisco's ChipTune post, this Instructables.com Instructable shows you how to make a MIDI controller that looks way cooler than an MPC - and for just under $100. I've used a PlayStation controller with Ableton Live once before, but this simply blows it away:

Build Your Own Arcade Button MIDI Controller