No recording setup can be complete without adequate monitoring devices such as a pair of sturdy headphones or specially designed monitors. The problem is some of these monitoring devices can be very expensive, sometimes even more expensive than the audio interface itself. Given the amount of money a home recording enthusiast would need to shell out, impressive professional options at budget prices are always welcome treats. The TASCAM VL-M3 are new studio monitors that will give even headphones priced at 100.00 USD up a run for their money.

The VL-M3 is a pair of stereo monitors ideal for home recording, computer use, and mixing. This stereo pair features 3" drivers with a front-mounted bass port and built-in 24W stereo power amplifier. "Real world" reference and feedback provided by this pair for music and post playback make you wonder why these monitors are unbelievably priced low as you will see later.

FEATURES:

• Stereo powered reference monitors
• 3" drivers
• Front-mounted bass port
• 12W + 12W power amplifier
• Stereo unbalanced RCA inputs
• Black wood-grain appearance

The TASCAM VL-M3 will be available by October 2009 for an estimated price of 99.00 USD. Now, didn't I just say earlier that they were unbelievably priced? Maybe you should have waited for the VL-M3 to appear before blowing your money on those headphones. Patience is indeed a virtue.