Breville Radio Toaster

Fine tuning your morning ritual just reached it's peak with this combo FM/AM radio +toaster complete with variable browning functions. Coffee not included.

Breville Radio Toaster.

That's Right,

HMK

Little Horn Speakers

Wow, these are some stunning looking speakers!

Handcrafted using their unique Patent Pending design, Little Horn speakers are made by audio freaks Specimen of Chicago using high-density fiberglass and the base is made using heavy, void-free Baltic birch plywood. The base houses the driver and acts as a compression chamber for the horn. The horns are fitted to their base like a neck should be fitted to a guitar — with an exacting alignment and flush fitting surface to ensure the best performance and tonal transmission.

A special inverted design enables the low frequencies to emerge at the top of the enclosure. An octagonally fluted horn carries them upward and lets them flourish into the room. The immense structural rigidity of the horns octagonal geometry minimizes resonances yet allows sound waves to expand freely the way nature intended. There is simply something beautiful here, not just bass frequency reproduction, but a spatial imaging that belies the speaker’s size.


And as if the speakers aren't drool-worthy enough, the Little Horns can also be used in conjunction with Specimen's 300-watt Subwoofer and Hi-Fi Tube Amp. Built using the same Baltic Birch, this 14-inch unit can be finished to match your Little Horns.


Dang, I think I might have to start playing the lottery...

Specimen Products.

That's Right,

HMK

Radio Canada

Made from maple and aluminum, the RADIO CANADA concept is a homage to the cultural significance of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. This radio console design was inspired by the dedication of the many CBC listeners who keep their radio dials permanently set to the national broadcaster.

This will work beyond Canada as well - after setting the radio to your favorite frequencies, mine will toggle between NPR and KSYM, you can toggle between the two without hearing the static in between. Genius.

You know you want one: Science & Sons.

That's Right,

HMK

Train Of Thought: Mystery Stream Episode 118

This planet just lost one of it's best inhabitants. RIP Randy "The Rib King" Goss - miss you already, I love you man!



Click Hear: if: Mystery Stream Episode 118: Train Of Though Derailed

Subscribe Gratis to the HMK Mystery Stream in iTunes: HMK Mystery Streams or check out the HMK Mystery Stream Archives for more info.

Long Live The Rib King! Get it all over ya and make it louder!

That's Right,

HMK

Last Mystery Stream of The Decade!

Our last Irregular Frequency Netwerk transmission of the decade!

A special Grande Gracias to each and everyone of my 5095, That's Right, 5095 subscribers, according to my official podomatic stats!



Again, thanks so much for tuning in, digging and supporting the Mystery Stream in 2009! Wishing you all a Healthy and Happy New Year and a special toast in hopes that this special New Years Eve Full Blue Moon is a sign of better things to come for everyone!

Click Hear: Mystery Stream Episode 147: Mercury MMIX

Subscribe Gratis to the HMK Mystery Stream in iTunes: HMK Mystery Streams or check out the HMK Mystery Stream Archives for more info.

Peace!

Make it louder..

Migwell

Heat Wave Transistor HMK Mystery Stream Episode #106

Irregular Frequency Netwerk Presents HMK Mystery Stream: Heat Wave Transistor Episode #106 is now live on iTunes!

Subscribe Gratis to the HMK Mystery Stream in iTunes: HMK Mystery Streams

Goes great with coffee and a commute if you're not sipping on a cocktail instead.

Enjoy!

That's Right,

HMK

Sound Branding

An effective brand identity is commonly perceived as a good brand name and logo, trendy package design – dimensions which mainly concern visual senses. However, this common perception of branding is incomplete.

Human beings have five senses, so why would brand strategists leave four of them aside? Over the past few years, senses other than sight have been explored by brand experts and marketers. Although the senses of taste and touch are more difficult for brands to reach, some brands like Singapore Airlines and Rolls Royce have already used scent to build brand identity, also known as olfactive branding.

A new area of focus is now sound branding, explored in this article from Brand Infection.

When you really think about it, this idea and focus is actually not all that new - I mean, if you're not familiar with the NBC Chimes, or the audio tag for Intel, you're either deaf of live someplace like Easter Island.

I've always loved audio tags and jingles and believe they can be just as vital to any branding campaign as any logo and/or tag line. If you've ever listened to my HMK Mystery Streams you're probably already familiar with some of my little audio tags: If: Irregular Frequency created in the summer of 2007 and Totally Bitchin', my first attempt from back in 1987 using samples from Frank and Moon Unit Zappa's Valley Girl (1982) and The Surf Punks Teenage Girls (1980).

That's Right,

HMK

Sound Ideas

Being the audio, radio, speaker freak that I am, you know that I'm totally digging the concept of this prototype speaker shelf.

In the words of the designer: Why the traditional speaker has to be put away in the corner of the room or hidden in the wall? Speaker could be displaied, and the aditional function could be imparted. The object becomes the item of furniture by a simple arrengement of dvd and books. Two suggestion of shape give the possibility to arrange the interior in the modern style and to achieve a good quality of home video amplification.

Could not agree more!

And here's one of my latest - the official HMK iPhone Conference Speaker Box:



That's Right,

HMK

Thanks to DesignBoom

Wireless Radio!

Look Mom, No Cord!

Wow, the folks at Sony just might be on to something big!

That's Right,

HMK

Thanks to retro freak Jimm Dunn over at RetroSnark.

Waveform Bracelet

Really digging this very cool idea from The Sound Advice Project.

Although the sound waveform bracelet is intended as a way for parents to record an inspirational message, which is then custom-made into a piece of jewellery as a gift to a teenage child, I find that a bit too limited.

I can see these being created as personal gifts being made from someone's name, a tag line or company name, favorite band, place of birth or even simply using favorite single words or a short phrase like: That's Right.

Dig the simple packaging as well!

That's Right,

HMK

Thanks to Swiss Miss.

Le Answer Vinyl iF: Episode 103

That's Right, check out the latest HMK Mystery Stream Podcast, IF: Irregular Frequency Episode 103.

Launch Now in iTunes!

Captured from the continual mystery stream discovered in the fall of 1961, our mission is to post 60+ minute fragments, as frequently or infrequently as possible, from this not too distant satellite of unknown origion presumed to be located somewhere near the dark side of the moon.

Here's some of what you can expect: Haze-laden static free audio explorations featuring snippets of vaguely familiar audio clues to both your past and future, along with intriguing whispered transmissions of promise via an experimental format known as iF: Irregular Frequency.

Relax and clear your mind. Consider the HMK Mystery Stream as your own personal soundtrack experiment - your personal out-of-body, in-flight entertainment for the next sixty minutes of you life.

The seemingly random sonic segues and hand selected audio transmissions are designed to expedite your personal escape to your own alternative reality. Moving in stereo, in our continuing attempt to gain a more clear and deeper understanding of the infinite concept of space and time fueled by the atmospheric vibrations and soundscapes known as The HMK Mystery Stream.

One can only listen, dream, imagine and repeat whenever possible. As your landscape, mood and sense of reality change, so changes the impact, meaning and relevance of your soundtrack.

Well folks, the captain has turned on the Fresh Coffee sign. Please put your headphones on and prepare for lift off... Roger that... Go with bottle up... Remember: Nothing Is Real Until It Is Shared.

As always your comments are always welcome and appreciated.

Launch Now in iTunes or Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com to stream.

Make It Louder!

That's Right,

HMK

Number 9... Number 9...

Check out the latest HMK Mystery Stream Podcast!

Cheers and here's to making it through this next year!

Search HMK in iTunes & subscribe or Click Hear: HMK Mystery Stream!

Officially posted on 01.09.09 at 9:09 of course...

Make It Louder!

Migwell

Turntable Christmas Rewind!

I've been a little slammed this December with, you know, life, work and the usual, so this is kind of a lazy post - but a not so lazy post if you're new to Necessito La Music!

Back in 2006 through the entire month of December I posted some of my favorite and obscure Christmas gems.

If you missed it, fear not and behold the beauty and power of the blog!

Here's a day by day posting of last December's goodies all on one page - and like most things that proove worth while, you're usually best off starting at the bottom (of the page!)

Enjoy and Happy Chistmas!

Take Me Back: HMK Audio Stcking Stuffers!

Peace,

That's Right,

HMK

The Merriest!

Grab yourself a big fresh cup of Holiday Cheer, relax or get to work as we go back in time and listen to the classic sounds of the Holiday Season on the latest HMK Mystery Stream: Irregular Frequency: The Merriest!




Click Hear: The Merriest!
And back by popular demand - last year's episode: Holly Jolly!

And hey, if you're looking for even more - heres' a quick link to the awesome Holiday gems from Christmas past: HMK Mystery Stream Holiday Rewind.

Cheers, Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas!

Peace!

That's Right,

HMK

Coffee Fantastico!: HMK Mystery Stream Episode 059

Tune in!

Grab yourself a big fresh cup of java, relax or get to work and enjoy the hand selected audio gems on the latest HMK Mystery Stream: Irregular Frequency: Coffee Fantastico!

Cheers!

Launch in iTunes: HMK Mystery Streams

or

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com

That's Right,

Migwell

Magno Wooden Radios

These are currently on backorder and there's a waiting list but man, these are soooo sweet looking!

Singgih Kartono chooses wood for his radios not just based on aesthetics but on his appreciation of wood's simplicity and organic vitality. The Magno radio combines the most current mp3 player compatible electronics with sustainably grown woods.

Much as I dig the visible tuning mechanism, I think I'm gonna go for the small one with all the nice little holes...

See for yourself: Magno Wooden Radios.

That's Right,

HMK

Thanks to Swiss Miss

Have You Heard?

Is This On?

Just in time for the weekend...

That's Right,

HMK

Supernatural Bologna

Did you know that each week's HMK Mystery Stream comes with it's own custom, hi-rez cover that LOOKS, by design of course, alot like it SOUNDS?

Now you do!

Tune In: HEAR!

Click Hear and you'll be taken directly to the HMK Mystery Stream in iTunes!
That's Right,

HMK

DMP CD MP3 Player

Check out the trippy DMP by designer Yong-Seong Kim.

This portable eye candy music player supports both CD and MP3 files.

No word on availability but I'd love to see one of these in action.

That's Right,

HMK

Thanks to Yanko Design

Hey Cuban!

A message for Mark Cuban from a 69 year old Super Spurs Fan: Hey Cuban!.

I grabbed this piece of audio off of the TV from yesterday's KSAT coverage of the Spurs celebration.

I'm not sure which makes me laugh harder - the way she calls out and refers to him a just Cuban or maybe it's the Wicked Witch of the West cackle at the end - either way, it's wicked funny!


That's Right,

HMK