All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.
This article was taken from the February 2012 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by subscribing online.
Future retro design. Forward-looking tech with an eye on the past.
Iconic desk phone
Swissvoice ePure (above)
Designed to look like a phone icon you might find on a computer, the ePure is a cordless DECT digital handset with a 1.4" LCD display, ten hi-fi ringer melodies and a 100-name-and-number directory. Wander 300m from the handset cradle, or add another four handsets for flexible phoning. It also has a 2W loudspeaker for hands-free or shared conversations.
£70
USB mic
Blue Microphones Snowball
USB microphone, analogue looks -- the Snowball is not just a pretty face. It has three recording modes: cardioid, omni-directional and cardioid with a -10dB "pad", so it can handle a variety of sound inputs. If you have an Apple camera connection kit, you can use the cables to link the Snowball to an iPad and record audio directly to apps such as GarageBand.
£90
Digital retro audio
Revo Heritage Radio
The slick 60s styling hides a wealth of 21st-century essentials -- RDS, an iPod/iPhone dock, Wi-Fi internet radio, DAB/DAB+ and even Last.fm. A large oled display shows track and station listings; modes are navigated via a small joystick. Best of all, the aluminium and walnut-veneer construction will set off your Teasmaid quite nicely.
£230,
Off-stage amp
Yamaha THR10 amplifier
It's little bigger than a shoebox, but the retro-styled THR10 applies authentic sound effects to your guitar and other instruments. Connections include a USB port, and it can amplify any source through its 5W stereo speakers. Its batteries will give you seven unplugged hours, and fans of old tube amps will enjoy the emulated orange glow from behind the grills.
£259
This article was originally published by WIRED UK
