MIDI Controllers:

My classroom favorites:

M-Audio Keystation 61es USB MIDI Controller Keyboard $169.99

I use these in my 9-12 classroom. For younger grades, ask about the 49 key version.

M- Audio Keystation 61

Great for laptops or itinerant classrooms Korg microKey

Korg nanoPad2 They also make the nanoKey2 that fits into your laptop case!

I carry a nanoKey everywhere I go.

A multi-input controller PLUS : M-Audio Axiom 49 $349.95

Axiom 49

For a bit more money, go for it! M-Audio Axiom 61 $399.95

M-Audio Axiom 61

Headphones

My all time classroom and personal-use favorite headphone: Sennheisser HD 280 Pro $99.95

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Industry standard for recording studio playback: AKG 240 MKII $ 199.00

AKG K 240 MKII

Industry standard for live mixing & DJ: Sony MDR-7506 $99.00

Sony MDR 7506

Headsets with microphones

Beyerdynamic MMX2 USB Headset $99.00

Beyerdynamic MMX2 USB Headset for VoIP & gaming

Sennheiser HMD280 Broadcast Headset $ 239.95

Sennheiser HMD280 Broadcast Headset