[Looking Back Through My Purchase History] Three Recommended Gears You Should Know About - Learning and Growing Through Mistakes

This is the second edition of the “Looking Back Through My Purchase History” Series. In this post, I’ll introduce three pieces of gear that I’ve purchased in the past that I feel are worth sharing and recommending to others.

If you have time, please check out the first edition as well.

⇒ Looking Back Through My Musical History via Purchase History

Toyo Living / ED-80CATP2(B) Humidity-Controlled Storage Cabinet (Desiccator)

The first piece of gear that came to mind when I considered the theme “gear I want to recommend” was this humidity-controlled storage cabinet.

Back when I was a student, I scraped together my meager part-time job earnings to buy a condenser microphone, the Rode NT-1A.

I used it to record my vocals and acoustic guitar. However, when I hadn’t used the mic for a while and finally took it out again, I noticed something alarming...white spots all over it.

Mold!

It was traumatic.
I’m not sure if this directly caused it, but the mic’s sound seemed to have deteriorated as well...
This experience made me realize just how sensitive condenser mics are to humidity—a lesson I learned the hard way as an inexperienced young boy.

For a while after that, I stored my mic in a food container with a desiccant pack, but as my collection of mics grew, I finally decided to invest in a proper storage solution: a humidity-controlled cabinet.

With this cabinet, I could easily monitor and maintain a consistent humidity level—truly a game-changer.
Plus, just seeing all my mics neatly arranged inside is a pure joy!

I strongly recommend considering one of these cabinets before you experience a similar problem. While I originally bought it to store my mics, the ED-80CATP2(B) is actually designed for storing camera lenses and can be used to protect any equipment sensitive to humidity.

Igo / Gaming Chair with Flip-Up Arms A292D60

Next up is a gaming chair.
I enjoy making music as a hobby, but I found it surprisingly difficult to find a chair that I could sit in comfortably for a long period of time. Then I decided to try out a gaming chair, and it was a big hit.
The difference in fatigue was night and day, and honestly, I can’t imagine working without it now.

Another great feature of this Igo A292D60 is that..

跳ね上げ式！！肘掛を起こして使うことができます。
これが何故良いのかというと椅子に座ったままギターが弾きやすい！
アコギを弾くときはもちろんエレキギターを弾くときもシールドの邪魔になりません。
オフィスチェアも良いですが、個人的に作曲・演奏をする際はゲーミングチェアをおすすめします。もちろんゲームをする時も使っています。

It has flip-up arms! This is especially handy when playing guitar while seated.
Whether I’m playing acoustic or electric guitar, the flip-up arms prevent the cables from getting in the way.
While office chairs are great, I personally recommend a gaming chair for composing and playing music. Of course, it’s also great for gaming.

Xvive / XV-U2/BK Guitar Wireless System

As someone who plays guitar as a hobby, I often find myself coming up with ideas for new songs while playing guitar. So, when I sit down to compose, the first thing I do is connect my guitar to my audio interface and get my DAW ready to play some sounds.
However, during this process, I often find myself frustrated by the cables.

Connecting my guitar to the audio interface on my desk, then switching between playing the guitar, using the keyboard, and moving the trackball—all while the cable gets in the way—can be a hassle!

The solution was obvious from the start: a wireless guitar system.
But when I thought of wireless guitar systems, I always associated them with high prices, which kept me from trying one.

Then one day, I came across a relatively affordable wireless guitar system, the Xvive XV-U2.

U2 Guitar Wireless System Xvive Official Video - Japanese Subtitles

As the video shows, the XV-U2 is incredibly easy to set up.
The sound quality is excellent, and there’s no noticeable latency, allowing me to work in a completely stress-free environment.

There’s so much more I could say about this product, but to keep things short, if you’re interested in learning more, check out this article:

⇒ [First Experience with Guitar Wireless] A Music Programmer Tries Xvive XV-U2!

Conclusion
What do you think? If you’ve come across gear that you find to be really good, I encourage you to share it with others.
This post has already gotten quite long, so I’ll save my recommendations for mics, headphones, audio interfaces, software instruments, and plugins for another time. I look forward to sharing more in the third edition of this blog.