For those of you in the USA, it sems there is a promo right now for a free headphone or microphone.
It's on reddit /r/freebies
http://www.reddit.com/r/freebies/comments/1hs42p/free_microphone_or_headphones_with_mic_when_you/
and is really popular
I just did it.
Basically, you go here:
https://store.makemusic.com/FreeTrial/Default.aspx
type in the promo code:
[size=small]SM123educator[/size]
[size=small]And then choose the headphones you want. The free units they offer are all the ones listed here:[/size]
http://downloads2.makemusic.com/pdf/smartmusic/SM_Mic_Fact_Sheet.pdf
[size=small]The USB Vocal ones are the ones I got.[/size]
[size=small]You need to make a quick account before that, your home address is needed.[/size]
[size=small]After that, you add to cart and check out. NO CREDIT CARD OR ANYTHING REQUIRED.[/size]
[size=small]ONLY USA. (or you get a shipping cost, not worth it for the quality of the hp in my opinion)[/size]
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How did this happen?:
The website company is by MakeMsuci, which is one of the bigest names in music education and music notation software. Their Finale software is heavily used in the world of music I guess
They wanted to help the community out by providing learning learning videos and excercieses on how to use their software, and equipment for musical purposes
http://www.smartmusic.com/free/
This was the original program. At the end of completing the program, they give you a promo code which allows you to have one free mic or headphone. The promo code was the same, and so users just posted the direct store link and promo code.
Considering how large their company is, it is expected that they will fullfill this ridiculous amount of internet fame and product ordering.
This abides by all Head-Fi rules, is legal, and is an official company offering. And so I am posting it. The shortcut to the promo code is a bit cheap, but if you wish to 'learn' then feel free to use the link provided to watch the videos.