NEIGHBORHOOD × GIMME FIVE × PHONON Collaboration Model Released

The collaboration model “NH X GIMME FIVE X PHONON . SMB-02G STICK,” created by NEIGHBORHOOD, GIMME FIVE, and PHONON, will be released.

Based on PHONON’s monaural DJ headphone “SMB-02G STICK,” this single-ear DJ headphone features a redesigned stick inspired by a handgun motif.

Equipped with a high-resolution 40mm driver unit, the headphone features a monaural configuration that mixes the left and right channels, allowing for single-ear monitoring. The extended coiled cable also supports freedom of movement during DJ performances.

An original graphic created specifically for this collaboration is printed on the stick.

This special model brings together the distinct cultures of NEIGHBORHOOD, GIMME FIVE, and PHONON.

NH X GIMME FIVE X PHONON . SMB-02G STICK

Release Date: September 5, 2026
Price: ¥55,000 (tax included)

The model will also be available through the PHONON ONLINE SHOP.
For product details and purchases, please visit the sales page below.

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Legend Channel Episode 19 Now Available! Guest: guitarist Yoshiro Isozumi, owner of Bunkaya Gakkiten

Music, audio, musical instruments—Legend Channel is an interview series that shines a spotlight on the industry legends who have helped shape the world of sound.

Episode 19 is now available.

Our guest this time is Yoshiro Isozumi, a guitarist and the owner of Bunkaya Gakkiten in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Mr. Isozumi leads the professional band Yoshiro Isozumi & The Terrys, formed in 1971. His extensive repertoire spans more than 2,000 songs, ranging from Takeshi Terauchi & Blue Jeans and The Ventures to pop, jazz, enka, and classic Showa-era Japanese popular songs.

In 1983, he established Bunkaya Gakkiten.

For this episode, we visited LIVE HOUSE Liberty, located alongside Bunkaya Gakkiten, and sat down with Mr. Isozumi for an in-depth conversation about his life, career, and musical journey.

Interviewers
Isao Kumano, President of PHONON Inc.
Motoaki Sayama, President of Nice Company Inc.

🎧 Now available on the official Legend Channel website!
https://niceinc.jp/legendchannel/topic/145

Legend Channel Episode 17 Now Available! Guest: A&R, DJ, and Writer Hideo Hosoda (JAM)

“Legend Channel – Lege-chan” is an interview series featuring legendary figures who have helped shape the worlds of music, audio, and musical instruments.

Episode 17 is now available.

Our guest this time is Hideo Hosoda. While primarily working in A&R, he has also enjoyed a long career as a music writer.

Also known by the name JAM, Hosoda has contributed extensively to numerous books and magazines, with a particular focus on Black music.

With his sharp perspective rooted in firsthand experience and his extensive knowledge, he has made a significant impact on the Japanese music scene.

His many roles and titles reflect just how deeply he has been involved in music from a wide range of perspectives.

When it comes to Black music in particular, Hosoda is a rare figure who has followed nearly every major movement as it unfolded in real time.

So how does he view the environment surrounding today’s music scene?

This episode also features valuable stories that could only emerge from Hosoda’s long-standing friendship with Kumano. Be sure to listen for these unique insights and episodes you won’t hear anywhere else.

Interviewers
Isao Kumano, President of PHONON Inc.
Motoaki Sayama, President of Nice Company Inc.

🎧 Now available on the official Legend Channel website!
https://niceinc.jp/legendchannel/topic/119

Legend Channel Episode 16 Now Available! Guest: Mastering Engineer Kotaro Kojima (KOTARO)

An interview series spotlighting the industry legends who have supported the world of sound across music, audio, and musical instruments.

Our guest for this episode is mastering engineer Kotaro Kojima, also known as KOTARO.

We visited Victor FLAIR Mastering, where Kojima works, and spoke with him in depth about his career and his involvement in the production of music for numerous artists.

Through a wide range of stories—from what first inspired him to pursue a career in the music industry and his years of training in the United States to the professional setup he has established today—we trace the path of his remarkable career.

Interviewers
Isao Kumano, President of PHONON Inc.
Motoaki Sayama, President of Nice Company Inc.

🎧 Now available on the official Legend Channel website!
https://niceinc.jp/legendchannel/topic/118

Legend Channel Episode 15 Now Available! Guest: Music Space Creator Tsukasa Miyamoto

Episode 15 of “Legend Channel,” a podcast that shines a spotlight on the industry legends who have supported the world of “sound” across music, audio, and musical instruments, is now available.

This episode’s guest is music space creator and sound engineer Tsukasa Miyamoto.
Having worked at the forefront of live sound reinforcement for many years, Miyamoto has shaped the sound at countless venues and events.

Drawing on the knowledge he has gained through this extensive experience, the episode takes a deep dive into the question of “how we listen to music.”
It features real-life stories from the field, his philosophy of sound, and fresh perspectives for listeners.

Packed with insights that help us go beyond simply “hearing” sound toward truly “feeling and understanding” it, this is an episode not to be missed.

Interviewers
Isao Kumano, President of PHONON Inc.
Motoaki Sayama, President of Nice Company Inc.

🎧 Now available on the official Legend Channel website!
https://www.niceinc.jp/legendchannel/topic/113

Legend Channel Episode 14 Now Available! Guest: Yuichiro Hosokawa of PEDAL SHOP CULT

Episode 14 of Legend Channel, a podcast that shines a spotlight on industry legends who have supported the worlds of music, audio, and musical instruments, is now available.

This episode’s guest is Yuichiro Hosokawa, owner of PEDAL SHOP CULT.

We visited his office, where he introduced us to his unique and treasured collection.

As he showed us the items in person, he provided detailed explanations of their appeal and the stories behind them.

He also introduced us to CULT products, which are created according to his belief that he uses only the components he truly likes.

Mr. Hosokawa spoke at length about his distinctive attention to detail and his approach to designing and building effects pedals.

Interviewers
Isao Kumano, President of PHONON Inc.
Motoaki Sayama, President of Nice Company Inc.

🎧 Now available on the official Legend Channel website!
https://www.niceinc.jp/legendchannel/topic/112

PHONON Joins the Rock oN Creator Bazaar!

PHONON will be at the “Rock oN Creator Bazaar at LUSH HUB,” a flea market event dedicated to music production and audio gear, taking place on July 17 (Fri) and July 18 (Sat).

Come visit us at the Nice Company / PHONON booth!

We’ll be offering a variety of special deals, including:

Items Available
• ML-2 (Studio version / Non-Bluetooth) – Special Price
• Slightly blemished items at discounted prices
• Rebuilt headphones
• XLR cables
• USB 5V Linear Power Supply Kits
…and more!

Don’t miss this chance to discover some great bargains!

📅 Dates & Times
July 17 (Fri): 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
July 18 (Sat): 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Venue
LUSH HUB
B1F, Qualia Jinnan Flats
1-8-18 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

For more information:
https://store.miroc.co.jp/magazine/campaign/bazar-2026-0701

Legend Channel Episode 13 Now Available! Guest: Recording Engineer Jun Murakawa

Episode 13 of Legend Channel – Reje-chan, a podcast program that explores the stories of “legends” who have supported the worlds of music and sound, is now available.

This episode’s guest is Jun Murakawa, a Los Angeles–based recording engineer.

We spoke with him about his approach to work, as well as the background that led him to the starting point of his career.

Interviewers
Isao Kumano, President of PHONON Inc.
Motoaki Sayama, President of Nice Company Inc.

🎧 Now available on the official Legend Channel website!
https://www.niceinc.jp/legendchannel/topic/111

Legend Channel Episode 12 Now Available! Guests: Media Artist Yuki Anai and Shinjiro Nishino, Representative of GASBON METABOLISM

Episode 12 of “Legend Channel – Lege-chan,” a podcast program that explores the “legends” who have supported the worlds of music and sound, is now available.

This time, we visited an exhibition by Mr. Anai held at GASBON METABOLISM, an art complex located in Yamanashi.

After the exhibition, we spoke with Mr. Anai and Mr. Nishino, the representative of GASBON METABOLISM.

They shared fascinating stories about the exhibition and the relationship between the two of them.

Interviewers:
Isao Kumano, CEO of PHONON Inc.
Motoaki Sayama, CEO of Nice Company Inc.

🎧 The episode is now available on the official Legend Channel website!
https://niceinc.jp/legendchannel/topic/110