Radial Engineering’s new HotShot 48V Microphone Switcher allows a live performing artist to seamlessly redirect a condenser or dynamic microphone signal away from the main house system to the stage monitoring or in-ear system for discrete communication with band members or technicians. The HotShot 48V features a transformer-isolated XLR input and two independent XLR outputs. The balanced input accepts both mic […]
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Zen and the Art of Acoustic Guitar Amplification, part 2
When assembling your amplified setup, there are a lot of options. The best thing you can do is assess your needs and see which products best fit them. A lot of companies offer fully integrated systems, from pickups to preamps.
Orange Terror Stamp
A Class AB 20 Watt Guitar Amp in a pedal Packing all of the punch of the minuscule Micro Terror and Micro Dark amps into an even smaller pedal format, this Valve/Solid State hybrid amp brings 20 watts of Orange tone right onto your pedalboard. The Terror Stamp’s tiny footprint, 8/16 Ohm Speaker Output, fully […]
That Clean Sound! Amps Explained with Christopher Ames: Part 1
Tone is your instrument’s voice. And all tone begins in the basis of achieving a great clean tone. Masking Music Mag visited with guitar expert, Christopher Ames at Guitar Center (in this video) where he imparts professional insight regarding the attributes of “clean tone” with the help of Vox and Fender amplifiers and a Telecaster.
JHS Little Black Amp Box Signal Converter
If your amp has a series effects loop, the JHS Pedals Little Black Amp Box takes care of the job while being able to fit into the palm of your hand. Simply run it through your amp’s effects loop and control the amount of signal you send to your amplifier’s power section. All the roaring […]
Zen and the Art of Acoustic Guitar Amplification, part 1
Need to amplify your acoustic guitar? There are so many models currently available the choice can be overwhelming. This guide will inform you on how to choose the pickups and other gear to amplify your guitar that serves your sound, best.
Ecoustic E110 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier with Foot controller
The Peavey Ecoustic E110 acoustic guitar amplifier provides 100 watts of clean power into a system containing a 10-inch full-range loudspeaker and a high-frequency horn. Both channels operate independently, with nine-band graphic EQ on Channel I and two band adjustment on Channel II, a notch filter and phase inverter on Channel I to control feedback, […]
Roland CUBE Lite MONITOR
Featuring mic and instrument inputs, iOS interfacing, and a quality 2.1 Channel audio system, the CUBE Lite MONITOR is perfect for enjoying music at home with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Connect your iOS device to the i-CUBE LINK jack, and then launch the free CUBE JAM app to play, record, and take advantage […]
Turning up the Amps with Scott O’Hara — Part 1
Different amps do different things and have different jobs. In this video (the first of 4 parts) amplification technical expert, Scott O’Hara explains various aspects of amplification. Learn a thing or two about high gain versus low gain, distorted tone, clean tone and related insights.
Yamaha’s Perfect Partners for Sound
Almost all of the classic tube sounds of the last few decades have been a product of the synergy between a high-quality amp head and a dedicated speaker cabinet designed to complement the unique sonic characteristics of the amp. Yamaha’s THR100H Dual amp head and its THRC212 cabinet are a prime example. THR100H Dual […]