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The "amp modelling vs tube amp" debate has been heating up of late: Have amp modellers finally won the war? Are tube amps out-dated? Don't write off tube amps just yet, we say...
AUDIO
A major new series of passive and active PA speakers from Mackie: the DRM series covers the 1600-2300W range and includes features like on-board DSP and integrated colour display.
SPL claims the Crescendo is the first 8-in mic preamp in the known universe with 120V technology, and that this pre has so much headroom it's virtually impossible to overdrive.
QSC says the new CP Series has a lightweight design, built-in DSPs, and 1000W of Class D amplification. They belong in the mid-range price segment, starting at GBP 396.
Samson's Expedition XP108w is a rechargeable, portable PA that comes with a handheld wireless mic and Bluetooth connectivity. The XP108w comes off as a powerful portable PA indeed!
AUDIO
German manufacturer HEDD Audio announced a new full-range monitoring system - the HEDD Tower Mains. They are designed to be cost-effective and compatible with "every possible studio environment.
At NAMM 2018, American audio specialists Bose unveiled the S1 portable PA system. It's a very promising product that comes across as feature-packed and reasonably-priced. Priced $599, the Bose S1 will be...
AUDIO
The T Series benefit from much of the technology developed for the company's flagship S & AX Series monitors, yet are cheaper. We think ADAM's new monitors will easily find their way in project studios...
KRK has added a new model to its V-series of nearfield studio monitors. The V-Series 4 White Noise is sold in White and it's basically the same thing as the KRK V4 4-inch monitor, but the opposite colour...
These two new combos have been hotly anticipated and should be hitting UK dealers about now.
