ProAudio Review - September 2008 - (Page 54) BUYER’S GUIDE | Contracting Amplifiers/Mixers ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS PZS 140RA Mixer/Amplifier Features: 4-zone, 35W per zone; 5-input channels with EQ; automatic level-sensing mute; 70V, 25V, 8 or 4 ohm loads; remote access via D4S flush-mount controller; balanced line output per zone. PRICE: POA CONTACT: Architectural Acoustics at 601-483-5376, www.peavey.com outputs; Priority muting; 3Y no-fault, fully transferable warranty. PRICE: $807 CONTACT: Crown International at 574-2948200, www.crownaudio.com PRICE: $1,835 CONTACT: QSC Audio at 714-754-6175, www.qscaudio.com RANE MA4 Multichannel Amp Features: Four-channel; 100W per channel; universal-voltage switching power supply; constant load power; built-in automatic redundancy switching; advanced dynamics and filters. PRICE: $1,399 CONTACT: Rane at 425-355-6000, www.rane.com DYNACORD DRM4000 8X2 Matrix Audio Processor Features: 8 input, two output; 4 mic/line channels; 4 aux; each input assignable to either or both outputs; mono or stereo; ducking priority controls; limiters; RS-485 link; RS-232 remote control options. ASHLY AUDIO NE-SERIES AMPS Features: 4- and 8-channel low impedance; 25V, 70V and 100V amps providing 250W of power per channel; use standard 10/100 Ethernet protocol and Protea NE Software; standard input with euroblock connectors or “pe” (Protea Enabled) with euroblock input connectors and Protea DSP signal processing models available. PRICE: from $1,350 CONTACT: Ashly Audio at 585-872-0010, www.ashly.com SONY Electronics SRP-X500P PRICE: $1,580 CONTACT: Dynacord at 952-884-4051, www.dynacord.com Features: Four-channel digital powered mixer/router/amp; slots for two optional Sony wireless UWP Series modular tuners; A/V interconnectivity. PRICE: $1,700 CONTACT: Sony at 800-686-7669, bssc.sel.sony.com ELECTRO-VOICE MA-1212 Mixer/Paging Amplifier Features: 10 balanced mic or line inputs with 24V phantom power; 2 aux stereo summing inputs; 120W into 70/100V or 4 ohm loads; balanced line level output for adding amps; 24V powered operation for emergencies; telephone paging input. PRICE: $580 CONTACT: Electro-Voice at 952-884-4051, www.electrovoice.com TOA ELECTRONICS A-9120DH Modular Matrix/Mixer Amplifier Features: 2-channel; 120W @ 70.7v per channel; dual-channel DSP; flexible output power; level control; mixer or matrix mode; telephone zone paging; automatic mic mixing; ambient noise level controls. PRICE: $1,592 CONTACT: TOA Electronics at 800-733-7088, www.toaelectronics.com ATLAS SOUND PA702 POLE-MOUNT AMPLIFIER Features: 2-channels with 70W per channel at 8 ohms; current sensing circuit; switching power supply and class AB output stage; left and right channel gain controls, treble and bass controls, left and right channel signal indicator LEDs, limiter LED, power indicator LED and power switch. PRICE: $332 CONTACT: Atlas Sound at 800-876-3333, www.atlassound.com FACE AUDIO F100CS Zone Amp/Mixer Features: 3 models (100W - 300W); 2 XLR, 2 1/4 inputs; four zones with independent variable controls; push-button announcement chime; adjustable priority channel 1 mic ducking; barrier strip outputs. PRICE: $635 (F100CS) CONTACT: Face Audio at 801-233-0740, www.faceaudio.com YAMAHA XM4080 and XM4180 Amplifiers Features: 4 channel; 80W @ 8 ohms (XM4080), 180W @ 8 ohms (XM4180); stereo, parallel, bridged switchable; dB display; detented attenuators; protection circuits; XLR and Euroblock inputs. Price: $899 and $1,399 CONTACT: Yamaha at 714522-9011, www.yamahaca.com BEHRINGER ZMX8210 8-channel 3Bus Zone Mixer Features: 6 mic/line inputs with gain, -20dB pad, +48V phantom power; 2 stereo line inputs; three output busses; 4-band master EQ; bus links and remote level control; channel muting with priority select; channel 1 automatic bus mute. PRICE: $379 CONTACT: Behringer at 425-672-0816, www.behringer.com LAB.GRUPPEN C 20:8X Amplifier Features: 8-channel; 250W @ 4 ohms, 70V RMS individually selectable per channel or 500W @ 8 ohms in bridgeable channel pairs; user adjustable gain; voltage peak limiters; GPIO connections allow stand-alone control; NomadLink networking, remote monitoring. PRICE: $2,845 CONTACT: Lab.gruppen at 818-468-8432, www.labgruppen.com YORKVILLE CA1T 70V Amp/Tuner Features: 180W (mono); drives 4 ohm load or four separate 70-volt systems; preamp output for aux amp, active subwoofer or A/V recording; multiple mic/source inputs; voiceactivated paging from one mic or telephone; XLR/TRS balanced combi-jack or attenuated RCA unbalanced inputs; AM/FM tuner. PRICE: $419 CONTACT: Yorkville at 716-297-2920, www.yorkville.com CROWN 280MA Mixer/Amplifier Features: 4-ohm and constant-voltage outputs (70V and 100V); 8 inputs and dual 80W power amplifiers; balanced Phoenix-type mic/line inputs; touch-proof screw-terminal speaker QSC CX168 8 Channel Amplifier Features: 100W per channel @ 8 ohms; bridgeable channels; DataPorts; PowerLight technology. 54 | ProAudio Review | September 2008 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.qscaudio.com http://www.crownaudio.com http://www.peavey.com http://www.rane.com http://www.dynacord.com http://bssc.sel.sony.com http://www.ashly.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.toaelectronics.com http://www.atlassound.com http://www.faceaudio.com http://www.yamahaca.com http://www.behringer.com http://www.labgruppen.com http://www.yorkville.com http://www.proaudioreview.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of ProAudio Review - September 2008 ProAudio Review - September 2008 Contents Publisher’s Page: It's A Hard Drive World Broadcast News and New Products Lawo mc256 Digital Production Console Studio News and New Products Earthworks PM40 Piano Mic System Onkyo Professional PR-SC885 HDMI 1.3a Surround Sound Processor Developments and Trends: Instrument Microphones Benchmark Media DAC1 Pre Focal Twin6 Be Studio Reference Monitors Cascade FAT HEAD II Blumlein Package Studio Projects CS5 Microphone M-Audio Pulsar II Small-Diaphragm Condenser Live News and New Products JBL MRX512M Live Monitor QSC: Behind The Scenes Contracting News and New Products Primacoustic Broadway Professional Acoustic Solutions Buyer's Guide: Contracting Amplifiers/Mixers Buyer's Guide: Contracting Speakers Single Slice: pc muñoz "Chatter & Buzz" ProAudio Review - September 2008 ProAudio Review - September 2008 - ProAudio Review - September 2008 (Page Cover1) ProAudio Review - 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