TAPCO Introduces Juice™ Stereo Power Amplifier Series

Woodinville - September 7 2003:
TAPCO by Mackie today introduced the Juice™ series of professional stereo power amplifiers. TAPCO Juice Stereo Power Amps are the latest additions to the fast-growing TAPCO by Mackie family of high-value professional audio products that includes the 6306 6-channel mixer, and the new S·5 active studio monitor; also being introduced at PLASA.

Ken Berger, Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for Mackie commented, “Early in the specification process we established a very rigorous testing procedure that would assure absolute amplifier reliability under the harshest of operating conditions, while maintaining exceptional power output and sonic characteristics. We’re confident that these amplifiers will outperform anything else in their price category.”

The TAPCO Juice Power Amplifiers include the J•800, J•1400 and J•2500. Power output is 800, 1400 and 2500 watts respectively (at 4 Ohms bridged). All TAPCO amplifiers include easily switchable mono/stereo/mono bridged operating modes as well as separate speaker outputs for channel A and channel B. A third Speakon® output is provided for mono bridged applications. A 30Hz subsonic filter assures low-frequency speaker protection.

Each Juice amplifier shares the same compact chassis, measuring 19 inches high by 15.7 inches deep by 3.5 inches high. All include handles for easy transport and protection of front panel controls, defeatable clip limiter, front panel signal and overload indication and XLR and TRS inputs for flexible connections.

Available in Q4, 2003 the TAPCO Juice amplifiers will have a U.S. suggested retail price of $419 for the J•800, $549 for the J•1400 and $699 for the J•2500. The entire TAPCO by Mackie family will be on display at the PLASA show in London from September 7-10 booth J80. For more information about TAPCO products visit: www.tapcoworld.com.

About TAPCO
TAPCO revolutionized the pro audio industry back in 1969 with the very first 6-channel PA mixer specifically made for rock 'n' roll. Designed by audio guru Greg Mackie, the first TAPCO mixer was priced just right for starving musicians and durable enough to withstand mammoth-levels of on the road wear and tear. Today, TAPCO has been reborn-backed by the engineering and product development horsepower of Mackie. TAPCO is a LOUD Technologies Inc. brand. For more information visit: http://www.tapcoworld.com.

About Mackie
Mackie, a LOUD Technologies Inc. brand, is known worldwide as a leading developer and marketer of high-quality, affordable professional audio systems. Mackie products can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours. Mackie products are marketed by 54 distributors to more than 100 countries around the world. For more information visit: http://www.mackie.com.

TAPCO and Mackie are trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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