TAPCO Offers a Preview of Growing Product Line at SIEL

February 6, 2005– Paris, France – TAPCO is using the SIEL show to offer a “sneak-peek” of several upcoming additions to its ever-growing line of affordable professional audio products. On display today are six, never-before-seen models that will take their place in the TAPCO family later this year including the Link.USB and Link.MIDI I/O boxes, the Mix Series analog mixers, and the Blend 16, a 16-channel mixer that will join TAPCO’s premium Blend rangelater this year.

TAPCO Product Manager Ray Tantzen commented, “2005 is going to be a year aggressive expansion for the TAPCO range. At SIEL we are previewing several key new products in order to provide a glimpse of how TAPCO will continue to offer customers high-value alternatives in existing as well as entirely new products categories.”

About Link.USB

Link.USB is a two-channel, USB bus powered computer audio interface intended for plug-and-play simplicity. With Mackie-designed mic preamps, 48v Phantom power, low latency direct monitoring, and heavy-duty compact design, the Link.USB is the perfect compliment to any computer recording set up. Both MAC and PC compatible, Link.USB features 24-bit 48 kHz operation, is portable and durable, as well as affordable for the entry-level musician.

About Link.MIDI

Link.MIDI is a USB bus powered, 4X4 MIDI input/output interface that allows for easy connection of keyboards, samplers, control surfaces or any other MIDI gear to a MAC or PC computer. The “MIDI Thru” button makes it possible to send MIDI messages from input one to all four MIDI outputs. Like the Link.USB, Link.MIDI features a durable compact design that is perfect for desktop placement.

About the Mix Series Ultra-Compact Analog Mixers (Mix 50, Mix 60, Mix 220fx)

The first of the Mix Series to arrive, the Mix 50, Mix 60, and Mix 220fx are low cost, entry-level mixers designed for the audio novice or music hobbyist. Their unique rugged metal chassis allows for portability and a long lifespan. The intuitive layout of the Mix Series mixers provides easy access to all controls and is an ideal addition for a desktop or music lab studio.

The Mix 50 features one mic/line input and two stereo line inputs, a two-band EQ, tape inputs and outputs, and a four-segment LED meter. The Mix 60 incorporates two mic/line inputs with two stereo line inputs, a three band EQ on every channel, 48v Phantom power and includes a four-segment LED meter. The Mix 220fx comes equipped with four mic/line inputs and two stereo line inputs, a three band EQ on every channel, 60mm faders, and a built-in effects package featuring 256 presets, a bypass and bypass footswitch, and a built-in power supply.

About the Blend 16 Analog Mixer

The Blend 16 is a 16-channel recording and live-sound compact mixer. Featuring a stereo 24-bit, 48kHz USB connection, a 20-bit digital effects processor, a seven-band graphic EQ, eight Mackie-designed mic preamps, and compatibility with both MAC and PC computers, the Blend 16 is the next generation of premium TAPCO mixers (see also Blend 6 press release).

See the entire TAPCO family at SIEL in Paris, France from February 6-9, 2005. TAPCO is located in booth #J32.

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.

TAPCO is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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