TAPCO Previews Link.USB and Link.MIDI I/O Boxes in Europe at Musikmesse
April 6, 2005– Frankfurt, Germany – TAPCO is previewing today, the addition of two affordable I/O Boxes to their ever-growing family of professional audio products in Europe. The Link.MIDI and Link.USB combine exceptional performance with a distinctive and attractive industrial design to offer musicians a swanky alternative for home-based music production.
"These two products were previewed at the NAMM show in January and we were absolutely thrilled at how well they were received," commented TAPCO Product Manager Ray Tantzen. "In addition to sounding great and offering a great combination of features and value, The Link.USB and Link.MIDI have a truly distinctive design that allows them to stand out from other similarly-equipped tabletop boxes available today."
The compact Link.MIDI and Link.USB interfaces feature silver paint, rugged rubberized side panels, TAPCO's distinctive orange graphics, and chrome knob guards that keep your vital settings in place when transporting the units in a case or backpack. Their portability is further enhanced by the addition of a swivel-foot that can be easily tucked away for transport.
About Link.USB
Link.USB is a two-channel, USB bus powered computer audio interface intended for plug-and-play simplicity. With two 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-based recording set up.
Both MAC and PC compatible, Link.USB features 24-bit 48kHz 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 Link.MIDI also features a "MIDI Thru" button that makes it possible to send MIDI messages from input one to all four MIDI outputs.
TAPCO is currently on display at the Musikmesse/Pro Light and Sound Convention in Frankfurt, Germany, April 6-9, 2005. TAPCO is located in Hall 4.1, stand F51.
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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