TAPCO Introduces Mix Series Compact Mixers at NAB
April 18, 2005– Las Vegas, Nevada – TAPCO is using the NAB Convention to introduce, for the first time in the United States, a new family of low cost, entry-level mixers designed for the audio novice or music hobbyist.
The new TAPCO Mix Series includes the Mix 50, Mix 60, Mix 100, Mix 120 compact mixers, and two compact effects mixers, the Mix 220fx and Mix 260fx. All models feature a unique rugged metal chassis that allows for portability and a long lifespan, Kensington Security Lock ports to protect the mixers from theft and an intuitive layout that provides easy access to all controls.
About the Mix 50, Mix 60, Mix 100, Mix 120 compact mixer range
The Mix 50 is a five-channel mixer, featuring 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 is a six-channel mixer that includes two mic/line inputs and two stereo line inputs, a three band EQ on every channel, 48v Phantom power and a four-segment LED meter. The Mix 100 is a 10-channel mixer that features two mic/line inputs, four stereo line inputs, one aux send, three band EQ on every channel and 48v Phantom power. Finally, the Mix 120 is a 12-channel mixer that features four mic/line inputs with four stereo line inputs, control room outputs, one aux send, a three band EQ on every channel and 48v Phantom power.
Available in Q2, 2005, the Mix 50 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $59, the Mix 60 is priced at $79, the Mix 100 is $89, and the Mix 120 is priced at $119.
About the Mix 220fx and Mix 260fx compact effects mixers
The Mix 220fx is an eight-channel mixer that is equipped with four mic/line inputs and two stereo line inputs, a three band EQ on every channel, 60 mm faders, and a built-in effects package featuring 256 presets, a bypass and bypass footswitch, and a built-in power supply.
The larger Mix 260fx is a 12-channel mixer that features four mic/line inputs with inserts, four stereo line inputs, a three band EQ on every channel, 60 mm faders, a built-in 20-bit effects package featuring 256 presets and two additional mix busses.
The Mix 220fx has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $219 and the Mix 260fx is priced at $249. The TAPCO Mix Series mixers will be available late Q2, 2005.
The TAPCO Mix Series mixers are currently on display at the NAB Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 18-21, 2005 in booth SL254.
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.
For more information please contact: LOUD Technologies Inc. – 16220 Wood-Red Road N.E. – Woodinville, WA 98072 – Phone: (425) 487-4333 – Fax: (425) 487-4337 – Internet: www.loudtechinc.com
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