Spirit
Launches New Range of Powerstations
December
21, 1997
Following the success of its original PowerStation powered mixer, Spirit By Soundcraft
is launching a new PowerStation range to accommodate everything from basement
bands to medium-sized nightclubs. The new range features three models: the
PowerStation 350, which combines a 2 x 175-watt (into 4 ohms) amplifier with six
mono mic/line and two stereo inputs; PowerStation 600, with a 2 x 300-watt amplifier
and two additional mic/line inputs; and top-of-the-line PowerStation 1200, which
boasts a 2 x 600-watt amplifier and 16 mic/line inputs for larger bands and venues.
Comments from users of the original PowerStation have lead to a number of
new enhancements. First, there is an all-new, specially-designed Lexicon effects
unit with dual-effect capability (including Chorus and Reverb, Chorus and Delay,
and Reverb and Delay) and fully-editable/storable programs and parameters. Other
improvements include an additional dedicated auxiliary send for the Lexicon effects
(bringing the auxiliary count up to three), a new, steep 18dB-per-octave High-Pass
filter and the addition of the high-performance UltraMic(TM) padless preamp. Amplifiers
have been specially developed for the new series after undergoing a year of vigorous
field testing around the world. Of course, all of PowerStation's classic features
have been retained, such as the integral patchbay, 2 x 7-band graphic equalizer
and 40 Hz subsonic filter for speaker protection. Scheduled to ship by the
end of November, tentative U.S. pricing on the PowerStation family is as follows:
PowerStation 350 - $1,099.95; PowerStation 600 - $1,499.95; and PowerStation 1200
- $1,999.95. Additional specifications: - Three-band EQ with sweepable
mid on all mono inputs
- Two stereo inputs with three-band EQ and level control
9 Maximum 14, 16 or 24 inputs to mix including two-track return (PowerStation
350, 600 and 1200, respectively)
- Full protection on amplifiers
- Inserts
on all mono inputs
- Global +48V phantom power supply
- 60mm. tapered faders
- Dual 10-segment signal metering
- One stereo return with level control
- Freestanding
as standard; rack-mount kit optional for PowerStation 350 and 600
- Internal
power supply
For more information, visit their web site at www.spirit-by-soundcraft.co.uk. |
