New 4 Buss Live Sound Board From STK
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January 25, 2001Redwood Music Corporation announces the addition of a new, true 4 buss, live
sound desktop mixer to its STK product lineup for 2001. The new mixer, dubbed
the VX2043FX has many big board features packed into its compact size of 29 x
15 x 3.5 .
For starters, the VX2043FX has 20 inputs in 16 mic/line channels and 2 stereo
channels. Each channel features a 4 band EQ (stereo channels have a 3 band EQ)
plus 4 aux sends, a 75 Hz high pass filter, and channel attenuator. Mic channels
feature inserts, as well. The master section has an on-board, stereo 7-band graphic
EQ that can be bypassed when necessary and there is a built-in digital effects
processor with 16 presets. There are master aux send controls as well as controls
to send both post aux signals to the monitors. There are 2 stereo aux returns
and a solo section for setting levels and monitoring performance.
The output section includes inserts before the balanced XLR as well as unbalanced
outputs. There are, of course, separate outs for each sub group and there is separate
summed mono XLR output that can be used as a sub bass send by simply enabling
the built-in 75 Hz low pass filter. STK R&D manager, B. I. Choi, comments,
More and more live sound users want to use subwoofers, but either lack the funds
or the expertise to rig a fully bi or tri-amped system. The VX2043FX makes using
subs easy by integrating the crossover right into the board. The usual tape in/outs
are also present as is a second set of unbalanced outputs with a separate, post-main-fader
trim level control for sending signal to a control or green room.
The STK VX2043FX retails in the US for $999.95 and by the time you read this,
will be available at STK dealers. Redwood Music Corporation manufactures music
and pro audio accessories sold under the Redwood brand name and is the exclusive
US distributor of STK professional audio products, including economical powered
and unpowered mixers, signal processing and power amplifiers. For more information, visit their web site at www.redwoodmusic.com. |
