Tapco Offers Preview of Upcoming Products
January 25, 2005
TAPCO used the NAMM 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 range later this year.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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