Alesis Unveils Transactive 50 Multipurpose Amplifier/Mixer
A versatile amp/PA for keyboardists and vocalists alike.
January 19, 2006
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Alesis announces the introduction of the Transactive 50 Multipurpose Amplifier / Mixer. Designed for musicians who require practice or stage amplification, or as a compact PA setup for intimate club work, the economical Transactive 50 incorporates a 5-inch low frequency driver and a 1-inch tweeter, provides 50 watts of power, two input channels, one aux input and a selection of internal digital effects among its numerous attributes.
Featuring two channels—each capable of accepting quarter-inch stereo signals with post-fader reverb effects—the Transactive 50 makes an ideal practice unit for gigging keyboard players. And for vocal performers working small rooms, Channel 1 provides a "Combo" connector for accepting microphones with either XLR or quarter-inch connectors. This versatile amp/mixer even provides a mic stand mount on the underside of the molded enclosure that facilitates use of the Transactive 50 as a PA system or keyboard stage monitor.
Adding still more versatility, the Transactive 50 provides a variety of digital effects, with 15 preset effects (reverb, chorus, delay, rotary) and a three-band EQ in the unit's master section—enabling both keyboardists and vocalists to contour the sound precisely to their liking. And musicians will certainly appreciate the Transactive 50's Stereo Link capability. This feature enables users to connect the Stereo Link output of one Transactive 50 to the inputs of a second unit and achieve true stereo via dual cabinets while still retaining additional inputs (1 mono, 1 stereo, 1 aux) for the mixer. And for enjoying true stereo effects with a single Transactive 50, there is a quarter-inch stereo headphones output incorporated into the unit's rear panel.
To round out its incredible feature set, the Transactive 50 provides RCA Aux inputs for patching CD/MP3 players or similar electronic equipment into the system. Further, the Transactive 50's ergonomics are right on the money. With a handle slot designed right into the unit's rugged injection molded enclosure for easy carrying, fluorescent lighting above the front panel controls for viewing settings under low light conditions, and the ability to wall mount the unit for use as an installed PA cabinet, the new Transactive 50 offers unrivaled versatility for a multitude of music applications.
With a suggested retail price of just $399, Alesis' new Transactive 50 Multipurpose Amplifier / Mixer is an outstanding value for today's keyboard and vocal performers. The Transactive 50 will be available Q1 of 2006.
For more information, visit their web site at www.alesis.com.
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