Saturday, July 28, 2007

Peavey Portable PA System

The new Peavey Audio Performer Pack is a complete PA system that packages the new PVi 4B powered mixer with PV Series microphones, loudspeakers and accessories.

The Peavey Audio Performer Pack portable PA system brings ease of use and powerful sound to small performances and multi-purpose use in schools, churches and virtually any intimate speaking or entertainment application. The rugged, powered PVi 4B mixer features rotary controls to adjust level, reverb and tone on each channel and the master section, with a built-in power amp rated at 100 watts RMS into 4 ohms. Its feature set also includes four balanced microphone and 1/4″ TRS inputs, tape/CD input with level control, a line out for connection to external amplifiers and a record output.

This Peavey portable sound system also features two PVi 100 dynamic cardioid microphones, two PVi 10 premium loudspeaker enclosures, a pair of adjustable speaker stands and cables for the microphones and speakers.

For more information on Peavey products, visit the music instrument music store at http://www.andysmusiconline.com/.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Mackie SRM150 Portable Sound System

The Mackie SRM150 portable sound system combines Mackie's proven mixer and SRM Active loudspeaker technologies to create a powerful, great-sounding 3-channel PA system that is ultra-compact, versatile and expandable. The Mackie SRM150 Compact Active PA System is ideal for a wide variety of applications ranging from boardroom A/V to live musical performance in coffee houses, piano bars, or rehearsals, just to name a few.

BUILT-IN MACKIE MIXERAt the very heart of the SRM150 is a Mackie mixer, with all the versatility and features you've come to expect from the manufacturer of the world's best selling compact mixers. Channels 1 and 2 can be used for mic/line sources, thanks to the handy Neutrik® Combo jack, which accepts either ¼" TRS or XLR connections. True 48V phantom power is supplied, so you can use even the most finicky condenser mics with confidence.

Channel 1 also has an added feature. Simply plug in your guitar, bass (or any other Hi-Z instrument), press the CH1 Instrument switch and you get all the benefits of a DI box, without the hassle and added expense.

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Powered Mixers - Yamaha, Peavey, Mackie

Powered mixers came of age back in the late seventies when Yamaha introduced the EM series mixers: EM80, EM100, and EM150. Up until that time, a powered mixer could be heavy and less than dependable, but the Yamaha EM series set the benchmark at that time. They were light in weight, powerful, and as history proved, dependable.

The tradition set by these audio mixers is carried on today by the EMX series of Yamaha powered mixers. They include the EMX5016CF, EMX5014C, EMX212S, EMS312SC, and the EMX512SC. These new Yamaha EMX powered mixers live up to - and exceed - the reputation set by their ancestors. They're built to the same standards of sonic performance and rugged reliability that make Yamaha the first choice for live sound applications from schools to stadiums around the globe.

For more information on Yamaha, Peavey, or Mackie powered mixers, visit http://www.andysmusiconline.com/.

Thursday, June 07, 2007

PA Systems

The PA Systems available today are a far cry from what was available when the hippies roamed the earth - somewhere back in the '60's. In the late sixties our band used two metal, vertical columns that looked like heaters. Whenever a band member brought a guest to rehearsal, they invariably backed up to our PA speakers expecting to warm themselves! What a hoot.

Today's speakers, for one thing, don't look like heaters; they look like speakers, and Portable PA systems start at a very affordable $549 for the Yamaha StagePas 300. If your budget is bigger, you can get the Fender Passport PD-250 for $699.95, or the Yamaha StagePas 500 for $999.00. All it takes is money, right?

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Fender Audio - Passport PD 250 PA System

The Fender Passport PD-250 portable PA system is the flagship model of the Passport product line. Featuring a 6 channel mixer, 250 Watt stereo power amp and specialized DSA speaker design, the PD-250 provides powerful and full sound in a portable and easy to use design.

If it’s a coffee shop performance or for a company event, the Fender Passport PA PD-250 is great in any situation where quality sound is needed. It's perfect for audiences ranging from 300-500 people in size, and weights only 55 pounds.

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Thursday, April 19, 2007

Mackie Mixer

Mackie mixers are one of the most popular brands of audio mixers. The Mackie Mixer is affordable, dependable, and available in many configurations, including: 24 channel mixers and powered mixers.

For more information on Mackie Mixers and other Pro Audio gear, visit: www.AndysMusicOnline.com.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Edirol R09 Wav MP3 Recorder

The Edrol R09 is more affordable than its predecessor, the R-1. One reason the R-1 carries a heavier price tag is because of its well-stocked lineup of internal effects. The R09 isn’t devoid of effects, however. It contains the world’s most-requested/desired effect: reverb. Whether you’re listening to WAV or MP3 files, you can route the R09’s playback through its internal reverb processor, immersing it in lush, user-controllable ambience.

Edirol R09 Wav MP3 Recorder

The Edirol R09 is a serious, top-quality professional recorder; it’s ultra small and looks like a gadget, but make no mistake, it performs. The R09 can capture source material at a crystal-clear 24-bit resolution with your choice of 44.1 or 48kHz sample rates. You can record and play back in MP3 format too (up to 320kbps). Once recorded, your files can be monitored through the R09’s headphone jack and/or exported to a computer via USB.

Crystal-Clear Capture It’s ultra small and looks like a gadget, but make no mistake — the R09 is a serious, top-quality professional recorder. Capture source material at a crystal-clean 24-bit resolution with your choice of 44.1 or 48kHz sample rates. You can record and play back in MP3 format as well (up to 320kbps). Once recorded, your files can be monitored through the R09’s headphone jack and/or exported to a computer via USB.

Friday, February 16, 2007

Powered Mixers - New Yamaha EMX Powered Mixers

Yamaha EMX powered mixers come from a long legacy of powered mixers dating back to 1975. The first three Yamaha mixers to enter the portable sound market were the EM150, EM100, and the EM80. They were stereo mixers with reverb, and their power was 150 watts, 100 watts and 80 watts respectively. Because of their quality build and affordable price, they were big sellers to people building PA systems on a budget. In fact, we still see one occasionally in our shop for maintenance. Over thirty years old and still going - that's amazing!

The new Yamaha EMX powered mixers carry on the tradition that began in 1975, except with updated features, circuitry, and lower weight. The Yamaha EMX312SC powered mixer features dual 300 watt power amps and the added advantage of one-knob compression on mono channels. The EMX312SC mixer is built to the same standards of sonic performance and rugged reliability that make Yamaha the first choice for live sound applications. The EMX powered mixers are lightweight, only 22lbs. and feature conveniently located handles for maximum carrying comfort. They're also built tough to withstand the rigors of use on the road.

The Yamaha EMX212S is the most affordable model in the EMX powered mixer series. It offers a pair of 200-watt amplifiers per channel that should be more than sufficient for small-to-medium size venues. The EMX212S has the same features as the EMX312SC, except it has less powerful amplifiers and no built-in compressors.

The Yamaha EMX512SC powered mixer is the most powerful of the EMX box mixers, and features a pair of 500-watt amplifiers to ensure that your music or message comes across with full impact, even in large venues. The EMX512SC offers a total of 12 input channels – four for monaural microphone or line input, plus four pairs that can function either as monaural microphone inputs or stereo line inputs – providing you with a versatile mix of input capabilities for a wide range of applications. If you need only microphone inputs you can use up to eight mic channels.

Sound systems large and small can be created using the Yamaha EMX powered mixers. These audio mixers have earned their excellent reputation and will remain the choice of musicians, both professional and amateur, wanting to build a quality sound system on a limited budget.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Audio Mixing - New Mackie Pro Audio Mixers

Winter NAMM 2007 - Mackie has just announced an upgrade to their popular line of professional audio mixers, the VLZ3 series. The new models include: 1642-VLZ3, 1604-VLZ3, 1402-VLZ3, AND 1202-VLZ3.

With the same features and functionality of their predecessors, the re-engineered Mackie sound mixers have even greater headroom than the original VLZ mixer boards, and also have a redesigned Mix Bus made significant enhancements to the EQs, giving these new audio mixers a more intuitive and musical feel.

Whether you need a sound mixing board for a church, club work, or a full-featured workhorse for home and studio recording, you owe it to yourself to check out the new Mackie pro audio mixers. For additional information on Mackie pro audio products, visit www.AndysMusicOnline.com.

Monday, January 22, 2007

24 Track Digital - New Tascam 2488mkII

The Tascam 2488mkII multitrack recorder is the follow-up to the best-selling, simple-to-use 24-track audio recording and mixing workstation for home studios. Like its predecessor, eight inputs can be simultaneously recorded into the XLR and 1/4" inputs - enough for a whole band. This 24 track digital recorder has 19 physical faders that control mono and stereo channels without scrolling through pages for quick and easy mixing. Each channel has 3-band EQ with a parametric mid-band and access to three built-in effects processors, including reverb and multieffects.

After the final mix is recorded to the dedicated stereo master recorder, the built-in CD-RW drive can burn a CD master in addition to backing up the hard drive and importing and exporting WAV files. New features from the 2488 include a larger hard drive, an all-new LCD display, new guitar effects and improved CD mastering capabilities.

For more information about Tascam recording equipment, visit http://www.andysmusiconline.com/.

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Friday, January 19, 2007

Audio Mixing - New Mackie VLZ3 Audio Mixers

Winter NAMM 2007 - Mackie has just announced an upgrade to their popular line of professional audio mixers, the VLZ3 series. The new models include: 1642-VLZ3, 1604-VLZ3, 1402-VLZ3, AND 1202-VLZ3.

With the same features and functionality of their predecessors, the re-engineered Mackie sound mixers have even greater headroom than the original VLZ mixer boards, and also have a redesigned Mix Bus made significant enhancements to the EQs, giving these new audio mixers a more intuitive and musical feel.

Whether you need a sound mixing board for a church, club work, or a full-featured workhorse for home and studio recording, you owe it to yourself to check out the new Mackie pro audio mixers.

USB Mixer - New Edirol M-16DX Digital Audio Mixer

The new Edirol MD-16DX USB Digital Mixer allows you to hear your audio mixes in a pristine 24-bit/96kHz digital environment, and see your audio displayed on a high-contrast, backlit LCD that displays a spectrum analysis of your mix. Together with powerful onboard effects, an intelligent Room Acoustic Control function, and loads of digital and analog connectivity, the Edirol M-16DX USB mixer signals a new era in digital mixing.

16-channel full digital mixer with 24-bit/96kHz internal processing
3-band EQ controls (Q & Freq.) with graphic LCD for precise tone shaping
Easy-to-use operation with common analog mixer controls
2-piece mixer+module design
“Room Acoustic Control” for automatic room compensation
Built-in pro-quality effects, including COSM insert effects, reverb effects, and finalize effects
Flexible analog and digital I/O, including four high-quality mic preamps
18-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface for computer multitrack recording
AC adaptor and connection cable (2 meter, 6 ft.) included.
Optional DXC-7 Connection Cable (7 meter, 23ft.) available.
Cakewalk SONAR LE CD-ROM included

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Sound Systems - New Yamaha StagePas 500

Winter NAMM 2007 - Yamaha has recently announced the StagePas 500 Portable Sound System. It is the bigger brother of the StagePas 300, and features more power and input channels.

The StagePass 500 PA system has phantom power available for condenser microphones and two switchable compressor/limiters help to tame unruly vocals. Two 250-watt digital power amplifiers coupled with the 10" loudspeakers provide amazing sound in a deceptively small package. Yamaha StagePas 500 portable sound system - excellent full-range sound has never been easier to achieve.

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Friday, November 24, 2006

Yamaha Pro Audio Speakers

The Yamaha Club Series pro audio speakers were developed and manufactured in the United States, and have earned acclaim around the world. The new Yamaha Mark V series speakers represent a complete redesign of the previous Concert Club IV lineup, introducing three front-of-house models, three subwoofers, and three monitor models.

While maintaining the superb portability and ease of placement that characterized previous generations of Yamaha Pro Auido speakers, as well as the same design concept and stunning sound, the Mark V series represents a new level of performance overall.

Features Include:

A comprehensive lineup for a variety of applications as well versatile system expansion.
An ideal match for EMX series powered mixers or P series power amplifiers.
Top-class parts and wood enclosures for superior sound.
Classic design combines strength and sophistication.
Built-in tweeter protection.
1-3/8 inch speaker pole sockets.
A-type models for flying or bracket Installation.

Friday, November 17, 2006

Peavey PV8 Stereo Mixer

The Peavey PV8 mixer is perfect for live or studio applications. The PV8 mixer's reference quality mic pre-amps are super quiet with less than 0.0007% of total harmonic distortion.

The PV8 has six channels, with one through four having XLR inputs, channel insert, phantom power, 3-band EQ and effects send. The master section offers assignable tape input and a master contour EQ which simultaneously cuts mids while slightly boosting the bass and treble in the overall mix.

The Peavey PV8 outputs include L & R for main and control room, effects send and headphones. Stylish metal casing adds overall strength and durability. A large selection of PA Systems and mixers are available here: PA System.

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Yamaha AW1600 and AW2400 Workstations

The legacy of Yamaha’s groundbreaking AW Series digital audio workstations continues with the introduction of the AW1600 and AW2400.

Both units are fully backward-compatible with prior Yamaha workstations, and have everything you need to record your music anytime, anywhere in compact, road-worthy designs—keeping alive the tradition of reliable, portable and professional music production products.


Yamaha AW1600
Totally Reliable: The AW1600 and AW2400 have been engineered from the ground up to be the best multitrack recorders they can be. So they’re always reliable—no crashes, and no OS updates.

Yamaha AW1600Easily Portable: These complete studio packages are ready to pick up and go anywhere you want to record.

Completely Professional: Mixing, routing and onboard effects are based on the industry-standard Yamaha “0” series digital consoles, so everything has the familiar feel quality of Yamaha.

“Imagine if you had a portable computer that was dedicated to doing just one thing—being the best multitrack recorder it could be,” says Athan Billias, director, Yamaha Corporation of America, Technology Products. “That’s exactly what the new AW series workstations are—dedicated computers designed for recording. Recording on the computer has come a long way, but there is still a need for dedicated hard disk recorders because they are completely portable and totally reliable.”

The AW1600 is currently available, and has been created for the home studio musician, adding many features to the award-winning AW16G while maintaining the same affordability. New features include eight combo inputs (all with Phantom power), USB 2.0 drag-and-drop capabilities for moving files onto your computer, 24-bit recording and a new Pitch Fix algorithm for correcting the pitch of vocal tracks. The 16-track design, Quick Loop Sample function, Hi-Z connection, Guitar and Mastering effects and sample pads have the familiar operation and user-friendly interface from the AW16G, while a powerful new SH3 CPU processor, generous 40 GB hard drive and unrestricted song limit provide endless possibilities for song creation and mix building.

Available travel options include the Yamaha YB01X bag, which can accommodate the AW1600, a laptop, cables and other accessories. Features include rugged wheels, separate compartments, a retractable handle, and a compact design that will easily fit in standard airline overhead compartments.


Yamaha AW2400
The AW2400 is a complete portable studio solution for anyone who is serious about recording and production. And, just like the legendary AW4416, users can record, edit, mix and master without the need for external equipment, but much faster. This new flagship of the AW line includes 24 simultaneous tracks of playback, motorized 100mm faders and the same expansion slot found on Yamaha digital mixng consoles for connecting the AW to professional studio gear.

Yamaha AW2400An updated 24-track recording system (each with up to eight associated virtual tracks) complete with sampling, editing, automation/snapshot and mastering capabilities, retains true 24-bit resolution, and records directly to the internal 40GB hard drive with no song size limitation. Editing is easy with ten user defined function keys and a large, 02R-sized LCD.

You can expand your system, create a live 16-track recording, or interface with external devices with a range of optional I/O interface cards from third-party developers and Yamaha—including the recently-released mLAN MY16 series cards.

Upgrades continue with eight Phantom powered XLR and eight TRS inputs, Insertion inputs on Channels 1 and 2, four dedicated AUX outputs, an integrated Pitch Fix function, and seamless PC integration with USB 2.0 connectivity.

The AW2400 will be available in late October 2005.

“What sets the AW1600 and AW2400 apart from other stand-alone units is their new USB 2.0 capabilities,” adds Billias. “This allows you to drag and drop files to your computer to take advantage of the best of both worlds—stand-alone reliability, and computer software flexibility.”

For more information on the AW1600 and AW2400 Digital Audio Workstations, please call Andy's Music at 251-633-8944 or visit us online at www.AndysMusicOnline.com.

Yamaha PA System - EMX Mixer Bundle


This Yamaha PA system includes the new EMX512SC powered mixer and two Yamaha BR15 speakers. This system has a pair of 500 watt amplifiers to ensure that your music comes across with full impact.

The Yamaha EMX512SC is the most powerful model in the EMX Yamaha EMX Mixerpowered mixer series from Yamaha. The EMX512SC offers a pair of 500-watt amplifiers that should be more than sufficient for most venues. The Yamaha EMX512SC is built to the same standards of sonic performance and rugged reliability that make Yamaha the first choice for live sound applications from schools to stadiums around the globe. Yamaha is a leader in the field of professional live sound for a very good reason: they deliver the sound and performance that the pros demand. The EMX512SC powered mixer is no exception.

The Yamaha BR15 loudspeaker was designed to for performing musicians, DJs, houses of worship, schools and medium to large sized venues. The BR15 carries on a tradition of quality built, affordable sound reinforcement products from Yamaha. It was developed for mobile and permanent applications, and offers high performance and complete system flexibility. The BR15 has the full frequency response and high output found in more costly systems. It's built right, has better response and great reliability.

PA System- PA Systems

If you're looking for an affordable PA system, this site can help. Good prices and selection make choosing PA systems easy. Some of the more popular brand names represented are Yamaha, Peavey, Tascam, BOSS, Roland, Audio-Technica, and Shure, etc.

BOSS BR900CD Digital Recorder

The BOSS BR900CD is the musician’s portable dream studio. Its road tough, fun to use, and it performs far beyond its weight class. This reliable all-in-one digital recorder stands out with its professional effects, realistic drum-pattern generator, vocal-correction and Mastering Tool Kit, digital output, and internal CD burner.

No matter where you are — in your home studio or on the road — all you’ll need is a BR-900CD, and you can write, record, edit, mix, master, and burn a complete polished CD anywhere, anytime.

With the same reliable and ultra-friendly operation as BOSS’s highly popular BR-864, the BR900CD takes three big steps forward by increasing the front-panel fader count from four to eight, and adding a built-in CD-RW drive and Pitch Correction to the feature set. The BR-900CD is compatible with CompactFlash cards up to 1GB capacity, which provides up to 624 minutes of record time (standard mode) in one shot. Even with all of this great new feature, the unit’s footprint remains small for ease of travel.

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