hardware

Rip It Up, Issue 199, 1 March 1994, Page 28

hardware

Marshall Dynamic Bass Amps All new4ooW bass amp from Marshall features a revolutionary new power stage with increased headroom. This new technology gives a RMS to peak ratio of 1:10 as opposed to 1:2 found in most amplifiers. This means a peak power output of 4000WII! Other features include valve and solid state preamp, variable compression and 9 band graphic EQ. Specially designed cabinets are available in 4x10", 4x12" and 2x15" configurations. Distributed by Electric Factory (NZ) Ltd.

Alesis Monitor One Reference Speakers From Alesis, the leaders in affordable professional studio electron ics,comesthe Monitor One nearfield studio reference monitors. The Monitor Ones feature a proprietary 6.5" low frequency driver and the Alesis exclusive Superport™ speaker venting technology, which results in solid high-power bass transients and low frequency response extended beyond that of comparable nearfield monitors. The 1" silk-dome high frequency driver is ferrofluid cooled and fed by a crossover network at 2500 Hz. Frequency response: 45Hz - 18 kHz. Power handling: 100W RMS @ 4 ohms (200W Peak). RRP $1399.00 pair. Distributed by Electric Factory (NZ) Ltd.

Zildjian 'Z' Custom Crashes In the same vein asthe award winning 'A' Custom cymbals, the new 'Z' Custom crashes feature Zildjian's secret alloy and computer controlled hammering techniques. Available in Rock & Medium weights in 16", 17", 18" and 19" the 'Z' Customs are a super powerful rock oriented cymbal with extra volume, brightness, cutting power and durability. Designed for "loud, raw, powerful music". Distributed by Electric Factory (NZ) Ltd.

Bridge System Bridge System Corporation was established in September 1993 and awarded the Australia/ New Zealand distribution of Washburn guitars, Soundtech sound reinforcement and Panoramic professional mixing consoles. The company's commitment to the promotion and support of these products has resulted in the February masterclasses of Guitar virtuoso Michael Angelo. Mr Angelo is the inventor and only player of a custom "V" neck left AND right handed guitar! Michael's impressive qualifications also include a BA in music theory.

Rumoured to be the first of many international Washburn artists to tour New Zealand in the next eighteen months these instructional masterclasses should provide invaluable tuition in all aspects of Electric AND acoustic guitar technique. For further details contact Michael Jago at Bridge System 09 419 0660 MACKIE DESIGNS At this year's winter Namm show in Anaheim, California, Mackie Designs received two major awards. They received the music and sound retailer most innovative mixer of the year award and the most innovative product of the year award fortheir 8 bus consoles. Charlie Stringers Snarling Dogs guitar and bass strings will soon be available in New Zealand. These strings will see at very affordable prices, the bass strings being made to Rotosound specs, but retailing for $39.95. Available also will be Charlie Stringers unplugged acoustic guitar strings. These are phospher bronze strings, and will be sold in three guages. "Really Lite", .01 to .047, "Acoustic Lite" .012 to .054 and "Lites Out .013 to .056. All Charlie Strings are made in the USA. EAR PROTECTION Having trouble with the volume yourguitarist plays at? Is that snare drum taking the top of your head off? Are your ears suffering the effects of excessive noise? Remember, damage to your ears through excessive levels is virtually irreversible! Enter Hearos professional Foam Ear Filters. Packaged ina handykeychaincapsule with chrome keyring, Hearos offer 30db of noise reduction. At only SB.OO, these could save your hearing and your enjoyment of music.