By David Gedge
CHARGE YOUR LOUDBOX
Go Home And Get Your Loudbox
Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge
Fishman ' s new Loudbox Mini Charge battery-powered acoustic instrument amplifier reproduces the sound of acoustic instruments with enhanced fidelity and sonic impact – in a portable package for musicians.
Lightweight, portable and equipped with a rechargeable battery, the Loudbox
Fishman Loudbox
Mini Charge
Mini Charge has dedicated instrument and mic channels with input gain controls. In addition to battery life of 12 hours at average volume, it includes Bluetooth wireless connectivity that lets you easily and seamlessly add a variety of backing tracks and vocal or recorded accompaniments to your performances and jams on the go.
With the genetics of the other Loudbox amps included in the design, plus the tone and sound quality of music’ s most popular
acoustic amp line, the Loudbox Mini Charge includes Digital Reverb & Chorus, Mic and 1 / 8” Aux Inputs, Master Volume and Phase controls and a Balanced XLR D. I. Output.
Fishman is offereing a a full line of Loudbox Mini Charge accessories includes a branded, heavy-duty carry bag, a 12V car charger, and US and International wall chargers.
For more information about Fishman and the Loudbox Mini Charge, visit www. fishman. com. Current MSRP is $ 650.
Acoustic Got Vibes
HyVibe Smart Acoustic Guitar with Bluetooth
HyVibe Audio, a sound technology company that uses " vibration technology " to create the purest possible sound from any object, made its wordwide debut of its smart acoustic guitar at last months 2018 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. The HyVibe Guitar uses this proprietary vibration technology and a wireless Bluetooth connection to become its own connected speaker, multi-effect processor, recorder, and amplifier, without all the cables, amps, or pedals. " Acoustic guitar players have high standards for natural sound, but also want the features and flexibility of digital," said Dr. Adrien Mamou- Mani. " We address these needs by using the natural vibration of the guitar to create the best possible sounds and add digital control and connectivity to give the player effects, recording, and playback- all within the guitar itself."
What is a Smart Acoustic Guitar? The HyVibe Guitar begins with a solid AA spruce top for the best natural tone and custom-built specs for the ultimate in playability. HyVibe then incorporates their proprietary algorithms and multiple actuators to transform the natural vibrations of the guitar from the top plate, by the bridge where the instrument performs best to add high quality effects. Digital recording and looping features are included for convenient songwriting, performing, and practice. Finally, modern wireless Bluetooth technology is embedded as well as an Android and iOS App, connecting the guitar, and it ' s player to their tablets and phones.
Designated musicians have been testing, songwriting, recording and performing with various prototype HyVibe Guitars since 2011, providing valuable feedback to its engineers from users realworld testing.
" Based on years of research, our technology " fuses the world of acoustics and
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