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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