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Amplifier dedicated to acoustic intruments.

Two channels. 120W RMS: 100W + 20W Woofer Tweeter.

Two inputs balanced / unbalanced mixed 1/4 "jack / XLR.


Front:

On each channel independently:

- Pad-10db signal + clip
- Gain
- EQ Low / Mid / High
- Anti-Feedback + phase inversion
- Application of Effect A potentiometer
- Application of Effect B-button on / off


General settings are common to both channels:

A selection effect: Reverb1/Reverb2/Delay/Echo
B Selection Effect: Echo Chorus1/Chorus2/Flanger/Slap
Setting duration of effect A
Adjusting the effect depth B
In the entry level
Headphone output 1/4 "
Button "Mute" totally cut the sound on both channels, but not In
Adjustment knob of the general level of treble
24V phantom power button on both channels
Master volume


On the back:

3-pin power connector (cable not included)
Foot Switch input 1/4 "TRS
Aux inputs 1/8 "and 1/4" stereos, used at the same time, converted to mono

DI Mix Out: XLR balanced output the main mix, post EQ

Channel 2: Effects Loop Send / Return: 2 jacks 1/4 "
Channel 2: Di Out: XLR balanced output for channel 2, pre EQ

Channel 1: Effects Loop Send / Return: 2 jacks 1/4 "
Channel 1: Di out: XLR balanced output of channel 1, pre EQ


Impressive level of versatility and out! The functions are very complete, with an effective gestiion feedback on each channel, and two separate effects loops, one per channel, not counting the three outputs DI!






UTILIZATION


The manual is amber, but clear and complete. There is not need more. The grip is obvious. The machine is not too heavy, and contained very size. His aesthetic is nice, and the build quality inspires confidence. The finish is impeccable.

I plugged in, I moved to one or two parameters ... and the sound that came out of the box blew me away! Yes, you get superb sound sooooo easy!

SOUNDS


I did not know before that it was possible that my voice and my guitar can achieve such quality. Pro-fes-sion-tional! It has also impressed as a member of my family who was listening from afar.

As I read in some revieaws Internet, use an appropriate tool to realize that was sorely lacking, and we can not live without it!

The Artist Loudbox fully respects the grain of my guitars, and my voice, but with the addition of a scale and a higher quality, the sound is magnified, yet without being denatured.

I tested my electro-acoustic folk guitar, an Ibanez jumbo AEL20EVV, and my classical guitar Hanika 58PF-Natural, made by a Rode NT3 microphone. As much as the other was magnified by its passage through the Loudbox. I experienced a lot of fun listening to this!

And my song!

I walked from my AKG C520 head mic (XLR), through a Boss EV-20 Vocal Performer on which I have set a slight reverb and a TC Helicon Voice Tone pedal OK to complete the finish the voice, among other compression, shape and "warmth".

Restitution by the Loudbox is admirable! I've never heard him sing with such a quality sound!


The AKG 520 is powered by phantom power from the Boss EV-20, and the Rode NT3 is powered by the Phantom Power of Loudbox Artist. Nothing to report: everything goes normally.



OVERALL OPINION


I use it for one day only. But I am so pleased with this acquisition that I wanted to write a review now!

So I have not yet had time to test the effects, for example, neither the DI outputs. But I do not see why there would be a particular problem in that area.


I have not had the opportunity to try for myself different acoustic combos, because there is no music store of real scale in my corner. So I listened to plenty of sound samples on the internet, watched and read reviews, and opinions on forums and on Audiofanzine course!

And finally, I decided to Loudbox Artist, and I am truly thrilled!

I had the opportunity to attend it is no longer a concert of Blue Grass / Finger Picking in a small room in an inn. The guitarist played a Larrivee electro-acoustic plugged into an AER Acousticube 3! What some gear! Well, I'm actually more fascinated by the sound coming out of my Loudbox today. Well, the acoustics of the room is very different, and I do not know how the EAR was set. I pretend nothing certain: I'm just giving a return on my auditory impressions.

In short, I am totally captivated by the sound and functionality of Loudbox Artist! This combo sound is perfect in my opinion!

What I love most? Everything! But especially the sound quality!

What I like least? Nothing! Or, to quibble, the 24V phantom power that could have been a 48V ... but it's really picky!

I would do this purchase? Absolutely yes!