PA & Live Sound Accessories

I use this device at both home, rehearsal studio and live and I've not had any issues with it at all. I've since the beginning of 2010 been using a rack for all my guitar gear, and needed a power conditioner. On one hand for the safety of power surges and on the other, for the simplicity of only having to use a single power plug, when performing live. It does this job really well. Of course you can buy better units, like the ones from Furman, but this one suits my needs at the moment. What you get is ten (10) power outlets on the back of the unit, along with another one on the front. I only use the outlets on the back. But I can imagine the use of it, if you are a pianist or such, using a computer in your setup. You also get to lights and a voltage meter, to make sure you get enough power from the outlet. Last but not least, you have a master on/off switch for all the gear plugged into the unit. The lights on the front are dim-able, making it easy to get the correct amount of light, in order to see your gear, but not draw (too much) attention to on stage. Some lights on the back would be nice though, as it can get quite dark on the back of a rack, when on stage, or just backstage! The only issues I've had with the unit, has been caused by the power supply at the venues I've been playing. An option to switch the phase on the unit, would be rather nice, since I run all my units with ground. Some older buildings does not have this wired all around the house. Other then that, I can recommend this unit, if you're on a budget and need a power conditioner.

The Art PB 4x4 is an power conditioner for powering up the outboard gear in your home studio. Of course you can use it to power up whatever you'd like, but the fact that it sits in a single space rack mountable unit highly suggests that it's best place is sitting in your rack under all of your outboard gear and used for powering it all up. The unit has eight power outlets in the back of it. The nice thing about the Art PB 4x4 is that the outlets are far enough apart from each other where it's possible to fit power supplies that aren't of the standard IEC size. This probably isn't going to be a problem most of the time, but it's definitely something that I've run into before when I used to own a Furman power conditioner of the same ilk. This is definitely a lot more sturdy than it's Furman counterpart as well and seems like a more long lasting unit. It also helps that the PB 4x4 has a surge and spike protector system built in, saving your gear from potentially harmful voltage if something jumps up. You'll see this kind of thing in the Monster power conditioners but definitely not usually in something like this where it's so cheap. You can definitely find yourself a cheaper power conditioner like the aforementioned Furman, but I think that the Art PB 4x4 is worth just a small amount more in the long run. It's nothing fancy but it has everything you want and need in a power conditioner for a reasonable price. One day when I get a ton of outboard gear for my home studio I'll definitely pick up a few of these. Get a few Art PB 4x4's and you won't have to worry about a power source for a good long while...

I bought this waaaay back in 1997, to power and protect my 10 space rack . Worked without a hitch, guarded my gear from electrical surges, does a great job of cleaning up my signal from AC hum and RFI noise interference. It features an off / on switch, a breaker button and an non switched power outlet and eight power outlets in the back of this unit . I've gigged and rehearsed in places of questionable power sources that emit so much noise and it powers my rack clean and evenly . This may not be a Furman, Monster or any other popular brand, but this device is does this job very very well. A great Surge Protector from high volt surges for some one on a limited budget.

The Gruv Gear V-Cart Solo only cost 250 bucks and it is sturdy enough to handle your heaviest gear for you. It can handle up to 500 pounds and it can be used in 4 different ways. The only thing that I hate about being a DJ is trying to get all of my gear out of the truck and into the club. I have damaged so much of my gear in the past and even hurt my back lifting monitors. So I am always on the lookout for something that can make my DJ life a little easier. Someone recommended that I go with a cart; I had no idea what kind of cart to get or anything so I just started doing some research and that is when I found the Gruv Gear V-Cart Solo. The reason that I got the Gruv Gear V-Cart Solo and not some other brand is because of the 4 different positions that I can be in (3 that are useable). The Gruv Gear V-Cart Solo itself only weighs about 15 pounds and the wheels are strong and easy to move so if you get your heavier gear on it you will have no problem wheeling it inside. It makes everything 100 times easier having this Gruv Gear V-Cart Solo. The Gruv Gear V-Cart Solo is made from steel and it is very sturdy. There are no worries when moving my gear, at first I was thinking that it could break or my gear could fall off but after I saw how sturdy the Gruv Gear V-Cart Solo actually was I was not scared or worried anymore. I do own a few different carts now but the Gruv Gear V-Cart Solo is one of the best ones that I have. I take it to every gig with me and it has never let me down. It has made getting my gear into the clubs so much quicker and less stressful.