Hughes & Kettner Spirit Nano Micro Amps Hughes & Kettner has released the Spirit Nano range of micro amps . Based on the company ’ s Spirit Tone Generator technology , there are three models in the series – the Spirit of Vintage , Spirit of Rock , and Spirit of Metal .
With up to 50W of output power , the amps feature a built-in Red Box cabinet simulator , and the unique Sagging control , which dials in sweet spots of power amp saturation independently of the volume level . Hughes & Kettner ’ s proprietary Spirit Tone Generator recreates the interactive nature of traditional tube amp circuits in a strictly analog way to deliver responsive tone .
Suitable for rehearsal , gigging , and recording , the Spirit Nano heads are also small and light , fitting into any gig bag or briefcase , according to the company .
For more information , contact Yorkville Sound : 905-837-8777 , canada @ yorkville . com , www . yorkville . com .
Château Art Series Saxophone Château has collaborated with Taiwan ’ s CHY Art to launch the Art Series of painted saxophones that display a unique integration ion of music and art .
The series utilizes images to express the meanings behind different stories . With the guidance of an art director , the artists repeatedly polish the copper tubes of Château saxophones to give them refraction of light that provides the overall image design with a 3D appearance . In addition
, the painters make the colour more saturated to give the painting a layered effect . The company says the entire complex process includes more than 10 stages . After the painting stage is complete , Château ’ s team installs the components and conducts tuning tests to ensure instrument quality . Art Series saxophones feature lacquer
or golden keys , Pisoni Pro pads , Italian blued steel springs , Abalone shell on the key button , ribbed construction , and more . For more information , contact Château Music USA : 909-627-8882 , sales @ chateauusamusic . com , www . chateaumusicusa . com .
Telefunken
TF11 FET Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Telefunken has added the TF11 FET large-diaphragm condenser microphone to its Alchemy series .
Blending an Austrian-inspired voicing similar to the classic C12 with modern FET high performance , the phantom-powered TF11 exhibits an open and detailed frequency response with fast transient response , high SPL handling , and low self-noise , according to the company . The compact , cardioid-only TF11 is designed to be versa- tile , portable , and dependable for all recording environments . The mic features a unique combination of circuit elements shared with other Telefunken Elektroakustik designs . The CK12-style edgeterminated capsule is a single-membrane version of the capsule featured in the TF51 . The amplifier is a proprietary take on the classic
FET microphone amplifier similar to the M60 , coupled with a custom large-format nickel-iron core transformer made in the U. K . by OEP / Carnhill . Premium through-hole components include
U . K .-made polystyrene film capacitors , Nichicon fine gold electrolytic capacitors , and a high-performance , ultra-low-noise JFET amplifier .
For more information , contact Systemes Guinois : 514-931- 2000, info @ systemesguinois . com , www . systemesguinois . com
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