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Pyle PZR10XA Power Amps Review

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Pyle PZR10XA Power Amp Pyle PZR10XA Power Amplifiers are created especially with performing DJs in mind, and feature a maximum power output of 3300 watts in mono bridged mode, more than enough power to blow the roof off of any club or dance hall. In addition to its maximum of 3300 watts in bridged operation, the PZR10XA can produce up to 1650 watts per stereo speaker in standard dual channel mode. The unit weighs just 20 pounds, and is exceedingly easy to mount in a rack. It is especially useful for DJs who travel, thanks to the switching power supply that can be made to work with virtually any power outlet in the world. The unit also features an auxiliary power connection, allowing you to plug your mixing board or turntable directly into the back of the unit.

When purchasing a power amplifier, it is extremely beneficial to know that the amplifier will work with the other equipment that you already have. The PZR10XA features banana plug outputs, used by most of the world's speakers, and has standard RCA inputs along with the XLR inputs required by some more advanced equipment. For older turntables that can produce excessive hum when connected to an amplifier, a grounding screw is located at the rear of the unit.

The PZR10XA features the standard array of protective circuitry that would be expected of a professional power amplifier, including forced air fan cooling, clip warning indicators, and protection against power spikes. However, the unit features something additional that most amplifiers in its price range do not: independent protection circuits, one for each channel. Independent protection for each channel means that some types of problems do not have to bring a complete halt to your performance. If a problem effects one amplifier channel only, such as a single blocked air vent, that channel will shut down to prevent damage, while the other one will continue to operate as normal.

Although the name Pyle Audio is familiar mostly to fans of high-powered audio systems for cars and boats, that fact is very likely to begin changing as Pyle has quietly begun to make a name for itself in the professional audio industry as well. The secret is quickly coming out that Pyle Audio produces power amplifiers for bands, DJs, and installed sound applications with some of the most attractive watt per dollar ratios in the industry.

PZR10XA Power Amplifiers - Summary:
• Maximum of 3300 watts to one bridged speaker or 1650 watts per channel in stereo operation
• Independent protection circuits allow one channel to continue operating when the other is disengaged to protect itself
• RCA and XLR inputs, and banana plug outputs allow the unit to operate with most existing equipment
• Grounding screw for use with some older turntables
• Product created especially to appeal to performing DJs; light, and easy to transport from gig to gig
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Pyle PZR30XA Power Amps Review

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Pyle PZR30XA Power Amp Among aficionados of car and marine audio amplification systems, Pyle Audio is often one of the most mentioned companies. For years, Pyle has provided some of the most cost effective amplification solutions for cars and boats, and have recently begun creating professional audio equipment with this same mindset. Pyle Audio now produces power amplifiers for bands, DJs, installed sound applications, and home theater systems. Pyle PZR30XA Power Amplifiers are created especially for performing DJs, with a number of features that are sure to make them very happy.

The PZR30XA produces a maximum of 4400 watts to a single bridged amplification channel, or up to 2200 watts per channel in standard stereo operation. At this level of power, the PZR30XA will have no trouble driving a subwoofer, or providing your main speaker amplification for nearly any indoor or outdoor performance venue. The unit is certain to remain cool enough to last through any all-day concert set, thanks to its forced air fan cooling system.

The unit features independent protective circuits for each channel. This can be an enormous benefit during a performance, as some types of equipment failures will not shut the amplifier down completely. If a single amplifier channel overheats, for example, due to a blocked vent or improper installation, that channel will shut down to prevent damage. The other channel, however, will continue to operate as normal. In addition to overheating, the PZR30XA is also protected from a variety of electrical fault conditions, and a clipping LED for each channel serve to notify the user if either channel is being driven at volume levels that are too high.

Along with protection, the PZR30XA offers a high level of convenience, starting with the very thoughtful auxiliary power jack on the back of the unit, allowing your mixing console, turntable, or CD desk to be powered directly by the unit. Additionally, the banana plug outputs ensure compatibility with the majority of the world's speakers, and the RCA and XLR inputs ensure that the PZR30XA will be able to work with the equipment that you have already, and that an additional upgrade will not be necessary. Older turntables can also be used with the PZR30XA; a grounding screw on the unit's back panel ensures that excessive hum will be prevented.

Pyle PZR30XA Power Amplifiers - Summary:
• Produces a maximum of 4400 watts to a single bridged amplification channel, or 2200 watts per stereo speaker in dual channel operation
• Independent protective circuits ensure that the unit can continue operating with a single amplification channel under some fault conditions
• Industry standard banana plug outputs and unbalanced (RCA)/balanced (XLR) inputs
• Grounding screw ensures that older turntables will not generate excessive hum
• Forced air induction cooling system removes hot air efficiently from the unit
• Clipping LEDs for each channel notify the user if the volume level could cause speaker damage
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Peavey PV2600 Power Amps Review

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The PV2600 is able to accept stereo or mono inputs, making it suitable for use by DJs as well as bands, and due to its very high output capacity is able to fill medium to large concert halls with the clean, uncolored sound that Peavey users have loved for decades. The unit is also built to last. With its heavy metal construction and extensive circuitry for cooling and protection, the PV2600 is able to survive the high range of abuses that can occur with equipment that is used by touring acts.

Like the other products across the PV power amplifier range, the PV2600 utilizes DDT to protect both its internal components, and any attached speakers in the event of an input overload. DDT, otherwise known as Distortion Detection Technique, utilizes specialized circuitry in order to detect when sound is coming into the amplifier at too high a volume. An LED on the front of the unit lights up to notify the owner that a volume change needs to be made, and the PV2600’s internal volume is automatically lowered to prevent the speakers from being destroyed. The PV2600 also utilizes an internal cooling fan and heat sink to ensure that the unit will remain cool under hot stage lighting.

Legendary amplification company Peavey, founded in 1965, broke new ground with its introduction of the PV series of power amplifiers by including features normally included only in far more expensive equipment, in a package that was nearly as powerful, and far less expensive, than the flagship CS and GPS power amplifiers. Peavey PV2600 power amplifiers are the top product in the PV series, which also includes the PV900 and PV1500 amplifiers, along with the PV1600 and PV3800 bi-amp and tri-amp products. The PV2600 is able to output at a maximum of 1800 watts in bridged monaural mode, or in dual channel mode, at up to 900 watts using 4 ohm speakers or 550 watts at 8 ohms.

While the PV2600 provides excellent sound quality and amplification for medium and large venues, smaller locations could be easily overpowered by it. Bands that are still on the club circuit may be happier with the lower cost options in the PV amplifier range such as the PV900 or PV1500. Likewise, the PV2600 may not provide quite enough power for very large or outdoor concert venues. Bands that are performing in large venues would do well to consider the Peavey GPS3500, which has proven itself as the ideal amplifier for the largest concert halls.

Peavey PV2600 Power Amplifiers - Summary:
• Rated for up to 1800 watts of output power in bridged mono operation
• Heavy construction and numerous protective features ensure that equipment will not be damaged by issues with power or input levels
• Stereo and mono operation lend the versatility necessary for band members or for DJs
• Ideal for medium to large venues; bands playing in clubs or at very large outdoor venues might be better served by other Peavey Power Amplifiers

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QSC RMX 2450 Power Amps Review

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QSC RMX 2450 Power Amp When it comes to live sound, performing musicians demand two things: tonal accuracy and volume. QSC RMX 2450 Power Amplifiers are a low cost solution for professional stage amplification, providing top quality sound in a surprisingly small and affordable package. The QSC RMX 2450 is capable of operating in both monaural and stereo modes, making it suitable for use as a stage amplifier for instrumentalists, vocalists, DJs, or front of house systems.

The maximum rated power output of the RMX 2450 is 2400 watts when operating in bridged mono mode, or up to 1200 watts per channel when driving a pair of 2 ohm stereo speakers. It is equally capable of driving 4 and 8 ohm speakers, with an output of 750 and 500 watts, respectively. It provides a tonal response that is nearly flat across the entire frequency range, lending the accuracy that musicians demand out of their equipment. Some musicians may wish to use speakers that are unable to safely reproduce subsonic bass frequencies, however. For these musicians, the RMX 2450 features user selectable 30 Hz and 50 Hz bass roll-off filters. It has an independent roll-off filter for each channel, making it possible for the RMX 2450 to drive a main speaker on one channel, and a subwoofer on the other.

In addition to having some of the best sound quality available, the RMX 2450 is equipped with several safety features that help to ensure continued proper operation of the unit for many years. These safety features include automatic clipping detection, usually found on much more expensive amps. With clipping detection enabled, the RMX 2450 automatically senses when the input load is too high and may potentially cause a blown speaker, reducing the internal volume of the amp to prevent damage. This feature may also be disabled if desired. Along with clipping detection, the RMX 2450 has internal fault protection circuitry to prevent any components from being damaged by a sagging or spiking power supply. These features are combined with an internal heat sink and fan combo, designed to help the unit remain within the proper operating temperature range even under the harshest stage lights.

Any touring act would do well to have QSC RMX 2450 Power Amplifiers in its arsenal. The RMX 2450 is powerful enough to supply adequate volume for nearly any indoor concert venue, and many types of outdoor venues as well. Bands that are still playing in very small locations such as coffee houses, however, may be happier with an amplifier that supplies slightly lower power such as the QSC RMX 850.

QSC RMX 2450 Power Amplifiers - Summary:
* Rated for up to up to 2400 watts in bridged mode, or 1200 watts per channel in stereo operation
* Numerous fault protection mechanisms ensure proper operation under the most strenuous conditions
* User-selectable low frequency filters allow the owner to customize the amplifier's tone to their liking
* Three year manufacturer warranty, can be extended for an additional three years after purchase

QSC RMX 2450 Replacement Model

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Analog or Digital, Which Type Power Amp is Best?

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When selecting a power amp, one must take several factors into consideration. A critical choice in making such a selection is whether to purchase digital or analog equipment. Each has its distinctive features, and knowing the benefits of each type will help you discern which type will best meet your needs.

Those who prefer analog power amps and other analog music equipment cite analog's classic sound and warm tone as its greatest benefit. Most analog equipment involves fairly simple circuitry and is usually easy to repair should you have a problem with the equipment. However, analog power amps can be slightly more expensive than their digital counterparts because their production is more intensive in terms of human labor. Additionally, under conditions of high temperature analog power amps tend to overheat and malfunction more than digital power amps. Unfortunately, because of economic constraints, replacement parts such as tubes and fuses for analog equipment that are no longer produced domestically must be imported from other countries, adding to the maintenance cost of analog equipment. Regardless of this however, many consumers choose analog power amps as part of a rig that gives forth a unique and flexible equalization range, and sounds great under any circumstances.

Digital technology in the field of power amps is a relative newcomer compared to analog power amp equipment. However, this is not a judgment against digital power amps. In fact, some would say that digital power amps are in many ways superior to analog equipment. For instance, while the circuitry of a digital (also referred to as "solid state") power amp is generally much more complex than that of an analog power amp, digital power amp circuit boards are generally cheaper, as they are produced domestically. This allows consumers to realize significant savings in long term repair and maintenance costs. Though fans of analog power amps argue that digital equipment cannot produce the same variety of unique tones as analog equipment, there have been great leaps in digital technology in recent years. Usually, digital power amps are fabricated in such a way as to allow a given unit to replicate any number of analog tones. While previous attempts at such emulation technology were found to be less than satisfactory for the seasoned audio professional, the technology has only gotten better. Thus, digital power amp equipment provides the user with a high-tech, low-cost means of meeting the audio needs of consumers.

In summary, both analog and digital technology have their comparative strength, weaknesses and unique qualities. Closely examining these differences, and even trying equipment before buying, will give you a wide range of equipment to select from when selecting the power amp that is appropriate to your needs.

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