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TASCAM launch the VL-A Series with three sizes of monitor and a subwoofer 01/11/07
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Tascam have announced the VL-A Series of reference monitors which they describe as a value-priced lineup of great-sounding reference monitors.
The lineup includes the VL-A4, VL-A5 and VL-A8, which are 4", 5" and 8" two-way reference monitors. Each of the models is self-powered and employs balanced TRS/XLR combination inputs. Tascam say that a deep-cabinet design with bass ports (front-mounted on the VL-A5 and VL-A8) extends the low end beyond similarly-priced units. High and low frequency controls on the VL-A5 and VL-A8 allow the user to tailor the monitors response to their own studio. The LF-S8 subwoofer rounds out the lineup with an 8" ported design to extend the range of the system.
Jeff Laity, TASCAM Product Manager/Sales Support told us, "Ever since the launch of our PortaStudio recorders, TASCAM has been bringing studio-quality equipment to the range of musicians working at home. The VL-A Series continues this tradition of value and shakes up the monitor market with striking industrial design."
The VL-A Series is made up of four models: VL-A4:
4" two-way monitors
35W active bi-amped design
Direct radiating bass reflex 4" woofers with rear air port
1" dome tweeter
Deep cabinet design for rich low frequency playback
Magnetic Shielding
VL-A5:
5.25" two-way monitors
90W active bi-amped design
Direct radiating bass reflex 5.25" woofers with front-mounted port
LF control adjusts response at 150Hz or 800Hz for room correction
HF control adjusts response at 3kHz or 8kHz for room correction
Low cut filter for use with optional LF-S8 subwoofer
1" dome tweeter
Deep cabinet design and separated amplifier space for rich low frequency playback
Magnetic Shielding for use near CRT computer monitors
VL-A8:
8" two-way monitors
140W active bi-amped design
Direct radiating bass reflex 8" woofers with front-mounted port
LF control adjusts response at 150Hz or 800Hz for room correction
HF control adjusts response at 3kHz or 8kHz for room correction
Low cut filter for use with optional LF-S8 subwoofer
1" dome tweeter
Deep cabinet design and separated amplifier space for rich low frequency playback
Magnetic Shielding for use near CRT computer monitors
LF-S8:
8" subwoofer
50W active design
Direct radiating bass reflex 8" woofers with top air port
Deep cabinet design for rich low frequency playback