New features include an intelligent true-bypass relay circuit with active pop suppression.
Voerde, Germany (August 27, 2019) -- The Lehle Little Dual II is the successor to the Lehle Little Dual and is a maximum signalfidelity amp switcher for two amps. By using the soft-touch switches you can switch between two connected amplifiers hum-free and without sound loss. The Lehle-Switches work with a microcontroller and an intelligent True-Bypass-Relay-Circuit with active pop noise suppression circuit. Thereby they switch the Lehle Little Dual II even faster than mechanical switches and in addition to that wear-and noise-free.
The centrepiece of the Lehle Little Dual II is its high-end Lehle Transformer HZ, which galvanically isolates output A from output B, making history of hum loops - permanently! Additionally the Lehle Little Dual II is equipped with a TRS switch. Therewith it is possible to send in above-mentioned stereo- or dual-mono signals via a TRS jack or “stereo-jack”.
These signals can be operated either in alternation or in parallel - without hum, and without sound losses, needless to say. The Lehle Little Dual II - small, but so utterly effective!
- ABY switcher (A or B or both)
- Hum and noise-free switching
- High-impedance Lehle Transformer HZ
- Phase and ground switch
- Two different operating modes
- Stereo-routing option
- Active pop suppression circuit
Top of enclosure: rouge vermillon 31
Bottom of enclosure: gris foncé 59
Lehle Little Dual II MSRP $ 349.- / MAP $ 259,99
The Lehle P-Split III combines passive splitting with the highest possible signal fidelity. Its applications range from splitting signals and eliminating hum, to balancing and reamplification along with any signal routing that requires a clean signal free from noise.
At its core is the high-end Lehle Transformer HZ, which galvanically isolates the two outputs, eliminating any possibility of ground loops. The Lehle Transformer HZ was specially designed for use with high-impedance signals but also splits low-impedance signals with uncompromisingsound quality. The signal can be picked off either symmetrically or asymmetrically from the ISO output.
- Passive splitter and DI box
- Absolutely no signal loss or hum
- High-impedance Lehle Transformer HZ
- Phase and ground switch
- Suitable for balanced or unbalanced signals
Top of enclosure: orange
Bottom of enclosure: gris foncé 59
Lehle P-Split III MSRP $ 239.- / MAP $ 179,99
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Lehle
The unit features six levels of attenuation and can be used with 4-, 8-, or 16-ohm speakers.
Atlanta, GA (December 6, 2017) -- Tube amplifiers always sound best when they are cranked up loud. Power tubes become saturated when the amplifier is turned way up, and most guitarists agree this is when a tube amp delivers its best tone. However, studio recording and bedroom practice often requires lower decibel levels, and for those not willing to sacrifice their tone at lower volumes, the Acorn Elevenuator is the perfect tool. The Elevenuator interfaces between your amplifier and speakers to retain all of the sustain and tube saturation of your cranked amp, but at much lower volumes. With six levels of attenuation, the Elevenuator can transform the ear-splitting power of a 50-watt tube amp to manageable low wattage levels while keeping all of the tonal characteristics that you love about your amp when it’s turned up to eleven.
Features:
- Hand built and hand wired from start to finish by obsessive compulsive perfectionists in Atlanta, GA
- Reactive load attenuator - meaning it can be used with any impedance speaker(s) - 4 ohms, 8 ohms, or 16 ohms and it behaves more like an actual speaker than most fixed resistance attenuators on the market
- 50-watt power handling
- Six levels of attenuation, with the lowest level connected to a second control that enables the volume to be brought down to 1-2 watt levels
- Built in a rugged yet compact and lightweight aluminum enclosure
- Assembled entirely with high-quality, audio-grade components
The Elevenuator has a street value of $285.00 and is available now at AcornAmps.com and select retailers in the Southeast.
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Acorn Amps
An updated version of the Radial Engineering's popular guitar amp switcher.
Vancouver, BC (July 11, 2016) -- Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the Tonebone BigShot ABY rev 2, an updated version of the company's popular guitar amp switcher.
According to Radial's Jay Porter: "There is something absolutely magical about playing guitar and switching between two amps. This lets you perform with so much more control over your tone than when using a single amp. Better yet, when both amps are on at the same time, it creates a wall of sound that immerses you into the music and elevates your creativity."
"But using two amps is fraught with challenges: The first is that the most demanding guitarist does not want any circuitry between his guitar and his amps. This means that for the purist, active ABY switching is out of the question—thus the need for a true-bypass switcher. But switching or combining two amps using a passive ABY can often lead to tremendous hum and buzz. The BigShot ABY is unique in that it is a true-bypass switcher that incorporates an isolation transformer which may be switched into the circuit to eliminate noise when needed."
"Another concern with passive switchers is that they do not typically have any form of LED indicator to let you know which amp is active.This means that when you get on stage, you have to test your system before you play. This not only looks unprofessional, it can lead to serious problems on stage when switching between amps in the middle of a song should the artist not properly stomp on the footswitch. The new BigShot ABY solves the problem with super-bright LEDs that illuminate the instant you connect a 9VDC power supply or multi-pedal power-brick."
Designed for the purist, this compact true-bypass ABY switcher is completely passive meaning that there are no tone altering buffers in between the guitar and the amplifier. With the BigShot ABY you get the pure tone from your guitar plugged direct into your amp! To add versatility, the BigShot ABY is also equipped with a separate tuner out. This 'always on' output feeds your tuner for constant monitoring while keeping it out of the signal chain. Should you experience hum and buzz problems due to ground loops, the BigShot ABY comes to the rescue with a built-in isolation transformer and ground lift switch. Once engaged, you can toggle the polarity of the second amplifier to ensure both amps play in absolute phase.
In use, the BigShot ABY is both simple to use and efficient on stage. When powered by an external 9V supply or pedalboard power brick, full-size super-bright LEDs spring to life to provide instant on-stage amplifier status readout. When power is unavailable, the passive audio signal path still works, unaffected. The compact yet ultra-rugged design makes the BigShot ABY ideal for pedalboards where space is at a premium.
Made Radial-tough in Canada from 14-gauge steel, the BigShot ABY is supported with a 3-year transferable warranty.
The Tonebone BigShot ABY rev 2 is now shipping. MAP: $89.99
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Radial Engineering