Research Triangle Park, NC (July 13, 2015) -- Acoustic Image today announced that, in response to customer demand, it is reintroducing new and improved Series 4plus versions of its ultra-portable Clarus SL and Clarus SL-R model single-channel amp heads incorporating AI’s industry-leading Flex pre-amp technology as well as more features and a full 600 watts of power into 4 ohms.
Designed, like all Acoustic Image products, to amplify any instrument, the full-range Clarus SL-R (with high quality reverb) and Clarus SL (no reverb) share the same tiny format as their predecessors (approximately 2X7X7 inches). At just over 2 1/2 lbs., each sets a new standard for portability, power and transparency.
“Players have been telling us for years that there is a need for a small, powerful, one-channel, high fidelity head for gigging anywhere, but particularly on the road,” said Dr. Rick Jones, Acoustic Image Founder and Chief Designer. “The Clarus SL-R and Clarus SL—incorporating our widely-praised, proprietary Flex preamp technology—are a direct response to that need.”
Street prices are $549 for the Clarus SL and $649 for the Clarus SL-R.
Clarus SL-R
Features and specifications for the two models:
| System | |
| Frequency Response | 30 Hz - 20 kHz, ±3 dB |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | >110 dB at direct out |
| AC Power | 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, automatically switched |
| Size | 2.1” H x 7.2” W x 7.4” D |
| Weight | 2 lbs, 10 oz |
| Preamp | |
| Instrument Input | 1 Mohm or 10 Mohm, 1/4 inch jack |
| Direct Out | +4 dB, balanced, XLR connector, ground lift, pre/post EQ selector, 10 dB pad |
| Effects Loop | Parallel type |
| Low Control | Shelving type, ±12 dB at 30 Hz |
| Low Mid Control | ±12 dB at 250 Hz |
| High Mid Control | ±12 dB at 1200 Hz |
| High Control | Shelving type, ±15 dB at 10 kHz |
| Low Cut Filter | -12 dB/oct sweepable from 30 to 180 Hz |
| Effects (SL-R only) | |
| Type | 24 bit digital with 3 programs |
| Programs | Reverb with variable decay time, Delay/Reverb with variable delay time Delay with variable delay time All have variable wet/dry mix |
| Power Amp | |
| Topology | Class D (PWM) |
| Switching Frequency | 500 kHz |
| Output Power 8ohm | 300W rms continuous 350W rms music (40% duty cycle) 500W peak transient |
| Output Power 4ohm | 500W rms continuous 650W rms music (40% duty cycle) 1000W peak transient |
| External Speaker Out | Speakon type (pole 1), 2ohm min load |
Supplied Accessories: Gig bag, Speakon to 1/4 inch adapter
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