The combo uses two opposing sidefiring woofers and a single 5-inch midrange driver mounted in an extremely compact enclosure.
Research Triangle Park, NC (June 12, 2019) -- Acoustic Image today announced the launch of Doubleshot, the worlds smallest, lightest 2X10 speaker cabinet, offering natural, omnidirectional, full-range, high-volume sound, for all acoustic instruments, including voice, through two opposing sidefiring woofers and a single 5-inch midrange driver mounted in an extremely compact enclosure with a total weight of just 15 pounds.
The 12-inch-high Doubleshot cabinet will be available on its own (for use with any power amplifier) at a street price of $599 or paired with one of three Acoustic Image Clarus SL heads in combos ranging in price from $1299 to $1449, depending on amplifier features (each includes a high quality backpack-style gigbag). Prices for Doubleshot combos (and new 1X10 Upshot combos) will be reduced by $100 on all sales prior to September 1, 2019.
“Our downfiring/frontfiring Ten2 EX was, until now, the world’s smallest and lightest 2X10 cabinet—and arguably the best,” said Rick Jones, Acoustic Image Founder and Chief Designer. ”The sidefiring Doubleshot is half the size and weight…sounds more open and natural…plays just as loudly…and sells for 20 percent less.”
“Doubleshot’s design takes full advantage of physics to maximize volume and breadth of frequency range, “ Jones added. “What’s more, the 180-degree sidefiring configuration, plus the added frontfiring wave of the midrange driver, result in true omnidirectional sound. The soundstage is huge, giving it a ‘coming from everywhere’ sound.”
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These single-channel amp heads feature 600 watts of power into just 4 ohms.
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.
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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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The Flex system is designed for all instruments that would benefit from high fidelity amplification. Specifically, it can be used for bass (electric or upright), guitar (acoustic or electric), keyboards, voice, violin, accordion and more.
Research Triangle Park, NC (September 12, 2013) -- Acoustic Image today announced the launch of its most advanced high fidelity amplification products ever: the breathtakingly transparent, full-featured, stereo-capable Flex pre-amplifier and the uniquely tri-amped Flex 2X10 powered 650-watt cabinet, available separately or as a combo. In addition, the advanced preamp module is now featured in AI’s new Series 4plus two-channel Coda, Corus, Clarus and Ten2 products.
The Flex system is designed for all instruments that would benefit from high fidelity amplification. Specifically, it can be used for bass (electric or upright), guitar (acoustic or electric), keyboards, voice, violin, accordion and more. Think of it as a compact PA system with excellent bass response – an ideal solution for a broad range of instruments and musical applications.
The name Flex was chosen to reflect the system’s versatility and the exceptional flexibility of the system elements. When used as a combo, the exceptionally small Flex Pre can be stacked on the Flex Cab (and held in place magnetically) or moved anywhere onstage while connected to the cab—and powered—by an Ethernet cable. In addition, either Flex unit can be used with other AI or competitive products, connected by a music cable via standard quarter-inch jacks (with the Flex preamp powered by an included AC power adapter).
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