Mackie
Introduces New
Lightweight Power Amplifiers
Audio
Product Stories Published: 22 January
2008
Mackie enters the lightweight power amplifier category with
their new FRS Series - the FRS-1300, FRS-1700, and the FRS-2800.
FRS Series amplifiers combine Mackie’s legendary Fast
Recovery™ circuitry with a modern switching power supply
for exceptional sound and performance in portable applications.
“In true Mackie fashion, the FRS Series
amps combine clean power and performance in a lightweight design,”
says Mackie product manager, Greg Young. “Fast Recovery™
means your sound stays clean, even when pushing them to their
limits. These amps are perfect for the rig on-the-go, and give
you more power for your dollar- so they won’t break your
back or your wallet,” finished Young.
The FRS Series features Mackie’s legendary
Fast Recovery™ circuitry for clean, undistorted sound
and the ultimate in punch and clarity—even at clipping.
New high-current switching power supplies make them super-efficient
and ultra-lightweight—perfect for portable PA rigs. “Built-like-a-tank”
construction and Mackie reliability mean the FRS amps will withstand
the rigors of the road, and perform flawlessly during gigs.
More powerful and quieter than others in their price range,
FRS Series amps satisfy even the most demanding systems.
The FRS Series include a high-resolution, 6 segment
LED meter per channel, defeatable clip limiter, subsonic filter,
and on-board protection circuitry (short, under-impedance, over-current
and thermal).. The FRS Series includes 3 powerful models - the
FRS-1300, FRS-1700 and FRS-2800 with rated output of 1300W,
1660W and 2800W respectively @ 4 Ohms bridged. The FRS Series
have an MSRP of $519.99 for the FRS-1300, $649.99 for the FRS-1700
and $769.99 for the FRS-2800. The entire series will be available
in February 2008 domestically and March 2008 internationally.
See their debut at Winter NAMM 2008 in booth 5776.