Mackie S215's & Tapco Juice 1400 UXB

S215's & Tapco Juice 1400 UXB description:

When it comes to power amps, it’s all about power, reliability and price. Thankfully, the Tapco J 1400 delivers on all fronts.

In developing the Tapco J 1400 amp, a rigorous power amp test was devised, which was literally un-passable by dozens of name-brand amps on the market today. The Tapco J 1400 passed the test with flying colors. It’s pure premium power.

Tapco J 1400 main features include:

• 1400W @ 4 Ohms bridged
• Easily switchable mono/stereo/bridged mono operating modes
• Separate Speakon outputs for Channel A and Channel B
• Third Speakon output for mono bridged applications: also provides both output channels on a single NL4 connector
• 30Hz subsonic filter for low-frequency speaker protection
• Handles for easy transport and protection of level controls
• Defeatable clip limiter
• Front-panel signal and overload indication

The Mackie S215 loudspeaker is the perfect solution for those requiring the enhanced output and low-end response of a 15" driver and solid birch wood enclosure, while retaining the portability and durability required by giging musicians.

The Mackie S215's custom 15" high-power LF driver (i.e. woofer) incorporates technology developed for EAW's large-format touring systems, and includes a 2.5-inch high-temperature voice coil for years of reliability. This LF driver is paired with a 1.75" titanium diaphragm high-output compression driver mounted on an acoustically transparent exponential waveguide horn. This provides a wide, controlled 90 x 40 coverage pattern and precise reproduction of the critical 1000 Hz – 20,000 Hz upper mid-range and high frequencies.

The Mackie S215 enclosure is constructed using both 18mm multi-layer Baltic Birch plywood and pressure- injected structural resin, ensuring sound quality and durability beyond other offerings in this class of loudspeaker. PVC vinyl covering and an industrial-grade steel grille repel the slings and arrows dished out in typical live environments, again with far greater effectiveness than the typical "rat fur" covering and nylon grilles found on competitive models. A carrying handle is integrated into each side for easy loading and transport.

Connecting and setting up the Mackie S215 is a breeze. It accepts a speaker-level signal via either a Neutrik Speakon connector or female 1/4-inch TS (Tip/Sleeve) connector, so now you don't have to remember to bring the right adaptors.

Mackie S215 main features include:

• Precision Passive loudspeaker with transducer and crossover design by esteemed EAW engineering team
• Wide-dispersion, ultra-low distortion, high frequency horn
• Professional 18mm Baltic birch wood construction with pressure-injected structural resin
• Dual carry handles for easy loading and transport
• 350 watts long-term power handling; 1400 watts peak
• 1.75" (44mm) titanium dome compression driver with optimized symmetric phase plug
• 15" (380mm) LF driver with nearly indestructible high-temperature voice coil
• Frequency Response (–3 dB): 80Hz – 18kHz
• Frequency Range (–10 dB): 55Hz – 20kHz
• Maximum SPL Long-term @ 1m: 127dB
• Crossover Frequency: 1300Hz