TASCAM Introduces VL-A Series of Reference Monitors For Home Recording

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TASCAM's latest breakthrough for home recording is the VL-A series of reference monitors, a value-priced lineup of great-sounding reference monitors. The lineup includes the VL-A4, VL-A5 and VL-A8, which are 4", 5" and 8" two-way reference monitors. Each of the models is self-powered and employs balanced TRS/XLR combination inputs. A deep-cabinet design with bass ports (front-mounted on the VL-A5 and VL-A8) extends the low end beyond similarly-priced units. High and low frequency controls on the VL-A5 and VL-A8 allow the user to tailor the monitors response to their own studio. The LF-S8 subwoofer rounds out the lineup with an 8" ported design to extend the range of the system.

"Ever since the launch of our PortaStudio recorders, TASCAM has been bringing studio-quality equipment to the range of musicians working at home," remarked Jeff Laity, TASCAM Product Manager/Sales Support. "The VL-A series continues this tradition of value and shakes up the monitor market with striking industrial design."

The VL-A Series is made up of four models:

VL-A4:

• 4" two-way monitors
• 35W active bi-amped design
• Direct radiating bass reflex 4" woofers with rear air port
• 1" dome tweeter
• Deep cabinet design for rich low frequency playback
• Magnetic Shielding

VL-A5:

• 5.25" two-way monitors
• 90W active bi-amped design
• Direct radiating bass reflex 5.25" woofers with front-mounted port
• LF control adjusts response at 150Hz or 800Hz for room correction
• HF control adjusts response at 3kHz or 8kHz for room correction
• Low cut filter for use with optional LF-S8 subwoofer
• 1" dome tweeter
• Deep cabinet design and separated amplifier space for rich low frequency playback
• Magnetic Shielding for use near CRT computer monitors

VL-A8:

• 8" two-way monitors
• 140W active bi-amped design
• Direct radiating bass reflex 8" woofers with front-mounted port
• LF control adjusts response at 150Hz or 800Hz for room correction
• HF control adjusts response at 3kHz or 8kHz for room correction
• Low cut filter for use with optional LF-S8 subwoofer
• 1" dome tweeter
• Deep cabinet design and separated amplifier space for rich low frequency playback
• Magnetic Shielding for use near CRT computer monitors

LF-S8:

• 8" subwoofer
• 50W active design
• Direct radiating bass reflex 8" woofers with top air port
• Deep cabinet design for rich low frequency playback
• Low frequency cut control
• Cascade output for additional subwoofer
• Magnetic Shielding

For more information, visit their web site at www.tascam.com.