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As most
guitarists and studio musicians already know, it
is virtually impossible to record natural sounding
guitar tracks via the
output jack (preamp out, line output, recording
output or speaker output) of any guitar amp. The
warm sound desired by most guitarists can only be
created by the speaker of a good sounding guitar
amp being mic'd in the right environment. Direct amplifier outputs
sound fake, fuzzy and extremely harsh. The AxeTrak®
alleviates this problem by allowing the user to
connect directly from the speaker jack of their
guitar amp to the input jack of the AxeTrak®.
The output of the AxeTrak®
is then plugged into a recording console, mixing
board or computer soundcard using a standard low impedance microphone
cable. This method of recording allows you to get
a direct signal that includes the preamp tubes as
well as the power tubes if using a tube amp. This
is very important if you are a tone freak like
most guitarists. The AxeTrak® is
hand made and assembled right here in the USA.
Built the old fashion way, with pride and
attention to detail, one unit at a time.
What is
the AxeTrak®?
The AxeTrak®
is a valuable production tool that allows the
engineer, producer, or player a means to quietly
capture the unique characteristics of their
individual guitar sound. This compact electronic
enclosure is capable of producing natural sounding
rhythms and screaming lead guitar tones when
plugged into a mixing board, soundcard, or
recording console. Don't let the compact size fool
you! The AxeTrak® is
fuse-protected and will handle approximately 75
watts RMS of power. The AxeTrak®
works perfectly with any 15 - 100 watt RMS guitar
amplifier that can drive an 8 ohm load. However,
it is not designed to handle high-power guitar
amplifiers cranked at full volume like a power
attenuator. Instructions for high-power use are
clearly explained in the user manual and on our FAQ's
page. The enclosure is made out of high
quality, hardwood plywood for a warm tight sound,
and is covered with heavy-duty, charcoal gray
speaker carpet for non-suffocating sound dampening and long
lasting durability. The heavy-duty 6" driver
used in the AxeTrak® is
custom made for our unique application. The
sound is converted into an electrical signal with
the use of a dynamic microphone cartridge, which
has been carefully selected and modified
exclusively for this device. This cartridge is
meticulously placed and aligned to our exact
requirements, and is permanently mounted inside
the enclosure. This allows the user to produce the
best possible variety of USABLE guitar tones. Now
you can easily record the sound of your guitar amplifier without disturbing your
neighbors. No professional or home studio should
ever be without this device.
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