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NAMM Show 2018: Bose Professional Debuts T8S & T4S ToneMatch Stereo Mixers

Both models offer illuminated tactile controls, an easy-to-read display, scene recall and ToneMatch processing presets with the DSP engine.

Bose Professional announced an extension of the ToneMatch audio engine series at the 2018 NAMM show with the new 8-channel T8S ToneMatch and 4-channel T4S ToneMatch mixers.

Craig Jackson, product line manager for Bose Professional, states, “Typically you need to invest in larger, more complicated consoles to get the audio quality and powerful effect engine in the new ToneMatch mixers. Performers value audio quality and options, but we know that in-performance usability, portability and reliability are just as important.”

The rugged enclosures have a protective, magnetically-coupled cover to help protect controls and connectors. A chassis-bottom insert allows the use of standard mounting accessories to keep the mixers in reach during performances.

Both models offer illuminated tactile controls, an easy-to-read display and scene recall. ToneMatch processing presets with the DSP engine (including studio-quality effects and Bose zEQ equalization, which redefines low, mid and high ranges for each ToneMatch preset) making it easier to take control. When used with Bose L1 and F1 systems, the mixers offer full end-to-end tonal optimization.

Each T8S channel has dedicated ToneMatch, EQ, dynamics and effects that include compressor, limiter, de-esser, noise gate, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, delay and reverb functions. Tap tempo delay and a chromatic tuner are built-in. Aux send 1 has a dedicated reverb of its own while a master output EQ helps compensate for venue acoustics.

The T8S is equipped with eight quality preamps with XLR-combo jacks to accommodate microphones or instruments, with switchable phantom power. Two aux inputs allow for additional source inputs.

Outputs include four aux sends, balanced quarter-inch TRS and XLR stereo outputs and an independent headphone output. USB-A and USB-B connections allow for USB drive playback or PC/Mac interface. Dimensions are 8.4 x 12.25 x 3.25 inches (214 mm x 311 mm x 83 mm).

The T4S offers most of the same features as the T8S, except for the following differences: it has an aux send count of two, and outputs to either quarter-inch TRS balanced stereo or dual ToneMatch links – designed to send digital audio to L1 Model 1S/II systems while receiving power on the same provided ToneMatch cable (note: when not used with an L1 system, the T4S can also be optionally powered by an accessory ToneMatch power supply). The final difference between the mixers is the T8S output meter. Dimensions are 8.4 x 7.25 x 3.25 inches (214 mm x 184 mm x 83 mm).

The T8S and T4S will be available in late February 2018 with U.S. MSRPs of $899 and $599, respectively.

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