Top rated Audio effects
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Dbx 286s
Why amplify vocals and instruments with a loud, blurry mixer? The sonic unadulterated dbx 286s mic preamp has all the features you need, including extensive input gain control, switchable +48V phantom power, and an 80Hz high pass filter to eliminate low frequency hum, rumble, or wind. Use the patented dbx OverEasy compressor to transparently equalize uneven acoustic tracks or deliver the classic vocal performance "in your face" that only a dbx compressor can provide. Eliminate tuning fizzling and high-frequency distortion from instruments like cymbals with the frequency-tunable de-esser. Fine-tune the Enhancer HF Detail slider to give your tracks shine and freshness, and adjust the LF Detail slider to give vocals and bass instruments richness and depth while cleaning the muddy low mid frequencies. The separate Threshold and Ratio controls on the expander/gate allow you to subtly reduce headphone leakage or radically noisy guitar amps with the gate. The dbx 286s offers a complete range of measurement and status LEDs that visually guide you to the right sound. The floating balanced XLR microphone input accepts balanced or unbalanced inputs for easy connection to professional and home studio microphones. The additional 1/4" TRS line input can record balanced or uneven signals to process live electronic instruments or tracks already recorded during mixdown. Use the insert jack as the interface between the mic preamp and the signal processing sections to "loop through" to external processors (e.g., EQ or delay unit) or to mix the mic preamp's signal to an external destination. The cost and effort of putting multiple processors together for use on one track can be frustrating. The dbx 286s gives you all the features you need for microphone processing in one box, with the shortest and cleanest signal path to make your music sound great!.
2. Two Notes Torpedo Captor X (16)
The Torpedo Captor X (16) is a compact reactive loadbox, a tube amp attenuator, a cab simulator, an IR loader, and a stereo expander for home, live, and studio use. Playing your tube amplifier in a beautifully sounding room with an exceptional selection of perfectly matched speaker cabinets and microphones is a true pleasure and an unparalleled experience. The Torpedo Captor X (16) is designed for tube amp enthusiasts who long to enjoy this experience every time they play, regardless of the environment.
3. Two Notes Torpedo Captor X
Play your tube amp at its sweet spot and control your volume with the attenuator, anywhere. You can even enjoy your 100 watt rig in silence with an immersive headphone experience. Fed up with lifting heavy cabinets, inconsistent sound and stage volume issues? Go direct to the PA and audio interface with studio-grade cabinet simulations. Wish to explore a legendary backline of speaker cabinets and microphones? Pair Torpedo Captor X with your phone, tablet or computer using Torpedo Remote. No other compact reactive load box offers such universal control of the miking chain and with dual miking per cabinet, you may never use a real mic again.
4. Crown Xls 1502
The next generation of XLS has received a makeover with a sleek new look, a LCD display that is three times larger, and enhanced DSP capabilities. Like its predecessor, the new XLS is ultra-efficient with Crown’s patented DriveCore technology and can drive 2400W at 4Ω bridged, providing ample headroom to guarantee a clean, undistorted signal straight to your speakers. The XLS DriveCore 2 ensures that you will be heard, delivering a powerful, pure sound experience for any venue.
Features:
- Class D amp with Crown's ultra-efficient DriveCore technology weighs less than 11 lb
- Higher DSP capabilities: More control with a band pass filter per channel
- Increased lighting functionality: Turn off all LED indicators except clip and thermal to reduce distraction in dark venues
- Selectable input sensitivity: 1.4Vrms and 0.775Vrms options for driving the amp at full power
- Set sleep mode after a specified time without having to press a button
- Security setting disables menu buttons; menu locked/unlocked by entering a combination
- System reset allows factory settings to be restored
- Remote power trigger
- Peakx™ Limiters provide maximum output while protecting your speakers
- XLR, 1/4", RCA inputs provide flexibility
- Integrated PureBand™ Crossover System for better performance and control
- Efficient forced-air fans prevent excessive thermal buildup.
5. Zoom A1X Four
With specially engineered effects, built-in looper and drum machine, the A1 FOUR is the first Multi-Effects Processor designed for a variety of acoustic string and wind instruments. The A1X FOUR is preloaded with over 80 effects, including more than 35 new groundbreaking effects designed and engineered for acoustic instruments.
Features
- A1X FOUR offers over 90 built-in effects
- Dedicated effects for acoustic guitar, saxophone, trumpet, violin, and harmonica
- Up to 5 effects can be used simultaneously, chained together in any order
- 50 memory locations for storing user-created patches
- Looper for recording up to 30 seconds / 64 beats of CD-quality audio with seamless start and end times
- ZOOM Guitar Lab software for creating, editing and managing effects and patches
- 68 built-in rhythm patterns tailored for unplugged styles of music can be used in combination with the Looper
- Onboard chromatic tuner supports all standard guitar tunings, including open and drop tunings
- Output jack for connection to amp or headphones
- A1X FOUR runs on 4 AA batteries, with alkaline battery life of 18 hours; MAA-1 Requires 2 AA batteries
- USB port for firmware updates, power and connection to ZOOM Guitar Lab.
6. Zoom A1X FOUR/IFS Acoustic Guitar Multieffect
The A1X FOUR from Zoom is a versatile multi-effect processor specifically designed for acoustic string and wind instruments. With a wide range of effects, an internal looper, and a drum machine, this device offers a comprehensive solution for musicians looking to expand their sound palette. The A1X FOUR is equipped with 80 effects, including 35 innovative options specifically designed for acoustic instruments. This allows users to customize their sound and explore various music styles. The ability to control parameters such as volume, pitch, reverb, delay, and wah through an integrated pedal opens up additional creative possibilities. Furthermore, the Acoustic Guitar Modeling feature allows for refining the instrument's sound, adding acoustic depth and size, enabling live performances to achieve the quality of studio recordings.
- 80 built-in effects, including 35 effects specifically developed for acoustic instruments
- Integrated looper and drum machine for creative performances
- Control of effects via an integrated pedal for additional expressive options
- Acoustic Guitar Modeling for realistic sound emulations
- Compatible with various acoustic string and wind instruments.
7. Max Karaoke Amplifier AV340
Amplifier with multimedia player. Karaoke amplifier with 2x 50 W digital amplifier. MP3 player with USB connection. Bluetooth receiver for audio streaming. Microphone input with 6.3 mm jack. Stereo line input (RCA). Treble and bass volume controls. With the MAX AV340 karaoke amplifier, you can easily and quickly create an entertaining and compact singing or karaoke setup. The amplifier features Bluetooth, an MP3 player, and an AUX input. A microphone can be connected at the front for singing along. With a power output of 2x 50 W, the AV340 is a compact yet powerful amplifier.
Via Bluetooth, it is possible to stream music wirelessly from a phone or tablet to the amplifier. For example, you can use YouTube and display the lyrics on your tablet while the music streams wirelessly to the amplifier. With the built-in MP3 player, you can play music directly from a USB stick. Simply create a playlist on a USB stick and start singing. The AV340 has a RCA AUX input on the back for connecting a playback device.
The heart of the AV340 is the 2x 50 W digital amplifier. Digital amplifiers can be built very small and are extremely efficient. This makes the AV340 very compact without compromising on quality. On the back, there are terminal blocks for connecting the speakers, so you don’t need plugs to connect the speaker cable to the amplifier.
Of course, a microphone is required for singing or karaoke. A microphone can be connected to the AV340, with its volume adjustable separately. This way, you achieve a good balance between music and microphone. A bass and treble control adjusts the overall sound.
8. Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8
You love the sound of your amplifier pushed right to the magic sweet spot where the best tones are. Until now, the only available option was blasting your sound through a 4×12″ to properly excite a microphone. Enter Torpedo, the simplest and most realistic way to get your sound to your audience. Use the amp you love. Everything that makes a real amp rule over all the other alternatives is retained. You can even record silently late at night. Gone is the backache from the loadout, complaints from neighbours, venue staff or even bandmates and the frustration of not being able to sound at one’s best trying to reduce the volume. Torpedo Captor was designed to cover the needs of direct recording or miking any kind of guitar or bass amp, in a live or studio situation. The Torpedo Capto is the little brother of the award-winning Torpedo Reload. Captor is an easy to use reactive Loadbox perfect for unleashing your favorite tube amp in a variety of modern applications and venues. If you just require attenuation from your amp to your cab, Captor has you covered. And if you want an easy and modern way to record your tube amp, Captor is simply “load” and record. This is the 8 ohm version.
9. Vonyx VPA300 power amplifier
With the wireless streaming function, you can connect and stream audio from your favorite devices such as smartphones and tablets. This amplifier, featuring a fully integrated media player, easily plays MP3 music from a USB stick or SD card and utilizes the latest amplification technology for crystal-clear and powerful sound. The amplifier has a stereo RCA or AUX input for televisions, CD players, or PCs. The easy-to-read LCD display with ID3 tag display ensures simple operation. Additionally, recording to your storage medium is possible with a record function. Thanks to its 19" format with 2 height units, the media amplifier can be easily integrated into any DJ rack or flight case for secure transport.
10. Radial SB-2 Passive
The passive SB-2 was designed for instruments with high output levels such as active bass guitars, keyboards, drum machines, or other unbalanced sources like DJ mixers, CD players, or computers. It offers an instrument input, a thru-put for powering an amplifier or stage monitor, and an isolated output. Balancing and impedance matching are achieved through special Eclipse transformers. Additional features include low noise, a pad switch, and a ground lift on pin 1.
