Equipped with a 1" dome tweeter and 6" woofer, David essentially offers 100W (30W + 70W) of bi-amplified power. However, improvements to the amp's acoustic construction have led to an increase in its internal air volume, an optimization of the bass reflex construction and a larger power supply, resulting in actual sound pressure levels that are typical of more highly powered amps.
David's inputs will accommodate a microphone, an instrument and a stereo device such as a computer, MP3 player or CD. The instrument input and the jack input on the microphone channel both feature a Bootstrap technology that enables the input to automatically adapt to any impedance. Both main inputs have a gain control for input sensitivity regulation. The instrument input has 3-band EQ and a warm filter. The microphone input also has three-band EQ with a switchable resonance (notch) filter (240Hz/150Hz). Phantom power is supplied for condenser and electrostatic microphones.
David's release follows hot on the heels of its smaller series sibling Giulia Y, which shipped during the summer. "This new family of compact acoustic amplifiers takes our technology to the next level," says Schertler's sales & marketing manager Drago Dujak. "In re-designing the models, we have taken the best features from our existing amplifier ranges and have added enhanced circuitry and new features for even better sound quality and usability."
(Jim Evans)
