Multifunction mixing made easy by new Tascam pro amplifier

Pro audio specialist Tascam has launched the MA-BT240 multifunctional mixing amplifier, the latest edition to the company’s Compact Commercial Series. 

Designed for sound distribution, presentations and commercial environments, typical applications include retail stores, restaurants, cafes, offices, and educational facilities.

Audio sources can be connected to a mic/line input with switchable connectors on the front and rear (the latter also supports paging), a stereo RCA line input and Bluetooth. 

A Ducker function is available for the mic. For environments where background music is playing, the system can automatically lower the volume of the music when an announcement is made. With the built-in mixing function, the user can easily control the levels of the various sources feeding the amplifier.

The built-in Bluetooth receiver makes it easy to supply the amplifier with background music and other sources. The Bluetooth antenna can be wired for extension to position it in a preferred location, ensuring optimal signal reception

An EQ and high-pass filter on the output side can give the user control over sound quality. The master volume can be adjusted from external controllers. There is also a line-level output to facilitate the addition of further zones by routing the output signal to another power amplifier.