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Ashdown Acoustic Radiator 1 £325

Ashdown's compact acoustic combo amplifier ups its desirability.

Guitarist, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:09 pm UTC

The Ashdown Acoustic Radiator - hot stuff

Manufacturer's description

For the acoustic musician on the move, the Ashdown Acoustic Radiator 1 combines a 100 Watt bridged power section, a fully-featured preamplifier and an 8", dual tweeter array driver in a compact, portable and beautifully designed cabinet. There are 2 channels with facilities including a switchable input for active and piezo pick-ups with a phase switch for the elimination of standing wave feedback, an XLR mic input with switchable phantom power, bass and treble controls with a shape switch providing instant access to an optimum acoustic guitar Eq setting, a switchable notch filter with a variable frequency control to tune out feedback, and an all-new digital reverb. Rear panel facilities include a balanced XLR DI output for recording use, or for connection to a PA system, an FX loop and a line / link output.

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MusicRadar rating

4.5 of 5

Pros

Classy, good-looking amp. Keen price. Natural, pro-calibre sound.

Cons

More effects and channel-assignable reverb would be useful.

Verdict

Additional onboard FX might broaden the AAR-1's appeal, but its virtues of giggable power, portability and quality sound are very attractive.

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Acoustic Radiator 1

Price:: £325
Accessories:: Removable leather carry-strap included. Optional amp cover (£24)
Additional Features:: Four digital reverb presets (hall or plate, short or long)
Audio Output Power:: 100
Available Controls:: Active/Passive Select, Bass, Clip LED, Master Reverb, Master Volume, notch, Notch Frequency, Phase, Reverb, Shape, Treble, Volume
Cabinet Material:: Cherrywood
Channels:: 2
Connectivity:: Effects loop
Country of Origin:: China
Depth (mm):: 223
Effects:: 1
Effects Type:: Reverb
Height (mm):: 333
Loudspeaker Type:: 1 x 8 inch With Integral Dual Concentric Tweeters
Weight (kg):: 12
Weight (lb):: 26.4
Width (mm):: 384