When looking for a PA for the rehearsal room and the stage, users tend to focus not only on affordability and sound quality but also on practicality, and those who take their PA on the road a lot need something that is reliable and easy to transport, without unnecessary bells and whistles. Four-channel power amps with a switchable power supply are a great solution for these requirements, since they are lightweight and compact yet able to power complete setups comprising satellite speakers and subwoofers, and the TSA 4-700 shown here, which is part of the TSA-4 series from the t.amp and brings with it a whopping 3,720W power rating (enough even for larger performance spaces), is a prime candidate.
One could be forgiven for thinking that all 19" power amps are pretty much the same - but even leaving sound and reliability aspects aside, there are also major differences in terms of flexibility and the scope of possible applications. An extensive range of speakers with impedance values of two to eight ohms can be connected (individually and in different combinations) to the t.amp TSA 4-700, including powerful subwoofers, making this an ideal option for anyone who is looking for a dependable and easy-to-handle power amp - all the more so since it tips the scales at a mere 10kg.
Despite taking up just 2U of space in a 19" rack and weighing (as mentioned above) scarcely more than 10kg, this four-channel power amp remains highly flexible and able to power entire speaker setups, so once the user adds a compact mixing desk to their rack setup alongside the TSA 4-700, they can transport the whole system (minus the speakers, that is) easily from A to B. At the same time though, no corners have been cut in terms of safety features or reliability - after all, system failures are the last thing anyone needs during a performance or a live event.
the t.amp is one of the many in-house brands belonging to Musikhaus Thomann, and since 1998 has offered power amplifiers, complete passive PA sets, keyboard amplifiers, and connection systems. The brand’s entire product range delivers an impressive combination of quality and reliability at attractive prices, and users can find a convincing and affordable solution for every application: From youth clubs and sports halls through to congress centres and much more.
The best thing about a straightforward PA setup, the like of which can be created with the t.amp TSA 4-700 power amp, is that it takes the stress out of the setup process and makes it possible to focus entirely on mixing. A typical configuration might include two passive satellite speakers powered by two of the TSA 4-700's four channels, plus a passive subwoofer that uses the remaining channels in bridged mono mode for maximum low-end punch - users can thus get the best out of their speakers, provided of course that they can handle the power.