Empire Series Live Sound Mixers from Alto Professional Now Shipping

Cumberland, R.I. (Oct. 11, 2011) – Alto Professional, the source for live performance reinforcement, announces that the new EMPIRE series of powered mixers are now shipping to pro audio retailers everywhere.

The EMPIRE powered mixer line offers the power, flexible routing capabilities and rugged portability to strengthen your sound. Whether for band rehearsals, nightclub systems or houses-of-worship, the EMPIRE series delivers incredible power, convenience and durability. Up to 2,000 watts of class D power can be attained from the line, available in either tabletop or cabinet style designs. EMPIRE mixers have ample headroom to accommodate extremely dynamic source material. The amplified sound is as clear as it is strong, giving a true, flat frequency response. From this clean starting point, EMPIRE mixers provide musicians and engineers the tools to further shape their sound to suit any environment, thanks to high-quality EQ and built-in effects. EMPIRE mixers are tough and ready for the daily use and abuse of the most demanding musical performances.

The EMPIRE TMX tabletop mixers are available with 8, 12, 16 or 20 channel sizes and each includes onboard digital effects. The 8, 12 and 16 channel models provide bi-amped, Class D power at 2 x 350 Watts, 2 x 500 Watts and 2 x 750 Watts, respectively. The 20-channel model provides bi-amped, digital power of 2 x 750 Watts + 2 x 500 Watts.

The EMPIRE RMX cabinet mixers provide eight channels of mixing, EQ, onboard effects and plenty of power: 500 Watts mono / 250 Watts stereo for RMX505DFX; 1000 Watts mono / 500 Watts stereo for RMX1008DFX; 1500 Watts mono / 750 Watts stereo for RMX1508DFX; and 2 x 1000 at 8 ohms bridged / 4 x 500 Watts at 4 ohms for RMX2408DFX.

“Powerful, portable and built to last: that’s what the EMPIRE mixers are all about,” said Jay Schlabs, Executive Director, Alto Professional. “For virtually any live sound application, there’s an EMPIRE mixers that’s just right.”