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As most guitarists and studio musicians already know, it is virtually impossible to record natural sounding guitar tracks via the output jack (preamp out, line output, recording output or speaker output) of any guitar amp. The warm sound desired by most guitarists can only be created by the speaker of a good sounding guitar amp being mic'd in the right environment. Direct amplifier outputs sound fake, fuzzy and extremely harsh. The AxeTrak® alleviates this problem by allowing the user to connect directly from the speaker jack of their guitar amp to the input jack of the AxeTrak®. The output of the AxeTrak® is then plugged into a recording console, mixing board or computer soundcard using a standard low impedance microphone cable. This method of recording allows you to get a direct signal that includes the preamp tubes as well as the power tubes if using a tube amp. This is very important if you are a tone freak like most guitarists. The AxeTrak® is hand made and assembled right here in the USA. Built the old fashion way, with pride and attention to detail, one unit at a time.
What is the AxeTrak®?
The AxeTrak® is a valuable production tool that allows the engineer, producer, or player a means to quietly capture the unique characteristics of their individual guitar sound. This compact electronic enclosure is capable of producing natural sounding rhythms and screaming lead guitar tones when plugged into a mixing board, soundcard, or recording console. Don't let the compact size fool you! The AxeTrak® is fuse-protected and will handle approximately 75 watts RMS of power. The AxeTrak® works perfectly with any 15 - 100 watt RMS guitar amplifier that can drive an 8 ohm load. However, it is not designed to handle high-power guitar amplifiers cranked at full volume like a power attenuator. Instructions for high-power use are clearly explained in the user manual and on our FAQ's page. The enclosure is made out of high quality, hardwood plywood for a warm tight sound, and is covered with heavy-duty, charcoal gray speaker carpet for non-suffocating sound dampening and long lasting durability. The heavy-duty 6" driver used in the AxeTrak® is custom made for our unique application. The sound is converted into an electrical signal with the use of a dynamic microphone cartridge, which has been carefully selected and modified exclusively for this device. This cartridge is meticulously placed and aligned to our exact requirements, and is permanently mounted inside the enclosure. This allows the user to produce the best possible variety of USABLE guitar tones. Now you can easily record the sound of your guitar amplifier without disturbing your neighbors. No professional or home studio should ever be without this device.
