BreakFree Connectors
September 24, 2008 by Matthew · Leave a Comment
Belkin International Inc. has announced a new connector called BreakFree. These connectors will detach under extreme tension thefore protecting your guitar or amp from cables being tripped on/pulled out. Belkin claims the connectors will “provide a noise-free dynamic sound without any degradation in audio quality.”
The theory behind BreakFree connectors is to eliminate cables from damaging your instrument in the event your cable is stepped on. It also claims to eliminate the popping that occurs when cables are accidentally unplugged from a live amplifier. This is accomplished by a magnetic tip that you insert into you instruments 1/4″ jack, then attach the connector to your cable. It works similar to the mag-safe power adapter on new Apple computers. This also make guitar swapping seamless without the hassle of shutting down your amplifier, or placing it into standby mode.
I recently broke a 1/4″ plug off into my guitar while performing. The cable was stepped on, and the rest is history. I will be trying out BreakFree connectors as soon as they become available to purchase. Belkin set a release date for September 2008, so hopefully they will be out soon. The price is $19.99 for the 1/4″ magnetic tip, and the accompanying 1/4″ magnetic connector. You will be able to buy extra tips for $9.99 a pack (two per pack). This will be for those with multiple instruments for fast switching.
More StackTraxx
September 23, 2008 by Matthew · Leave a Comment
Alan Smith of Media317.com informed me of more worship StackTraxx being released by Digital Juice.
In a previous post I talked about the different uses that worship StackTraxx might offer your church. Digital Juice has announce that all ten volumes are now shipping. They are all price protected for 36 months.
- Praise & Worship
- Kids
- Gospel
- Alternative
- Contemporary
- Meditative
- Pop
- Hymns
- Southern Gospel
- Urban
