Montebello, CA (October 5, 2007): TASCAM's latest breakthrough for home recording is the VL-A Series of reference monitors, a value-priced lineup of great-sounding reference monitors. The lineup includes the VL-A4, VL-A5 and VL-A8, which are 4", 5" and 8" two-way reference monitors. Each of the models is self-powered and employs balanced TRS/XLR combination inputs. A deep-cabinet design with bass ports (front-mounted on the VL-A5 and VL-A8) extends the low end beyond similarly-priced units. High and low frequency controls on the VL-A5 and VL-A8 allow the user to tailor the monitors response to their own studio. The LF-S8 subwoofer rounds out the lineup with an 8" ported design to extend the range of the system.

"Ever since the launch of our PortaStudio recorders, TASCAM has been bringing studio-quality equipment to the range of musicians working at home," remarked Jeff Laity, TASCAM Product Manager/Sales Support. "The VL-A Series continues this tradition of value and shakes up the monitor market with striking industrial design."

The VL-A Series is made up of four models:

VL-A4:

• 4" two-way monitors
• 35W active bi-amped design
• Direct radiating bass reflex 4" woofers with rear air port
• 1" dome tweeter
• Deep cabinet design for rich low frequency playback
• Magnetic Shielding

VL-A5:

• 5.25" two-way monitors
• 90W active bi-amped design
• Direct radiating bass reflex 5.25" woofers with front-mounted port
• LF control adjusts response at 150Hz or 800Hz for room correction
• HF control adjusts response at 3kHz or 8kHz for room correction
• Low cut filter for use with optional LF-S8 subwoofer
• 1" dome tweeter
• Deep cabinet design and separated amplifier space for rich low frequency playback
• Magnetic Shielding for use near CRT computer monitors

VL-A8:

• 8" two-way monitors
• 140W active bi-amped design
• Direct radiating bass reflex 8" woofers with front-mounted port
• LF control adjusts response at 150Hz or 800Hz for room correction
• HF control adjusts response at 3kHz or 8kHz for room correction
• Low cut filter for use with optional LF-S8 subwoofer
• 1" dome tweeter
• Deep cabinet design and separated amplifier space for rich low frequency playback
• Magnetic Shielding for use near CRT computer monitors

LF-S8:

• 8" subwoofer
• 50W active design
• Direct radiating bass reflex 8" woofers with top air port
• Deep cabinet design for rich low frequency playback
• Low frequency cut control
• Cascade output for additional subwoofer
• Magnetic Shielding

TASCAM is the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation and produces the most comprehensive line of audio recorders, mixers and related equipment in the pro audio industry. TASCAM has offices in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Japan and Mexico. For additional information, contact:

TASCAM • 7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 USA
(323) 726-0303 • www.tascam.com