Harbinger Announces LP9800 Powered Mixer

Harbinger introduces the LP9800 14-channel powered mixer, the newest model in the company's LvL Series.

Designed for rehearsal spaces, gigs, and jam sessions, the LP9800 provides 800W of clean, high-headroom power, the company says. Drive stereo mains split the power to handle both mains and monitors or deliver all 800W in Mono Bridge mode. Each power-amp channel (mains and monitors) has a level control and a five-segment LED input meter so you can check levels at a glance.

Line-level preamp outputs are provided for feeding powered stereo main and mono monitor speakers, so the LP9800 works with virtually any speaker system. A pair of ¼" line-level inputs let you route stereo signals directly to the amplifier.

You get 14 input channels with nine XLR microphone inputs and 1/4" TRS balanced line inputs-each with a -25dB pad, rumble filter, and clip indicator-plus three stereo channels with XLR mic and 1/4" TS inputs, and a total of 14 line inputs. Every input channel has a three-band EQ, effects send, and aux send. Globally switched, +48V phantom power serves all microphone inputs.

Dual nine-band graphic EQ lets you shape the main or monitor mix. RCA aux in and aux out jacks can route break music from a CD/MP3 player, send the main mix to a recording device, and more.

A 24-bit stereo digital effects processor delivers studio-grade reverb, delays, and various other effects, complete with a quick parameter control, on/off switch, and 16 presets. The effects can be routed to both the mains and the monitors, with separate level controls. A jack for an effects-bypass footswitch is available (not included). "We wanted to create a versatile, high-quality, yet very affordable powered mixer that would meet the needs of casual performers and working musicians alike," explains Harbinger product manager Jim Norman, "and the LP9800 delivers on all counts. It's easy to set up and use, it sounds great, and it's built to last. Here is an excellent solution for a wide variety of gigs and for rehearsal spaces as well."