As all K6, K8 and K10 models share an identical hardware platform (the same relationship is in place for K2 to K3 models), the Model Step-Up cards allow extra capabilities to be unlocked without the need to purchase new units. This system gives users the flexibility to grow into new sound system capabilities on demand without the need to sell existing inventory and re-tool racks with entirely new amplifiers.

‘We own 64 K8 Powersoft amplifiers that were powering dual 18-inch sub woofer cabinets,’ says Jason Farah, co-owner of Special Event Services,’ and recently made the decision to upgrade some of our systems to Outline Lab 21 subwoofers – but felt those cabinets needed the greater output power of a K10. Powersoft’s design lets me purchase a Model Step-Up card that is essentially equivalent to the price difference between the different models. As I receive each Lab 21 shipment, I will upgrade my power amplifiers to match. The Model Step-Up cards help preserve my investment in the Powersoft K8s, while allowing me to keep all my existing racks and associated wiring.’

Special Event Services has provided full range services for acts including Hootie and the Blowfish and Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as religious conventions. ‘We have used our K8s for over a year and they have turned in a 100 per cent perfect performance for us,’ adds Farah. ‘We work very hard to provide complete, high-level service for all our clients and that is why they stay with us. Perfect reliability is a bar that you cannot beat and that is exactly what we need for the live mega-events we are involved with. I now get a better sound moving fewer cabinets and amplifiers and that is a benefit for both transport and set-up. Powersoft is also very efficient so it draws less current and the amps run significantly cooler than traditional amplifiers. We see the big touring and live event companies moving into Powersoft and we feel that Powersoft is the wave of the future.’

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