Furman

The M-8S has 6 AC outlets with power sequencing, for controlled power-up/power-down to eliminate speaker pop and prevent nuisance circuit breaker trips. Furman's M-8S power line conditioner is a smart, low-cost AC power solution for any rack-mount system. It combines reliable surge and spike protection with effective noise filtering, plus a bonus: power sequencing. Most sound guys know that the majority of equipment damage happens when gear is either powered up or powered down. Power sequencing allows A/V equipment to be powered up in stages, which gives components time to stabilize before the next group of components is energized. When powering down, the sequence order is reversed, providing a "soft landing" for your A/V gear. Probably the most noticeable benefit of power sequencing is the elimination of speaker pop — that loud popping noise you hear when components are powered up simultaneously or out of sequence. Speaker pop is more than just annoying; it can stress or even damage amplifiers and speaker...