Positive Grid SPARK-LIVE 150-W Powered Amp

Overview of Positive Grid SPARK-LIVE 150-W Powered Amp

Born to play.

We didn’t want to just build a bigger, louder Spark. Instead, we’ve pushed the boundaries of today’s technology to redefine what's possible for a live gigging amp.

The result is Spark LIVE, a revolutionary game-changer for live music. It's not just an amp, it's a radical leap forward, offering an all-in-one portable solution. Spark LIVE is designed for musicians craving versatility, power, and groundbreaking live music capabilities—the ultimate gig-ready amp.

More than an amp. It’s everything.

Fueled by advanced computational audio technology, Spark LIVE is compact with more than enough volume to play with drums. This 4-channel multi-instrument PA and mixer is rugged and battery powered,³ a future-proof performance powerhouse with plug-in-and-go simplicity.

• 4-Channel Multi- Instrument Smart Amp
• PA System with Mixer
• Sonic IQ Computational Audio
• Big Adaptive Sound for Any Event
• Compact, Portable, Battery (Optional)
• WiFi, Bluetooth® Futureproof

Go all the way to epic.

At the heart of Spark LIVE is Sonic IQ, a harmonious synergy between hardware and software driven by a dedicated computational audio chip. This groundbreaking fusion of advanced technologies ensures uncompromised tone quality and unsurpassed functionality. 

Sonic IQ

Sonic IQ, our revolutionary computational audio engine, merges advanced signal processing and acoustic engineering to enhance sound quality in a variety of settings. It delivers precise, immersive audio experiences and a clear, deep tonal range.

Spark LIVE’s innovative sound is powered by a dedicated computational audio chip, enabling it to dynamically adapt to different inputs and placements. The result is a powerful, compact powerhouse, perfect for musicians who need portability without sacrificing audio quality.

Computational Audio Chip: Dedicated processing power for advanced sound innovations.

• Dynamic Range Compression: Adjusts loudness and clarity automatically.
• Auto-EQ: G-Sensor tunes EQ for various placements.
• Virtual Bass Augmentation: Deepens bass, maintains sound quality.
• Vocal Clarity Enhancement: Fine-tuned EQ for clear vocals.
• Vocal Clarity Enhancement: Fine-tuned EQ for clear vocals.

Spark LIVE redefines big sound with its versatile G-Sensor, which detects the amp's orientation and placement, automatically adapting to its environment and tuning its EQ for optimal sound. 

Place it vertically for a focused, punchy output or turn it on its side for wide, expansive stereo effect.

Spark LIVE's acoustic design combines advanced speaker technology with computational audio. Featuring custom-angled tweeters, dedicated woofers and reflex ports, it ensures crisp highs and deep lows. The system's dedicated tuning chip harmonizes FRFR, DSP, and Computational Audio for balanced, full-spectrum sound. This synergy of components, developed through our data-driven approach, results in Spark LIVE's unmatched acoustic performance.

Built for the way you play.

Plug into 4 channels of superior tone for guitar, bass, vocals and more. With built-in mixing, effects, and wickedly smart app integration, you can go from solo to full-on jams—anywhere.

Channel-1: Guitar

Plug into full Spark app integration featuring 33 different amp models, 43 effects, over 50,000 tones and 8 on-board programmable presets. Onboard controls deliver glorious live sound flexibility with superior tone and plenty of headroom.

Channel-2: Vocals, Bass or Acoustic Guitar

Spark LIVE introduces a new collection of gear custom-tailored for instantly great-sounding vocal, bass, or acoustic tone through a versatile XLR / ¼” combo input. These preamps and effects feature compression, reverbs, chorus and more, with 8 customizable presets available onboard that you can pull up instantly. It’s the perfect one-man-band, duo, small combo or band companion.

Channels-3 &4: Stereo Direct Ins

Amplify just about anything else. Stereo inputs accept pedalboards, keyboards, computer audio and more.

Specifications

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

MONO / STEREO

• Stereo

MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL

• RMS : 118 dB SPL @ 1m
• Peak : 121 dB SPL @ 1m

CABINET PRINCIPLE

• Bass Reflex

POWER AMPLIFIERS

• 150W RMS / 450W Peak, Class D Amplifier

SPEAKERS

• 2 x 1 inch Compression Tweeter with Custemed Angled Horn
• 2 x 6.5 inch Custom Designed Woofer
• 2 x Reflex Port

TOTAL IMPEDANCE

• 4 ohms

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIVITY

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

• Power Button
• Channel 1 Eight Programmable Preset Selector
• Channel 1 Amp Controls (Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Master
• Channel 1 Volume
• Music Channel Volume

REAR PANEL CONTROLS

• Pair Button
• Channel 2 Eight Programmable Preset Selector
• Channel 2 Volume
• Channel 3&4 Volume
• Center-click Master Controls (Low, Mid, High, Volume)

COMPUTATIONAL AUDIO
Sonic IQ Computational Audio

• Dedicated Computational Audio Chip
• Dynamic Range Compression
• Bass & Vocal Enhancement
• Stereo Widening
• Auto EQ

ONBOARD EFFECTS
Channel 1:

• 33 Amp Models (For electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass)
• 43 Effects (Noise Gate, Compressor, Distortion, Modulation/EQ, Delay, Reverb)
• Choose up to 3 pre-amp effects, 3 post amp effects, and 1 amp model for each preset

Channel 2:

• 3 Amp Models (For vocal, bass & acoustic guitar)
• 50 Effects (Noise Gate, Compressor, Distortion, Modulation/EQ, Delay, Reverb)
• Choose up to 1 pre-amp effects, 2 post amp effects, and 1 amp model for each preset

WIRED CONNECTIVITY

• 1/4" Instrument Input x 3
• XLR / 1/4" Combo Input x 1
• 1/8" Headphone Output x 1
• 1/4" Line Output x 2 (L/Mono & R)
• Din 5pin MIDI Jack x 2 (In & Out)

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

• Bluetooth 5.0

USB AUDIO

• USB Interface for Recording
• 2 In x 2 Out
• Sample Rate: 48kHz
• Bit Depth: 24
• Compatible with MacOS and Windows

PHYSICAL UNIT

DIMENSIONS

• Spark LIVE: L 464 x W 250.6 x H 306 mm (L 18.26 x W 9.86 x H 12.04 inch)
• Spark Battery (sold separately): L 86 x W 74 x H 48.7 mm (L3.38 x W2.91 x H1.91 inch)

WEIGHT

• Spark LIVE: 12 kg / 26.45 lb
• Spark Battery (sold separately): 480g / 1.05 lb

GRILLE CLOTH

• Custom Black/Brown

SOFTWARE

• MOBILE APPS: Spark App for iOS and Android (included)

Spark App Core Features

• Smart Jam - 4 Drummers Included
• Auto Chords
• 50,000+ Tones On ToneCloud®
• Video Recording
• Tuner
• Scenario EQ
• Mixer View (Spark LIVE exclusive)