1979

The ASG600 is one of the clearest “new for 1979” highlights. It adds more top-end headroom to Carvin’s stereo power-amp line and is designed for stereo or bi-amped reinforcement use, with balanced BI-FET inputs, selectable bi-amp filters, and substantial heat-sink capacity for sustained use. It is a key reason the larger 1979 systems feel more fully developed than their 1978 counterparts.

• new higher-capacity stereo power amp
• selectable bi-amp crossover operation
• balanced BI-FET XLR inputs
• XLR speaker outputs
• rack-mount capable utility format

Since the JBL1330 concept was already prominent before, the GAUSS 1330 is the better 1979 loudspeaker highlight under your non-repeat rule. It is presented as the higher-power version of the 1330 horn-loaded commercial system, using the Gauss 5840 and offering more power handling and efficiency for users who need stronger output than the JBL version.

• front horn and port horn-loaded cabinet
• Gauss 5840 15-inch speaker
• higher power handling than JBL1330
• stronger efficiency and output emphasis
• professional XLR speaker connection and heavy-duty cabinet construction

The MP1000 is a high-capacity powered mixer designed to serve as a central control point for complete PA systems. It combines multi-channel input capability with integrated power amplification, allowing users to operate a full sound system without requiring separate external power amps. Positioned above smaller mixers, it supports larger band setups and expandable reinforcement systems.

• Multi-channel input configuration for full band and vocal mixing
• Integrated power amplifier section for direct speaker operation
• Built-in graphic equalization for tonal shaping
• Multiple output paths for system expansion and monitoring
• Designed for use in medium to large venue PA systems
• Can be paired with power slaves for additional output capability
• Rack-compatible and system-oriented design

The STX812-M250 is a strong stack highlight because it shows Carvin adapting its dual-channel architecture into a large-format solid-state guitar rig. It avoids repeating the most obvious tube head emphasis and instead demonstrates how the catalog broadens into flexible, high-power stack systems with one or two cabinets

• dual-channel solid-state head
• double-stack format
• 250 watt RMS chassis
• independent channel architecture with graphic EQ per channel
• strong stage-volume platform with MagnaLab 4x12 cabinets

The VTX series represents Carvin’s bi-channel amplifier platform, combining clean and sustain channels into a single system designed for flexibility and high-output stage performance. Available in both combo and stack configurations, the VTX line bridges portability and large-scale amplification while maintaining consistent tonal control across channels.

• Bi-channel design (normal + sustain channels) for tonal versatility
• Solid-state amplification with high reliability and consistent output
• 7-band graphic equalizer per channel for detailed tone shaping
• Available in combo and stack formats (1x12, 2x12, 4x12 configurations)
• Designed for medium to large stage environments
• Compatible with MagnaLab, JBL, and Gauss speaker options
• Modular system approach with multiple cabinet pairings

The B-115 is a practical 1979 bass highlight because it translates Carvin’s power-unit and equalizer thinking into a portable bass combo designed for studio and club use. It is more compact than the big Bass Master stacks but still carries the catalog’s emphasis on control and strong low-end performance.

• portable bass amp format
• 15-inch speaker layout
• 7-band EQ
• normal and sustain channels
• JBL-loaded option for greater output