Furman M8LX Merit Series Spike Protector with Lights
With its surge/spike protection and RFI/EMI filtration, the Furman M8LX keeps your gear from going up in smoke and your sound from popping and cracking.
Overall User Ratings (based on 7 ratings)
Submitted December 25, 2011 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Not bad. Simple and cheap rack mount."
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I'm gonna hold on to it for a few years until I need to replace it with a higher quality, in which case I will probably be purchasing a higher quality furman.
Sound
It doesn't do anything negative to my sound. It doesn't really do anything positive either, but its not supposed to. It just protects your gear.
Features
The same as the guy below me said, it really is a glorified power strip. The lights are pretty nifty, they do illuminate your rack pretty well, but I don't find a use for them. I don't fault them being there though.
Ease of Use
Big button, turn on. Green light means all's good. Turn off, your whole rig powers down.
Quality
Not bad. If you have an expensive rig, of course you're going to want to buy a more expensive conditioner, but if you're like me and not made of money, this is a great rack.
Value
I got a deal on this but its probably only worth $50. Again, a glorified power strip.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't dealt with them yet
The Wow Factor
You need a power conditioner if you have a rack. Its just good practice to protect your gear.
Musical Background:
Guitar for years. Playing in a very active band.
Musical Style:
Heavy Metal
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Submitted March 31, 2014 by Jaron W in Madras, OR
"Gets the job done at a good price."
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It conditions my power which is why I bought it, it's also nice that it has lights and a dimmer know since it's being used for a live setup and you can't be to sure about clean power and great lighting conditions everywhere you go.
Musical Background:
Alot of jamming at home, band practice.
Musical Style:
Heavy metal, Death, black, thrash.
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Submitted November 8, 2015 by John Corley in Hendersonville, NC
"Power conditioner"
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I think it's great, only 1 switch to push, and it looks like it belongs, thank you.
Musical Background:
At home
Musical Style:
All types, but mostly country.
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Submitted June 14, 2016 by Mike Street in Dallas, GA
"Great Product"
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Holds all my connections without any breakdowns. Has pull out lights so I can see what's in the case below.
Musical Background:
Been playing all guitars for over 40 years.
Musical Style:
Southern/Classic Rock.
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Submitted March 2, 2014 by Ramon M in Mesa, AZ
"Great product. Great price."
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This product is exactly what I knew it would be. Makes handling all my cables and power sources easy and manageable.
Musical Background:
I have been playing for 5 years. I play the bass guitar and my band plays a few shows a month.
Musical Style:
Rock / Metal is our genre.
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Submitted July 3, 2017 by Ryan W in Tampa, FL
"Must have"
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Definitely needed this. Works as expected
Musical Background:
Live, studio, post production engineer- 15yrs
Musical Style:
All
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Submitted September 4, 2011 by a customer from att.net
"A glorified power strip but well made."
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Would have got a 9 if it had on/off for the lights.
Sound
It doesn't make any - seriously, there;s no hum or crackly interference at all.
Features
For my money they could have left off the wimpy lights and put four more sockets on the front.
The rheostat for the lights is nice - but an on/off switch for the lights would have been good, too. If the unit is on the lights are on, and they get warm tucked-away inside the thing. Consider taking the bulbs out.
Ease of Use
Turn it on. Turn it off.
Quality
Well built, solid metal construction, heavy-duty mains cable.
Value
It's a tad-bit expensive for what it is. It's just a spike/surge suppressor - there's no actual power conditioning going on.
Manufacturer Support
The best support is support you never need. Haven't needed them yet.
The Wow Factor
It's a glorified power strip - but it looks nice in my rack. Has a nice LED so you know it's on. A big textured rocker switch. Two wimpy pull-out lights that barely throw enough light to see by.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist with dreams
Musical Style:
Midwestern reggae
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