PORTABLE PA SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
Yamaha Stagepas 300 £514
This stereo system with detachable ten-channel mixer amp with monitor and record outputs is a highly versatile package, allowing the user to take it anywhere and use a variety of configurations to suit any situation.
Samson XP510i £764
Weighing less than 50 pounds when combined, the two units are comprised of a pair of 250-Watt lightweight Class D amplifiers and are partnered with ten-inch woofers nestled within two-way vented enclosures.
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A shrunken drumkit or bass guitarwould not enhance
practicality, but reduced size helps the PA market no end.
products to get smaller and more practical to make life easier for the user. Of course, a shrunken drumkit or bass guitar would result in the opposite of enhanced practicality (for the fully grown anyway), but it does apply in audio and, more specifically, PA systems. For the legions of musicians playing the pub and club circuit, the days of having to use the venue’s system or heaving an enormous system around are gone, which is why the world of portable PA systems has become an increasingly important area in recent years. Fender’s Passport series allows
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Is dabbling in the portable PA market is worthwhile? The growth of pub gigs and the manufacturers jumping on board would suggest ‘yes’. Adam Savage sees what’s available…
ne of the most noticeable trends in technological advancement in recent times is the tendency for
The Passport 500 Pro’s USB port allows
for CD quality performance recordings straight to a USB drive. It also delivers six mic lines with XLR and quarter-inch inputs and quality .wav and mp3 file playback. The BA-330 portable amplifier from
Roland packs a strong punch for a unit of its size, thanks to its digital stereo amp, which powers four 6.5-inchers and a pair of tweeters, giving wide stereo projection. Four channels are included with this
system, two for mics and instruments and the other two offer stereo input duties. An ‘advanced intelligent anti-feedback function is another inclusion, so too is a speaker-stand adaptor for mounting onto a standard speaker stand. The Superlux SP108 offers both easy
musicians to carry an audio system around with them as they would a suitcase. Inside the Passport 300 Pro’s case are two full-range speakers, a powered mixer and all necessary cables. There is a docking connector for a wireless receiver and coverage is tightly controlled.
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transportation and simple operation, with its all-in-one speaker and mixer set up. A number of mixer position options are available, as it can be used attached to the speakers or as a stand-alone. The Turbosound Milan 15 portable powered speakers are also available from
SCV, and deliver an impressive 450-Watt output. A two-channel mixer is also integrated into this system, providing control over all sources. The QR series PA from QTX are mains or battery powered and come with a pair of VHF handheld wireless mics with the receiver contained in the main unit. A further two mic inputs are included with an added echo effect feature, along with an auxiliary line input and an integral USB media player. For extra portability, a retractable trolley handle and rear wheels make shifting this system hassle free. Completing the QTX portable PA lineup is the EZPA Lite, a highly lightweight alternative for much smaller scale audio operations. This product offers digital audio playback via USB or an SD card and comes with a wireless headset microphone, tie clip microphone and a body pack transmitter. Launched at PLASA, Samson has a
great selection, all nicely grouped together in the XP series. The XP510i is a compact
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