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What does everyone use for a portable PA system for say >>
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Background Music
Zone Room
Monitors
Small Venues
Speaches
etc
I've recently purchased a Superlux SP108 - which i'm very happy with for what it offers.
It's like a cross between an active and passive PA
The mixer/amp fits inside the rear of one of the speakers and the other speaker has an empty compartment for leads etc
DESCRIPTION
Portable Sound System
The SP108 compact all-in-one design allows for ease of transportation, while its user-friendly controls offer ease of operation, making it the perfect choice for schools, churches, civic organizations and small musical groups. The SP108 features dual two-way speakers driven by a eight-channel, 300 Watt stereo powered mixer, making it ideal for both vocal and musical applications. Among many professional features, the mixer includes digital reverb and music/speech switch. The convenient accessory compartment storage for cables and additional microphones. This clever design allows the powered mixer to be installed in the speaker compartment or detached for easy positioning and access. The SP108 is a high-performance livesound system that will deliver your music or message where you go, indoor or out.
Features
Easy to carry, transport and setup.
8-ch powered mixer with 150W+150W class D power amp, 2-band channel EQ digital reverb, and mic stand mountable.
Powered mixer can be used either while installed in the speaker compartment or detached for easy positioning and access.
Using optional microphone stand adapter, the powered mixer can be mount on a microphone stand.
Storage compartment in the speaker cabinet for packing the included cables, and your microphones.
8”2-way speakers can be used as mains or floor monitor.
Built-in Powered Mixer
The built-in powered mixer can be used inside the cabinet or taken out from the speaker and placed on a microphone stand through a microphone stand adapter.
Accessory Compartment
The SP108 involves a storage compartment in the speaker enclosure for storing the included power cable, speaker cable, user guide and optional equipments like microphones. Simply open the back panel of the speaker and put in the things which work with SP108.
Specifications Electronics
Maximum Output Power: I50 W+150 W/6 Ω @10 % THD at 1 kHz (SPEAKER L/R)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz -20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.5% @ 20 Hz -20 kHz, +14 dBU
Hum & Noise -20 Hz–20 kHz, Rs=150 Ω, MIC/LINE switch=MIC
-67 dBu Residual output noise (SPEAKER L/R)
-88 dBu Residual output noise (MONITOR OUT, REC OUT)
Crosstalk (1 kHz): -70 dB between input channels
Weight: 16.9 kg (mixer and two speakers)
Power Consumption: 70W
Stereo Input Channel Equalization
Shelving turnover/rolloff frequency:
3 dB before maximum cut or boost
±15 dB
HIGH 10 kHz shelving
LOW 100 Hz shelving
Speaker
Enclosure: Bass-reflex type
Speaker Unit:
LF: 8" (20 cm) Cone
HF: 1" (2.54 cm) Compression Driver
Cross Over Frequency: 4 kHz
Frequency Range: 55 Hz–20 kHz
Maximum Output Level: 112 dB (1 m)
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They can retail between the norm: £349 right up to £429, but i managed to pick one up new from eBay on a 'make me an offer' price of £220
Link Here
Be interesting to see what others use - i've seen the QTX mobile one
Thank you
Glenn