Bose L1 Pro16
This uber-portable line array offers a whopping 16 articulated 2" neodymium drivers to offer maximum coverage without sacrificing low end. The included app also allows for deep EQ control.
$1,899 street
bose.com
Electro-Voice Evolve 30M
This PA can handle up to six inputs, including stereo Bluetooth and RCA connections. It cranks out 1,000 watts and has over 30 different effects you can add to your mix.
$1,399 street
electrovoice.com
JBL PRX ONE
Armed with 2,000 watts of peak power, this PA creates a wall of sound via a dozen 2.5" drivers and a 12" woofer. It also allows you to save 8 presets and includes two USB charging ports.
$1,750 street
jbl.com
Yamaha StagePas 1K MkII
An all-in-one powerhouse of a PA with a 5-channel digital mixer as the heart of the system. It’s fed by an 1,100-watt, class-D power amp along with 10 line-array speakers and a 12" subwoofer.
$1,232 street
yamaha.com
LD Systems Maui 28 G3
This column array includes 12 midrange drivers and two tweeters, and features a cardioid design promising controlled midrange and up to 18 dB rear attenuation.
$1,599 street
ld-systems.com
Turbosound iNSPIRE iP1000
This PA delivers powerful 1,000-watt sound with custom-engineered subwoofers and neodymium drivers. It’s also packed with Klark Teknik DSP, Bluetooth streaming, and iPhone/iPad control.
$849 street
turbosound.com
Mackie SRM-Flex
This portable PA, with a peak output of 1,300 watts , features a 10" LF driver and a 6x2" column array, a 6-channel mixer, and Bluetooth/aux inputs. It also comes loaded with reverb options, sound presets, and remote control via an iOS/Android app.
$899 street
mackie.com
Anchor Audio BEA2-XU4 Beacon 2
A portable PA system that delivers 120 dB of sound thanks to eight 4-inch top speakers and three 8-inch subwoofers. It sports a pair of universal microphone jacks, plus 3.5mm and 1/4-inch aux inputs.
$3,999 street
anchoraudio.com
The new Fishman SoloAmp is a lightweight and portable all-in-one amplification system designed to provide the singer/songwriter with exceptional sound quality and coverage in a wide variety of venues. SoloAmp uses a compact line array speaker design to provide wide horizontal dispersion and deeper sound penetration than traditional acoustic combo amplifiers.
Starting with a fully digital (Class D) power amp capable of producing 220 watts, the SoloAmp features ultra-high excursion drivers and servo power amp implementation that eliminates the need for subwoofers, yet produces a full, rich sound comparable with high-priced consumer audio systems.
Designed to be carried in one hand and provide instant set up, SoloAmp features two mic/instrument input channels with 3-band EQ, phantom power and high-quality preamps that accept a wide range of input source - from acoustic instruments to microphones and line level sources. Each channel also offers independent reverb level, effect loop, plus phase and notch filters to fight feedback.
SoloAmp’s arsenal of features includes four digital reverb effects; Monitor Input/Output for on-stage ensemble monitoring, an Auxiliary stereo input with level control; Balanced XLR D.I. outputs for both channels, plus main mix; a set-break Mute button and universal voltage for worldwide operation.
SoloAmp weighs 25 lbs without the stand. It ships complete with a padded carry bag and the stand.
Fishman SoloAmp
MSRP: $1539.95
For more information:
www.fishman.com