If you’re performing in a venue without a house PA or with an underpowered system, you’ll probably end up bringing your own sound reinforcement. Luckily, the days of hauling huge arrays and massive support structures in a big trailer are behind us. Sweetwater has an impressive selection of powered speakers and subwoofers that deliver enough power to shake the rafters of any venue smaller than an arena. Here are three portable PA rigs that deliver powerful performance in convenient, lightweight packages.
10,000-watt System from QSC
Explosive power, impressive SPL, and thunderous, chest-thumping lows — all of this can be yours with this QSC PA bundle. This all-inclusive package includes two QSC K12.2 speakers, along with a KS Cardioid subwoofer. This system boasts ultra-wide dispersion, so everybody in the venue will experience killer sound. The cardioid subs also ensure that low-frequency signals are directed at your audience, rather than onstage. State-of-the-art DSP makes managing this system a piece of cake. This bundle includes everything you need to get up and running — speaker bags and covers, speaker stands, and cables. And thanks to easy setup and tear-down, this PA is completely portable — not bad for a system greater than 10,000 watts!
Bose F1 Compact Line-array System
If you’re searching for a versatile PA that sounds great everywhere, this Bose F1 compact line-array system should be number one on your list. This package features two flexible-array loudspeakers and two powered subwoofers. You can shape the speakers’ vertical outputs line-array style, tailoring them to elevated stages, bandstands, floor-level “cafegymatoriums” — basically any venue. Each subwoofer boasts twin 10″ drivers that add startling punch to the system, even though each sub weighs less than 60 pounds! This bundle comes complete with carrying bags — it’s a dream mobile rig.
JBL SRX835P and SRX818SP Dream Rig
For a portable PA with unbelievable sound and unsurpassed durability, it’s hard to outshine JBL’s SRX series. This mobile rig includes a pair of SRX835P speakers and SRX818SP subwoofers. This is a pro-quality system with features to match — Ethercon connectivity supplies full HiQnet networkability, so no matter where FOH is located, you’ll enjoy all-encompassing system tunability while mixing. As for sound, this system boasts Crown amplifiers, premium drivers, user-configurable DSP, and tunings that are compatible with JBL’s high-end VerTec and VTX touring systems. This bundle includes speaker covers, along with all the cables you need to get up and running — it’s a tour-quality all-in-one system.
If you’re searching for a PA system, there’s no reason you have to haul around huge cabinets to play smaller-sized venues. A couple of powered speakers and powered subwoofers, along with some essential accessories, might be all you need to get the job done. If you need help building a PA rig, give your Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700. They’ll be happy to help you put together the right system for your needs and budget.