Small PAs That Pack Big Sound

It wasn’t too long ago when hauling your own PA meant renting a van and recruiting your older cousin on his day off. Fortunately, those days are long gone; today’s portable PA systems pack sound, output, and features in footprints that yesterday’s engineers wouldn’t have dared to dream. If you’re a performer or mobile entertainer after a full-fledged playback or public address system that won’t break your back (or the bank), consider the following options from Sweetwater.

Bose S1 Pro
A bantamweight, battery-powered all-in-one
The S1 Pro from Bose delivers even coverage, without hot spots, to all listeners within a 50′ range. This 16-pound single-hander nets you a full day of robust, room-filling sound, from the coffee shop to the corner stage, thanks to an 11-hour rechargeable battery. If you’re the plug-and-play sort, Bose’s ToneMatch technology gives each sound source a sweetened EQ curve and a subtle mix of preselected FX. The S1 Pro also gives you wireless audio streaming via a dedicated Bluetooth channel for cranking out backing tracks to dance floor bangers.

Electro-Voice Evolve 50
Premium sound from this 1,000-watt array
The mobile array is a mainstay of today’s traveling performers. In this category, the Electro-Voice system packs tons of power per pound. An 8-speaker column on a matching 12″ sub, the Evolve 50 delivers wide sound dispersion on two axes (120° horizontally, 40° vertically) to reach every ear from the stage to the bar. Onboard DSP and five user presets make this system a true grab-n-go, with enough output to handle a jazz combo or blues trio. And at 60 pounds total, the Evolve 50 packs in and out in just a couple of trips.

Mackie FreePlay LIVE
A portable affordable with features galore
You won’t believe the horsepower a system like the FreePlay Live has under its hood. Acoustic guitar and vocals, backing tracks and lead guitar, even public address — this stand-mounted standalone stood up to everything our testers could throw at it. A 15-hour rechargeable battery gives you freedom to perform anywhere the spirit stirs. Onboard effects add the final polish to any sound source. It’s all powered by the FreePlay Connect mobile app, which puts wireless mixing directly in the performer’s hand.

Sweetwater Has the Perfect Portable PA for You
We hope this feature has given you a look at what’s possible by today’s portable PA systems. Be sure to give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700 and let us know your needs. Chances are, we carry a system that’s perfect for you.
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