Small Line Array Pa Systems
You have one microphone xlr input on channel 1 as well as one instrument input on channel 2 one rca stereo input and one 0 31 cm stereo input so you can play a wide variety of different musical sources.
Small line array pa systems. Two 1 000 watt array loudspeakers and two 1 000 watt powered subwoofers. This pa system ships to your door with a total of four speakers. In my view it can only be a matter of time before manufacturers of small pa systems many of whom make large scale systems too bring the line array into the small pub and club venue. If line arrays are good for top touring acts surely they re good enough for the small gigging band too.
A line array pa system features a number of identical or nearly identical loudspeakers arranged in a vertical line. Without getting too technical a vertical line array allows sound waves to constructively interfere with each other so that they can send sound waves farther than single source loudspeakers in a directional pattern. If it s big system sound with a compact footprint that you re after then the bose f1 pa package will be your best option. Flyable 2 x 12 band pass subwoofer 700w passive flyable 2 x 12 band pass subwoofer 700w passive.
When it comes to portable speaker systems it is sometimes easy to overlook column line arrays because these compact and slender options might look like they can t pack too much of a punch. The main component is a slim line array speaker that s about 2m high and features six small drivers mounted at precise angles. Also in larger rooms small line arrays are increasingly taking the place of point source loudspeakers for center fill outfill and delay systems. The peavey app audio performer pack is a great pa system for small events and venues.
The system includes a 10 subwoofer with six 2 high frequency drivers in a line array configuration capable of producing a combined 380w. In fact you have so many options that there simply isn t room here to give meaningful information about all of them. Mini line array type systems such as the bose l1 have proven extremely popular thanks to their even sound coverage and high. The speakers are lightweight and compact making the system easy to transport and store.
The jbl eon one reviewed in this issue is a good example and ld systems also produce affordable mini line array systems while companies such as fohhn offer extremely elegant systems higher up the price ladder. Next we have the bose l1 compact active pa system which is another line array system that benefits from 2 input channels and an integrated mixer that you can use to tweak your sound. If your church is looking at small line arrays you now have plentiful options.