Rick Alaska from Naperville, IL USA
rick.alaska@gmail.com
Subject:
Portability, clean sound and easy to set up and use right out of the box
Quality:
Physically, it seems pretty solid. I like the lightweight aspect of the design, but it may also be a durability drawback in the long run. I'm referring specifically to the speakers.
Design-wise, the head has a sleek design and appear responsive and accurate.
Features:
The best thing about this system is the portability. It really is a big suitcase. The speakers are light and easy to mount on the stands (although I wish they were a little tighter fitting.
I would like to see the Phantom sound feature - as I had to add my own phantom box in order to use my Shure SM86 Condenser mic
I could live without the two fender mics - which are okay for public speaking - but marginal for performance. I would rather have a bag for two free stands, and a cover the PA. I bought both of these items for around $50.
Ease of Use:
Controls are clearly marked and easy to use - instruction manual is straightforward and for the most part unnecessary due to the clear design of the controls.
Sound:
The sound is crisp - we've gotten compliments using it for acoustic guitar performances with vocals. And I've tried a Boss DS-1 distortion pedal with an electric guitar. I thought it sounded fine.
Vocals are very clean through our Audix OM-2 mic. Guitars and vocals sound great through our Shure SM-57 mic.
Feedback resistance is okay, but it's not quite as feedback resistant as it's touted to be in the Fender advertising.
Value:
Based on comparisons, I would say this product is realistically priced. It's not a bargain - and it's not overpriced.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
August 18, 2009
Hawkshaw and the 2Bux Band from Sunray, TX
sdhsr@hotmail.com
Subject:
Not bad, Not as good as the Yamaha StagePass 300
Quality:
It's pretty well-made, and will likely be dependable, like every Fender product I've ever owned.
Features:
Easy portability, quick set-up, good appearance
Ease of Use:
It's easier to pack, transport, and set up.
Sound:
Tinny and cheap-sounding
Value:
This is a really neat package, and is SO easy to pack, transport, set up, and use. Having previously used the Yamaha StagePass 300, I was VERY disappointed in the sound quality. I have it, and I'll use it, but next time I'll go back to the less user-friendly Yamaha. Next to the Yamaha, this one sounds CHEAP!
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
10-8-2009
Dale Etheridge from Russellville, KY. USA
dhebje@logantele.com
Subject:
Singing In the Smokies
Quality:
Yes. As to quality of build, it looked about as tough as my HD.28, Martin case.
Features:
In 3 hours of playing in a resturant setting with 75 - 100 people talking and eating the owner never touched a button and all I heard, (no static, feed-back, etc.) was good sound. I was invited to sing as a guest singer and really liked it from that side also.
Ease of Use:
Very easy. I only "blew" the mike a couple of times before I got the distance right. Got a great response to my singing!
Sound:
Great, all things considered.
Do you own this product?:
No! But I will own one in the near future.
Date submitted:
June 24, 2009
Dennis Lyne from Westbank B.C. Canada
funtrip37@yahoo.com
Subject:
Great compact unit
Quality:
very reliable We have used this product at the rv park for 2 years. and thats why I decided to purchase for my own use
Features:
Ease of use. I would like a little more dials for the e.q. Like a P.A. board
Ease of Use:
This is a good system for a small hall I.E 200 people. I did,not need the manual
Do you own this product?:
Yes