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Anyone used or heard about the Alesis TransActive Mobile PA System with iPod Dock?
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No, but if it's good, I want to know!
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this unit is crap...
I tested one out a few months ago.
the cube is also no good.
the best out there is still the limo as far as I can tell.
I have heard rumors of a new amp out there with a built in extenda pole and wheels, but I have not been able to find it.Comment
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What didn't you like about it?Comment
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I think mostly is was comestics.
it seemed wobbly...the wheels would likely break off with the use we streetperformers would give it making you carry this bulky thing. It is about twice the size of a crate, but less power than the limo.
and unless you have a cover or something for the unit, I forsee the ipod dock getting damaged relatively quickly.
It is also a 22 watt system making even the crate tx-30 a better bargain.Comment
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Thaks for the info, Frisbee. I've since read a review that said the volume was really sub-par.Last edited by Stephon; Apr-21-2008, 11:14 AM.Comment
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.................................................. ...Last edited by Frisbee; Mar-23-2008, 08:13 PM.Comment
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Looks pretty nice!
I found a dealer right near my house--I'm gonna go check it out tomorrow or Tuesday.
Thanks!Comment
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This is becoming a real study in frustration.
I bought the one Frisbee mentioned (then removed (?)); my impression from the sites was that it had a built-in UHF receiver.
Turns out it doesn't--that's another $200. Also turns out the receiver deosn't even receive in the frequency range my body pack uses.
(Set it up with my system to check it out--The volume was decent. Very little tone control, tho, and no ipod input. Reasonably lightweight.)
So what I'm wondering is--if performers are using battery-powered speakers, how are they powering their receivers? If you're plugging in your receiver somewhere, what do you need a battery-powered speaker for?
And what didn't you like about the Cube?
Thanks.Comment
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Daniel Craig has a good small system where he has a battery and inverter rigged up to have a plug for the receiver and a battery-powered amp.
We do two things -
1) Use a can amp where the mic is a wired handheld and we plug it right into the amp, which is battery powered. Or we shout.
2) use our full sound system and tell the client we need power, which sometimes means begging a shop to let us run a long extension cord.
Neither of these is ideal, but I have yet to find a battery-powered system that can take three wireless receivers and not be heinous to lug around. One person might have more luck - Daniel's system was small and light.Comment
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Thanks, Allison.
The system I was talking about--the Azden APS 25b--is portable and will take 3 different UHF or VHF receiver inputs, if you're willing to spend the money.Comment
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I removed that post with the intention of updating it, thought I had and now realize that I had not and in fact did nothing but erase the post I had made.
What I wanted to say is I think I found the way to go.
it is a sound system by MiPro.
It seems to be mighty powerful, rechargeable and have great sound.
Check it out:
There is a more powerful one with 170W, but the weight is almost 50lbs this one is only 21 lbs and is more then powerful enough for the streets or festivals.
Sorry Stephon for my blank message.Comment
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Thanks, Frisbee.
I took a quick look at it, and although it looks good, I have the same problem--it doesn't receive in the right range for the tranmitter I already have. I don't want to have to buy a new one.Comment
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Stephon,
what type of transmitter do you have?
Do you have a seperate transmitter/reciever unit or did you have something integrated.
it seems with the mipro system, you do not need to have a receiver/mic built in.
I still find the crate systems to be the best, but the tx15 is too little and the tx50 feels to big and bulky...oh how I miss my tx30....
For mic. I am currently still using a sennheiser wireless ew100g2 system. and I swear by them, the are durable diecast metal and reliable.
both the transmitter and receiver run on 2 AA batteries and then I have multiple connectors to plug into anytype of sound system.
1/4, 1/8 or xlr balanced and unbalanced.
also I find that a lot of the stage gigs I do, they also run on Sennheiser rack systems and you can just adjust your transmitter to their frequency.Comment
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It's an audio-technica ATW-T51 transmitter, fixed frequency at 735.95 MHz, with matching receiver. I also have a variety of plug types/sizes.
I have the Peavey portable PA system, but I was looking for something battery operated with an optional onboard receiver, so I could go completely without a power outlet.
I looked at the specs on the Mipro a little more, and now I'm unsure about the frequency range of the receiver; their pdf said the channels picked up in the 600s range, but another site said the range was from the 600s to the 900s.
I've decided to run a string from a tin can to several hundred other tin cans and hand them out to the audience.Comment
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