starter PA system

[Mike Weakley]

I'm looking for a good quality, portable PA system that would be ideal for school & library shows. This will be my very first sound system, so I really need something that's easy to use & set-up. Any suggestions?

[FireNix]

if you have electrical connection - i'd say the Fender passport 150 or 240W amps are tried and tested
If you dont have electrical then a Crate taxi/limo battery powered amps are also good
Theres also a few new products around

http://www.djtechpro.com/product.asp?category_id=46

http://www.portablepa.co.uk/?gclid=CLq-id-kuaMCFdH42Aodsl-LcA

Good luck

[Scot Free]

say the Fender passport 150 or 240W amps are tried and tested

More like tired and bested.
The Crate's are good but for a few hundred more you can get an Anchor. My Fav.

http://www.anchoraudio.com/product.cfm?CATEGORY=EXPLORER+PRO+SOUND+SYSTEM+PACKAGES&prodname=Explorer&FAMILY=EXPLORER&ACCESSORYF=EXPLORER

[Stephon]

I've been very happy with my Limo. Only drawback is the size/weight.

[Mike Weakley]

I'm really looking for something small, lightweight, & portable. I just plan on doing school & library shows with it. Probably no more than 100 people at a time, so I don't think I need a very big system. I also need it to be VERY easy to use. I've never owned a pa system before, and am definitely not a "tech" kind of guy by any means. I've been doing alot of research online, but I haven't actually gone out & looked at any in person. I'm guessing a music store would probably be the best place for me to go and get some hands on experience with one. Any other suggestions?

[Laurent Piron]

I know exactly what you need

http://www.mipro.com.tw/link/2_2_ma202.htm

Check that out, its brand new, extremely well done, and has a great sound quality !

[roblok]

Mipro 202

I agree on the Mipro for your library and school needs.

Built in microphone, easy to use.

Very light and portable.

Definitely able to handle your smaller crowds

[Mike Weakley]

Nady pa system

Does anyone have any knowledge of the Nady WA-120 portable system? Came across this and it seems to be just what I'm looking for (and I really like the price too!). Are these good quality systems, or a waste of money & a piece of junk?

http://tinyurl.com/26aypse

[Frisbee]

that mipro link says it is coming soon, you can get an anchor version of the system that also has a built in mic and is available now.

http://www.anchoraudio.com/product.cfm?CATEGORY=MEGAVOX+PRO+PUBLIC+ADDRESS+SYSTEM+PACKAGES&prodname=MegaVox&FAMILY=MEGAVOX&ACCESSORYF=MEGAVOX

[Daniel Mooncalf]

This...

http://bhappie.com/main/

[gav]

GMC100 160 watts RMS ?
I find that very hard to believe.

Nady, Samson, and Fender, Behringer, Roland, all have new portable systems on offer and they are all well established reputable audio manufacturers.