Battery Operated P.A. Speakers

Ever did a gig where AC power was unavailable or very far away? Or you needed to add a fill speaker by the parking lot, across a stream or halfway down the street? There have always been low-power consumer “party” systems of questionable quality, but lately, more pro audio companies are offering DC-powered systems with high-SPL performance, clarity, portability and long battery life. Here are a few solutions for the pro user.

Anchor Audio Bigfoot 2

• LF: (5) 8” neodymium woofers
• HF: Neodymium comp. driver
• Max SPL: 130 dB
• Size/Weight: 68.5x14x23″; 63.5 pounds
• Pole Mount Socket: No
• Power: 300 watts
• Inputs: (2) XLR-combo; ¼” TS line; 1/8” TRS; Bluetooth
• Battery Life: 6-8 hours
• Notes: AIR wireless connect and wireless mic options
• Street: $4,799

www.anchoraudio.com

Avante Audio AS8 ACDC

• LF: 8” neodymium woofer
• HF: (6) 2.75” neodymium
• Max SPL: 110-116 dB
• Size/Weight: 13.8x17x79”; 37 pounds
• Pole Mount Socket: No
• Power: 1,000W peak
• Inputs: (2) XLR-combo; stereo ¼”; 1/8” TRS; Bluetooth
• Battery Life: 4-5 hours
• Notes: Spacer column for optimum speaker height
• Street: $899

www.avanteaudio.com

Bose S1 Pro+

• LF: 6” woofer
• HF: (3) 2.25” HF drivers
• Max SPL: N/A
• Size/Weight: 13×9.5×11”; 14.4 pounds
• Pole Mount Socket: Yes
• Power: 150W
• Inputs: (2) XLR-combo; ¼”, 1/8” TRS; Bluetooth
• Battery Life: 11 hours
• Notes: Integrated Bose wireless receivers
• Street: $699

www.bose.com

Electro-Voice Everse 8

• LF: 8” woofer
• HF: 1” titanium dome HF
• Max SPL: 121 dB
• Size/Weight: 15.8×10.8×10.7”; 17 pounds
• Pole Mount Socket: Yes
• Power: 400W
• Inputs: (2) XLR-combo; 1/8” TRS; Bluetooth
• Battery Life: 12 hours
• Notes: Available in white or black
• Street: $749

www.electrovoice.com

Galaxy Audio Traveler TV10

• LF: 10” woofer
• HF: 1” comp driver
• Max SPL: 112 dB
• Size/Weight: 23×14.2×12.2”; 44 pounds
• Pole Mount Socket: Yes
• Power: 150w peak
• Inputs: (2) XLR-combo; (2) 1/4”; Bluetooth
• Battery Life: Up to 16 hours
• Notes: Optional wireless mics
• Street: $1,099

www.galaxyaudio.com

HK Audio MOVE 8

• LF: 8” woofer
• HF: 1” HF driver
• Max SPL: 123 dB
• Size/Weight: 16×11.4×11”; 18.7 pounds
• Pole Mount Socket: Yes
• Power: 60w
• Inputs: (2) XLR-combo; ¼”; 1/8” TRS; Bluetooth
• Battery Life: Up to 11 hours
• Notes: Android/iOS remote app
• Street: $849

www.hkaudio.com

JBL EON One Mk2

• LF: 10” woofer
• HF: (8) 2” HF drivers
• Max SPL: 123 dB
• Size/Weight: 78×17.8×24.7″; 42.5 pounds
• Pole Mount: No
• Power: 1,500W peak
• Inputs: (4) XLR-combo; ¼” Hi-Z; 1/8” TRS; Bluetooth
• Battery Life: 6 hours
• Notes: Switchable phantom power
• Street: $1,249

www.jblpro.com

LD Systems MAUI 5 GO 100

• LF: 8” woofer
• HF: 3” neodymium HF
• Max SPL: 120 dB
• Size/Weight: 78×15.6×16”; 27.3 pounds
• Pole Mount: No
• Power: 800W peak
• Inputs: (2) XLR-combo line; XLR-combo mic; ¼” Hi-Z; 1/8” TRS; Bluetooth
• Battery Life: 12 hours
• Notes: Available in black or white
• Street: $999

www.ld-systems.com

Mackie Thump GO

• LF: 8” woofer
• HF: 1” compression driver
• Max SPL: 115 dB
• Size/Weight: 18×9.1×11.2”; 17.6 pounds
• Pole Mount: Yes
• Power: 200W peak
• Inputs: (2) XLR-combo; 1/8” TRS; Bluetooth
• Battery Life: Up to 12 hours
• Notes: Thump Connect 2 control app
• Street: $449

www.mackie.com

Technomad DragonFly

• LF/HF: Neodymium coaxial driver
• Max SPL: 121 dB
• Size/Weight: 14.5×8.3×14”; 24 pounds
• Pole Mount: Yes
• Power: 200W
• Inputs: XLR-combo; ¼” line; wireless mic
• Battery Life: 5 hours
• Notes: Weatherproof design
• Street: $2,933

www.technomad.com

Yorkville Sound EXM Mobile 8

• LF: 8” neodymium woofer
• HF: Neodymium 5” with 1” dome coaxial
• Max SPL: 123 dB peak
• Size/Weight: 15.5x10x11.5”; 17 pounds
• Pole Mount: Yes
• Power: 200W
• Inputs: (2) XLR-combo; 1/8” TRS & XLR combo aux; Bluetooth
• Battery Life: 5.5 hours
• Notes: DC-powered EXM ProSub (dual-10”) and EXM-Mobile-Sub (dual-8”) optional
• Street: $659

www.yorkville.com