Yamaha Corporation has announced the Stagepas 100 ultra-compact portable PA system, promising ‘high-quality sound and ultimate in portability in a durable, stylish design’.
Stagepas 100 expands Yamaha’s family of compact portable PA systems, joining the Stagepas 200 launched earlier this year. The mission for Yamaha designers was to help performers turn almost any location into a small live stage. To achieve this, they had to strike a balance between high-end sound and portability. By incorporating technologies from Yamaha’s professional audio products, they created Stagepas 100 – a ‘PA in the palm of your hand’.
Measuring 239mm x 310mm x 215mm (9.5-inch x 12.3-inch x 8.5-inch) with handle and weighing 5kg (11lb), Stagepas 100 is equipped with a three-channel digital mixer, 100W class-D power amplifier and a coaxial compression driver with 1.4-inch voice coil and 6.5-inch cone LF speaker.
The design features two mono mic/line inputs with combi-jacks, a mini jack stereo/mono line input and a mono XLR mix output. Multipoint Bluetooth functionality means users can add wireless audio playback from smartphones, tablets and laptops.
Straightforward front panel controls comprise a level control for each physical input, plus two-band master EQ. With a 70Hz-20kHz frequency range and 90º H x 90º V dispersion, Stagepas 100 uses Yamaha’s FIR-X filters for HF/LF crossover. The unit’s carrying handle doubles as a stand. The attachment screws can be adjusted, changing the angle of inclination to direct sound as required. The handle also features a standard screw hole for mic stand mounting.
Alongside the standard model, the Stagepas 100BTR includes a large-capacity, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, capable of up to six hours continuous operation for performance in environments where there is no power.
Also available is the optional Bag-STP100 carry bag, which features internal pockets for storing cables, as well as a padded shoulder strap for safe and easy transport to any location.
‘Stagepas 100 takes high-quality portable sound to a whole new level. It gives performers a personal live stage that they can easily carry in one hand, making it possible to set up and play literally anywhere, anytime,’ says Yamaha Creator & Consumer Audio Division Senior General Manager, ‘Yoshiyuki Tsugawa. ‘With effortless operation, rugged reliability and astonishing sound, the Stagepas family of compact portable PAs helps artists to reach audiences with the full expression of their performance.’
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