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Howdy, I just got in my first PA system. I have never had one of my own, always just talked loudly or used the system from the facility.

First, I have a sound newbie question. Is there a specific use for the echo effect? I wasn't sure if it is only used to sound "cool" or if it has a specific purpose such as adjusting for the acoustics of a room or something.

Now, about my new purchase--this little PA system seems pretty good. I got a factory refurbished Pyle PWMA230 battery operated system with wireless hand mic for $100 delivered. It is not what I was looking at originally, but seems to fit my immediate needs and will make a good (I hope) back up system and for those times when I do not have power available for some reason. Specs are below.

It seems to have plenty of power for a party at a home or classroom sized event, probably will handle up to 50 or more children I guess. I still plan to get the Fender Passport PD-250 with stands at a later date for use in gyms and auditoriums. But this little fella seems to pack a pretty large sound and is very very portable.

Specs

Unit Powered by Internal Rechargeable Battery Pack
2 Mic, 1 Guitar, and 1 Audio 1/4'' Inputs
Echo, Bass and Treble Controls
RF, Charge, Low Batt & Power LED Indicators
Dynamic Wireless Mic w/ 3 Position Power Switch & LED
Operation range: 100 ft.
8'' Full range Speaker
100W RMS, 200W Peak Power
Unit Battery Life: Approx. 5 Hours
Mic Battery Life: Approx. 45 Hours
Ported Enclosure for Increased Bass Response
Telescoping Handle & Caster Wheels
35mm Speaker Stand Mount
Operating Frequency: 177-205 MHz
110/220 Voltage Switchable
Weight: 26.5 lbs.
Dimensions: 14.7''L x 10.6''W x 11.2''H

Habu Veteran user Texas / Alabama 393 Posts	Posted: Feb 13, 2008 03:15 pm 0 Howdy, I just got in my first PA system. I have never had one of my own, always just talked loudly or used the system from the facility. First, I have a sound newbie question. Is there a specific use for the echo effect? I wasn't sure if it is only used to sound "cool" or if it has a specific purpose such as adjusting for the acoustics of a room or something. Now, about my new purchase--this little PA system seems pretty good. I got a factory refurbished Pyle PWMA230 battery operated system with wireless hand mic for $100 delivered. It is not what I was looking at originally, but seems to fit my immediate needs and will make a good (I hope) back up system and for those times when I do not have power available for some reason. Specs are below. It seems to have plenty of power for a party at a home or classroom sized event, probably will handle up to 50 or more children I guess. I still plan to get the Fender Passport PD-250 with stands at a later date for use in gyms and auditoriums. But this little fella seems to pack a pretty large sound and is very very portable. Specs Unit Powered by Internal Rechargeable Battery Pack 2 Mic, 1 Guitar, and 1 Audio 1/4'' Inputs Echo, Bass and Treble Controls RF, Charge, Low Batt & Power LED Indicators Dynamic Wireless Mic w/ 3 Position Power Switch & LED Operation range: 100 ft. 8'' Full range Speaker 100W RMS, 200W Peak Power Unit Battery Life: Approx. 5 Hours Mic Battery Life: Approx. 45 Hours Ported Enclosure for Increased Bass Response Telescoping Handle & Caster Wheels 35mm Speaker Stand Mount Operating Frequency: 177-205 MHz 110/220 Voltage Switchable Weight: 26.5 lbs. Dimensions: 14.7''L x 10.6''W x 11.2''H www.magicbyhabu.com Real name: Rick Jackson Habu: Taken from SR-71 spy plane I worked on. It's name came from a poisonous snake on Okinawa. Hope my magic isn't poisonous!
silverking Inner circle 4574 Posts	Posted: Feb 13, 2008 05:07 pm 0 The echo effect is not something you will use for anything other than "special" voice effects. It has no application in correcting room acoustics. It is really just icing on your PA, and you shouldn't feel uncomfortable if you never even turn it on
David Bilan Special user Clarksville, TN 715 Posts	Posted: Feb 13, 2008 06:07 pm 0 It's an effect to give the ambiance of being in a concert hall or a canyon. It's not an EQ tool. It can give you the "Voice of God." Good luck. David Yes, I am a magician. No I did not make my hare (hair) disappear... it just took early retirement.
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