Just when I thought that the Yamaha Stagepas family of portable audio set all boundaries, I came across this. Looks like almost everyone worth their salt is doing this now. Samson is one of the other players in the professional audio industry churning out portable sound units. The beauty of this? It even comes with an iPod dock! According to their website:
Samson introduces their most versatile and inclusive PA system to date: The Expedition XP510i.
Adopting the same principles of portability and simplicity that made Samson’s Expedition XP308i so popular, the Expedition XP510i (XP510i) is an all-in-one portable PA system that offers outstanding power and convenience. The pro-level performance of the XP510i begins with a pair of dual 2-way speakers with 10-inch woofers, complemented by a 1-inch titanium tweeter in a 60° x 90° horn. These speakers will provide dynamic low-end qualities and broad dispersion in any performance space.
The XP510i features an internal 500 watt Class D powered mixer equipped with seven total mic/line and stereo inputs, phantom power, an integrated iPod dock, and ten studio-quality 24-bit digital effects to shape a customized sound for each and every performance. In addition, the speakers, mixer, and integrated 1 3/8-inch speaker stand mounts can be transported as a single compact bundle that weighs just over 50 pounds.
Thanks to its clever design and comprehensive feature set, the XP510i Portable PA offers an ideal solution for a variety of PA applications.
Well, there you go. Boasting the same power as the Stagepas 500. Looks pretty good and check this out: The two speakers sort of “slide” together from the front for east storage. The mixer cum amplifier is stored the same way the Yamaha Stagepas is stored…at the back of the speaker!
Looks interesting but I think I will take my Stagepas over these.
