Buy Yamaha STAGEPAS 300 Portable PA SystemYamaha STAGEPAS 300 Portable PA System Product Description:
- Features -
- Designed primarily for musicians on the move, STAGEPAS 300 makes it possible to deliver high-quality live sound in just about any venue or environment with maximum handling ease and minimum hassle
- This all-in-one system provides a pair of passive speakers, a detachable powered mixer, and a pair of speaker cables, everything you need except for your sources
- Detachable 8-channel Powered mixer with 150W + 150W Output
- Two-band EQ and Reverb Built In
Product Description
The STAGEPAS 300 was the first in the line of complete compact PA system offerings from Yamaha. It was designed to give quality minded musicians, performers, speakers and other presenters a solution for their smaller performances, without sacrificing high fidelity and professional appearance. The mixer of the STAGEPAS 300 also contains the two 150 watt digital power amplifiers, and it resides in the back of one of the two passive loudspeakers that complete the system. The other loudspeaker has a convenient accessory compartment for the included speaker cables or other gear. This mixer has 8 total inputs. 4 are mono and can accept either microphone or line level instruments, and there are two stereo inputs to accept line level stereo sources like keyboards or CD players. Digital reverb is included onboard the mixer along with EQ or tone controls. In addition to providing simple operation, the mixer will operate installed in the speaker cabinet, out on a table or on a microphone stand with the optional adapter. Simple quarter turn fasteners allow easy removal and replacement with a coin.. The loudspeakers systems offer an 8” long travel woofer and 1” titanium high frequency driver assuring full fidelity sound. Due to their compact design, the loudspeakers require an external bracket to adapt for tripod stand use. The travel case accepts the speakers with these brackets attached. At less than 40 lbs, this system plays well beyond its size with remarkable fidelity.
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful.
A fine, small, portable PA
By S. Lutes
I first auditioned the Stagepas300 several months ago, along with a friend, and we judged it relative to other portable PA's in the ~$500 - $1000 list price range. He immediately bought one, I soon did the same. We are both acoustic solo players/singers (since the late 1950's) who occasionally work with one or more other musicians doing mostly folk, old time, early country and bluegrass, and ragtime and country blues repertoire. Think acoustic music in small to perhaps 1,200 sq ft sized venues and you'll have an idea where this PA is a very strong contender and good value to boot. Other applications, especially those employing larger ensembles, electric instruments, or high decibel levels in large spaces deserve beefier gear in order not to disappoint.The build quality is very good for an inexpensive portable PA (much more so than the rivals I kicked around a bit). I use only microphones but the XLR, ¼", and RCA input jacks all feel good. Onboard phantom power would have been much appreciated and its lack is one of the weaknesses of the Stagepas300. Others have derided the reverb effect, but I use only the lightest amount for enhancing vocal ambience and have no complaints. I've also acquired the pole mounting hardware for the speakers and the adapter for mounting the mixer on a mike stand--they're a bit pricey, but, all-in-all, the whole thing still cost me only around $500 and it looks and sounds great. If your needs increase, this set up is extremely easy to upgrade/expand without becoming at all obsolete.More than anything else, the Stagepas300 sounds very good. Yamaha makes good mass market audio gear and the 300 has solid, smooth output. The electronics have a 20Hz-20kHz frequency response with reasonable specs; the speakers are rated at 55Hz-20kHz and if you use good quality microphones and cables this is probably what you get in terms of audible response. It's quite good, very little audible distortion at moderate volume levels and little hum or other noise--a very smooth and natural sounding output. There are limited hi and lo EQ abilities on all the input channels, but I'm pretty much into the `straight wire with gain' philosophy anyway. Just to round out the set up FYI. Bob uses two Shure 87a microphones, I use two CAD C-195s and two Astatic CTM 1000A dual capsule cardioids condenser mikes (when playing in a duo) and I can't really tell much difference in the output.We're both very happy with our Stagepas300's. If your expectations are reasonable and this review resembles you, chances are that you too will be very happy playing and singing through this system.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.Perfect for Small Room Sound Reinforcement
By John Palmer
I play guitar in a band that plays 60's vintage soul jazz (sax, keyboard, guitar, bass and drums). We play small venues. Strictly speaking, only I should be allowed to have an amp and everyone else should be playing acoustic "au naturel." Pure we ain't. At the same time, we are not a rock band.As the "volunteer" sound man for the band, I wanted a PA that would supplement the amps we already have: one for keyboard, one for bass and one powered monitor that I use to hear myself play, along with everyone else (except the drums). The goal was to project a blended sound to the audience that would be biased towards the mid-range/high frequencies. No need for chest thumping bass. What bass we need comes through a dedicated bass amp, the keyboard amp and my monitor.The Stagepas 300 worked perfectly in this role. Before the Stagepas, my bandmates had a lot of trouble hearing themselves. With the Stagepas, we were able to get a good, hi fidelity blend for both audience and band members at a reasonable level of volume. My bandmates were ecstatic!As the default "roadie," I wanted a PA that would be easy to transport, set up and take down. I also wanted flexibility so that I could plug in an iPOD to do sound checks (via RCA connection cable) and have outputs that could go to the powered monitor with an independent volume control. Stagepas 300 totally nailed these requirements. Couldn't be easier to setup. I was ecstatic! In this area, it is great that Yamaha sells a rollaround "suitcase" custom made to transport the Stagepas 300.I can see other applications for the system. I'm sure it would work well as a rehearsal PA if you wanted to jam to recorded music. In larger spaces, I also think it would work well as to drive a monitor system connected to a more high-powered PA that a larger space would probably require.In sum, I'm completely satisfied...a hero to my bandmates and audiences alike.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.Supurb portable system!
By K. Hales
I am very impressed with our SP 300 which our church has been using now for about 2 years. The reason for this review is to confirm how durable this system is. We have been taking the system back and forth from our meeting site to members homes and back nearly every week for about 2 years. The system is VERY rugged and durable. I accidentally dropped one of the speakers that had the control box from a height of about 24" (waist high) and it didn't even scratch it. I am not recommending this procedure, but wanted to relate that there was no damage... even a scratch on the speaker. We have never had an issue except maybe a little amp noise when we used an extension cable over 50'.The control box is elementary without a lot of bells and whistles, but it was not designed to do so. At this price point you are getting a very good basic system with a few nice features. We especially like the line out feature that allows us to plug in a computer to record sermons and other events.PROS: High quality speakers, robust performance, easy to use with simple controls. Ample inputs for mics with additional support for keyboards and external CD/Ipod/Whatever. Lightweight if you consider how durable they are.CONS: Weak reverb function, sometimes some noise feedback from the amp. These two things are really a non-issue for me, just wanted to inform.Recommend: Buy this if you want an inexpensive, yet durable and VERY reliable PA system. 300 Watts is a lot of power and would be good for most indoor and most small outdoor venues.OPTIONAL: Stands for the speakers, a nice pull-case. Of course bring your own microphones, cables, Ipod device...Yamaha also makes a 500 Watt system much like this with some additional inputs and functionality.
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