Hi GUys! http://www.anchoraudio.com/beacon.php
Has anybody seen, Heard this system?

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I never heard of it before, but the setup is simpler than the Bose.
I'd have to listen b4 I made any comment on performance, but I'm skeptical. My Bose just works SOooooooooo well. It's well worth the 90 or so seconds it takes to set up !

Pretty interesting line of products ViLo, thanks for the heads-up.

We'll have to wait for the PAS owners to compare specs and comment. It looks a little pricey to me at $2600.00. But as UD says, the setup is under 30 seconds and I see it uses wireless receivers. I wonder how those work?

Well, I find it very intresting.

Their calims are Unbleievalbe!
"Reach crowds of 5000+" with one systems!




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http://www.theavguy.com/portablepasystems/anchor-audio-portable-pa-system.htm

Go to the bootom of the page, this site is advertising it for $1630.00.

I would like to know if an external mixer can be used.



[This message has been edited by ViLo (edited 08-31-2006).]

It'll be great to have some user reviews
"Beacon Line Array Sound System.

Introducing Beacon – a portable sound system so powerful it can cover a football field. Sound so clear, it can be heard over screaming fans from the front row of the bleachers clear to the back. Pumped up music with three on board 8” woofers keeps the house rocking indoors or out. How did Anchor do it? By using a line array system with eight 4.5” mid-range speakers in a tower combined with three 8” speakers in the base. The patent pending enclosure deploys up to a height of 6 feet and provides a 120 degree pattern of pure sound up to a distance of 500 feet.

Why a line array? Not only is the sound clearer and smoother, but the sound does not blast at the front of the audience and drop off drastically at the back. Conventional wisdom holds that you add additional speakers spread throughout the venue to provide more sound coverage. However, this causes sound waves to ricochet off the hard surfaces and criss-cross over each other to the point where the sound becomes garbled. Line arrays provide a single source for the sound, and are a far superior solution.

The Beacon can be customized with a built-in CD player or up to two built-in 16 channel wireless receivers. Of course, the system is powered with a true AC/DC power supply and the built-in rechargeable battery will go up to 8 hours on a charge.

A telescoping handle, on board wheels, and soft exterior pockets for storage complete the package. No need for a stand.

* Lightweight speaker array - eight 4.5" speakers
* Durable case with wheels and retractable handle
* Three 8" woofers
* 300W AC/60W DC
* Proprietary class D Amplifier
* True AC/DC, 110/220 power supply
* Two universal mic input jacks
* Built-in CD and UHF receiver options
* Receiver has 16 user-selectable channels
* Rugged CD mechanism with blue back-lit display
* Two nylon mesh storage bags
* "Voice Over" music feature
* 110dB @ 1 meter

Anchor Audio Beacon Specification Sheet

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[This message has been edited by ViLo (edited 08-31-2006).]

Looks like maybe they have improved upon the Bose idea. I like the enclosure and the all in one approach. 45 lbs not bad either.
Anyone in the US sell them?
Anybody heard one or used one.
The Bose has more speakers (24 x 2.5") And more power ( 3 x 250 for a total 750 watts), I think that's what I read.
But still I'm interested if anyone gets one let us know.

ViLo: Interesting find.

Sure does look cool. Maybe it's the portable system that Donny has been seeking.

I did a quick web search and couldn't find a musician review of it. Like others have written in response, hearing is believing.