Tech: Small, inexpensive PA system

Subject: RE: Tech: Small, inexpensive PA system
From: GUEST,dennis wentzloff
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 09:24 PM

First of all, STAY AWAY FROM a brand called HISONICS. If you check out ebay, you can get a small voice amplification unit for around $59.00. The unit has a belt and can be worn around the waist. These are small, but good for the money.

Subject: RE: Tech: Small, inexpensive PA system
From: GUEST
Date: 10 May 04 - 02:41 PM

Maybe you could look for something used. I have the Fender Passport 250 but they make a smaller, cheaper 150 Model that that would probably work for sermons and basic music. I think it's more than $100 but if you check the classifieds or e-bay you might find one....

Subject: RE: Tech: Small, inexpensive PA system
From: wysiwyg
Date: 10 May 04 - 02:02 PM

A Radio Shack karaoke can be used as a PA with one or two mic inputs. No good at all for music, OK for voice, and records sermons onto a built-in tape deck. Cheeeeep!

~S~

Subject: RE: Tech: Small, inexpensive PA system
From: PaulBobbyBuzz
Date: 10 May 04 - 01:56 PM

Thanks for all the thread links. However, and maybe I'm dreaming, but I'm thinking of the type of unit I see sometimes at American Legion posts, and service clubs, that is just a very small unit, that sits on a shelf of their podium, and almost looks like a CB radio-type gizmo. Also, we REALLY NEED to keep the cost down, maybe under $100. Am I asking too much?? Thanks   pbb

Subject: Tech: Small, inexpensive PA system
From: PaulBobbyBuzz
Date: 10 May 04 - 10:15 AM

We're looking for the least costly way to amplify our Preacher's voice during his sermon. Our "church" is a small converted barn, and there is usually a small number of folks in attendance. We have virtually no budget, so the cost will be covered by contributions. It doesn't need to be high-tech or anything like that. I have seen some small units that sit right on a shelf of the podium, and wattage output does not need to be much. Any suggestions? Thanks. pbb