PA / Live Sound

The B.Beat Pro 16 is much more than just a dedicated hardware backing track player...

Mackie’s new all‑in‑one battery‑powered PA rig puts the controls right where you need them.

From busking to barbecues, gigging with no mains power is now an affordable reality. We check out the current options.

Having mastered guitar amps, Positive Grid’s Spark system takes aim at the rest of your backline!

Chris Hewitt has written a trilogy (soon to be a tetralogy) of books describing the history and evolution of (mainly) British PA systems from the late ’60s through to the 1980s.

E‑V pack their battery‑powered PA tech into a ‘full‑size’ speaker.

It might be the baby of JBL’s mini line‑array range, but its small footprint and easy portability could mean the IRX ONE is just what’s needed for smaller shows.

With battery operation and wireless connectivity built in, could the Kombo be the ultimate ‘go anywhere’ PA?

JBL’s newest PRX range combines quality sound, powerful DSP and remote system control.

Yamaha’s new all‑in‑one speaker packs a lot of sound into a portable package.

With its powerful built‑in battery and water­‑resistant cabinet, E‑V’s new compact PA will deliver the goods whatever the weather.

JBL’s latest EON speakers integrate powerful digital technology into traditional point‑source PA.

With its built‑in mixer and the option of battery operation, the HH Tensor‑GO offers a versatile solution for reproducing high‑quality live sound both on and off the grid.

JBL’s powerful new PA system takes the compact column format and packs it with pro features.

Alto’s new TX range is portable, compact and cost‑effective. What’s not to like?

EV’s latest rig takes the column PA format and adds a host of thoughtful extra features.

If you’re looking for a compact, scalable system for outdoor events, this affordable rig may be just the ticket.

JBL's compact new PA speaker is small and cheap — but sounds quite the opposite!

HK's PAs don't normally come cheap, but their newest rig is surprisingly affordable, and maintains the high quality for which they're known.

The PM150 active monitor puts your vocal sound right where you need it!

We put Mackie's portable and affordable column PA system to the test.