ProAudio Review - March 2009 - (Page 42) live review by Karl Bader Fender Passport Deluxe PD-500 Portable PA The PD-500 is a great option for vocal-only groups, solo acousticbased instrumentalists — and good old public address applications. For years, pro audio gear manufacturers have tried to make small PA systems increasingly compact and portable and simpler to use. Fender (the music instrument company, legacy maker of celebrated guitars and amplifiers) introduced a “briefcase-style” system that included speakers, a small powered mixer, and room to store mics and cables. It contained everything you need except speaker stands. This system was the Passport Deluxe PD-250 featuring two small 125W speakers and a powered 6-channel mixer. With the new PD-500, Fender is helping to raise the portable PA bar; it offers more power and more inputs at a lighter weight. Features The 53-lbs PD-500 features an 8-channel mixer, six microphone level inputs on XLR or 1/4-inch TRS connectors and two mic or line inputs on 1/4-inch TRS or RCA connectors. Each channel features very basic con- trols. Master controls include an independent left/right master knob and a three-knob master EQ tone control for low, mid, and high frequencies. Also in this master section is a patented Feedback Killer switch that claims to “automatically detect and eliminate feedback.” The unit also offers built-in digital reverb and delay settings. The master outputs are two Neutrik NL2 panel mount connectors outputting 250W at 4 ohms per side. The PD-500’s front panel offers two power amp inserts on TRS connectors so you can add your own amp to this mixer. The PD-500 package contains all you Karl Bader is a lead audio engineer for Entertainment Sound Production and can be reached at karlbader@espsound.com. 42 ProAudioReview | March 2009 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.proaudioreview.com
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