The next four channels are ganged in pairs to provide stereo line inputs and leave off the reverb effect button. Channels 5/6 have the choice of RCA or 1/4" inputs. Channels 7/8 have RCA input only, which is ideal for an MP3 player, portable radio or other audio source.

There are three choices for outputs: Speaker L/R for the included speakers (1/4" phone jack connection from mixer and into speakers), record out L/R (RCA jacks) and monitor out (dual 1/4" phone jacks). Out of curiosity I connected the monitor out jacks to larger PA system and it worked perfectly: no hum, no loss.

On the record out, I would have liked to see a separate level control for added flexibility, but it is (like all the outputs) controlled by the master out level knob.

All in all, I found this to be an ideal remote broadcast PA for medium-sized use. Anyone can operate it with very little training, it is powerful, portable and painless.

Wilson is an announcer, producer, webmaster and promotions guy at WAKO-AM/FM, Lawrenceville, IL.

Editor's note: Field Reports are an exclusive Radio magazine feature for radio broadcasters. Each report is prepared by well-qualified staff at a radio station, production facility or consulting company.

It is the responsibility of Radio magazine to publish the results of any device tested, positive or negative. No report should be considered an endorsement or disapproval by Radio magazine.