Beacon from Anchoraudio, Better Than Bose PAS?

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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List Price: $2,037.00
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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.

I looked at it again. Says it has a battery. Don't need to plug in?

It says if you get feedback when using a mic get further away from the unit. They don't show it with a performer in front of the unit like the Bose demos. I wonder if Bose has some anti-feedback circuitry that this does not.

One of the best aspects of using the Bose is I have never experienced any feedback using the Crown 311-A or the Samson Q7 mics--even when performing just a few feet from the tower. I think I'll stick with the Bose. It has an excellent track record.

Cheers,

Gary

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I get the impession that it is designed more for public speaking than performing.If I am wrong I would love to hear it or at least get some reviews.

Hi all!
I do not know about the Beacon system, but I have had the chance to use the smallest product of the Anchor line: the AN 130 basic monitors. They are of an excellent built quality and the sound is extremely good for such a small plastic cabinet. Therefore extrapolating, I assume that the Beacon system must be definitely worth the money. This brand is professional quality oriented. I would love to hear the Beacon system. Two of them and you might not need anything else ever.

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[This message has been edited by Flavie (edited 09-01-2006).]

Wow, this is like a dream come true compared to my Mackie SA1521's.
I just don't quite think that it's intended for instrument sound reproduction! I'm kind of sceptical about the sound quality!

I called AVguy.com, 1-866-462-8489, regarding what kind of return policy they had on the Beacon 6000. Their reply was whatever was provided by the manufacturer. I then called Anchor Audio, 1-800-784-2300, where I was told that a demo model could be provided through a retailer for a 30 trial.

My gut feel is that this unit sounds very good, tho not as good as the Bose, but it's setup and teardown time being much easier and quicker. Obviously, my gut feel is not good enough. Somebody, preferably some one who owns or has access to the Bose PAS, has to give this baby a listen. It looks good.

A web search shows the unit is also carried by others, including B&H Photo and AudioLink.

Glenn

I'm a member of a small church las t month or so, our system was stolen, the following week, the air conditioning units were stolen, the following week, movie projector, keyboards, mics etc...[no broken windows, no forced doors??]...

Anyway, this system will be ideal, to set up, pick up and go...



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Ummmm, sounds like someone in the congregation may not be completely saved yet.

We are renting a very old church from a Methodist conference[they are not gathering there enymore],we been renting for over 10 years, another congregation comes in and starting renting the church 3 nonths ago, that's when we started "loosing" our stuff, they told us they bought the church......[we found out they were lying] NOw the Methodist got in contact with us and we are buying it.

Is funny that they [the other congregation]
[we gather on Sarturday's they do it on Sunday's] notified us of the robberings 3 days after.We are not saying they did it but.......

Anyway, we are buying new equipment now, and wating for the approval and loan from our conference to pay for the Building.


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[This message has been edited by ViLo (edited 09-02-2006).]

Buy heavy, bulky stuff ............ harder to steal!

Or portable!



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Maybe I should try the Logitech Z-5500,
With my Alesis MultiMix Firewire 16?



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http://www.anchoraudio.com/beacon.php

Ever since seeing the very cool setup demo of the Beacon BEA-3000 I've been determined to obtain one of these for an audition. I finally got hold of a sales person at one of their retailers who is also a musician. He strongly sugested that the unit is great for PA speaking, but probably not for music.

Too bad, that set-up demo really is slick. Now if we could only get Gary to design that kind of fold-up modification for the Bose.

Glenn

I'm working on Glenn! Just need some more time in the day. Maybe this winter when sailing season ends.

Cheers,

Gary

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Glenn: Sorry to hear the truth about the beacon it did look REALLY cool.

I was at an event this weekend where the DJ had the Bose. One column and two subs. It was great. Very clear sounding, loud enough to fill the loud but with clarity so people could still talk and not be drowned out by the music.

Well, I'm the type of person that nedds to Hear it to beleive it......Even If a musician said it, remember the Bose PAS comments from some musicans?

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