Alesis Intros Portable, Battery-Powered PA
The new Alesis TransActive Live, a battery-powered PA system in a single cabinet musicians can carry in one hand, is now shipping. The TransActive Live has inputs for all kinds of instruments, an iPod dock, a built-in amplifier and a two-way loudspeaker. The system can deliver up to 12 hours of cordless amplification without a charge or run limitlessly on wall power.
Musicians can connect their guitar, microphone and other instruments directly to the TransActive Live’s input section. It supplies a combination XLR 1/4-inch input for microphones, additional 1/4-inch inputs that support both guitars and line-level instruments, and RCA inputs for drum machines, samplers and other line-level audio devices. Performers can dock their iPod and use it as a backing track or interlude-music source.
The TransActive Live is available from musical instrument and professional audio retailers and has a U.S. Retail Price of $399 with an estimated street price of $199.