Looking for suggestions for VERY portable "FRFR" or PA

[Elric]

See: https://thegearforum.com/threads/looking-for-suggestions-for-very-portable-"""FRFR"""-or-pa.4859/post-193390

The other tricks are low latency and headroom.

Good points. Re latency, I forgot, nowadays, a lot of these things have DSP in them.

 

[Elric]

Do you remember what the actual model name was? I wouldn’t mind picking one up used.

Unfortunately it is kind of confusing because it was the first product in the 'iLoud' range and they just called it 'iLoud' portable speaker or something like that when I bought it...

I don't think at that point they realized it was going to resonate so well and now they have a very full range of serious studio monitoring products that grew from that point.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Unfortunately it is kind of confusing because it was the first product in the 'iLoud' range and they just called it 'iLoud' portable speaker or something like that when I bought it...

I don't think at that point they realized it was going to resonate so well and now they have a very full range of serious studio monitoring products that grew from that point.

How dare you suggest IK would release a product without fully thinking its lifecycle through! I kid, I kid...

 

[holoholo]

Idk man I have a minirig that I use for around the house, at a computer desk, etc. But running a HX stomp into the aux in has a weird almost like limiter cutting in kind of sound on the low end and also it sounds like I’m triggering a gate on and off whenever I play. And this is not at very loud volumes. I’ve played around with the gain settings. Maybe I’m doing something wrong.

 

[quadgear]

I think the OG, rectangular iLoud had some issues with power supplies and issues with batteries?

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Other random suggestions hype: Spark Mini. Disable everything in the signal chain and you're left with your modeler > speaker. I did this with my Spark Go.

 

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[Baba]

Here's a question OP, how do you want to CARRY this solution?

Lilke, in a duffel bag with other stuff, by itself, on wheels, etc?

 

[Rewolf]

If you're looking for a very portable, battery powered solution that can get very loud and is relatively flat, the MiniRig is a good choice.

It's one of the better consumer level Bluetooth speakers with low latency via a wired input by design. Very long battery life. Very portable and robust. 40 watts.

Software/firmware is a bit wonky. Perhaps the latest MiniRig 4 has that all sorted

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For guitar, it's pretty good. Amazing sound when focused on a single spot (personal monitor). Can fill a room or use outdoors (even better with something behind it to reflect sound). There's an eq setting for LOUD.

To be clear this is a one driver solution (you can add more units and/or their sub) that won't pass deep analysis. Some say they perform as good or better than many small studio monitors at the sub $300-500 price point per pair.

It's not going to replace a CLR, PA, high end monitors, and other devices that are large, heavy, and more expensive ... but you may not need that in all situations. This fits in a gig bag, weighs less than some pedals, is a useful tool for casual situations.

YMMV.

I have two of these, but generally only use 1 at a limited volume. I agree with this.

That little speaker fits in one hand but is 40W and 105dB @ 1m. And they are rechargeable (and can charge your phone if needed).

They sound great for guitar with enough low-end for most uses. I tried other options and they were all too big to be really portable, too quiet or too messy with cables everywhere. Simple stereo jack from Helix Floor Headphone jack into this is all that you need. And to charge it every month or so: 30hr battery on high volume setting, 100hr for quiet practice.

HX Express Go + Minirig 3 will fit in a guitar bag and you can play anywhere. Great for busking.

 

[dbagchee]

Other random suggestions hype: Spark Mini. Disable everything in the signal chain and you're left with your modeler > speaker. I did this with my Spark Go.

I need to try this with the POD Express into the Spark Go

 

[jellodog]

Well I just took my own advice. A pair of Genelec 8020D monitors arrived today.

I like 'em. So compact and cute! Sound sweet as well.

These monitors + small interface + M1 MacBook Air are my portable solution while my Neumann monitors and Axe-Fx are in transit across the Atlantic. Probably won't see those again until early June, so I'm super happy to have something like this to play in the meantime.

 

[Cactusprick]

Why the need for a separate modeler and "FRFR" monitor? Any desktop amp would suit your Home volume need - i.e. Yamaha THR and the list goes on.

 

[Nathan Explosion]

I've been kicking around ideas for a small portable rig as well. I've seen this Kustom powered PA speaker on the MF Stupid Deal several times, but don't know how well it would work. Have been tempted to grab one when they're like $79.

 

[bigmenace]

I've been kicking around ideas for a small portable rig as well. I've seen this Kustom powered PA speaker on the MF Stupid Deal several times, but don't know how well it would work. Have been tempted to grab one when they're like $79.

I've been eyeing the Powerwerks 50W PA (which is a copy/variant of this same PA speaker) and is available in EU as well unlike Kustom. Too bad that it's like 200-250€ over here mainland EU or 100€ from UK which will add up to the same amount after delivery and customs tax..

How about those Yamaha THR10 boxes? I know they have stereo AUX inputs - but the question is whether the AUX input is bound to some internal DSP, which could introduce latency? Has anybody tried?

 

[Eagle]

This thread seems dedicated to creating new ways to sound like you have a PV bandit miked up in the gents monitored through an old stereo you got in a charity shop or anything by Headrush.

 

[Joshual-L]

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I vote Stereo Portability.

I have those.
They’re totally crap guitar tones.
not a good deal at all