Fender PD250 Passport Deluxe Portable PA System

6 input mixer. 250 watts (125 per channel) stereo.

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149 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 6 out of 10

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"You won't regret it"

Feature:
This is a basic system, but that can be a great thing if you want simplicity. There's not much control over the reverb, but the basic reverb works fine for us. The speakers sound great. The included mics are OK, but we prefer to use our Audix OM3s. It would be nice if there were more mono line-in jacks (2 of the six lines in are stereo), but this can easily be fixed with a $2 mono-to-stereo converter from Radio shack.

Quality:
The first model I received had a defective speaker, but the replacement came right away and that one has been fantastic. The whole unit seems pretty sturdy and like it should last a while.

Value:
We are thrilled with the quality, compactness, and ease of use. It's a screamin' deal.

Sound:
Our bluegrass/jazz/funk band was looking for a nice clean sound, and this system is perfect for us. It always sounds quite good. Many of our regular fans said that we'd made huge improvements as a band, when all we did was buy the Passport system. We use the Passport for 3 vocal mics, 1 banjo (though a pre-amp) and one hollowbody guitar (through a VOX amp). My acoustic guitar also sounds great when I plug directly into the Passport.

Ease of Use:
We can set the whole thing up in about 15 minutes. We just leave the settings the same for each gig, and we can get a good sound with minimal tweaking to fit the space. Just plug and play, and it sounds great. We usually point one speaker toward the band as a monitor, and the other speaker out toward the crowd. And we can get plenty of volume just from the one speaker pointing out.

Support:
I haven't dealt with Fender, but the Zzounds support was outstanding when my first shipment had a problem.

Overall:
If our Passport got lost or stolen, I'd buy another one right away. There's really nothing else on the market that can compare.

Submitted: 10/24/2007

Style of Music: bluegrass/funk/jazz

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"If you have a folk group, BUY THIS PRODUCT!"

Feature:
We got two mics and cables, the speaker stands, which are super light but really sturdy, all the cable we needed and ours has the receiver for the wireless mic. The dealer threw in a stereo line for the keyboard hookup. The best feature the PD250 has is its "fit anywhere" size. I can put the mixer next to the keyboard and you can barely see it. The speaker stands are great. We can cover a greater area with more sound than ever before. The only thing I'd like to see are a couple of headphone jacks and a lighted front panel. It's tough to see the control panel in dark places.

Quality:
So far so good. QC seems to be tight. I just love this thing. Reliability is huge for us because we are on the road 3 out of 4 weekends a month. I don't doubt that this unit will be there for us whenever we need it. I still have my old amp system (we called it Robo-Amp due to its size) mainly because it's not worth much to anyone except me, but that one was our only system for 13 years and it never let us down. I consider the Passport to be a much better unit than Robo-Amp, so I'm looking to use the PD250 until we retire the group in 15-20 years.

Value:
My wife and I are the road crew now that the kids are gone. Since I'm not 25 anymore (a long way from it) we needed something easy to move and set up. The unit paid for itself the first time I did NOT have to lug all the old equipment in and out of the van. The Passport is undoubtedly the most important part of our folkgroup, (sound sells) but it's almost the least expensive piece. Our instruments cost as much, if not more, than the Passport. I think the piece is perfectly priced, since we work for free. Anything we purchase for the group comes out of our pocket and it's refreshing to know that you can purchase quality at an affordable price. I'm certain that you can purchase a much better sounding system, but I don't plan on playing at the superbowl anytime soon and I don't have unlimited funds.

Desirability:
The first time we used the Passport, the entire look of the group changed. We looked "professional", with the speakers up on the stands, and no huge unit sitting around taking up space. The entire space we use looks neater and uncluttered. I actually like the black color because it tends to blend into the background. Is it sexy? Why not?

Sound:
We have a small folk group that plays for church folk services. After 13 years of lugging heavy equipment around, the PD250 is perfect. We play for 100-500 people and half-volume more than handles that. I currently use a Roland E200 Keyboard, a couple of guitars with the sound effects boxes, a mic for a flute, and a couple microphones and it handles those with ease.We found the two passport speakers just a little lacking on the bass so I added a Fender speaker with a 12" woofer and that absolutely took care of it. The first time we used the system we had people who have heard us play for years, ask what we changed because we sounded so much better.

Ease of Use:
What learning curve? I read over the owners manual once and completely understood it. It almost seemed too easy, but I discovered that the PD250 is actually that easy to use. The PD250 cut down our set up time by 1/2 hour. Our other guitar player likes the sound so much he stopped bringing his Peavy guitar amp and just uses our Fender Passport.

Support:
I rated this category the best because so far I have not needed service.

Overall:
I don't just buy things without researching them first, so I read all the reviews I could find. I was hesitant at first because it looked too small to produce the sound it delivers, so I tested the unit out at the dealers and was IMPRESSED.If you're thinking about this unit for a folk group, STOP NOW. JUST GO BUY IT. You'll love it. Some people said it was only good for practice sessions, and if you're a rocker, that may be true, but I'm not looking to blast out anyone's eardrums. I have a unit that delivers great sound for a great price. What more can you ask for. I believe that I have purchased the last sound system I'll ever need. If it does wear out before we retire the group, I would purchase another one in an instant. I looked at other brand name units like the passport, but they fell short in many ways. You didn't get half the "stuff" and paid almost the same price. The best thing about this unit is it's ease of use and portability. I needed an appliance dolly for our old equipment, but I can carry this in one hand.

Submitted: 2/11/2007

Style of Music: Folk

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Everything you need in a portable PA system!
Looking for an easy to use, full-featured PA with lots of power? Need something compact, portable, and lightweight for easy load-in and transport? Look no further. Fender's Passport Sound System will help you be heard, anywhere you want to take it.

Modular components for transport and storage
The first thing you'll notice about the PD-250 is its unique interlocking design. The central 'power tower' contains a 250-watt power supply and mixer, while specially patented latches secure the speaker cabinets to the main chassis. Internal compartments hold the two included microphones and cables for a fit, organized system. This PA's slim profile lets you store it anywhere. Leave it in the trunk of your car for tomorrow's gig, or tuck it away in a closet with plenty of room for shoes, coats, guitars, and the all-important fog machine. At a total weight of just 55 pounds, you can haul everything into the club on your first trip! With a setup time of around five minutes, you'll be able to relax, double-check your set list, and channel your inner rock star before you get on stage.

Easy-to-use interface
Ok, so maybe you aren't a full-fledged teen idol with millions of screaming fans (yet) and you're doing double-duty as musician and sound tech. You need a system that is easy to configure. After all, you're there to perform, not twiddle with a bunch of knobs. Fortunately, the PD250's mixer controls are simple to operate and will make your music sound great with very little effort. First off, the six-input mixer is color coded for easy access, even on dark stages. You get four XLR and 1/4 in. mic/line channels for vocals, guitars, and keyboards, plus 2 mono/stereo TRS and RCA channels for DJ turntables, CD players, or most any audio input device.

Tone-shaping controls
Each channel features a dedicated level control for blending your sounds to perfection. Since the PA runs in stereo, you also get pan controls to set the amount of signal sent to each speaker. To shape your tone, a one-dial 'smart EQ' quickly sweetens vocal and instrument tracks so they sit better in the mix. Each channel offers a dedicated reverb control for injecting subtle thickness or lush concert-hall ambience to your music. The large, indented control-dials make it easy to see their current positions for fast, on-target adjustment. When your bandmates hear the results, they'll want to know where you picked up those 'sound-guy' chops!

VIP feature
Channel one also features a special control, called the VIP dial. Vocal Input Priority lets you set a relative microphone volume on this channel, with a threshold to automatically lower any signals on the rest of the channels. For example, you are taking a break between sets, and you've got a CD player running some background music. The club owner needs to make an announcement that someone left their car lights on, but he has no idea how to work the PA. No problem. You've already dialed in the VIP control for channel one. The owner speaks into the mic, and the background music automatically drops down. As the offender shuffles out to the parking lot, the background music fades back in. Who's first on the call-list when the club has a cancellation? You, of course, because you're so easy to work with!

Full-range speakers
The PD250's speaker enclosures are specially designed to reproduce everything you put into them with crisp clarity and wide projection. Some loudspeakers force the audience to crowd down into the middle of the room if they want to really hear your music. Fender's proprietary Deluxe Speaker Array (DSA) setup uses two 5.5 in. woofers and dual 2.75 in. tweeters in each cabinet for a total of eight speakers! They are carefully positioned to widen the sweet spot, improve stereo separation, and make your music sound just like you planned, anywhere in the room. Even better, special feedback-rejection circuitry lets you stand out in front of the main speakers with none of the high-pitched squealing you would encounter on other PA's. This way, there's no need for separate monitors, or a separate monitor mix. You hear exactly what the audience hears, and you can make all your adjustments on-the-fly, to be sure you sound your best.

Weather-safe
When you pull up to the venue, don't let rain clouds stop you before you get started. Packed and closed, Passport PA's are weather resistant. No more rain-splattered soft spots on your speaker cones, no more dangerous conditions from wet electronics. Your PD250 system is ready to deliver your sounds to the crowd when you step up to the mic.

Power and flexibility
Musicians never know what the next gig will bring. Today, the coffee shop, tomorrow the school pep rally or church event, next week the outdoor gig. The Fender design team took care to engineer the Passport Series to deliver pristine audio wherever you choose to use it. A 250-watt stereo power amplifier can broadcast your message to groups as large as 300-500 with clarity and power. The modular design approach makes it easy to expand your system, custom tailored to your needs. Do you plan to play mostly outdoors? The PD250 lets you add a DC battery pack when power outlets aren't available. Do you like the freedom to roam the stage? Fender includes an integrated dock for their optional wireless microphone or instrument receivers. You'll never have to worry about turning down a gig; with the Passport's flexibility, you'll be prepared for whatever situation comes your way.
Fender is proud to introduce the next generation of portable sound systems: the Passport Deluxe 150 and 250. At the core of the Deluxe Series is a highly evolved loudspeaker design - the Deluxe Speaker Array (DSA). Fender co-developed the proprietary speaker component and enclosure designs with one of the most prominent and innovative loudspeaker technology companies in the world.

The sound of the Deluxe Series is remarkable. It sounds more like a home theatre than a PA system. The proprietary design delivers high fidelity audio with wide horizontal projection, remarkable clarity, and truly impressive imaging - characteristics not typically found in a traditional PA cabinet. The advancements in the sound performance of the deluxe speaker design are realized while maintaining the high gain before feedback characteristics that make Passport systems the choice of tens of thousands of users worldwide. If you are serious about the sound of your performance, you owe it to yourself to use one.

Features
6 input mixer: 4 mic/line, 2 mono/stereo

Operates on AC or DC power

250 watts (125 per channel) stereo, with digital reverb

Proprietary DSA speaker design featuring 4 custom speaker drivers per cabinet

Docking connector for passport wireless receiver

Innovative deluxe speaker array design for superior sound in any application

Extraordinary feedback rejection allows the speakers to be placed behind the user, eliminating the need for separate monitor speakers

35mm (1-3/8 in.) stand adapters are provided

Two P-51 professional cardioid low impedance dynamic microphones, two 18 ft. microphone cables, two 20 ft. speaker cables, and a detachable power cable are provided and can be stored in the mic/cable storage compartment with latching lid

V.I.P. (Vocal Input Priority) Music is automatically lowered when someone speaks into the microphone

Unique "One-Touch" controls

Sophisticated "EQ Contour" control

Clear plastic dust cover

About the Passport Series
Fender's innovative Passport Sound System is the definition of a truly portable PA system. Designed with simplicity, flexibility, versatility, reliability, ease-of-use, and efficiency in mind, each Passport system is ideal for working musicians, acoustic groups, club and lounge performers, school and day-care teachers, coaches, auctioneers, religious organizations, aerobics and fitness instructors, corporate educational presenters - anyone or any application that requires a portable audio sound system that sets up easily and quickly (in under 5 minutes!). The truly remarkable aspect of the Passport Audio System design is that for all its high-tech technology, you don't have to be a sound engineer to get professional quality sound.

Fender has incorporated years of pro audio experience into the Passport System's unique design and powerful features. Proprietary elements like Vocal Input Priority circuitry that automatically lowers all other signals in the system when you speak into the microphone - (this is particularly useful when you want to make an announcement over music being broadcast). Other features include One Touch EQ, an extremely powerful tone control circuit that takes the guesswork out of getting great sound quickly. Plus, each custom cabinet contains specially designed, full-range speakers positioned at critical angles to maximize projection and clarity without feedback.

Each system features flexible input and output connections, tone control on each channel, system tone control, effects send and returns, digital reverb, recording outputs and inputs (for CD, tape, video, DVD, or computer connections), speaker and microphone cables, and Fender's P-51 microphones. Both systems are compatible with the new Passport Wireless systems for the ultimate in flexibility and portability. The Passport's durable power supply delivers consistent power - in stereo - whether you are using the system with an AC or DC source, and the entire system is packaged into a unique, weather-resistant, portable case utilizing a patented latching system. The Passport Audio Systems deliver professional quality sound for the "rest of us."

Technical Info

Dimensions (H x W x D): 24.2 x 33.7 x 11.8 in. (615 x 840 x 300mm)

Weight: 55 lbs. (24 kg)

Covering: Dark Grey Luggage Style Molded Case

Power Output: 250 Watts Stereo, (2 x 125 Watts)

Input Power: N/A

Introduced: 12/2001

Optional Accessories
ST-275 Speaker Stand Kit. Includes 2 collapsible/adjustable speaker stands packed in a ballistic nylon bag p/n 0699001000

12 Volt DC Adapter p/n 0699002000

DC-DC Converter p/n 0699002000

Microphone p/n 0699000000

P-250 Protective Padded Cover p/n 0699005000

Travel Pack p/n 0699004049 (Luggage Cart and Padded Cover)

Footswitch p/n 0994055000

Dual Speaker Mount p/n 0699007000

Wall Mount Kit p/n 0699006000

Passport Wireless Hand Held System p/n 069120100X

Passport Wireless Executive System p/n 069120500X
Upgraded speaker system, 2 microphones, all cables, 250 watts.
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