- Home |
- Guitar |
- Bass |
- Keyboard |
- Recording |
- Computer Music |
- Live Sound |
- Drums |
- DJ |
- Accessories |
- Blowouts
Fender PD250PLUS Passport Deluxe Portable PA with Built-In CD Player
250 Watts, includes microphone, mic cable, and speaker cables.
Loading...
Our 30-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee applies on this item. Buy it, and if it isn't just right for you, return it!
Overview
Description
Docs
From Our Catalog
News
What do you want to be? The singer-songwriter, breaking hearts at the local coffee house? The fitness instructor that's always got the perfect mix-CD for a high-energy class? The Business professional that makes a name for themselves with the perfect presentation? Whatever you end up doing, you're going to need to be heard, and the Fender Passport Portable PA systems are the easiest, most convenient, and best-sounding way to amplify your voice, you music, and your ideas. While Fender has many Passport models, from light and compact to big and powerful, the Fender PD250PLUS has the right blend of volume, clarity, features, delivering self-contained amplification for any situation.
Everything You Need
The one thing no one wants is to be the A/V club president, hunched over that loaded-down equipment cart, keeping track of all the necessary components and connectors, fumbling to get everything connected in time for the big event. With the Passport PD250PLUS, setup couldn't be easier. Absolutely everything you'll need is included with the Passport, and everything folds up into a single-piece that can be easily carried with one hand. The Passport combines the main PA system components, a mixer and a power amplifier, into one core unit. The other most important part of a PA is the speakers (also included), and they attach firmly to the center mixing unit for transport. Not only does this all-in-one concept save on setup time and make portage easy, but Fender made sure that every piece of the PD250 system is perfectly matched and calibrated to one another. No worrying about whether your speaker enclosures are the correct impedance and power handling for your amplifier, or trying to figure out Ohm's law to make sure you're not going to blow your system. The Passport has everything figured out for you--it's a truly plug-and-play PA. And when we say "everything you need," we mean everything. All necessary power and speaker wires are included and fit neatly into the back of the mixer for storage. . . there's even a high-quality microphone included that's perfectly-suited for both singing and spoken word. Finally, the PD250PLUS has the added bonus of a built-in CD player. You've got instant accompaniment to your workouts, underscoring for you presentations, or background music for you to take a break between sets. And with that CD player built-in, there's no fussing with wires or fooling with headphone output volume; the entire Passport system is complete and ready to go at a moment's notice.
Power And Clarity
Ease-of-setup is nice, but the main goal here is to be heard. The powerful PD250PLUS boasts 250 watts of power. It's enough wattage to address or entertain groups of up to 500 people, all without having to contend with distorted music or indistinct vocals. The Passport achieves an unrivaled sonic fidelity thanks to its perfectly-matched power amp and speaker system, but also because of the design of the speaker enclosures themselves. Each of the two cabinets features two 5.5-inch woofers for low- and mid-range frequencies and two 2.75-inch tweeters for higher-frequency reproduction. The dual-woofers provide power and punch for music, while the tweeters keep vocals crisp and articulate. The design also provides wide sound coverage, so that no matter where your audience is, you can be sure they'll hear you.
Flexibility For Any Situation
The mixer layout on the Passport 250 is simple, but effective. The first four mono channels are suitable for microphones or instrument inputs, and the linked 5th and 6th channels can accept stereo instruments, like keyboards and DJ gear, or a second auxiliary input, like audio from a computer or MP3 player. It's got plenty of channels for small acoustic groups with multiple instruments, or presentations with multiple speakers and audio sources. Each channel has its own equalization controls to sweeten the sound of individual instruments or voices, and there's a master EQ that makes it easy to find and eliminate feedback in any space. The PD250PLUS even sports a digital effects section. If you're feeling adventurous, why not experiment with the on-board reverb? It's amazing how such a simple effect can add professional sheen to sung melodies and acoustic guitar. All the controls are clearly labeled and intuitively arranged, so even if you're a live-sound novice, you'll be sculpting your mix with the confidence of a seasoned pro.
Every aspect of the Fender Passport was designed to make your amplified life easier. From transport to setup to operation, the PD250PLUS nearly operates itself! With plenty of power, crystal audio clarity and self-explanatory controls, the only challenge in owning your Passport 250 will be deciding what you want to use it for!
Everything You Need
The one thing no one wants is to be the A/V club president, hunched over that loaded-down equipment cart, keeping track of all the necessary components and connectors, fumbling to get everything connected in time for the big event. With the Passport PD250PLUS, setup couldn't be easier. Absolutely everything you'll need is included with the Passport, and everything folds up into a single-piece that can be easily carried with one hand. The Passport combines the main PA system components, a mixer and a power amplifier, into one core unit. The other most important part of a PA is the speakers (also included), and they attach firmly to the center mixing unit for transport. Not only does this all-in-one concept save on setup time and make portage easy, but Fender made sure that every piece of the PD250 system is perfectly matched and calibrated to one another. No worrying about whether your speaker enclosures are the correct impedance and power handling for your amplifier, or trying to figure out Ohm's law to make sure you're not going to blow your system. The Passport has everything figured out for you--it's a truly plug-and-play PA. And when we say "everything you need," we mean everything. All necessary power and speaker wires are included and fit neatly into the back of the mixer for storage. . . there's even a high-quality microphone included that's perfectly-suited for both singing and spoken word. Finally, the PD250PLUS has the added bonus of a built-in CD player. You've got instant accompaniment to your workouts, underscoring for you presentations, or background music for you to take a break between sets. And with that CD player built-in, there's no fussing with wires or fooling with headphone output volume; the entire Passport system is complete and ready to go at a moment's notice.
Power And Clarity
Ease-of-setup is nice, but the main goal here is to be heard. The powerful PD250PLUS boasts 250 watts of power. It's enough wattage to address or entertain groups of up to 500 people, all without having to contend with distorted music or indistinct vocals. The Passport achieves an unrivaled sonic fidelity thanks to its perfectly-matched power amp and speaker system, but also because of the design of the speaker enclosures themselves. Each of the two cabinets features two 5.5-inch woofers for low- and mid-range frequencies and two 2.75-inch tweeters for higher-frequency reproduction. The dual-woofers provide power and punch for music, while the tweeters keep vocals crisp and articulate. The design also provides wide sound coverage, so that no matter where your audience is, you can be sure they'll hear you.
Flexibility For Any Situation
The mixer layout on the Passport 250 is simple, but effective. The first four mono channels are suitable for microphones or instrument inputs, and the linked 5th and 6th channels can accept stereo instruments, like keyboards and DJ gear, or a second auxiliary input, like audio from a computer or MP3 player. It's got plenty of channels for small acoustic groups with multiple instruments, or presentations with multiple speakers and audio sources. Each channel has its own equalization controls to sweeten the sound of individual instruments or voices, and there's a master EQ that makes it easy to find and eliminate feedback in any space. The PD250PLUS even sports a digital effects section. If you're feeling adventurous, why not experiment with the on-board reverb? It's amazing how such a simple effect can add professional sheen to sung melodies and acoustic guitar. All the controls are clearly labeled and intuitively arranged, so even if you're a live-sound novice, you'll be sculpting your mix with the confidence of a seasoned pro.
Every aspect of the Fender Passport was designed to make your amplified life easier. From transport to setup to operation, the PD250PLUS nearly operates itself! With plenty of power, crystal audio clarity and self-explanatory controls, the only challenge in owning your Passport 250 will be deciding what you want to use it for!
The PD-250 PLUS is the flagship model of the Passport product line and includes a built-in CD-player. The PD-250 PLUS features a six channel mixer, 250-Watt stereo amp and a specialized DSA speaker design – the PD-250 PLUS provides powerful and full sound in a portable and easy to use design. If it’s a coffee shop performance, aerobics class or corporate event, the PD-250 PLUS is great in any situation where quality sound is needed.
The Passport PD-250 PLUS is perfect for use in:
Groups up to 300-500 people in size
Corporate presentations
Health and fitness classes
Mobile DJ’s
Schools
Sporting events
Features
Black luggage-style molded case that protects the product during transportation from physical damage and the elements
Built-in CD-Player
Six-channel mixer: four mic/line, one stereo, one CD-player
250 Watts (125 per channel) stereo Class-D technology
Digital reverb
Proprietary DSA speaker design featuring two 5.5 in. woofer and dual arrayed 2.75 in. tweeters per speaker enclosure
Two P-51 Mic Kits featuring: Professional Cardiod Low Impedance Dynamic Microphone 18’ Microphone Cable, Mic Clip, Carry Pouch
Two 9 meter (27 feet) Speaker Cables
Compatible with Passport wireless accessories
The Passport PD-250 PLUS will not operate with the Passport DC accessories.
Stereo Channel 5 Controls; Level, Low, High, Rev/Aux, Balance
CD-Player Controls; Level, Low, High, Rev/Aux, Balance, Eject, Play/Pause, Stop, Mode, Previous Track/Rewind, Next Track/Fast Forward
Master Reverb Control
System EQ Control
Stereo RCA Out (Record Out)
35 mm (1 3/8 in.) Speaker Stand Adaptors are built into speaker cabinets
Detachable IEC power Cable
Switchable voltage power supply
53 lbs.
The Passport PD-250 PLUS is perfect for use in:
Groups up to 300-500 people in size
Corporate presentations
Health and fitness classes
Mobile DJ’s
Schools
Sporting events
Features
Black luggage-style molded case that protects the product during transportation from physical damage and the elements
Built-in CD-Player
Six-channel mixer: four mic/line, one stereo, one CD-player
250 Watts (125 per channel) stereo Class-D technology
Digital reverb
Proprietary DSA speaker design featuring two 5.5 in. woofer and dual arrayed 2.75 in. tweeters per speaker enclosure
Two P-51 Mic Kits featuring: Professional Cardiod Low Impedance Dynamic Microphone 18’ Microphone Cable, Mic Clip, Carry Pouch
Two 9 meter (27 feet) Speaker Cables
Compatible with Passport wireless accessories
The Passport PD-250 PLUS will not operate with the Passport DC accessories.
Technical Info
Microphone Channels 1-4 Controls; Level, Low, High, Rev/Aux, PanStereo Channel 5 Controls; Level, Low, High, Rev/Aux, Balance
CD-Player Controls; Level, Low, High, Rev/Aux, Balance, Eject, Play/Pause, Stop, Mode, Previous Track/Rewind, Next Track/Fast Forward
Master Reverb Control
System EQ Control
Stereo RCA Out (Record Out)
35 mm (1 3/8 in.) Speaker Stand Adaptors are built into speaker cabinets
Detachable IEC power Cable
Switchable voltage power supply
53 lbs.
Stereo power amp; upgraded reverb and built-in CD player.
10/23
HUGE price cut! New, save $150.04, now only $699.95.
What Our Customers Say About zZounds
"Before my purchase I contacted a rep via e-mail with a few questions. They promptly responded and answered all of my questions, so I could make the buy that day." - customer on November 9, 2009
Call
800.ZZOUNDS (996.8637)
and mention priority code: 7WZ95HP
Item: FEN0693001000
related accessories
$99.00
$179.95
$124.95
from $169.95
from $99.95
Fender PD250PLUS Passport Deluxe Portable PA with Built-In CD Player Reviews
10 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Wish I had All of the Fender PA systems."
Feature:
This came with 2 wired mics and the CD player is handy since now I don't have to drag my extras. I setup with 2 mp3 players for Back Up, 2 wireless rechargeable Mics, 1 of these Mics, and my 2 Laptops running different versions of Virtual DJ. The only problem I have had is the police have been called when I cranked it. I find if you put the volume on 4 or 5 out of 10 for the main then 1 or 2 out of 10 for the input you can party all night. Any higher you might get a ticket.
Quality:
Durable, portable, setup and tear down in a less than 2 minutes. The speakers scratch quickly but the faces stay unblemished. The faces are all that matter to me since the crowd sees that part. I have had this thing in the rain and it is leak proof. I also dropped it off a dolly last night skidding it across the pavement; scratched the crap out of the box (should have bought the cover) I held my breath until I got plugged in, fired up the CD player and it worked same as usual. RUGGED!
Value:
Priced kind of on the high end but try pricing a high quality Bose & Fender Quality portable sound system like this with Mixer and CD player and see how much it comes up to. The only comparable is the Yamaha Passport but smaller speakers, mixer complicated and does not pack up well without the bag. The others will price well over $1500 for all that. 2 Mackies or 2 JBL's a Mixer, and a CD Player would run you a bit and I can tell you, you may laugh but many a venue has told me they sound just as good if not better than my Mackie's. Oh, and ZZounds was awesome when they included my free speaker stands with this. They look awesome mounted or on a table.
Desirability:
Very Sexy, Sleek, and Compliments from my customers have been phenomenal. I want one of each model now, trying to sell off my other systems. I no longer pull a cargo hauler behind my truck for Gigs. The older you get the better you get and the smarter you get. Doing more for less is the appeal of this great system. Wish I had started with the Fender PA but I was critical of the compact PA. Now I will never look back, packing up the other systems to sell on EBAY today. Don't want to spend more on the Bose either, useless and very fragile. Fender now has a customer for life.
Sound:
I have owned over a dozen different setups over the past 20 years and was very skeptical about going with a Passport PA. My experience with the PA was with one of the first systems back in the late 90's and I liked it but thought it looked fragile. So I blew my money on all the expensive brand names which sounded good but broke my back. NOW I finally took the plunge and paid $800 plus for this system which is a great price for what you get. This system was designed by Bose and when I put it side by side with the best Bose on the market the sound is crystal clear and nearly the same despite dispersion range of the Bose (you DJ's know which one I am speaking of!". I love my Fender and I use it in place of my other more expensive brands. Planning to buy more.
Ease of Use:
My performance worries have subsided. I was worried about using a button knob controller vice the sliders that I have used in previous years. I work primarily from my laptop now so as long as VDJ works I am good. I have mixed between the CD player (which is very slow to load but if you get it up it runs great with burned CD's) and MP3 players. Sounds good and I can control the boom, great controls for High, Mid, Lows. This is plug and play at its best.
Support:
Have not had to use them for support or service after about 5 months. Hopefully I won't have to.
Overall:
I will buy more FENDER PA systems to fit my Audio needs in the future. I recommend this system and all the other FENDER PA systems to any musician, DJ, performer, or corporate audio manager. This is a must have. Don't buy all the other mixers, players, powered speakers, Buy this first and you will see no need for anything else.
This came with 2 wired mics and the CD player is handy since now I don't have to drag my extras. I setup with 2 mp3 players for Back Up, 2 wireless rechargeable Mics, 1 of these Mics, and my 2 Laptops running different versions of Virtual DJ. The only problem I have had is the police have been called when I cranked it. I find if you put the volume on 4 or 5 out of 10 for the main then 1 or 2 out of 10 for the input you can party all night. Any higher you might get a ticket.
Quality:
Durable, portable, setup and tear down in a less than 2 minutes. The speakers scratch quickly but the faces stay unblemished. The faces are all that matter to me since the crowd sees that part. I have had this thing in the rain and it is leak proof. I also dropped it off a dolly last night skidding it across the pavement; scratched the crap out of the box (should have bought the cover) I held my breath until I got plugged in, fired up the CD player and it worked same as usual. RUGGED!
Value:
Priced kind of on the high end but try pricing a high quality Bose & Fender Quality portable sound system like this with Mixer and CD player and see how much it comes up to. The only comparable is the Yamaha Passport but smaller speakers, mixer complicated and does not pack up well without the bag. The others will price well over $1500 for all that. 2 Mackies or 2 JBL's a Mixer, and a CD Player would run you a bit and I can tell you, you may laugh but many a venue has told me they sound just as good if not better than my Mackie's. Oh, and ZZounds was awesome when they included my free speaker stands with this. They look awesome mounted or on a table.
Desirability:
Very Sexy, Sleek, and Compliments from my customers have been phenomenal. I want one of each model now, trying to sell off my other systems. I no longer pull a cargo hauler behind my truck for Gigs. The older you get the better you get and the smarter you get. Doing more for less is the appeal of this great system. Wish I had started with the Fender PA but I was critical of the compact PA. Now I will never look back, packing up the other systems to sell on EBAY today. Don't want to spend more on the Bose either, useless and very fragile. Fender now has a customer for life.
Sound:
I have owned over a dozen different setups over the past 20 years and was very skeptical about going with a Passport PA. My experience with the PA was with one of the first systems back in the late 90's and I liked it but thought it looked fragile. So I blew my money on all the expensive brand names which sounded good but broke my back. NOW I finally took the plunge and paid $800 plus for this system which is a great price for what you get. This system was designed by Bose and when I put it side by side with the best Bose on the market the sound is crystal clear and nearly the same despite dispersion range of the Bose (you DJ's know which one I am speaking of!". I love my Fender and I use it in place of my other more expensive brands. Planning to buy more.
Ease of Use:
My performance worries have subsided. I was worried about using a button knob controller vice the sliders that I have used in previous years. I work primarily from my laptop now so as long as VDJ works I am good. I have mixed between the CD player (which is very slow to load but if you get it up it runs great with burned CD's) and MP3 players. Sounds good and I can control the boom, great controls for High, Mid, Lows. This is plug and play at its best.
Support:
Have not had to use them for support or service after about 5 months. Hopefully I won't have to.
Overall:
I will buy more FENDER PA systems to fit my Audio needs in the future. I recommend this system and all the other FENDER PA systems to any musician, DJ, performer, or corporate audio manager. This is a must have. Don't buy all the other mixers, players, powered speakers, Buy this first and you will see no need for anything else.
Submitted: 11/08/2009
Style of Music: All Genre's
9 out of 10
"The Fender Passport is a winner!"
Feature:
It is pretty basic. CD player sounds very nice between sets...Wish it had line outs for monitors/monitor amps though...Very easy to carry & setup....
Quality:
many plastic parts to break, but so far, so good...It is rugged, but I would not want to drop it!
Value:
Best bang for the buck, for a do-it-all easy setup, portable P/A....
Desirability:
Go get one!! you'll love it!
Sound:
Sounds great! Good projection, especially for it's size...Perfect for solo or acoustic gigs or quickie DJ setup,
Ease of Use:
takes 5-10 minutes to setup & use....There is nothing better or easier to setup & get a great sound quickly...
Support:
never had to contact Fender...
Overall:
Great unit, I would buy another in a heartbeat!
It is pretty basic. CD player sounds very nice between sets...Wish it had line outs for monitors/monitor amps though...Very easy to carry & setup....
Quality:
many plastic parts to break, but so far, so good...It is rugged, but I would not want to drop it!
Value:
Best bang for the buck, for a do-it-all easy setup, portable P/A....
Desirability:
Go get one!! you'll love it!
Sound:
Sounds great! Good projection, especially for it's size...Perfect for solo or acoustic gigs or quickie DJ setup,
Ease of Use:
takes 5-10 minutes to setup & use....There is nothing better or easier to setup & get a great sound quickly...
Support:
never had to contact Fender...
Overall:
Great unit, I would buy another in a heartbeat!
Submitted: 08/06/2008
Style of Music: rock, alt rock, classic rock
Questions? Our musicians can help you right now!
Mention Priority Code 7WZ95HP When You Call.
Toll Free En Español: 800.460.7976 9 AM to
5 PM EST
Shop with those who respect your privacy—
we do.
Copyright © 1996-2009, zZounds Music, LLC.
Terms of use apply.