Feature:
Features could include a few more effects. We use echo and I haven't researched the best setting for us. This is only due to not having the time to experiment. I don't really understand the speakon cable setup on this unit. They should have used either all Speakon or 1/4" but not mixed both. The main takes 1 speakon and 1 quarter whereas the same with the monitor hookup. I love the compression settings for the mics. I'm also not sure about playing an acoustic electric through this - which I will be trying this on a gig this weekend - that's another reason why I rated an 8 here.

Quality:
This product is made very well. I've owned it for over 2 years now and gig several times a month. It's very dependable. I made a plastic cover for it. Hope in the future that they will offer a cover. I keep my equipment pristine. This unit has longevity. I've never had a PA as light as this unit. Sometimes you wonder if there's any electronics in it! YAMAHA has stepped up to find out what musician's want. That's a large accomplishment!

Value:
I beleive that this product is well worth the cost. I make this statment based on its performance and usage over the past 2+ years.

Desirability:
I like the tilt feature because it's easy to see the controls in tilt position. I don't recall where I put the removable feet for this because I believe they are necessary due to the light weight of the PA. I've been putting an extra guitar strap under the back when I tilt it. I've go to find those feet! You won't believe how light this unit is.

Sound:
The sound with this unit is phenomenal! Nothing gets in the way of your vocals when using this PA. Adjustments are up to the user to accomplish the right mix. This unit is compatible with most any style because of the EQ and overall adjustments suited to the user. It sounds great with my EON 1500 speakers. I use this live on our band gigs. There hasn't been a room or outdoor situation where we couldn't carry the sound. We do not mike the band and use our system for vocals only. I also run music through it on our breaks.

Ease of Use:
Modifying the sound is very easy with a turn of a knob or an adjustment up or down on the EQ. As i stated previously I don't care for the speakon and 1/4" hookup for main and monitor. Although, this does not hinder the quality and sound of this unit.

Support:
I haven't had to call the company for anything since I have owned this product. Although, I'm sure they support their products. The history of the name says a lot about a company. I have a Yamaha acoustic guitar I purchased in 1982 which plays excellent to this day.

Overall:
I will wear this unit out and once that happens, go buy another one. What I like least about it is speakon and 1/4" hookup. What I like most about it is the light weight and power.

• User: a customer from nycap.rr.com
• Submitted: 2/21/2008
• Style of Music: Rock n' Roll, 1920's thru 1990's
• Location: Albany, NY, USA

Feature:
I bought the deal with 2 BR 15 speakers, cables and stands and it works exceptionally well.... a little too loud for my huge basement but I love it

Quality:
light weight and easy to carry..

Value:
cant get a better deal... may be speakers could be better for some extra money

Desirability:
sexxyyy, only thing I feel is lack of extra effects, the inbuilt effects are not that many specially for my kind of music

Sound:
great sound and works gr8 for karaoke music. I use it for live performance and practice.. with my busy work schedule I needed something ready to go and easy to use and it suits me perfectly!!

Ease of Use:
very easy to use... manual say it all

Support:
my unit is few months old but I trust yamaha

Overall:
as long as it goes... and take good care of my stuff.. so I think its gonna go a long way

• User: a customer from yahoo.com
• Submitted: 10/23/2007
• Style of Music: pakistani semi classical, with karaokes or harmonium, key board and "Tabla"
• Location: monroeville pa

Feature:
I really love the built in compressor and effects on this unit. the compressor is very easy to use - one know. Of course your are not going to get a good of a sound with it as with a separate unit, but the fact that is has only one knob makes it much easier and accessible to the non-technical musician. I don't want to waste time didling with setting for knee attack, etc. I just want to play. The built in effects are very good sounding, but could user more configuration parameters. I would also like it much better with dual effects, so you can have different effects on the Vocals than the Guitar. Speakon connectors are great, and I like the flexibility to be able to send power to the monitors, or not if you have a powered monitor. I gave it the 8 rating because of the lack of dual effects and the fact the there could be more EQ bands to cut feedback. The Feedback locator is fairly useless for me, as I only have 2 instrument plugged in at a time - but I am sure with 2 or 3 mics and guitars is would be helpful.

Quality:
Fit and finish is very good, seems well made. It is actually so light I thought maybe they forgot to put the amp in it - I was amazed. the only reason I give it a 9 and not a ten is because they have these goofy removabe rubber plugs to use as back feet when you are not leaning the unit back. I will lose them sooner or later - but no big deal.

Value:
The fact that you really no longer need separate compressor and effects units makes this well worth the money.

Desirability:
No such thing as a sexy mixer - but again, the integrated compressor and effects are groudbreaking, so I give it a good score.

Sound:
Excellent sounding Mixer, very clean and loud enough for most bar venues. I play Acoustic Guitar and Digital Piano solo, and the system handles both very well.

Ease of Use:
Really easy to use - especially the fac that it makes compression accessible to anyone with the turn of one know. the on;y reason I am giving it a 9 is because I think the EQ needs more bands to cut feedback, ao even better a notch filter would be a good addition.

Support:
I have not had to deal with support, so I gave this neutral rating.

Overall:
I will use this product until it dies and would replace it with the same if stolen. The compressor and effect really enhance my vocals, and I love not having to carry separates.

• User: a customer from mikewestwood.com
• Submitted: 6/7/2007
• Style of Music: Acoustic Rock, and singer songwriters
• Location: Potomac Maryland, USA