Alto Professional Busker Battery-Powered PA System

Gig anywhere! This under-12-pound battery-powered PA gives you a 3-channel mixer, Bluetooth, app control, 200 powerful watts, and serious bang for the buck.

Overview

The Alto Professional Busker is the battery-operated PA for the active on-the-go musical performers who demand top-tier sound in a portable solution that will be at home on any stage. With its optimized woofer and tweeter pairing for 200 watts of output, Busker delivers clear, focused sound that makes your music shine in any environment. Connect your mics and line level instruments or devices with the integrated 3-channel mixer with easily accessible control knobs to dial-in volume without stopping the music.

See everything the Busker can do in this video from Alto Pro:

Powerful and Polished Performances
Give your vocals or guitars some extra shine and polish with the built-in Alesis FX processing for world-class sound in even the most intimate settings, complete with dedicated knobs to adjust amounts independently. Busker features Bluetooth on Channel 3 to wirelessly stream backing tracks from your smart device. Play rhythm tracks while you jam along or rehearse with your favorite metronome app to keep your fingers loose before showtime. While you have your smart device out, pull up the free Alto App for iOS and Android to quickly load your favorite configuration settings. An available 1/8th AUX input means you can connect your favorite sound sources like drum machines or groove boxes to keep you on beat with one simple connection.

Road-Tested, Always Ready to Roll
Busker is built to travel from gig to gig seamlessly with a compact footprint that retains enough heft to… read more pump out tight, punchy sound. A rugged, durable exterior will stand up to the grind, while delivering the sound performance you can count on, night after night. Set it vertically on stage to enjoy accurate amplification, lay on an angle to project towards you, or pole mount it to keep your audience on their feet and immersed in your tunes. A dedicated XLR out enables a direct line to FOH or other destinations or those bigger gigs, all the while letting you enjoy your familiar custom-tailored sound up close and personally.

Long Lasting Battery
Maximize power in between charges with Battery Eco Mode, providing up to 24 hours of performance power. The Alto Professional Busker brings big sound to the best performers.

Features:

- 200W of powerful, portable sound with 6.5" woofer and 1" tweeter
- Battery Eco Mode for increased performance up to 24 hours
- Compact, lightweight design that's easy to transport
- Free Alto App (iOS/Android) for remote configuration and control
- Bluetooth music streaming direct from your device
- Integrated 3-channel mixer with built-in Alesis FX
- 2 XLR/TRS "Combo" inputs (for mics, instruments, & line level sources)
- Aux input for non-Bluetooth devices
- Versatile tilt or stand design for any setting
- Use standalone or on a pole with DSP Speaker Use modes for tuned sound
- Link two Buskers wirelessly via Bluetooth for stereo playback
- Flexible horizontal and vertical monitor positions

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Specs

-Eco Mode: 50 W (peak)
-Standard Mode: 200 W (peak)
-Low-Frequency: 6.5" (165.1 mm) woofer
-High-Frequency: 1.0" (25.4 mm) tweeter
-Max SPL: 106 dB
-Frequency Response: 60 Hz - 20 kHz
-Audio Connections: (2) Combo XLR-1/4" (6.35 mm) Inputs, (1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) AUX Input, (1) USB Charging Port, (1) XLR Line Out, (1) RCA Line Out
-Charge Port: 5V, 2.1 A
-Bluetooth Profile: A2DP, AVRCP
-Bluetooth Version: 5.0 Codec: SBC
-Bluetooth Frequency: 2402 - 2480 MHz Maximum Transmission Power: 10 dBm Protocol: BLE
-Bluetooth Range: 100 ft. (30.5 m)
-Battery Type: 6.6 Ah, 12 V, Lithium Ion
-Battery Life: Eco Mode: up to 90 hours; Standard Mode: up to 30 hours
-Charging Time: 12 hours
-Power Connection: IEC
-Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 120 W; 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 120 W
-Fuse: 100-120 V, T1.6AL AC250 V; 220-240 V, T0.8AL AC250 V
-Dimensions (height x width x depth): 11.8" x 8.6" x 10.0" / 299 x 219 x 254 mm
-Weight:: 11.9 lbs

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 14.3 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 12 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BUSKERXUS

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-659-8135
Web: https://support.altoprofessional.com

Alto Busker User Guide

Reviews

(2 ratings)

Submitted December 4, 2023 by Johnny G in Fruitport, MI

"Alto Professional Busker Battery PA"

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First the good. Light as a feather. Almost 12 pounds. It certainly will not break your back lugging it around. Good for us older performers. Busking? I can't wait to try that feature out, but I live in MIchigan, and it could be a while before I can do that. But they say BIG things come in small packages well that describes that well. You got 200 watts to play with and believe me when I say this, it's LOUD. I just downloaded the app for this amplifier. Wasn't too hard to do even for someone like me that isn't real techie. So, you can customize your sound. It has some decent onboard effects. Not mind blowing but sufficient. I like chorus and find the chorus effect was just okay. I'll probably use my outboard TC Electronics Afterglow chorus pedal. I like using a phaser pedal and I have a vintage Ibanez PH-7 pedal that I will use. I also like compression/sustain and will probably use my outboard Janglebox pedal for that. I like my speakers pole mounted. There's a setting on the amp it you prefer to use the speaker as a monitor on the floor and a pole setting as well. Only one thing that Alto neglected to put on the amp was a headphone jack so you can rehearse in private without disturbing the neighbors. This animal might be hard to tame in a bar situation or coffee house. So prepare to get tapped on the shoulder to turn it down. I'll find out soon enough on that. I play the 12 string acoustic/electric guitar so I'm already twice as loud as anyone knows 12 string guitars are loud.… read more But in summation here. I think dollar for dollar the soloist like myself will be drawn to this amp for performing in just about any medium sized venue as well for busking. This is a busker's dream come true. I hope there is a protective cover made to protect in transit. I'll research that. Buy it. I don't think you will regret it.

Musical Background:
12 string acoustic/electric guitar player/singer

Musical Style:
Folk/Folk Rock

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