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Pa-Man 4-Channel All-in-One PA System
Pa-Man 4-Channel All-in-One PA System
$699.00
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Abe's of Maine

Pa-Man 4-Channel All-in-One PA System
$699.00
$27.96
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The PA-MAN is a unique new concept in portable P.A. that places the latest in wireless microphone technology and a multi-format disc player in a mixing amplifier to create a versatile system for any application. The built-in disc player will spin...
Abe's of Maine
Pa-Man 4-Channel All-in-One PA System
Pyle PWMA1003T 1000W Hybrid Pre-Amplifier w/ Dual...
Pyle PWMA1003T 1000W Hybrid Pre-Amplifier w/ Dual Wireless Mic
$199.96
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American DJ - VLP Series 300W Amplifier
American DJ - VLP Series 300W Amplifier
$179.99
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AKG - D40 Dynamic Microphone - Dark Stage Blue
AKG - D40 Dynamic Microphone - Dark Stage Blue
$99.99
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Marathon - DJ-6000 6000W Power Amplifier
Marathon - DJ-6000 6000W Power Amplifier
$299.99Sale $269.98
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Choosing an Amp and Pre-amp to Meet Your Needs

Amps and pre-amps (short for amplifiers and pre-amplifiers), are audio devices used to receive, prepare, and send sound to speakers. The pre-amp actually receives the audio signal and alters it (if necessary) and then sends it to the main amplifier, which boosts the power and volume of the signal before sending it to the speakers. Amps and pre-amps can be housed together in one component, but this is not always the case.
Amps and pre-amps are used in a number of personal and professional applications, including musicians, conference rooms, karaoke bars, and churches. While they can be purchased separately, amps and pre-amps are often included in sound system packages.
Watts are an important feature when considering and comparing amps. Watts measure how much power the audio signal carries to the speakers, so professionals will need a powerful amp.
DJs, musicians, and karaoke bars often turn to well-known manufacturers like Yamaha, Kenwood, and Fender for their sound system and amp needs available from retailers like Cascio Interstate Music. Samson and Emerson also offer powerful amps (with built-in pre-amps) for karaoke and stage performances.
Pyle offers a powerful 3000 watt pre-amp that also features dual wireless microphones, an AM/FM tuner, and USB connections, which are handy for DJs and karaoke setups. Nady and Roland offers both small portable and larger amps for bands and DJs.
For sound systems on the go, Amplivox offers a suitcase-sized amp and speaker that works with a wireless microphone for presentations to smaller groups. Pure Resonance Audio's sound system for classrooms and meeting rooms offers a simple amplifier with a pre-amp that regulates treble and bass only, which is suitable for its primary use with speaking voices. If you use a wireless microphones, small amplifiers are available to "boost" your signal. They are often compatible only with certain microphones, as is the case with Sennheiser's AB 3 amplifiers, available from Musician's Friend.
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