Mackie SRM150 5" Compact Active PA System

Comments about Mackie SRM150 5" Compact Active PA System:

This unit is great for vocal reinforcement or monitoring. Not so great for music playback. Haven't tried it with acoustic instruments, but it might be acceptable. If you need vocal sound reinforcement or monitoring in a lightweight package, then this is worth considering. It feels solid and it comes with the adapters for mounting on mic stands.

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Use this for a control booth monitor. Works great. Has good, clean sound, with some equalizer controls. Perfect for what I need.

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...Just about nothing else will do all of this from a package that a toddler can carry...

1) Achieve a perfect mix from EITHER of these two combinations:

a) Two mics, (48v Phantom or not) plus a replay unit, plus a line level source from its rear XLF socket, or

b) Any instrument pickup, (no DI box needed) plus one mic, (48v or not) plus a replay unit, plus a line level source from its rear XLF ... and then...

2) Accurately MONITOR that mix prior to passing it on, hum free, (at either mic or line level) to another speaker or an FOH console.

3) Sit atop its supplied non-twist spigot attached to an On Stage Stands Posi-Lok Mini Boom (MSA9502 for a mic stand, or MSA9508 for clamping to almost anything else) to achieve perfect monitoring ...in exactly the right place, ...from exactly the right angle, ...with virtually NO footprint.

4) Fill a small to medium-sized venue with crystal clear, coherent sound from something roughly the size of a shoe box, that only weighs about the same as a six-pack.

5) Save the world.

...OK, ...so (just possibly) the fifth may be a slight exaggeration...

...And I heartily advise AGAINST Mackie's suggestion of using their flimsy, short, dual-threaded pipe adapter to place this speaker in the "middle" of the boom stand that's holding a vocal mic above the SRM150.

In my experience, that simply does not work.

I have, however, successfully HUNG an SRM150 from an On Stage Stands MSA 9508 carefully (but securely) screwed into the Mackie's plastic top thread.

So, on what have I based the more reasonable first four of my five assertions?

I own two SRM150's that travel as a kit in a diced-foam lined Gator Utility case that also houses their IEC mains leads, a pair of pre-angled Posi-Lok Mini Booms (with Mackie's supplied non-twist spigots attached) and assorted adapter cables.

Have done for nearly a year.

Lethal force will be required should anyone wish to deprive me of them.

Comments about Mackie SRM150 5" Compact Active PA System:

I use this for a personal stage monitor.
The EQ works great, and IMHO it's better than the Galaxy. Also lots of hookup options.

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this is a great monitor for singing and being able to not be affected by the amplification in the room it can be elevated near one's head

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This is the third one I have purchased. THey are reliable, sound great, flexible, and have many options similar products do not. I use them in my church for stage monitors and piano monitors. THey fill in the sound perfectly without taking up floor space and without blasting because they are close to you. THe volume is fully adjustable from stage, so no worries about the sound man giving you problems. I love them.

Comments about Mackie SRM150 5" Compact Active PA System:

Good speaker for small to medium size rooms. Use for iPod/computer audio for groups up to 50 people without issue.

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Used to address small groups of 50 or so.
Compact, light-weight, easy to store/transport/set-up, powerful enough for my purpose.

Comments about Mackie SRM150 5" Compact Active PA System:

I use this Mackie PA system for meeting with my church group weekly. During the week I use it to amplify my laptop system and in music production using Adobe Audition and Garageband. The size and weight is easy to transport. The built in mixer makes it easy to phantom power up to two mics. It has a third channel input for an iPod or other sound source. And it has a throughput to connect to other speakers systems. Very well designed and sounds great!

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I love this unit! Amazing sound and quality! [@]

Comments about Mackie SRM150 5" Compact Active PA System:

I use this amp as a monitor/DI at a small club. I run my mics into it and then run a cable from the the thru port in the back to the house. The sound is clear as abell, the unit is solid and everything works the way I want. Great choice.

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These units are purchased by my organization for use in remote areas to share educational videos to indigenous peoples. They can literally be heard over the next mountain or two! They are tough as nails and have super clarity. One unit usually works well for every sized group from a few meeting in a small room to hundreds on a mountainside. The fact that it's multi-volt and has two microphone jacks is also very helpful. We gave up on Anchor-brand units since they kept burning up/blowing out and simply weren't as versatile and tough, and were more expensive. The guys in the field using them all the time are now demanding only this unit.

Comments about Mackie SRM150 5" Compact Active PA System:

I love my new Mackie. I run karaoke and have the whole sound setup of powered amp and bulky speakers. I decided to buy the Mackie to do small gigs - home karaoke parties, singing in restaurants or aged peoples homes. This is just the thing. Great sound and plenty of volume when needed. Compact, lightweight and set up in minutes. I love it!

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We use the speakers in our leadership training. It is quick to set up and we plug a wireless mic and computer into the speaker. It has allowed our "Non-tech" people to feel comfortable in setting up their own sound equipment. We use them in rooms of 40-60 people and the sound output is great and ample.

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I got this because I saw my friend using it as small stage monitor and it sounds and looks nice too. I like the compact size and output. Use it in my home recording studio as monitor speaker and sometimes bring it as portable stage monitor for musicians. For my bigger stage setup I would use something much bigger of course. It can be mounted on microphone stand and set right next to the musician. We all like it for smaller jobs.

Comments about Mackie SRM150 5" Compact Active PA System:

Got this to replace old BOSS personal monitors I've been using for over 15 years and this is one of those replacements that made me wonder why I waited so long to do.

Loads of power for both DJ and live performance applications, self contained and easy to transport. I especially like the boom attachment feature which allows me to put the SRM150 on a mic stand and have the boom part of the stand come out of the top of the 150.

It don't get any better than this!