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Alto Busker 6.5" 200W Portable Battery-Powered Speaker

The Alto Professional Busker is a portable, battery-powered speaker for performing musicians. Weighing only 12 lb. at 12" tall, the Busker pushes a formidable 200W through a 6.5" woofer and 1" tweeter. Its integrated 3-channel mixer includes a pair of combination XLR/TRS inputs for microphones, instruments and line-level sources, while a third channel supports Bluetooth or 3.5 mm auxiliary connections. Users who require additional inputs and greater output power can wirelessly link two Busker speakers via Bluetooth and further configure their settings remotely using the free Alto Pro app. On-the-go musicians can take advantage of the Alto Busker’s portability and flexibility, amplifying their performances anywhere they roam.

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Big Sound, Small Footprint

Tap into expansive live sound with the Alto Busker. Modern driver technology offers volume and definition in a package roughly the size of the average nearfield studio monitor. Between the low-frequency driver and the high-frequency tweeter, the spectrum is represented from 60Hz–20kHz. Bottom-end translation is punchy and assertive, mid-range instruments glisten with enhanced intelligibility, and high-frequency extension imparts a hint of air alongside hi-fi sparkle. The Alto Professional Busker provides exciting performance in a highly portable, battery-operated speaker.    

Alto Professional Busker Mixer

Built-in Alesis Effects

Onboard Alesis DSP generates multiple effects to add professional polish to instruments and vocals, including three kinds of reverb, delay, chorus, flanger and rotary. Dial in just the right amount of level using dedicated Channel FX knobs located on mixer channels 1 and 2, from just a splash to a tidal wave of expression, depending on style and taste. Room, plate and hall reverbs create space and dimension, transforming dry sounds into lush sonic landscapes. The Alto Busker is versatile to the core, capable of not only amplifying performances, but also significantly shaping the mix with built-in DSP effects.   

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Road-tested Reliability

Night after night, gig after gig, Busker boasts rugged reliability. Its compact shell is durable from every side and angle—lay it horizontally, stand it up vertically, tilt it back to monitor yourself or pole-mount it for maximum dispersion and audience engagement. The Alto Professional Busker has a dependably sturdy enclosure, regardless of orientation. Best of all, the speaker’s durability weighs in at a feathery 12 lb., which is incredibly light by any standard. Busker proves that road-ready strength doesn’t have to come with a prohibitive increase to size or weight.

Alto Professional Busker Portable Speaker

Battery-powered Operation

The Alto Busker cuts ties with conventional limitations by offering battery power for the nomadic performer. Eco Mode supports up to 24 hours of battery life for fewer charges in between sets, and an overnight charge will bring Busker back up to full health when it’s running low. A convenient, 4-segment LED indicator displays approximate life from 100% down to 0%, so you’ll never be caught off guard by a dying battery. The Alto Professional Busker also runs on a traditional IEC, rounding out its power options based on player preference or gig necessity.        Power, portability and versatility define the Alto Busker. For on-the-move musicians who demand top-tier sound, this dynamic speaker delivers on all fronts. Untether with battery power and immerse audiences in up to 106dB SPL—well-suited to medium-size venues or outdoor stages. If the gig calls for more “oomph,” wirelessly link a pair of Busker speakers together, or run an XLR from the main output straight to FOH. Fill out your sound with backing tracks beamed from your mobile device directly to Busker’s channel 3 over Bluetooth, or hook up a 3.5 mm AUX for hardwired connectivity. Whatever the show calls for, the Alto Professional Busker is equipped to handle it.       

 
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About PA Systems:

From battery-powered portables to monster 3-way systems with multiple subwoofers and refrigerator-sized racks full of power amps, your PA system is a big part of what presents you to the world. PA gear, or "sound-reinforcement equipment," has changed immensely in a short period of time, with new digital technology revolutionizing mixers, power amps and speaker electronics, and material science developing new synthetics that make speaker enclosures smaller, stronger and lighter than ever.

Portable systems range from small-wheeled single speakers with built-in mixers and rechargeable batteries to bi-amplified stereo systems with integrated mixers that snap together for easy transport. These systems are great for street performing, presentations, small coffeehouse gigs, rehearsals and parties. They won't get "rock 'n' roll" loud, but for solo or duo performers and DJs who need to travel light, they get the job done with a minimum amount of hassle.

Mid-sized systems are generally designed to scale up easily, from smaller to larger venues. The introduction of internally bi-amplified (separate amps for low- and high-frequency) cabinets from many different companies made systems smaller, lighter, and easier to use for gigging club musicians, enabling a band to start with a basic system and grow it by adding extra cabinets and powered subwoofers as their careers move forward. Since many power cabinets can also double as floor-wedge or side-fill monitors, an early investment in such a system continues to pay off even when you need to upgrade to full-blown concert-sized sound.

Concert systems, on the other hand, have tended to remain with discrete components for ease of service and the ability to quickly swap out gear should a problem occur under critical live performance conditions. Concert systems, especially for arenas and outdoor venues, will frequently use multiple stacks of speakers fed with delayed signals so that audience coverage can be increased while keeping audio synced across the whole crowd.

Live sound can be as simple or as complex as you want to make it, so it's important to do some serious planning as your system grows. At Guitar Center, our live sound pros can help you put together the system that's exactly right for your present and future needs.