Must-See for Students!! Recommended Simple Public Address Systems for Cultural Festivals, School Fairs, and Sports Days

As September rolls in, we’re definitely starting to feel the autumn vibes, though the hot days still seem to linger. How is everyone doing? The change of seasons can often lead to health issues, so please take care of yourselves. I recently battled some pollen allergies and was down for about a week. Pollen can be quite troublesome!
Speaking of autumn, what comes to mind? We often hear phrases like “the season for reading” and “the season for eating,” but we also talk about “the season for arts” and “the season for sports.” For students, this time of year is filled with cultural festivals, school fairs, and sports events.
For events held in places that don’t have a permanent public address system, a "simple public address system" is highly recommended. In this post, I’d like to focus on such events and introduce some great options for simple public address systems.

① BEHRINGER / PPA200 EUROPORT

This system is suitable for indoor speech events with around 100 attendees. It features an FBQ feedback detection system that easily eliminates unwanted feedback and annoying howling sounds.

↑ The faders light up to visually indicate the cause of feedback, making it easy to identify and address the issue. For more details, check out the video below!

It's compact and lightweight (approximately 61.3 × 33.9 × 18.6 cm and around 12 kg), and its all-in-one design allows it to be easily packed like a briefcase for convenient transport and storage.
For use in school classrooms, it’s great that you can easily play audio sources using devices like CD players that are commonly available at schools!

② JBL / EON ONE Compact

Can you believe that a unit packed with features like a 4-channel mixer, effects processor, up to 12 hours of battery life, an 8-inch high-quality woofer, Bluetooth music playback, and wireless control weighs only 8 kg? It’s true—truly a remarkable story!
With Bluetooth connectivity, you can play audio sources and, if your smartphone starts running low on battery, you can charge it using the USB port. Plus, it has a ducking function that automatically lowers the background music volume when audio input is detected, ensuring that the speaker’s voice is clearly heard during events, even when music is playing!

↑ The ducking feature can be easily toggled on and off with this button, making it a convenient option for events. For more details, check out the video below!

③ JBL / EON208P

For indoor speeches and similar events, this system can accommodate up to approximately 300 attendees.

If you're considering hosting a classroom live performance during a school festival, this system is highly recommended as it supports high-impedance (Hi-Z) inputs for instruments like guitars and basses. It also features +48V phantom power, allowing you to use condenser microphones on channels 1 and 2, which is great for those seeking high sound quality!
With excellent expandability through monitor out and subwoofer out, it also includes a headphone output—an uncommon feature for simple public address systems. Plus, its all-in-one design makes it easy to transport and store!

↑ By combining the speaker unit and mixer, transportation is a breeze!

How was it? This time, we focused on recommending options for upcoming autumn events, especially for students. Of course, simple public address systems are also perfect for Halloween parties, Christmas gatherings, and year-end events, making them versatile for any season. We hope you'll consider a simple public address system for your upcoming events. Take care, and see you next time!