Yamaha Stagepas 200BTR Battery Powered Speaker with Bluetooth

The Yamaha Stagepas 200 is a highly portable and powerful all-in-one PA system, distinguishing itself from its larger siblings (like the 400BT and 600BT) with its compact, cube-like design and a focus on battery-powered operation. It's an excellent solution for buskers, public speakers, and small gigs where power outlets may be scarce.

Here is a detailed breakdown of its battery and power features:

Battery & Power

• Integrated or Optional Battery: The Stagepas 200 is available in two main versions. The Stagepas 200BTR comes with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack included, while the standard Stagepas 200 does not, and the battery (model BTR-STP200) must be purchased separately.

• Battery Life: The high-capacity lithium-ion battery provides a maximum operating time of up to 10 hours. This can vary depending on the volume and usage, but it is advertised to provide 8 hours of continuous use at 1/16th power, making it a reliable option for a full day of busking or a few small gigs.

• Charging Time: The battery can be fully recharged in approximately 4 hours when the unit is connected to an AC power source.

• Power Output: The system itself delivers a total of 180 watts of dynamic power (150W for the woofer and 30W for the compression driver) in a bi-amplified Class-D design.

• Storage Mode: If you plan to store the unit with the battery for more than 10 days, Yamaha recommends putting it in "Storage Mode." This prevents the battery from slowly discharging. The process involves turning the unit on with battery power, then pressing and holding the Standby/On and Battery Check buttons for at least 7 seconds.

Other Key Features

• Compact Design: The Stagepas 200 is a compact, 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs) speaker that is highly portable and easy to set up. It features an 8" woofer and a 1.4" compression driver in a coaxial arrangement, providing clear sound and a wide 90 x 90 dispersion.

• 5-Channel Digital Mixer: Despite its small size, it features a sophisticated 5-channel digital mixer with three mono mic/line inputs and one stereo line input. The mixer can be controlled remotely via the dedicated STAGEPAS Controller app for iOS and Android.

• DSP Features: The mixer includes powerful sound-shaping tools like a 1-knob EQ/preset on each channel, a master output multi-band compressor with "MODE" presets, and high-grade SPX digital reverb with four programs.

• Flexible Inputs: It has a Hi-Z input for directly connecting instruments with passive pickups and a Bluetooth 5.0 input for wireless audio streaming.

• Mounting and Stand: The unit can be placed on a floor stand with a rubber base to angle it at 30 or 60, or mounted on a standard 35mm speaker pole.