Description
Overview
The Challenger Portable Sound System is a self-contained PA that runs with or without mains power, so you can wheel it to the far side of the field or the pool deck and start speaking without a power lead. It is the Chiayo Challenger 1000D, supplied through Edwards Sound Systems, and it arrives as an assembled unit with a dust cover.
Around a 200 watt amplifier and a 2 way 10 in speaker, it covers groups of over 350 people or an area of around 1000 square metres, for speech and music alike. Bluetooth, a USB/SD digital recorder and player, and a wireless microphone receiver are all built in. If you only need to address a classroom-sized group, the Portable PA System, Focus 505, Bluetooth, UHF is the smaller unit in our sound & pa range.
Key benefits
- Reaches over 350 people with its 200 watt amplifier and 2 way 10 in speaker.
- Works anywhere on site because it runs on battery or mains power.
- One person can move it, thanks to the built-in trolley and retractable handle.
- Plays music from a phone over Bluetooth, or from a USB stick or SD card.
- Records speeches to mp3 on a USB stick for playback later.
- Grows with you: add wireless microphone receivers, extra speakers or a wireless repeater.
Who it's for
Choose this system for school assemblies, athletics days, swimming sports and prizegivings where one voice has to carry to a whole field, hall or pool area. It also suits club match days, aerobics and Zumba sessions, and any outdoor event without a nearby power point.
For a lone starter or referee who only needs short announcements, a Megaphone Pistol-Grip with Siren is simpler and lighter. For a smaller room or a single class, look at the Focus 505 instead.
Care, safety and set-up
Charge the unit before an outdoor event so you can run without mains power, and fit the supplied dust cover when it is stored in the sports shed or hall cupboard. The retractable handle and trolley are for moving it; keep it upright in transit.
The wireless microphone system syncs with IrDA and operates on NZ legal frequencies, which matters if you add extra receivers later. Orders generally dispatch the same or next business day, and the system is covered by the store's 12-month guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Does it need mains power to run?
No. It operates with or without mains power, so you can use it on a sports field or pool deck and plug it in when you are back inside.
Can I play music from a phone?
Yes. There is a Bluetooth receiver built in, plus USB/SD input for a stick or card and sockets for cord microphones and portable music players.
Can it cover a full sports field?
It is rated for over 350 people or around 1000 square metres. For a bigger area you can add extra speakers or a wireless repeater that links extension speakers up to 80 m away.
Can I get a quote for a school or club?
Yes. Add the system to a quote and request a quote; our reps and customer-service team can also advise on microphones and extra receivers.
