Fender Passport Deluxe PA Systems vs. Fender Passport Deluxe Plus Systems
This article compares the older self-contained Fender Passport Deluxe PA systems to the newer Fender Passport Deluxe Plus sound reinforcement systems.
Both the Fender Passport Deluxe PA systems and the Fender Passport Deluxe Plus PA systems include everything you need to project great sound for general presentations as well as live sound musical events. You can use these Fender PA systems to amplify voices, musical instruments, computer sound cards, CD’s, tape playback and more.
The new Fender Passport Deluxe Plus — like the older Fender Passport Deluxe — uses the distinctive clam-shell design with the patented Deluxe Speaker Array (DSA). The self-contained package folds into a latched suitcase that is light-weight, weather-resistant and portable. This proprietary design also delivers high fidelity audio with wide horizontal projection, remarkable clarity and digital reverb – characteristics not usually found in a traditional PA.
All models of the Fender Passport PA systems include two full-range speaker cabinets, a powered mixer, a dynamic microphone and all the cables you need to get started.
These portable PA systems are suitable for all professional audio applications such as conferences, training, auditoriums, meetings, hotels, houses of worship, school functions, outdoor celebrations, parades, marketing and even live music events.
Below we look at some of the major differences among Fender PA systems:
Fender Passport Deluxe PD 150 Portable PA System
The Fender Passport Deluxe PD-150 has a 4 channel mixer, 150-watt stereo power amp (which the manufacturer rates as suitable for groups up to 300 people) and a specialized DSA speaker design.
Weighing only 28 lbs, the PD-150 features the patented portable Fender suitcase design that is excellent for working musicians, traveling presenters, schools and religious organizations.
The Passport Deluxe 150 includes one Fender P 51 wired XLR microphone kit that contains a cardioid pattern dynamic microphone for voice and instrument use. The PD 150 can also accommodate an optional DC battery and converter especially useful for outdoor functions.
Learn more about the Fender Passport Deluxe PD 150 Portable PA System.
Fender Passport PD-150 Plus Portable PA System
The Fender Passport PD-150 Plus PA system improves on the standard Passport Deluxe PD-150 with great new features including a built-in CD player, true stereo, a more powerful class “D” stereo power amp and an upgraded digital reverb.
The easily portable 150-Watt PD-150 Deluxe Plus gives you a four-channel mixer, specialized DSA speaker design, innovative feedback rejection system (anti feedback) and comes in the standard luggage-style molded black case. The Passport Deluxe Plus 150 comes with one Fender P-51 dynamic hand-held microphone kit and also has the option to operate with a variety of wireless accessories, though it does not accommodate a DC battery or converter.
Fender Passport Deluxe PD 250 Portable PA System
The Fender Passport Deluxe portable PA system features a six input mixer, docking connector for wireless microphone receiver and two Fender Passport P51 wired XLR microphone kits. The Fender Passport Deluxe delivers 250 Watts of high fidelity audio with wide horizontal projection and digital reverb and is rated by the manufacturer for audiences of up to 500 people. Whether you are speaking at a religious engagement, holding a seminar or teaching in the classroom, the Passport PD 250 provides dependable high quality sound. The PD 150 can also accommodate an optional DC battery and converter especially useful for outdoor functions.
Fender Passport Deluxe PD 250 Plus Portable PA System
The Fender Passport PD-250 Plus portable PA system includes all of the features of the original deluxe 250 model and more. This 250-Watt Fender PA comes with a built-in CD player, two P-51 microphone kits with professional cardioid low impedance dynamic microphones, a more powerful class “D” stereo power amp and an upgraded digital reverb. The Passport PD-250 Plus gives you a six-channel mixer, innovative feedback rejection system (anti feedback), and specialized DSA speaker design. The PD-250 Plus is great in any situation where quality sound is needed and is rated by Fender for audiences up to 500 people. The PD 250 Plus does not accommodate a DC battery or converter.
Fender Passport P 80 Portable PA System
The Fender Passport P-80 has a 3 channel mixer, 80 Watt mono power amp and weighs only 27.5 lbs. Whether you’re speaking at a religious function, holding a business meeting or teaching a class, the Passport P-80 provides dependable, high quality sound that delivers your message to audiences of up to 150 people. The Fender P-80 features the patented portable Fender suitcase design that is excellent for working musicians, traveling presenters, schools and religious organizations. The Passport 80 includes one Fender P 51 wired XLR microphone kit that contains a cardioid pattern dynamic microphone for voice and instrument use. The P 80 can also accommodate an optional DC battery and optional converter especially useful for outdoor functions.
Fender Passport Deluxe PD 500 Portable PA System
The Fender Passport PD-500 portable PA system was designed with musicians and entertainers in mind.
The PD-500 features an eight-channel mixer, patented Feedback Killer, 48 volt phantom power and selectable digital effects. This Fender PA comes with two Fender P-51 microphone kits, professional cardioid low impedance dynamic microphones and a powerful 500 Watt class “D” stereo power amp. Fender PD-500 speaker cabinets feature Neo-Precision neodymium speakers designed by Celestion for superior musical performance and decreased weight (this PA is the same weight as the Fender PD 250). Learn more about the Fender Passport Deluxe PD 500 Portable PA System.
