Testing and Usage

 

 

 

What’s in the box?

The MCP100 itself

Power Cable

Wireless microphone

Instruction booklet – in English.

Pure Acoustics keep the contents of the box to a minimum, and there’s not too much unnecessary packaging. Everything is wrapped in plastic and is easy to open.

 

 

It’s almost twice as tall as the MCP50 measuring approximately 10 x 9 x 16 inches (26×22.5x40cm). I had to get the luggage scales out for this one – it’s a hefty 8.3kg (about 18 lbs). There’s a rubber carrying handle on the top for lugging it around, and fortunately they’ve also included a hand-luggage style extending handle and wheels for transporting it longer distances. The case feels tough, it’s been built to withstand some moving around. I’d say it falls under the category “rugged”, and it’s obviously for use both in and outdoors.

 

 

The front of the MCP100 is a metal speaker grill (this one is orange) with a Pure Acoustics logo glued on. There are other color options to suit your mood. There’s a label in the corner which I peeled off and there was a bit of a job to scrape off the remaining glue but no big deal.

 

 

On the back of the MCP100 you’ll find the standard power socket, the AC ON/OFF switch and another switch to select DC, AC or Charge.

 

 

 

There’s also L & R phono audio out sockets, as well as L & R phono input. There’s a 3.5mm input for you to connect up a laptop, MP3 player or other device.

 

Lastly there’s a connection for a 12V DC battery source, so you can also power this from your car or similar source.

 

The remainder of the back of the unit is where the wheel mechanism is bolted on. This seems to be quite strong.

The bottom of the unit has the wheels of course and plastic legs.