The MUSIC STORE GO! 8A is a multifunctional active speaker with integrated 3-channel mixer, a media player with USB port and SD card slot, Bluetooth audio streaming, a microphone jack (XLR ), stereo line inputs and outputs as well as an additional powered output, which can be used to operate a second passive speaker.
The MUSIC STORE GO! 8A is equipped with an 8" bass woofer and a 1" compression driver, which provide a rich, professional sound. The built-in power amplifier with 200W peak power has enough resources to supply another passive speaker (max. 100 Watt/8Ohm) via Speaker Twist Link Out.
The speaker offers an internal mixer that can independently control a microphone or instrument signal (XLR) or a stereo line source (RCA). A stereo RCA output can be used to output the sum signal for further use, for example to a subwoofer or a second active speaker.
The integrated media player makes the MUSIC STORE GO! 8A the ideal mobile multimedia solution, allowing MP3 and WAV files to be read from both a USB stick and an SD card. Thanks to its Bluetooth functionality, the MUSIC STORE GO! 8A can also wirelessly play audio files directly from a smartphone or tablet. The LCD display and the control buttons below it allow even larger file libraries to be managed clearly and easily and individual files to be selected.
The MUSIC STORE GO! 8A is characterized by its high-quality workmanship. The housing is made of a high-quality, robust plastic. The large carrying handles are integrated into the curved shape of the modern speaker design. On the bottom is a 35mm speaker flange, which allows the speaker to be placed on any standard speaker stand.
The MUSIC STORE Cover - GO! 8A provides the perfect protection for transport against inevitable bumps, scratches and dents.
This speaker is excellent value for money and provides good sound quality. However, the "manual" is extremely thin and setting up the bluetooth was not easy. The speaker will only pair to one source at a time everything has to be done from the source. The fact that the LCD screen and all the other controls are on the back of the speaker does not help with day to day changes in source (Aux in etc.), volume, equalizer and other aspects of operation. On the whole, for my purposes it's a good product, but I suspect I may frustrate other more demanding users.