Soundcraft Systems Sound-Craft Portable PA and 50 similar items

Sound-Craft Systems Inc. SLR-45 ?Soundette? Long Range Voice Amplifier System (Made in USA) This is a portable PA / voice projection system, likely from the late 1960s?1970s, designed for public speaking applications such as: Schools Churches Outdoor events Political rallies Auctioneers Coaches / athletic fields SLR-45 Soundette ? Long Range Voice Amplifier System Manufactured by Sound-Craft Systems, Inc. (USA) This is a self-contained powered speaker with built-in amplifier . comes with power cord ? Key Features Power Operation Built-in amplifier Auto-charger Battery operation capability 110/120V AC operation (95 watts) 10 watts RMS total output 4 ohm output Fuse protected Controls Internal speaker volume Add-On speaker volume (for external speaker) AUX input level MIC 1 MIC 2 input levels Power switch with battery condition meter Inputs AUX in/out Two OE" mic inputs External speaker output ? Physical Characteristics Wood cabinet with vinyl covering Front speaker grille cloth Top carrying handle Portable tower-style enclosure Industrial / institutional design This was built for durability and projection rather than hi-fi sound. ? What It Was Used For This type of system was commonly used before modern lightweight PA systems existed. It allowed: Battery-powered outdoor announcements Portable microphone amplification Extension speaker connection for larger crowds