AmpliVox S122A Showstyle Roving Rostrum with Wired Microphone

Portable tabletop lectern with amplifier, speakers and microphone

The Good

With 50 Watt amplifier, this compact unit is powerful and can fill a 15,000 square foot room.

The Bad

The S122A works for an audience of 1500 people. For a larger audience, it is not as accommodating.

The Verdict

AmpliVox’s S122A is a handy system for public speaking. The speakers and amplifier fold up into a carrying case and provide a powerful, lightweight unit that is both portable and affordable.

Technical Info

Amplifier: Model S805A. 50 watts nominal output; 25 watts per channel. All integrated circuit design.
Power Controls: On-off switch with LED power indication light. Jack for optional, external AC adapter/recharger.
Power Source: 10 fresh D-cell Alkaline batteries (not included) provide 200 hrs. operation for up to a full year's use. 110/240V AC Adapter/recharger available (S1460).
Auxiliary Input: Stereo jack with separate volume and tone controls. For tape, CD, computer sound card.
Microphone: Model S2030A. Professional low-impedance, cardioid pattern, dynamic microphone, steel case, frequency response 50~15,000 Hz; with 15-ft cable; adjustable, shock-mount, gooseneck. On-off switch.
Microphone Jacks: One each dynamic, condenser with phantom power and wireless. Microphone
volume control adjusts all mics together. All 3 mic inputs and auxiliary input can be used at the same time.:
Speakers: Two 6" x 8" oval speakers; One in lectern and one in lid. Speaker Jacks: 2 jacks; 1 per line input channel. Each jack can drive 4- or 8-ohm speakers. Mic inputs are added equally to left and right channels. Output driver is placed into standby mode when its output jack is empty, reducing power drain and prolonging battery life. Lamp S1100 (optional). 25-watt clip-on AC lamp with 8-ft. cord. Bulb included.
Construction: Scuff-resistant, molded black luggage-type plastic; retractable legs for height adjustment
Dimensions: 16.75"W x 17.25"D x 8.875"H
Price: $499.99

AmpliVox S122A Showstyle Roving Rostrum Delivers Big Sound from Small Package

AmpliVox’s S122A is a handy system for public speaking.

The AmpliVox S122A is a portable lectern complete with amplifier, speakers, podium and microphone. For public speaking, seminars and lectures, this unit is great. All in one, it folds up into a carrying case that is lightweight and totally portable. With three microphone inputs, it can accommodate a condenser, dynamic and wireless microphone. The 50 watt amplifier gives the S122A a big sound that can fill a 15,000 square foot room and easily deliver clear amplification for an audience of 1500 people.

It has an Aux input for a CD player, a line out for recording and 2 extra speaker jacks for a possible total of four speakers. CD player, tape player and all the wires are conveniently stored in the lid. This is really useful and complete for traveling lecturers or anyone who speaks in front of large groups of people on a regular basis.

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