Audio engineers, musicians, and singer/songwriters looking for portable, battery-powered PA system for voice and guitar will be impressed with the HK Audio MOVE 8, a battery-powered speaker that is suitable for a wide range of applications, offering top performance and easy handling.

The speaker utilizes 60W Class-D amplifiers to drive the 8" woofer and 1" high-frequency driver, which combine to offer a full-range frequency response (65 Hz to 18 kHz) with plenty of volume to cover an audience (123 dB SPL). The MOVE 8 features a four-channel mixer with 2-band EQ and a reverb effect. Channels 1-2 feature combo XLR-1/4" mic/line inputs, while channel 3 provides a 1/4" input, dedicated for Hi-Z inputs such as a guitar. Channel 4 features a 3.5mm Aux input as well as the Bluetooth receiver. The MOVE 8 can be remotely controlled via the free Android/iOS MOVE 8 REMOTE app. Two batteries and a power supply are included.

60W Class-D Amplifier    8" Woofer + 1" High-Frequency Driver    65 Hz to 18 kHz Frequency Response    123 dB Max SPL + 70 x 70° Dispersion    2-Band Channel EQ    Two Mic/Line Combo XLR-1/4" Inputs    1/4" Inst Input with Cabinet Simulator    3.5mm Aux I/O + 1/4" Send/Return (CH.3)    Bluetooth MOVE 8 REMOTE App    Limited 5-Year Warranty

MOVE 8 delivers the familiar transparent PREMIUM PR:O full-range sound with high speech intelligibility and fatigue-free listening. A highly efficient 8" bass/midrange speaker offers powerful and impressive performance, even at high volumes, with long battery life at the same time. The 1" driver with horn provides an excellent and balanced sound up to 20 kHz. All components are built into a light and stable multi-functional wooden housing, which can be placed vertically on a speaker stand thanks to the speaker stand flange or horizontally as a floor monitor.

The Dual Battery Slot can hold the supplied batteries. The loudspeaker can be powered by one or both batteries simultaneously. The highlight: during operation, a tool-free battery replacement can be performed without interruption ('Hot Swap' function). Even Bluetooth audio streaming remains.

The integrated 4-channel mixer with modern Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming, Master control, and Aux input make an external mixing console unnecessary for most applications with microphone, keyboard, acoustic guitar, or DJ equipment. In addition, the mixer offers direct access to EQ and Reverb for channels 1 to 3. Thanks to the switchable cab simulation, guitar pedals connected to the instrument input sound authentic.

The free MOVE 8 REMOTE App is not just a remote control for your MOVE 8—it also adds some sophisticated features that make it even more fun. The App can be used to control all the channel settings (EQ, reverb, volume) as well as the master volume. In addition, a 2-band EQ is available for channel 4 (Aux/Bluetooth), and the karaoke function can be activated for Bluetooth audio streaming and Aux In, including Vocal Cancellation and Transpose. The integrated effects (chorus, tremolo, and flange) as well as the 3 Celestion cab simulations can be selected on channel 3 and can be used to optimize the sound of an electric guitar, for example. All EQ settings can also be stored and quickly recalled.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. There's a IPhone plug connection for a IPhone... Can this plug be used to plug a Android phone into it also? or this is only for a IPhone

A: The iPhone input on the Pyle Pro PPHP1237UB is a standard 1/8 line input and connects with a cable from the headphone jack on any smartphone or small portable mp3 player.

Q: 2. What frequency is the UHF wireless mic receiver built in to the speaker? Am I able to use a better wireless mic with it?

A: The UHF frequency used by the wireless mic included with the American Audio APX12 GO BT Two-Way 12" 200W Battery-Powered Portable PA Speaker is not specified by the manufacturer. Other brands of wireless transmitters will not be compatible, although you could use a complete wireless system with the receiver physically connected to the speaker.

Q: 3. Is there a way to increase the volume of recording on a USB flash drive? Thanks!

A: The recording gain to a USB drive is not adjustable.

Q: 4. Is this a standalone speaker or pair?

A: This is just a single speaker. Still a great deal if you buy 2!

Q: 5. If I buy 3 speakers will they all work off one mic?

A: The wireless mic will pair to just one speaker at a time. You can daisy-chain the speakers together using XLR cables from the link out of the first speaker to an input on the second, then the link out from the second to an input on the third. Or, you can use a wireless system that will take the link out from the first speakers and transmit to two receivers, each connected to the inputs of the 2nd and 3rd speakers. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/928359-REG/alto_stealth_wireless_stereo_system.html

Q: 6. What is the battery charge life on this speaker ?

A: I think it is AC only never used Battery on this

Q: 7. this speaker has output line ?

A: Yes. It has a 3 pin XLR line output and a 1/4 line output. Speaking of the 1/4 output, I have checked its electrical connections and as it turned out, it has separated L and R outputs and can drive a stereo TRS connector, although I don't know if the speaker actually drives a mono signal on it or a stereo one. The technical spec sheet has minimal information and doesn't specify it either. However, since it has stereo input, it might be that it drives a stereo output on the 1/4 line output.

Q: 8. Does this speaker have rca inputs so I play my turntable

A: Yes the American Audio APX12 GO BT has a stereo RCA input.

Q: 9. Is the "wireless remote" IR, and if so, are there IR sensors on the front as well as the rear of the unit?

A: Hi, no, the wireless microphone operates on UHF radio frequencies which provides for better all around wireless connectivity. Thank you for shopping at B&H!

Q: 10. How much does it weigh?

A: like 21 lbs