{"id":180124,"date":"2024-03-13T10:17:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T10:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=180124"},"modified":"2024-03-13T10:17:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T10:17:40","slug":"alphatheta-wave-eight-a-portable-speaker-perfect-for-djs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/alphatheta-wave-eight-a-portable-speaker-perfect-for-djs\/","title":{"rendered":"AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT: A portable speaker perfect for DJs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to celebrate a party anywhere or at any time, you will probably have to spend a good sum of money on sound equipment that lives up to the demands.\u00a0For example, in the professional speaker\u00a0range\u00a0you can seriously consider\u00a0AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT,\u00a0an option designed specifically for those who mix music.<\/p>\n<p>AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT is a high-end portable speaker\u00a0with an 8-inch driver that will make it easy for you to create a music environment indoors and outdoors thanks to its built-in battery with support for up to 8 hours of completely wire-free playback.<\/p>\n<h3>Classic design and easy to carry<\/h3>\n<p>As can be seen in the product images, the design style is totally classic and consistent with what one expects in professional audio equipment, although at the same time it has some facilities designed so that you can take it with you to any party without it being a great annoyance.\u00a0Its official dimensions are 300 \u00d7 554 \u00d7 337 mm and its total weight is 12.7 kilograms\u00a0.<\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-1\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WAVE-EIGHT Wireless DJ speaker Walkthrough\" width=\"662\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8HQf4f9ZgwM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Although they are not immediately apparent at first glance,\u00a0the equipment has rear wheels that make it possible to move it\u00a0without having to use force, while transport handles on both the top and side allow you to carry it in two different ways.\u00a0And if you look at its underside you will find a\u00a035 mm hole so you can install it on a conventional stand.<\/p>\n<p>So that it can be part of an outdoor party and it is not a risk if it starts to rain or you are near a pool or the sea, the\u00a0AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT\u00a0has an IPX4 certification\u00a0that makes it completely resistant to splashes.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, regarding its physical connections, on its rear area you will find a series of varied ports, such as two XLR\/TRS combo jack inputs, a \u00bc TRS connector, a 3.5 mm stereo minijack and an output XLR.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-215422 size-full entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT can be placed horizontally or vertically\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/19_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-215422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT can be placed horizontally or vertically<\/p>\n<p>The key to the performance of this speaker is the use of technology inherited from Pioneer DJ, a market leader in the design and production of innovative equipment and software for professionals, which allows you to achieve ultra-low\u00a0latency results at the same time. to stream audio wirelessly via the Bluetooth standard.<\/p>\n<p>Internally, you will also find in the\u00a0AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT\u00a0a highly efficient Class D amplifier, a new generation 8 driver created by the same brand and a \u201cVortex Bass Accelerator\u201d that works on the representation of more powerful bass tones but without losing clarity. , something ideal to bring the details of electronic music to any corner, even at outdoor parties.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that if you need to cover larger events you have the option of syncing multiple speakers in stereo mode for an expansive experience, or adding a third as a subwoofer for rich bass sound.\u00a0Just press\u00a0the switch to switch between Mono, Stereo and Subwoofer modes.<\/p>\n<h3>Forget about cables<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-215421 size-full entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT has rear wheels to move it\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-215421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT has rear wheels to move it<\/p>\n<p>On the one hand, among the best of its operation is the\u00a0use of an internal battery that will give you around 8 hours of continuous playback\u00a0(it recharges to 100% in approximately 4 hours), as well as a USB-C input with charging technology Inversely, that is, it can also be used as a large external battery to recharge your mobile phone or other device that has run out of power.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise,\u00a0you will find an included transmitter in its storage compartment that you can connect directly to your DJ equipment regardless of its model\u00a0and thus instantly create a wireless connection with no cables in sight.\u00a0Even if you pair the AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT with the new OMNIS-DUO All-in-One portable DJ system from the same brand that also runs on an internal battery, the experience becomes 100% portable.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, keep in mind that if you purchase this equipment you are targeting an environment of parties and gatherings away from home.\u00a0Do you want a more conventional speaker?\u00a0For example, the\u00a0Samsung SWA-W700\u00a0with its\u00a0elegant cubic design will give you up to 350W of power\u00a0to create a spectacular home sound system, whether for listening to music, watching movies or playing games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to celebrate a party anywhere or at any time, you will probably have to spend a good sum of money on sound equipment that lives up to the demands.\u00a0For example, in the professional speaker\u00a0range\u00a0you can seriously consider\u00a0AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT,\u00a0an option designed specifically for those who mix music. 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