Roland BA-55 Setup guide

ROLAND BA-55
TRAINING GUIDE
Contents
1. FEATURES
2. QUICK DEMO
3. FIVE FEATURES TO KNOW and SHOW
4. ACCESSORIES

Roland BA-55 Training Guide
1. FEATURES
Small but powerful portable self-contained battery-powered
PA with unique features can provide high quality audio
anywhere
Includes a custom wireless mic for completely untethered
use in many applications: lectures, seminars, presentations,
classroom, sports instruction, musical performance, outdoor
parties, weddings, etc.
Three inputs: two mic (wireless plus 1 x Neutrik XLR) plus
one stereo line or instrument w/RCA, 1/8” and stereo 1/4”
inputs (can be used with a maximum of two wireless
microphones).
Runs on 8 x AA batteries or included AC adapter
Two band EQ plus echo effect
Built in sensor automatically switches from mono to stereo
based on position: horizontal or vertical
On board Chime tone for getting audience attention
Automatic anti-feedback function
Auto power-off to save battery life
Storage hatch in the back for the mic, cords, AC adapter,
etc.
RCA stereo line out for connecting to other devices
Speaker stand socket
Available in two colors: black and white
1,249 List; $899 MAP

Roland BA-55 Training Guide
2. QUICK DEMO
The Quick Demo is a way to get a customer interested in a product in less than
60 seconds.
The Quick Demo: Show the Sound and Power
STEP ONE
1. Put the BA-55 on an object at least 3’ (1 m) off the ground in the vertical
position, or place on a standard speaker stand.
2. Turn on the wireless mic.
3. Turn the volume of Channel One (WIRELESS 1) up to about 4 or 5. Make
sure the echo is off.

Roland BA-55 Training Guide
4. Stand five or six feet (about 2 m) in front of the BA-55 and talk or sing.
5. Turn up the echo.
6. Talk or sing again with the echo on.
7. Switch the echo off / on via the wireless mic switch.
STEP TWO: SHOW STEREO PERFORMANCE
1. Turn the BA-55 on its side. The STEREO LED on the back will light.
2. Connect a stereo music source (iPod, CD player or other) to the line input
of the BA-55 or connect a guitar, keyboard, or other instrument.

Roland BA-55 Training Guide
3. Turn the volume of Channel Three (AUDIO/INST) to about 4 or 5.
4. Play some audio or instrument in stereo through the BA-55. Or use the
audio as a backing track and play (or sing) along.
5. To hear the stereo / mono feature, tilt the BA-55 up and down 2 or 3 times
with the audio playing.

Roland BA-55 Training Guide
3. FIVE THINGS TO KNOW and SHOW
1. Truly self-contained battery-powered PA for untethered performance
anywhere
2. Three inputs: 2 mic plus stereo line/instrument in
3. Includes proprietary wireless mic
4. Built-in echo effect and automatic anti-feedback
5. Switches automatically from mono to stereo
4. ACCESSORIES
1. Roland ST-A95 speaker stand
2. Roland DR-WM55 wireless mic