Alto TX310 10-Inch Powered PA Loudspeaker

Alto TX310 10-Inch Powered PA Loudspeaker

The Alto TX310 is a two-way powered PA loudspeaker from the TX3 series, combining a 10-inch woofer with a 1-inch titanium compression driver in a compact polypropylene cabinet. Its built-in Class D amplifier delivers 350 W peak and 175 W continuous power, so the speaker needs only a signal cable and mains power to work — no separate amplifier. A balanced mic/line input with its own volume control accepts anything from a mixer output to a single microphone, and an XLR link output passes the signal on to a second speaker. It is a simple, transportable solution for speech, live music and playback in small venues.

Key features

• 350 W peak, 175 W continuous Class D amplification built in
• 10-inch woofer with 1.4-inch voice coil
• 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver
• Maximum SPL 116 dB at 1 m, frequency response 75 Hz to 20 kHz
• 90 degree horizontal by 60 degree vertical coverage
• Balanced XLR mic/line input and XLR link output
• Multi-angle cabinet for main speaker or floor monitor use
• Standard 36 mm pole socket, only 6.1 kg

Drivers and amplification

The low frequencies come from a 10-inch driver with a 1.4-inch voice coil, crossed over at 2.5 kHz to a 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver with a 1-inch voice coil, loaded on a horn that spreads sound across 90 degrees horizontally and 60 degrees vertically. That coverage pattern suits a seated or standing audience in a hall, classroom or place of worship, putting sound across the listeners rather than in a narrow beam. The Class D amplifier is rated at 350 W peak and 175 W continuous, producing a maximum SPL of 116 dB at one metre — enough headroom for presenters, singers and acoustic acts in small to medium rooms, and for programme playback where clarity matters more than sheer size.

Connections and control

The rear panel keeps operation deliberately simple. One XLR balanced input handles either a line-level feed from a mixer or a microphone plugged straight in, with a volume knob setting the level, and an XLR link output sends the same input signal onward to another powered speaker for wider coverage. There are power LEDs on the front and rear panels and a clip limiter LED that warns when the input is being driven too hard. Thermal protection and an analogue limiter/compressor circuit protect the speaker against overload, but sensible gain setting — raising the level gradually and watching the clip indication — remains the right way to run any PA speaker.

Cabinet, mounting and transport

The injection-moulded polypropylene enclosure is shaped for more than one job: stand it upright as a main speaker, mount it on a standard 36 mm pole socket, or lay it on its side in the wedge position as a floor monitor for a performer. A metal grille protects the drivers, rubber feet keep the cabinet steady, and a handle on top makes the 6.1 kg speaker easy to carry between venues. At 462 x 284 x 279 mm it fits in a car boot alongside stands and a small mixer, which is exactly the working pattern of mobile presenters, fitness instructors, schools and houses of worship.

Where the TX310 fits

Choose the TX310 when the system must be quick to set up and easy to understand: a solo performer with a microphone and backing tracks, a teacher or trainer who needs to be heard, a small band rehearsal, or a venue adding a fill or monitor speaker to an existing setup. For multiple microphones or instruments, feed it from a mixer; for deep bass at high levels, pair it with a subwoofer. Power consumption is 150 W from a 100 to 240 V AC supply through the IEC inlet.

As a single-box answer to everyday sound reinforcement, the TX310 concentrates on the essentials — real output, wide coverage, one flexible input and a cabinet that works on a stand or on the floor. It does those things in a package light enough to move daily and simple enough for non-technical users to operate with confidence.