Re: Purchasing new band PA

James <worthlambert@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> I have a vocal group that has added a drummer and a bass player.  We
> are going to be playing outside to a small crowd or in small to
> medium
> indoor venues. 

How many in the audiences?

> I have a Fender 410 Deville Amp that will put out a
> lot of sound and a smaller Fender combo bass cabinet.   My PA that I
> have been using is just a four channel Kustom 100 watt for the vocals
> only.   I need something bigger with the other instruments.
> 
> Here is what I am trying to decide on.
> 
> 
> Soundcraft 1000 watt powered mixer 499.99 with two Harbinger Speakers
> 299.99 each.
> Pros:  Easy to use and carry
> Cons: The powered mixer cannot be expanded.  I was told that there is
> a greater likelihood of it getting damaged with it being carried
> around.
> 
> 
> Yamaha twelve channel mixer 499.99 with a crown 300 watt (per
> speaker)
> power amp 299.99 with the Harbinger or JBL speakers 299.99 each.
> Around 1400.00.
> 
> 
> Pros:  It is expandable, these will fit in a rack mount that will aid
> the ****tability of it.  I could easily upgrade the unit.
> Cons:  A little more cost.  A little more bulky to carry around.
> 
> 
> Another suggestion would be to purchase powered speakers with a
> mixer.
> 
> 
> What are your thoughts.

Mackie Onyx board and SRM 350 or SRM 450 powered speakers.


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