On May 12, 8:20=A0am, klu...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Scott Dorsey) wrote:
> James =A0<worthlamb...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >I have a vocal group that has added a drummer and a bass player. =A0We
> >are going to be playing outside to a small crowd or in small to
> >medium
> >indoor venues. =A0I have a Fender 410 Deville Amp that will put out a
> >lot of sound and a smaller Fender combo bass cabinet. =A0 My PA that I
> >have been using is just a four channel Kustom 100 watt for the vocals
> >only. =A0 I need something bigger with the other instruments.
>
> Okay, why?
>
> The drums probably don't need to go into the PA, even if you're playing
> outside. =A0And the bass probably doesn't need to go into the PA,
because
> the bass backline is already pretty loud.
>
> To get a PA rig that can both handle vocals well AND also reproduce
> bass accurately is very expensive and will involve some large cabinets
> you won't want to carry around. =A0Consequently, you might consider
asking=
> the bass player if he can use a larger stage amp and deal with the
backlin=
e.
>
> Make sure you have a surface behind you to act like a band shell... this
> is the key to getting any low end outdoors. =A0The low end will drop off
> pretty quickly with distance, but that will remain the case no matter
what=
> PA you use.
>
> >Here is what I am trying to decide on.
> >Soundcraft 1000 watt powered mixer 499.99 with two Harbinger Speakers
> >299.99 each.
> >Pros: =A0Easy to use and carry
> >Cons: The powered mixer cannot be expanded. =A0I was told that there is
> >a greater likelihood of it getting damaged with it being carried
> >around.
>
> Harbinger speakers? =A0Where do these come from? =A0And what are they?
>
> >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.
>
> Which JBL speakers? =A0And tell me about the Harbingers.
>
> >Pros: =A0It is expandable, these will fit in a rack mount that will aid
> >the ****tability of it. =A0I could easily upgrade the unit.
> >Cons: =A0A little more cost. =A0A little more bulky to carry around.
>
> If you're going to try and put drums and bass into the PA, the LEAST
> of your worries is carrying around the amp and the console.
>
> >Another suggestion would be to purchase powered speakers with a
> >mixer.
>
> That would work too.
>
> >What are your thoughts.
>
> Get speakers that sound good and work well for your application, then
> get whatever you need to drive them. =A0I notice that you don't have any
> monitors or microphones listed here... that's going to be where much of
> your money is going.
> --scott
>
> --
> "C'est un Nagra. =A0C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."
Harbinger speakers are made exclusively for guitar Center. The JBL's
are the JRX115. I guess I need to do away with the three options and
just ask what you would recommend. The 100 watt Kustom does not have
the clarity to sound good as it is, and if I just primarily need to
run vocals and possibly guitar ( I have a Fender 410), what is the
best value.
Thanks!!
James
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