[Harp-L] Keyboard / Monitor Amps / Mackie SRM-150

[Kre Porter <hotreeds@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I noticed many of you have been asking about small keyboard amps to monitor yourself and for effects, and etc.  I can heartily recommend the Mackie SRM-150.  It is a lunch-box sized, 150-watt, three channel (one RCA, two Neutrik combo xlr/"1/4") that is stand-mounteable (although you NEED a tri-pod stand, because of the awkward tilt of the thing when mounted!)
I use it to listen to Youtube videos and have run a Commander through it ... killer!  The other night I was sitting-in and had my 'Zoo with a line-out.  Well ... there were no open channels in the P.A.; so I pulled this little thing out and got GREAT sound, fast!  Channel #1 has a button to allow for Direct input of guitars, and etc.  I usually use one channel for a line-out from the 'Zoo and put an Audix i-5 mic in the other one, for a fat sound.  If I'm singing, I just use the line input.  It doubles as a stage monitor, with FLAT Line, or Mic out to the board.  There is also a separate input, for when you  just want to HEAR the mix.  I have also used it quite effectively with my Raven mic, for Chrom and with jazz, reggae, and etc.  Best part?  They retail new for under $300.00.
     I have owned their SRM-350 speakers as well, but this thing is what you want!  I don't know how well it would handle double octaves ... but it has always put out REMARKABLE range for me.  The sweepable three-band EQ allows you to dial-in the sweet spot ... BUT!  The EQ settings you HEAR aren't applied to the signal out.  It is flat, to avoid pissing-off the Sound guy!  The merits of THAT are debatable, but the SRM series by Mackie is VERY harp friendly, in my experience.  I WISH I still had my Sonny Junior 2, with the six eights, and a line-out to the SRM-350 ... sigh!  I used to knock eggs out of the ovaries of audience of concert-goers with THAT rig!

Peace, Love and TONE!
 		 	   		  
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