Re: [Harp-L] PA systems

[Timothy Kane <hawkeyekane@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have mixed feelings on Behringer live sound products....my band used a 16 channel Behringer Harbinger mixer (having trouble remembering which exact model), and lemme suffice it to say, we no longer use Behringer products. That board was nothing but trouble. Channels continually went bad on it, the outputs also crapped out occaisionally, and the only way to get it fixed with the warranty stipulations was to ship it to a workshop in St. Louis, and that workshop usually had about a two-week turnaround. Our band not only plays at least two gigs every weekend, but our band leader also hosts two to three open jams with that equipment every week. I'd say if a Behringer unit is only gonna be used three or four times a month, then it might be okay. But in terms of durability and life in use, they're not all that great. Just my 2 cents....


 

                          Hawkeye Kane
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From: Derwood <derwood.blues@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Cc: Bruce K Ritter <Ritterbk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] PA systems

Though the Behringer/Harbinger packages are inexpensive I have been using
then for two years now am am very pleased. I use them at least once a week
in the summer for multiple purposes and they have held up to the set up and
tear down. Expensive is not always better. And sometimes better is excess.
I buy Big River harps and replace the combs. For my skill level they work
and sound great. A $100 custom harp would be a waist of money for me.
Having a $4000 sound system would also be a waist of money. I usually am
not doing paid gigs and everyone is happy with the sound quality.

I also own a B-52 Matrix-200 system. It is a nice package including the
rolling case. I have had this for 5 or 6 years and it still works great.
The speakers sound great for their size.

Derwood


On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 9:05 AM, Derwood <derwood.blues@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Bruce ,
>
> I am a big fan of the Behringer/Harbinger packages:
>
>
> http://www.music123.com/Pro-Audio/Live-Sound/Live-Sound-Packages/UB2442FX--Harbinger-APS15-PA-Package.site7sku631031000000000.sku
>
> http://www.music123.com/Pro-Audio/Live-Sound/Live-Sound-Packages/UB2442FX--Harbinger-APS12-PA-Package.site7sku485740000000000.sku
>
> They are a good price and very flexible. The speakers can be stand alone
> for duo's in small venues and you get everything you need including speaker
> stands. They have them at Music123, MusiciansFriend and others.
>
> Derwood
>