Re: [Harp-L] PA Systems

[Ben Bouman <fitgo@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I've used the RCF speakers (  http://www.rcf.it/products/pro-speaker-systems/art-series/art-310-a   ) for years.
I used them in my bluesband/ my semi-acoustic duo  and in the fitness centre where I do spinningclasses. 
In all situations these active speakers have proven to be outstanding.
They sound wonderful on voclas/acoustic guitar but they can handle a bluesrock band in a bigger room as well.
In my spinningclasses I use thundering house-beats at high volume..no problem.

I was lucky to be able to buy two small monitors that now are discontinued, the TC Helicon Voice Solo XT.
These monitors are great in many situations. Since I have 2 i even used them as a mini PA-system with a band.
I also use the during workshops/demos.

The good thing is that you can the monitor on your mic stand and the of the stand goes on top of the monitor. Because it functions in this situation as a DI box, you always have your own monitor. No longer depending on what the soundengineer thinks you should hear..  






Ben Bouman
www.customharmonicashop.nl
www.harmonicainstituut.nl
www.marble-amps.com

Op 27 jan 2012, om 14:56 heeft Bob McCarton het volgende geschreven:

> I own a portable PA set-up that's similar in ways to the system described
> by Grant Walters. I put mine together "low budget" but am very pleased with
> the results. My situation was all about monies, or the lack of monies.
> I had already owned LARGE speakers that a DJ buddy had given to me but they
> were really too big, standing over 4 feet on caster wheels. Lots of sound
> but heck, I'm the one that has to move this system, plus, I'm the harp
> player. I should only have to carry a small amp and my harp case. LOL
> 
> Use LARGE diameter speakers. Don't short your self. 12" is fine but 15" is
> better. Withthe economy being so poor, there are bargains out there.
> 
> What I did was investigate powered 15" speakers and decided to purchase a
> pair of TAPCO's. What a deal I got because the store was discontinuing this
> line. Inexpensive Mackie speakers but they work fine.
> 
> Depending on the venue and the amount of musicians that were going through
> the board, determined what mixer I would use.
> 
> A friend of mine loaned me four Galaxy 8" powered speakers to be used for
> monitors but I didn't like them. Too small. I already had a 100 watt power
> amp so I purchased four Kustom 12" monitors. BEAUTIFUL. Not only my band
> mates but other "professional" musicians were very satisfied with the
> system, especially the monitors.
> 
> Presently, the entire system is used in one venue. I am fortunate in that
> the places my band plays there are PA systems available for us to use.
> I have since added a used Peavey 18" powered sub-woofer to my PA system.
> BINGO.
> 
> The only thing I will change when I get some "extra cash" is to purchase
> 15" powered speakers in wood cabinets. They have a warmer sound in my
> opinion.
> 
> If my band hits the road again and plays in parks and church parking lots
> like we used to, I would use a small mixing board and bring the TAPCO's.
> 
> In the twenty years that I've been playing out, this systems works good and
> the audiences never complained about not being able to understand the
> vocals through the system.
> 
> Good luck and don't be afraid to experiment.
> Rev. Bob McCarton
> Breakin' The Bondage Blues Band
> www.bfour.org
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