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#1899504 - 02/27/08 07:47 AM PA System
fermfs Offline
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Registered: 02/27/08
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Hey everyone,
I need to buy a PA system. It is only for a small rehearsal space. I want something that has a decent sound quality for the VOICE in particular. I need about 3 Line Inputs. I would like the board to have a nice reverb but always use effect pedals that I already have, if it jacks up my price too much.

I do not need much power, I am only worried about the warmth and quality of the sound. Its a small rehearsal space.

I imagine both, the speakers and the board are just as important when it comes to providing quality. But where should I spend my money? Any suggestions? Would like to spend as little as possible...

Thanks for the help!

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#1899672 - 02/27/08 10:27 AM Re: PA System [Re: fermfs]
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If it's for a rehearsal space, buy a pair of monitors, not mains. You'll hear yourself better, and have fewer feedback problems.

Budget would be a good piece of information to share.

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#1899867 - 02/27/08 02:05 PM Re: PA System [Re: Griffinator]
fermfs Offline
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 Originally Posted By: Griffinator
buy a pair of monitors, not mains.


What is the difference? Budget is 500 Euros. thanks,

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#1900229 - 02/28/08 05:36 AM Re: PA System [Re: fermfs]
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The difference is that floor monitors, by design, mitigate feedback by angling the sound towards the singer but past the microphone (provided that the singer positions himself correctly)

Current exchange rates put you at about $750. For $300, I'd go with a pair of these: http://www.zzounds.com/item--FEN0711270000 and another $300 on one of these: http://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMXM410. Figure an extra $50 worth of cables, and call it a day.

With your budget, "warmth" and "sound quality" are not luxuries you can afford. This is a rig that will function for your current needs at your current budget, as long as you're not playing in a loud, raucous heavy metal band, in which case all bets are off.

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