#881536 - 06/15/00 03:34 AM
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LASER
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I am a drummer who also owns a PA. It is a Yamaha 6-channel with 200 + 200 watts. I run 2 Fender speakers with 12" woofers and a couple of floor wedges. I have one good quality mic (SM58) a fair quality mic (AT DR-1000) and three lower quality mics (Samson R-11).
I know that this setup is only sufficient for vocal reinforcement in small rooms. My question is: What do I upgrade first? Do I get bigger speakers, more channels, more power, a snake, or higher quality mics. I know the correct answer is "All of the above, but that's not in my budget right now.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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#881537 - 06/15/00 12:55 PM
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Mark Amundson
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For your situation that you are in, the first priority is to get your vocal mics upgraded in quality. This will pay dividends by reducing feedback and will become the first pieces of gear that you will not have to upgrade in the future. Mics like the Shure SM-58 or the Audix OM series are keeper brands I recommend.
Before you jump towards instrument micing for bigger venues, start first with medium quality upgrades of your audience (FOH) speakers. Consider 1x15" and horn cabinet or even save up for a 2x15" and horn type if you are quickly upgrading. Brands and Models like the EV Eliminator or T-series, Community XLT-series, Peavey DTH series, or JBL SRX series are worthy choices.
After FOH speakers, you'll need pro-grade power amps to drive the speakers. Brands like QSC, Crown, and Crest apply here.
After better mics, speakers, and amps; everthing else becomes the next upgrades. In order, my preferences would be:
New mixer,
new monitors,
sub-amps,
sub-woofers,
instrument mics.
And now you are ready to take on big gigs...
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#881538 - 06/15/00 04:02 PM
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Bart
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Don't forget to include a decent effects processor.
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#881539 - 06/19/00 03:10 AM
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jspra12056@aol.com
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Thanks guys,
I posted the original massage before I registered. I forgot to mention that I have an Alesis Nanoverb effects processor. It has about 20 different effects, but I usually use either Room #1 or Plate #1 reverb. Those are the ones that sound best to me.
Thanks again.
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#881540 - 07/18/00 11:35 PM
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aasoundpro@aol.com
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Originally posted by Laser:
I am a drummer who also owns a PA. It is a Yamaha 6-channel with 200 + 200 watts. I run 2 Fender speakers with 12" woofers and a couple of floor wedges. I have one good quality mic (SM58) a fair quality mic (AT DR-1000) and three lower quality mics (Samson R-11).
I know that this setup is only sufficient for vocal reinforcement in small rooms. My question is: What do I upgrade first? Do I get bigger speakers, more channels, more power, a snake, or higher quality mics. I know the correct answer is "All of the above, but that's not in my budget right now.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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#881541 - 07/18/00 11:44 PM
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aasoundpro@aol.com
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I am a drummer, turned soundman, sound company owner, head nut so to speak. Depending on what you are looking to get out of the system, you may be better off having a sound company do the larger work. But for small to med size stuff, a good balanced system is bi ampped or tri ampped......meaning multi amps and a active crossover. You would need sub cabinets (if you are using drum mics) and full range tops either passive or bi ampped. You should consult someone to design a system to fit you needed and your budget......doing it right can get expensive, cheating can cost in repairs, blown speakers, burned out amps, and so on. As well as a bad sounding night. Everyone remembers you worst night, but not many rememeber the great ones.
If you need any design or advice I will offer it free. I have 3 systems that have run for over 8 years with little or no failure or show defaults.
Good Luck
AJ
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