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Re: Quality PA speakers for singing

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Posted by servojohn on February 6, 2006 at 09:30:23

In Reply to: Re: Quality PA speakers for singing posted by Jimmy on February 6, 2006 at 07:52:45:

I am an audiophile.

Please, drop the hubris at the door.

What were you using for sound reinforcement gear before the great tube experiment? Was the band playing behind this tube system live, or were you just playing a recording of them through it?

A sound system for reinforcement is a costly thing when done well. Nobody since John Meyer back in the G.O.D. has set up separate systems for each player. It is cost prohibitive and just not worth it anymore.

Second, mixing a band live is only 1/3 equipment. You think you fight room acoustics with your "audiophile" system and room? Try a garage, crowded pub, or corner in some banquet hall at a wedding. Third, the person at the controls mixing is a huge part of how good or bad they will sound.

Typical setups at this level involve letting the musicians play through their amps for stage level and front of house(FOH). You'll run vocals, and maybe kick drum and bass through the system if you have subs. You also need to train the kids to not bring a Marshall full stack to a garage gig. Going to "11" on something that large is stupid in a small venue with a small PA.
Another big factor is the monitor system needed so the vocalists will be able to hear themselves sing over the guitars. There's a second system right there, and it contributes a lot to overall sound quality too. Without, it won't matter how great a bunch of audiophiles you've raised, they won't be able to sing on key without hearing themselves.

Now, there are certainly very good sounding live systems to be built, but not knowing what exactly you've been playing around with doesn't help figure out what to tell you.

John

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