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In Reply to: Re: Pro Speakers for acoustic instruments and vocals outdoors? posted by mikebake on September 04, 2003 at 19:04:14:

Renting would probably be the way to go. And yes, I'd like to be able to use recordings.
All I have are home stereo components like Music Fidelity, Pass, Music Reference Amps. 2 PSB strat gold speakers, RDL trios, etc. I'm really reluctant to drag the stereo outside, those PSBs weigh 100 lbs. each. And I'd probably need to biamp them with really powerful amps, and I don't think 2 speakers would be adequate for a half acre outside. Probably way too loud close up and not loud enough further away.

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Rent pro gear. - Bill Fitzmaurice 13:53:27 09/06/03 (6)
Your home setup won't handle a half acre. Get a DJ or a band soundman to do the job (they'll charge less than a commercial rental outfit and will run the sound for you as well) and be prepared for it to sound less than wonderful, as speakers comfortable with the necessary levels won't sound like PSBs.
- Re: Rent pro gear. - edta 15:46:37 09/06/03 (5)
  Thanks. We are going to an indoor party with a DJ next week. Will check it out with him and get his take. A friend of ours has a brother in a band. I could check with him, as well. Not really the kind of music I'm into, still, he might be able to give me a local recommendation.
  I know there are some classical outdoor summer concerts that use sound reinforcement. Don't have a clue as to what equipment they use and don't know anyone who does. Do you have any info on this?
  - Classical reinforcement - Bill Fitzmaurice 06:21:56 09/07/03 (4)
    The difficulty is the acoustic instruments, as you can't just mic up their amps. In professional situations orchestras are usually miced from overhead to minimize the distance from mic to instrument and thus reduce extraneous pickup. A viable altenernative is a PZM mic on each performer's music lectern, which will also help to minimize extraneous noise pick up.
    - Re: Classical reinforcement - edta 08:32:22 09/07/03 (3)
      What sort of speakers and amps do they use?
      - Re: Classical reinforcement - Bill Fitzmaurice 10:55:43 09/07/03 (2)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Classical reinforcement posted by edta on September 07, 2003 at 08:32:22:
        
        The speakers, amps , mixers etc are the same as used by any band, the size of the venue and number of instruments determining the size and number of required components. Being that classical doen't usually need to reach 105dB at 200 feet the systems requirements are generally modest compared to touring rock bands to say the least.
        
        Re: Classical reinforcement - edta 21:58:45 09/13/03 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Classical reinforcement posted by Bill Fitzmaurice on September 07, 2003 at 10:55:43:
        
        The DJ had EV speakers with horns on top, looked like 15" woofers. He said they were kind of old. 400 wpc amps, peavey. Said he had them out at a farm party and no complaints outside, Gemini CDP with remote and light show and all in one console.
        His mikes for announcement were pretty bad, intelligibility not great. Sound for dancing? Ok, I suppose. Nothing to get excited about. Would I hire him?
        I'd like to hear someone else.
        
        Re: Classical reinforcement - Bill Fitzmaurice 07:19:09 09/14/03 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Classical reinforcement posted by edta on September 13, 2003 at 21:58:45:
        
        Doesn't sound exactly state of the art to me. I'd hit the clubs and search out some of the more successful bands in town and talk with their soundguys.

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