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From: J Wald on 25 Jul 2008 15:18 Graham, Have you had time to digest my info yet? Thanks. -- J Wald Tattaglia's a pimp Vito Corleone - Godfather I "Eeyore" <rabbitsfriendsandrelations(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message news:48799B18.B7DE7F0E(a)hotmail.com... > Top-replying (against my norm) for speed only here. > > Will take some times to take all that in. You're only using one monitor > mix ? > > Grahaj > > > > J Wald wrote: > >> "Eeyore" <rabbitsfriendsandrelations(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message >> > >> > How about you start with a model number of what you have or are >> > thinking >> > of buying and how you plan to use it ? Then we'll take it from there. >> > >> > Graham >> > >> Fair enough Graham. >> I currently own: >> Speaker Cabs (The SP4's are 4 ohm. All others are 8 ohm.) >> 1 pr Peavey SP4 G's - 600w continuous (49.0v RMS) >> http://www.peavey.com/support/searchmanuals/list/sp4g.cfm >> 1 pr Peavey SP5's - 400w continuous >> http://www.peavey.com/support/searchmanuals/list/sp5_specs.cfm >> 1 pr Peavey FH1's - 350 w continuous (52.9v RMS) >> http://www.peavey.com/support/searchmanuals/list/fh1.cfm >> 1 pr Peavey Subcompact 18's - 350w (52.9v RMS) >> http://www.peavey.com/support/searchmanuals/list/subcompact18ss.cfm >> 2 Yamaha SM 15V Monitor >> http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/pdf/pa/english/speakers/s112v_en_om_c0.pdf >> >> Amps: >> 2 Peavey PV2000 >> http://www.peavey.com/support/searchmanuals/list/pv2000.cfm >> 2 QSC RMX2450's >> http://media.qscaudio.com/pdfs/Specifications/RMX_spec.pdf >> 1 Behringer EP2500 >> http://www.behringerdownload.de/EP1500_EP2500/IMPL%20Tech%20GLOB_P0183_S%20Support%20EN_2008-01-25_Rev.6.pdf >> >> Mixer: >> A&H MixWizard WZ3 16:2 >> >> In the past I was in a 3 pc. country rock band playing small bars. >> I used the SP5's on stands with the FH1's. From the x-over, crossed at >> about >> 125ish, I powered the SP5's and the FH1's with 1channel each of 2 2450's >> run >> in parallel, and 1 SM15V fed from 1 channel of the EP 2500. >> Now I'm playing in a rock cover band and I bought the SP4's, subcompacts, >> and the PV2000's from a guy selling all his gear. I'd heard this gear in >> the >> past and felt it would serve my band just fine. Plus, the price was >> right. >> For the smaller pubs, I'd thought of the SP5's/stick with the FH1's or >> Subcompacts as the spec's seem to be about the same. I need to lose a >> set, >> so I need to figure which has got to go. If I end up with a new set of >> LF's, >> I'm dumping both.. I'd even thought of placing the LF cabs together in >> the >> front/middle of the stage, using the previously mentioned aux sub feed >> technique. >> I have no intentions of trying to play any big venues with this rig, but >> for >> something outside (ie... party) I have used the larger SP4's stacked on >> top >> of the Subcompacts. I powered each SP4 with a PV2000; bridged. The >> Subcompacts got 1 channel each from a 2450 run paralell. The monitor >> continued to recieve 1 channel from the EP2500. >> I have been looking at the newer subs (Peavey SP118's) >> http://www.peavey.com/support/searchmanuals/list/sp118_specs.cfm >> because I thought they would fit with my present tops, and newer >> technology >> might get me a little more low end. In addition, I thought that, should I >> want to add a second set of LF drivers, it would be easier to find a >> matching pair. >> I've come to you folks for help because i want to know how to utilize >> what >> I've got, the best I can. I've tried to give you all the info I have. >> Although I'm reading a lot, trying to learn, I'm not up on all the >> concepts >> and vocabulary yet. So, if you would, please, explain where I am and >> where I >> need to go. Money is an object as well; I'm about tapped out. Thanks. >> >> J Wald >> >> Tattaglia's a pimp >> Vito Corleone - Godfather I >
From: Eeyore on 25 Jul 2008 17:00
J Wald wrote: > Graham, > Have you had time to digest my info yet? Thanks. Oh crikey. Been trying to be Mr Mediator between certain parties for the last week. My last comment suggested perhaps a more gradual upgrade path making the best of what you have already. Growing your system 'organically' if you like. And others have suggested good quality second-hand kit. Either path is worth consideraing. Graham |