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looking for nice little PA (typing not necessary)

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  • 24-06-2008 12:36pm
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    studiorat
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    Looking for a PA for a mate who wants to put on the odd "acoustic" gig in his Cafe. Pair of decent speakers on tripods, maybe another down the back of the shop at a low volume and some way to hook it up to a pair of quieter speakers outside maybe.
    Desk, leads mic's and stands and a few di boxes.

    It doesn't need to be really loud just really clean sounding. EV, Dynachord, JBL maybe? I dunno who makes nice PA gear like this?

    So if anybody can point me in the direction of a decent 2nd hand rig or deal on a new one I'd be much obliged.

    Around €1,500 would be nice. The quote for a new rig comes to about €5,700 but I told him not to spend that until he knows the gig is going to pull the extra punters in...

    I'm looking for a few ideas here so all welcome to put in their tuppence!


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    Savman
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    EV ZX1 8" (nice small corporate speakers)
    EV ZX3 12" (requires 600-1200w of amp power)
    EV ZX5 15" (requires 600-1200w of amp power)
    JBL MRX512M 12" (requires 400-800w of amp power)


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    sei046
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    I love stage 300s


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    unclebill98
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    I'm using the MRX512's at the moment. Great top, got good bass response from it. Needs the correct amp to get going but i'd +1 them.


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    studiorat
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    Ok So if I was going for a mixer amp, what should I be looking at?


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    Savman
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    You talking about a Powered Desk? If so, Dynacord Powermate are by far the industry standard...if powered desks float your particular boat. Advantages over a mixer + separate amp combo? Not many tbh...


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    studiorat
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    It's probably going to be taken out and put away each time. Eventually he might go for an install. A little venice would be perfect for that.
    What's the eq on the power mate like the graphic and the channel eq? is it useable?


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    sei046
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    I used a few different powermates. VERY easy to use but I was never 100% on the eq tbh. seemed harmless enough


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    studiorat
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    Harmless works for me.
    How do Bose 802's rate these days?


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    sei046
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    I used the powermates eq no bother for a long time. There is nothing WRONG with it. Just never found it up to the likes of the allen and heaths. Different leagues though really i suppose!


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    Savman
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    studiorat wrote: »
    How do Bose 802's rate these days?
    Yeesh. I wouldn't personally, but that's partly due to a mental block I have for all things Bose.

    Powermates are fantastic units, no doubt. On board EQ is fine, can be bypassed with the press of a switch too.


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