Vincent,

I've used the Z-5500 system for since last fall and there have been times when I have fired two guitars, a keyboard and a pair or mics through the system all at one itme. The sounds were excellent for an audience of up to 125. The Z-5300 is about half as powerful, but from the few folks I have heard from, they're using the system with audiences to 75 or 80 people and reported excellent results. The key to success with any sound system is having a good, balanced mix through the mixer. That means someone has to be the person solely in charge of the volume levels--all the volume levels. If changes are to be made to accommodate crowd noise, it should only be done using the master volume only--not individual volumes.

If you have not purchased the system yet, I highly recommend buying from a retailer that has a liberal return policy. Try it out with your group in a large venue, get someone to listen to a short performance, then make up your minds whether or not it does the job at hand. If not take it back for a full refund.

Good Luck,

Gary

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