We have NEVER taken the Tyros on a Gig. Not that I would not consider it. We don;t need it. My wife takes 88 every time. If there are stairs she even takes the smaller Casio Previa 320 by necessity more than choice, If not its the RD700.

We had a Mackie /JBL MR system which became too heavy. The best system we could fine fixing that weight issue without sacrificing fidelity, were the Bose. . We DO use the Tyro to create some of the track parts for backing. When Play with her I would take The Tyros but only to play lead parts and a few SMFs I may use use. We already have her backing tracks on a notebook.
We have NEVER taken the Tyros on a Gig. My wife takes 88 every time. If there are stairs she even takes the smaller Casio Previa 320 by necessity more than choice, If not its the RD700.



We do think about what those who pay us think of our gear, but more importantly the SOUND. In they sometimes complain about other acts and their choice PA Systems. I believe one's gear is an indication of one's commitment to superior product and shows they are not afraid to invest in themselves. Contrary to poular believe F&B guys and Entertainment Directors are not stupid




That's a good thing for you, unfortunately we don't know what exactly is a detriment or help to our careers except when a venue extends our contracts or has us back as soon as possible. The Bose neatly falls "outside the norm" but is always received with open arms in fact the Casio Cruise where my wife plays she recommended and and receive two Bose tower installations after demoing her own. Since she is put doors on the top deck of a sea going vessel she did not want to bring ours. They are holding up better then expected for the past8 months now outdoors!! They get the right kind of attention......None.




My largest concern is and will always be. ALL the audience member hearing the EXACT SAME MUSIC. ANY pro live mixer has the same mission. The SAME program heard the same way form anywhere in the room.

I can't agree with small Computer speakers being a viable alternative to anything professional except perhaps in a 200 SF room of 30 people.



What you consider compromise I considered well thought out based on my experience with far larger venues and many professional sound mixer conversations and (monitor pissing matches LOL never forget he has the "suck button"). You will find at the pro level most experienced sound mixers run stereo systems in dual mono. They will tell you that that the ENTIRE listening area must have equal coverage of both the left and right sides, at pretty equal levels to be effective as your home stereo. Even then comb filtering can result if one is not careful but this thing about stereo being the end all is purely psychological based on experiences that happen mostly in small places like the car and the home.

Go to a Stereo Eagles concert and sit on either side. you will pay for the whole show but hear 1/2 the harmonies unequally balanced some of the music missing or terribly unequal in volume. In my early days back in the late 70's I worked for the local IATSE and worked as a Union laborer,cable puller, truck loader and Super Trooper operator for every bands that that came into the San Diego Sports Arena in the 70's,The only band I can remember that came in with an discreetly audio separated system was the Quadraphonic concert Pink Floyd used on the DSOM tour. All Clair Bros and Showco Sound contractors. Mono Mono Mono.... I believe that is still true today for 90% of all live shows and with good reason.

That said my wife even prefers stereo, but again thats from HER stand point exactly between the mix. She is not hearing what those siting way off axis are hearing.
Old habits are hard to break even when the audience benefits more than the artist.


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