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#100413 - 07/22/05 08:00 AM What the best option
silva Offline
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Hi
What´s the best option and why:

1)Mixer+PowerAmplifiers+Speakers
2)Mixer+Powered Speakers
3)Powered Mixer+Speakers
Thanks

[This message has been edited by silva (edited 07-22-2005).]

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#100414 - 07/22/05 08:34 AM Re: What the best option
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Personally I prefer mixer and powered speakers. If one speaker should happen to go out, you still can finish the show. Also they are more efficient because the amplifiers are tailer-made to compliment the speakers.
I recommend the Barbetta Sona 31 or 32Cs. They are lightweight, powerful and sound great. Each has four inputs and basic e.q.
DonM
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#100415 - 07/22/05 11:26 AM Re: What the best option
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if you are on a budget

mixer + pwr speakers

(pwr speakers bacome your monitors when you upgrade system).

what's your budget,use? it all depends.

speakers+mixer+amp is always the best.(you get both power and headroom with the correct match-no need for multiple pwr plugs).

not recommeded- pwred mixers -(if they fail you loss both mixer and amp-hard to back up).

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#100416 - 07/22/05 11:40 AM Re: What the best option
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For me option 2 : Mixer + Powered speakers.

(Mackie 1402VLZ + SRM450 and powered SUB)

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#100417 - 07/22/05 12:03 PM Re: What the best option
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Quote:
Originally posted by Roel:
For me option 2 : Mixer + Powered speakers.

(Mackie 1402VLZ + SRM450 and powered SUB)


Roel,

How many power subs you use, can you get by with just one, do you need cross over?
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#100418 - 07/22/05 02:41 PM Re: What the best option
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What Don Mason said!

Gary

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#100419 - 07/22/05 02:49 PM Re: What the best option
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Gary D has a Like new pair of Barbettas 32SE's for sale at a great price email him for info!!

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#100420 - 07/22/05 04:34 PM Re: What the best option
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Each has their advantages. It really depends on YOUR priorities, considering cost, sound quality, weight, set-up time, and expandability.

Glenn

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#100421 - 07/22/05 04:48 PM Re: What the best option
Roel Offline
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Shade of Pale,

The sub I use is 15", home made (copy of 10" Dawn design x 1.5)
It has a home made low-pass at 100 Hz and a (only) 120 W amp. built in.
She does an extrmely good job and not a 2nd one needed at all.
I use the AUX-send for the sub-input, so each mixer channel adjustable.

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#100422 - 07/25/05 02:24 PM Re: What the best option
silva Offline
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Hi everybody,
Thanks for your answers.
Franky

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