This might be the dumbest idea ever. I played last weekend in a small bar. I have no idea what I'm doing with sound but the people were AMAZED at my sound. Commented strongly that the sound was terrific. Logitech z2200, Behringer UB1002 mixer. This was acoustic guitar/vocal only.

Now, they were saying that is AMAZING that you sounded like that out of those tiny little speakers. I have the sub on the floor, they probably didn't even see that. And the two satellites on a plywood platform attached to a mic stand. Kind of like Gary Diamond's stand setup. So, those are directly behind me in the corner of the stage (so, stage is wedge-shaped) about five feet high.

So, I was thinking, it would be cool if they couldn't see ANYthing. I'd be up there singing away and they see no speakers? Kind of like the Bose pole system, hard to see.

So, do you think that's a dumb idea and if not, how could I hide the speakers but have them be effective? Anything I could put in front of them and let sound through? Or some other way. I could put them on the floor but then, I'd be in the way. Probably 20-40 people max. Or I could put them on the floor at the corners of the stage, maybe, angled up. But then, I don't know if I could hear myself well enough. Might could. Quiet "listening" settings.

I have Z3s. I took off the metal feet and passed 2 bolts vertically through the plywood table where I lay my K/bd. The bolts hold the satellites so that they are firing down. They are essentially invisible. It sound like the sound is coming not from the keyboard but from everywhere in the room..

JDW

You could put the speakers in your coat pockets!!

Get one of those hats that hold Coke cans, and substitute the speakers for the cans.
DonM

Just toss some lace over them :P

Keep the speakers there. Noone's going to think the sounds is coming out of thin air. If they don't see anything, they'll start looking.

Another idea would be to hide the speakers and display earbud headphones. Like that they would think the sound is coming from them when in reality it is coming from your hidden speakers. Those earbuds will really impress them...

Chony

I wouldnt, its like when your at a moto cross race or whatever at a stadium and you keep looking for the announcer. It just bugs ya!

Haha, its not a bad idea, i think it would be nice for such a clean look. Just set your speakers under your stand, and drape a piece of cloth over it all.

Phil

Let's see some pictures of your setup!

Play a keyboard with onboard speakers only.
If you manage a level loud enough to satisfy the clients, you'll probably end up deaf.

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