#179510 - 09/13/0109:03 PMRe: What is the best sound system for an Arranger Keyboard ?
DonM
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Registered: 06/25/99
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Loc: Benton, LA, USA
What is best depends on where you intend to use it. There are countless good p.a. systems, depending on the size of the venue, the size of your van or car, the size of your budget, etc. Can you give us more details as to your needs and expectations? DonM
#179513 - 09/14/0104:59 PMRe: What is the best sound system for an Arranger Keyboard ?
DonM
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Registered: 06/25/99
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Loc: Benton, LA, USA
I must agree with Uncle Dave. You'll like the stereo system better. And I looked at that new Peavey system last week. It is powerful, light-weight and portable. Seems to be ideal for your needs. One other thought--if your church has an existing p.a. system, it may well be possible for you to plug your keyboard into it. When I use my keyboard at home, if I need more than the onboard speakers, I sometimes plug it into the auxiliary input in my home stereo system. You must be careful not to turn the keyboard up too load or it can overdrive the home system, but it sounds great. Don
#179514 - 09/14/0108:00 PMRe: What is the best sound system for an Arranger Keyboard ?
ChicoBrasil
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My experience with Kbs and mics amplification: 1-For small performances (Only my Psr9000) 2-For medium performances(Only Kb): Two Yorkville 100watts(Made in Canada) powered speakers,light and easy to equalize. 3-For big performances(Kbs and mics): One Peavey XM12 powered mixer (500w rms) Two JBL TR 105 speakers(300+300W rms) One JBL powered subwoofer(300W rms) One 30 band stereo Yamaha Pro equalizer and Quadraverb in loop with Psr9000(Bravo! Uncle Dave) Mbr,Chico
Registered: 03/06/01
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Loc: Dublin, California, USA
Shiju,
I use 2 Roland KC300 with my Ketron SD1. I connect 2 other keyboards to the built-in mixer. The Roland amp/speakers are great. It's better if you run 2 of them to get the stereo sounds. The KC500 is even better but cost quite a bit more.
I went to a local music store to check out the Peavey Escort 2000 all-in-one sound reinforcement system and found that it is much nicer package than the more expensive Fender Passport 250 system - better sound and well thought facilities including compartments for 4 microphones, mic holders, mini speaker stands and space for cables and weights only 57 pounds, with 3 handles and 2 wheels. The only complaint is noticeable noise level of fan at the left back panel and the whole unit is made in China, which may or may not be a reliability problem - I have used some Behringer equipment made in China without any problems and I hope Peavey still has good quality control on their new stuff. Otherwise this is a fantastic portable system for smaller performance.