I would like to know what everyone is using as your PA for a solo or duo gig, and if small speakers have the punch to do a good job?

Search several pages on this forum, you will find a lot.

In the past year, Logitech z2200 computer speaker system found converts. Then, it was the z5500 system. Then, Bose PAS. Barbetta systems also, before that. Then, there's traditional systems. Snoop around and hang around and you will get a feel.

I use Logitech z2200 at this time. Had a Carvin 12-channel mixer with two 15" speakers and two spot monitors system. Sold it.


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Bill
Yamaha PSR2000

Most of the time I use two Barbetta Sona 31Cs. Wonderful sound, light weight, plenty of power. I previously had two Barbetta Sona 32cs and traded them to Hank B for the 31s, mainly because they are a little smaller in size.
Both sets are great.
I also have a couple of Logitech Z2200s, but don't use them much anymore unless I have dual jobs and don't have time to move.
Last night I did both a wedding and receptions. At the wedding there was a couple that sang a song. They had brought their newly-acquired Bose PAS with two subs.
(Well, yes that was overkill for doing one song at a church!)
Anyway, I ran my laptop through the Bose and it sounded great. It didn't exactly blow me away as I expected, but when I asked the guy which preset he was using, he said none, that he had everything flat, so I suppose he didn't know anything about tweaking it.
DonM

For most jobs I use the Bose PAS (tweaked to preset #57) and it does a fantastic job. For some smaller jobs, audiences to 125, I'm using the Logitech Z-5500 system and is outstanding.

Cheers,

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

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Hi, I use a Crate TV 100, a PA system that contains in a luggage like, 2 active 2 way speakers, a 8 channel stereo mixer with digital FX, micro, mixer & speakers stands GREAT sound STEREO for around $500.00, I also added a subwoofer M-audio(100 Watts) that I had, for small to medium jobs (up to 300)is great!.I play in "Tea dances" in the Phoenix Area, I also have a Roland CM 300)powered mixer that I use with 2 Yamaha 2 way Speakers (15 inch and a tweeter), and in fact, yesterday, I use both systems....and sounded great!! with my PSR3000 and my Korg PA60.

Logitech 2200 if I can get away with it. I have converted the satellite speakers so they affix to the Tyros for gigging (so no stands required) using the quick release speaker adaptor fittings made especially for the Tyros but seemingly only available in Germany.

If I need more volume then its 4 x Carlsborough 12" cabinets with horns and two seperate 150watt amps (Merlin and Stingray).

This setup is pretty old and feels like its made out of solid concrete. It's probably time for something like the Bose PAS but I'm such a meanie when it comes to spending dosh for gigging.

Regards - KFingers



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*Small jobs....Carvin green self contained
three channel 100 watt...12" with piezo, with two effects loops (100 and under people).

* Medium jobs (up to 200 people)..17 lb 200 watt Carvin head, two 12" with horns Carvin speakers, 1 0r 2 powered Hotspot monitors.

* Larger jobs...2 1000 watt Crowns, 4 JBL 15's, 2 18" subs, 2 15" powered monitors
(we use a sound man and crew for this..thankfully, only 6 times a year or so).

Lots of other miscellaneous cabinets and heads for back-up and two set-ups at the same time.

Russ

For my solo work I use my trusty Roland Cube 100 keyboard amps in stereo, with an Alesis Multimix 6 FX mixer..

With my band "Just in Time", I use Yorkville NX550P's Powered 2 way[550 watts each]12's with horns, and a Yorkville 700 watt Subwoofer....controlled with a Mackie CFX12 mixer..
http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?type=29&cat=22&id=257 http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?type=29&cat=2&id=240
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I use JBL EON 15s with a Yamaha Pro-Mix01 which covers most eventualities.

I have two Mackie mixers. One 20 channel for my band, where I use my Mackie powered 450's, and one 12 channel mixer, where I am looking to buy smaller light weight speakers.

Are any of these speakers that you guys are using powered? To the best of my knowledge, Bose does not make powered speakers.

I use 2 JBL EONS and a Yamaha 640 six channel powered mixer. For smaller jobs, I just use 1 speaker. I can be set up in 10 to 15 minutes which is helpful, since I sometimes have back to back jobs. I can be out of smaller jobs and in my car and rolling 15 minutes after the job ends. It sounds great so I probably won't be upgrading for awhile. I must confess, the Bose PAS does interest me. Oh well, Later.

Joe

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Songman55
Joe Ayala

Mackie 808S power mixer (600x2 watts) stereo with a matched pair of Mackie C300 12" 2-ways and an EV Sxb120 12" 300 watt sub. Works for me - just four easy pieces to transport and I can entertain 50 - 500 with no problem. Also, 2 Sound Technology 12" wedge monitors and a spare Crate 10." I also have a Peavey KBa50 with an XLR input I can use for smaller venues.

I saw a friend's reggae band over the weekend that was using a Bose PAS with 2 Bose sub woofers. I was very impressed. The band has a drummer, bass player, electric guitar and keyboards and the vocals and acoustic guitar were easily heard over the rhythm section. And apart from being audible I must add that they sounded very good.

While I have read many good reports about the PAS here on the forum I was a little sceptical about how well they would work with a live band. The Bose PAS sounded very natural and I was sitting well off to the opposite side, well away from the speakers and that didn't even matter.

My friend John who sings and plays guitar in the band makes guitar hangers http://wallacher.com/ and has designed one specially for connecting to the back of the Bose PAS so those musicians using guitars can hang them on the back of the speaker pole when they aren't in use. He hasn't released it yet but will be showing it at NAMM later in the month. I know UD uses guitar with a Bose PAS so this may appeal to him.

2 EAW LA212 Speakers
1 Mackie 1204 Mixer
1 QSC 3402 AMP
1 SM 57

Since getting the Bose PAS with 1 sub about 8 months ago, it is all I have used. I have waivered back and forth between presets 55 and 57.
Eddie

I use the Bose PAS exclusively. Preset #57. Great sound.

Bernie

Yamaha EMX5000 powered mixer (2 x 500w RMS stereo)into 2 x Yamaha Club IV Speakers (15" + Horn), as well as Crown XLS602 power amp. driving 2 old JBLs (15" + Horn) fed from the Mono out for reinforced bottom end. Plenty of volume for large venues, good sound & all on castors for mobility. Works for us at this point in time. Always looking for better sounding, smaller & lighter gear.

I've noticed that very few "zoners" use Yamaha Powered Mixers / Speakers & have often wondered if there is a reason/s for this ?

Yours in Music
Alan

Bose PAS exclusively with a Barbetta Sona 31 for back-up.
Ciao,
Jerry

Alan,

I still use a Yamaha powered mixer, the 640, and JBL Eon speakers. This works fine for me. On smaller gigs I just carry in 1 speaker. I'm set up in a matter of minutes and teardown goes even quicker. I get a nice full bodied sound and I can play as soft or as loud as is called for. The Bose PAS does interest me. I have some Bose home products and the sound quality is impeccable.

Since you live in Australia, do you know Stefan? His website has intrigued me.

Salud,

Joe

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Songman55
Joe Ayala

I have now switched to Bose PAS and like it a lot. I still have the Barbettas, but haven't used them except when I need PA systems at two locations at the same time.
I've used the Bose for groups as small as 20 and as large as 400 with outstanding results.
The Logitechs have been relegated to computer sound systems.
DonM

I use a pair of Barbetta Sona 41c. A little heavy but great sound
Dick

I use an Behringer Eurorack MX 602A six-channel mixer connected to an MPA-200 100 watt stereo PA amp (brand name...don't laugh...Radio Shack). Actually, it's a reasonably good amp which I bought "barely used" for a very good price. For speakers, I use a combination of two Jensen JP1300 PowerStation speaker cabs and the Yamaha YST-MS50 (to improve the highs and reinforce the lows). I previously used this setup with a PSR550 to play at home and for a medium-sized church. Now I've graduated to a Tyros 2, but have yet to play any venues. No doubt my sound reinforcement system can stand some improving. That will come in time...certainly, before my gig at Carnegie Hall!

Charles


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I now own 4 Bose PAS double bass systems, They are incredible

Mackie SRM450 tops and bass here running through a Yamaha Promix automated mixing desk. Also use a Lexicon reverb/delay unit for when I accompany singers along with a Sennheiser radio mic.
I used to have Electro Voice SX500 tops and the bass bins but they were far too heavy to carry for one person and needed a separate amp to power them all, the Mackies are far smaller but still pack a punch for vocals and keyboards, great stuff.

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I use 2, one is my own another is not.
My Own:
-2 Peavey PV115 15" (OK)
-Behringer 14 Ch(UB1832FX-Pro)(Little Noisy)
-QSC-850(Excelent, but still its 850Watts wchich gives out 200 watts per side @ 8 Ohms, but my speakers handle 400)
-Behringer GEQ3102 2-31 EQ(Good)
-Nady Mics(cheap)

Not Mine:
-Mackie 16-ch Vlz(Exelent)
-2 Carvin 3-ways 15"(one damaged, sometimes high Freqs get lost)
-SoundTech PL500(not good)
-SM58's(you know...)

Wish I had RAMSA Subs and Speakers (the old style ones)

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It doesn't get much simpler than a pair of Yamaha MS60S powered monitors,with two stands made from old keyboard X stands.
Perfect for what I do....restaurant music.
Light,reasonably loud, and absolutely wonderful rich full sound.
Ian