Cass, the BA330 has 4 6 1'2" speakers and two tweeters....The sound is fuller and stereo compared to the CM30 (single speaker)..

I am tempted to pick up another BA330 to use a pair..The BA330 has routing's that will allow them to run in "true" stereo via link connections..

Cass no comparison to using to CM30's....much more power and fuller sound range STEREO in one package all around....not to mention the flexability, tilt, pole mount, great COSM Vocal EFX, Anti-feedback,and hookups it gives you.
AC powered or Battery also....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afzkkXvRFIg
http://www.roland.com/products/en/BA-330/



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I understand that Donny, but if I were sitting out in the audience would a pair of CM30 sound pretty much like the BA330? I guess what I'm really asking is if it has that distinctive Roland sound, which is much different than Peavey, Mackie, Bose etc.?

Not to color your answer, but I liked the CM30 until I tried the Compact. The sound was much smoother. For me, all the Roland amps I've ever played are a little harsh, even rawer than Peavey. Mackie seemed an acceptable middle ground but I didn't find anything I wanted to lug around. And as has been discussed, it is one portable, stereo unit. Stereo is not a biggie for me, but I concede it is a big selling point.

Cass go try one asap....Stereo will change you mind....and yes it definity sounds better then 2 CM30's....great unit for your NH gigs and beyond for sure.
Don't the output numbers game fool you..

Cass,

Never tried those other Roland you mentioned, but the 330 is really remarkable for the price. I think it has a full sound and can be as mellow as you eq it. I like the 'body' it gives my overall sound. Bose, to me, was very good, clean, crisp, etc, but I do believe (at least my ears) that the 330 is better for the keyboard player that runs stereo. I'd imagine two units would be incredible, but unlike one Compact, one 330 is enough. And I'm not bashing Bose......

Zuki have you had the BA330 up on a POLE yet for a gig? Nice covererage ... The only thing I had to do was buy a longer standard AC power cord 8' to compensate for the height to remedie the hanging AC adapter...works great. BTW I love my custome made cover with large pocket also....makes in & out a snap now...

I've used mine for over 2 months now...about 50 jobs, with satisfying results. When I use left-handed bass exclusively, I bring a second amp---usually, a little SWR, for that.

About 30% of my jobs are for crowd of 200, plus, so I still use a conventional PA and 4 cabinets, plus a little CM 30 for a powered monitor.

I have an old Roland Jazz chorus I've been using for over 20 years without a problem, and 60 and 30 watt cubes.

for weight and price, these are good units. Still love my tubes, when practical, but these are good "working stiff" units.

Glad Fran turned me onto them. Just ordered a 2nd 330 to permanently install at one of my house jobs, lined out from the lounge to the dining rooms. Works GREAT!


Russ

Russ why not use the BA330 for your monitor..I have been using it as a monitor when I use my "big" guns...

I actually use it as the monitor and the mixer with line outs to the Big guns.....You can control the volume of the BA330 (master) without affecting the line out signal to the main sound system (big guns)...The volume to the big guns is the individual channel controls on the BA330..

I played an outside private party tonight at a lake front home - absolutely beautiful. The 330 covered the crowd great. I can hear my voice so much better and it gives me more fullness. I'm so pleased with this unit.

They took me on a long pontoon ride and fed me drinks afterward. My wife called wondering where in the hell I was

Zuki did you get the cover also?