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We will need four speakers (probably), but what are our options for speakers that are durable, so will take a kick from a soft football without the need for a guard? Budget is a funny thing, but I guess somewhere in the region £1,500 - £2,000 would be good, and if that could include the amp.

In terms of desk, I will keep an eye on the parallel thread for small mixers, as we currently run an A&HGl2800 for Sunday's so having another A&H product would be good.

We probably plan to house the amp in the same rack of the desk so that it can wheeled in and out without too much hassle.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:57:18 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42772 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42765
I have been hiring & using a Roland M400 or LS9 / M7 on a regular basis for live music jobs and have decided to make the great leap and invest in a digital desk with accompanying stage-boxes over cat5.

While I really like the simplicity of the M400, I preffer the M7, but have been looking at the likes of the Digico SD9 and Soundcraft vi series. Then there's the A&H I-Live.....

I am pretty certain that there are die-hard fans of each variety, but seriously, which would be the best to go for with long -- term adaptability. I am touring the rig in medium (350 - 800) sized venues and want the best possible platform.....Recomendations?

Cheers

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http://cpc.farnell.com/stageline/txs-10bel...belt/dp/MP33762

I had them in a catalogue the other week, but I think catalogue has now ended up in the bin!

Or if anyone has any other suggestions, would be great to know!
Thanks
Adam]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:31:07 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42762 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42760 has anybody else noticed that the Malibu TV adverts with the radio station in them have an old Dolby lake processor on the left hand side of the studio.... It amused me so I thought I would mention it. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:12:49 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42760 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42754 these?

I've got a lot of time for the Line-6 company, having one of their modelling guitars. They've developed a digital 2.4GHz radio mic system and the handhelds have the modelling system built in, so they mimic the characteristics of these microphones:
Shure® SM58®
Shure® Beta 58A
Sennheiser® e 835
Audio-Technica® AE4100
Audix® OM5
Electro-Voice® N/D767

I've no idea about the electronics, but if the modelling is as good as their guitars, and the RF system proves effective - these could be very useful tools for us.

Anyone else know any more infomation?
P]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:18:26 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42754 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42748
I have a question that maybe someone with a little more experience could help me with. I have a power amplifier. It was distorting at low volume so I turned the BIAS Pot and var resistor to allow more current, now when I run 240 watt load off of a 260 watt amplifier (There is headroom clearly there) and I am not even peaking the input signals or amplifier the heatsink literally burns my hand and a strong smell of overheating occurs and thus cutting out the signal to the loudspeakers as it gets so hot! I have moved the amp up in the rackmount for some airspace between the next one, thinking this is also a possible cause? I need to have a good quality sound without compromising on damaging the components. If you are asking why I touched it, in the first place, it was due to high disortion at low volumes in the first place. Which shouldent be the case. Is there a more deep seated problem with other electronics on the board for this to happen in the first place?

Many thanks, all help appreciated! ]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:46:18 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42748 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42735 why are stereo channel strips on most mixers a lot simpler than mono ones ??? Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:43:37 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42735 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42730
EV
6no. EVA-2082S 920 Line array modules (black)
2no. EVA-SG-BLK Extendable flying frames (black)
4no. EVA-AM Attenuation modules 2no.
Flying kits – Shackles, steels, clamps etc.
1no. DC-One Loudspeaker Processor

We are to use some existing Yamaha amps and no bass bin is included.


OHM
Ohm Ersa Minor active speakers, inc hanging cradles. To form an array system.
10 Rigged to form 2 x hangs of 4 plus two fills
1 PUKK-212 Powered sub for above system
4 DSP-A3 Amplifiers
1 CRED2-6 Controller


I'm interested to hear from anyone who has used either of the systems, particularly the Ohm Ersa Minor, as to the performance etc.]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:18:12 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42730 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42729 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:34:29 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42729 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42727
I am looking at two subwoofers:

One brand (d&b audiotechnik) gives its SPL as a max figure - 139 dB @ 1 Meter (Source - Pink noise with crest factor 4) - Power handling 600W RMS 2x18" drivers 37 - 90 Hz

The other (Logic Systems) gives its SPL as a sensitivity figure of 102 dB @ 2.83V - 1M (Source - Band limited pink noise) - Power handling 1000W RMS 2x15" drivers 40 - 150 Hz

Is there a way to convert one of these SPL figures into the same type or this a silly question and I'm missing something? Which is the most efficient? Sorry too if this is old ground but I had a look on the forum search and couldn't spot anything.

Regards, Sam.
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I have also seen them on guests, as well as "live" bits on kids TV with the kids wearing them as well.

IS there any advantage to them over lavs?]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:44:19 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42724 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42718
4x Bose 802, Controller, Suitable QSC amp - £1200 , 8yrs old

HK Audio Elias Px, stands soft cases, cables - £1950, 2yrs old

4x JBL 2x15" 2 way tops, 2x 18" subs, all passive, ~£3k (Hoping to keep a pair of tops and sell the rest on If I end up with these.), ~5yrs old

ElectroVoice 15" active tops - £1200-1300, 3 months old, as new



They are needed to do pretty much anything, sometimes outdoors, with audiences up to 350-400 people, although most of the high volume stuff will be around 150 people, indoors.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

~cameroncoats

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:04:26 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42718 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42713 I run community music groups around the area. Mostly singing. We have some choirs where occasionally there are lead singers. It would be nice to have some wireless microphones (probably 2) so that they can sing and swap over etc without worrying about leads.
I'm on a budget so can't afford to make a mistake.

Can anyone recommend a 2 microphone wireless system that would suit? I hold my concerts in local community centres so there is no existing equipment. Just what I bring. I have speakers and a small mixing desk. I'm assuming I'll be using channel 70 (?)
Thanks]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:31:36 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42713 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42710
MUNGA42]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:07:53 +0100 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=42710