philpower455 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Ok, my good lady sings in pubs/ clubs. Amy winehouse numbers etc. She has some peavey speakers and a beringer amp which need replacing. We looked at the HK Performer package today and were quite impressed although we have heard some concerns about reliability. we were also recommended a yamaha mixer (not got the model number off hand). The I'm a complete novice at this so any imformation on a decent pa system (BUDGET £1500) would be fantastic. I also realise that £1500 is not a lot to spend. HELP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty999 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Ok, my good lady sings in pubs/ clubs. Amy winehouse numbers etc. She has some peavey speakers and a beringer amp which need replacing. We looked at the HK Performer package today and were quite impressed although we have heard some concerns about reliability. we were also recommended a yamaha mixer (not got the model number off hand). The I'm a complete novice at this so any imformation on a decent pa system (BUDGET £1500) would be fantastic. I also realise that £1500 is not a lot to spend. HELP! Have a look here http://www.thomann.de/gb/prod_cbundle_254....9&art=79716 They also do this amp at an incredible price-http://www.thomann.de/gb/behringer_ep2500_europower_endstufe.htm Rusty A concurrent post has been automatically merged from this point on. Ok, my good lady sings in pubs/ clubs. Amy winehouse numbers etc. She has some peavey speakers and a beringer amp which need replacing. We looked at the HK Performer package today and were quite impressed although we have heard some concerns about reliability. we were also recommended a yamaha mixer (not got the model number off hand). The I'm a complete novice at this so any imformation on a decent pa system (BUDGET £1500) would be fantastic. I also realise that £1500 is not a lot to spend. HELP! Have a look here http://www.thomann.de/gb/prod_cbundle_254....9&art=79716 They also do this amp at an incredible price-http://www.thomann.de/gb/behringer_ep2500_europower_endstufe.htm Rusty Actually you would probably need a powered mixer so maybe this? http://www.thomann.de/gb/soundcraft_gigrac_1000_st.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I assume if you were looking at an HK LUCAS "Performer" it was second hand since it wouldn't normally get anywhere near your budget? In any case, the LUCAS system has an excellent sound and is in a different league to the sort of thing you could buy new from Thomann for £1500. I'm not aware of any particular reliability issues other than the fact that the box construction isn't as rugged as true top of the line stuff. However, it's a credit to the ability of the HK stuff to "punch above its weight" that it gets compared to far more expensive stuff. I don't think anything in the construction would be an issue if the gear is for personal use--it's only in situations where stuff is being tossed in and out of lorries by ham fisted roadies that there are concerns. As for a mixer, it's hard to comment on your Yamaha without the model number but, assuming it's in the MG range, they tend to be decent workhorses. Some have built in effects units--and I assume for a female soloist you'll probably want some kind of reverb unless you have one already. As a general guide (and it's hard to be more specific with the info to hand) I think with your budget you'd do better with second hand pro quality stuff (so long as you can listen and check it over first) rather than super economy new things. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nawvernmonkee Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 As a general guide (and it's hard to be more specific with the info to hand) I think with your budget you'd do better with second hand pro quality stuff (so long as you can listen and check it over first) rather than super economy new things. Bob +1 on the second hand thing, might get more value for the budget. Where abouts are you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedd Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Firstly, this isn't a reccomendation, because I haven't actually heard this particular piece of kit being used, but I came across this today and was quite intrigued (and may well be arranging a demo myself).http://www.tmcstore.co.uk/product_details.asp?ProductID=2113 It's a QSC K12 active cabinet which is VERY powerful for a small box (power isn't everything I know, but 1Kw per 12" box!!). It also only weighs 18Kg, a lot less than an SRM450 and a more powerful box (assuming the power ratings are RMS, I can't actually find it anywhere on the spec!). Priced at £650 per box, it isn't the cheapest active cabinet in the world, but it still leaves £200 in the budget for a small mixer. Like I say, not a reccomendation, but I'd be interested to hear people's thoughts on these cabinets - never seen or heard them before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrisbarris Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 look up Brooke speakers - Nexo PS15 copies are 250 quid (new price). This would be an easy little system to lug around and uses nexo parts inside with PD drivers. Or buy some old Turbosound cheap. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upsuEnts Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 There's a thread here about the brooke speakers. http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=36616 I use a lot of the behringer power kit (ultrawave b300's) for dry hires (monitors and small gigs) and been very impressed with the reliability and sound quality. Having said that, you definitely get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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