lelong_mckean Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Hi I'm part a music team for a church. We have the usual guitars, drums, singers etc. At the moment we have a really pants set of feedback monitor wedges to hear ourselves. We're having problems hearing over the drums. We're looking to invest in a better set. Anyone any suggestions. Below £500 for two wedges and most likely one powered aswell as being small in size as we have limited storage space in the school where the church meets. Any thoughts suggestions or thoughts would be most appreciated as I'm new to this lack Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilflet Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 what do you have so far that isnt loud enough? (save us recommending the same thing) also, have you considered more smaller wedges than 2 large. Potentially giving each band member there own wedge (or smaller groups on each mix). If you do this with say a 2nd pair of your current wedges you may find that a pair keeps the singers happy with only vocals going through them and the other pair keep everyone else happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelong_mckean Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 cheers for your reply. Not sure what we have at the moment but they're very old and not working correctly. (Can't turn the volume up, crackly sound etc) I'd be happy with the same as we have but one that works properly. Probably look to having two wedges at the moment due to cost unless you can suggest more for a total cost of less than £500. Also we're not that professional so something basic that maybe could be added to in a few years. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Riley Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Why don't you just get the current ones repaired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundiesam Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Hey mate. I got a couple of warfedale monitors off Ebay one active one passive think they were about 300 quid cheap and cheerful but do the job They were this model absolute Music have these in stock on Ebay slightly different model: Warfedale Reason for edit- Add Link for Monitors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haymere Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I do a reasonable amount of work with church musicians and have had good experiences with the wharfedales Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojc123 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 We have recently acquired two W Audio PSR12A (other suppliers available) for use as monitors. They come in under your budget. They have line input and two TRS microphone inputs with volume controls which makes them very flexible and useful for other events. Loud enough for 16 year old heavy metal bands. Come in well designed bags. Heavy-ish though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound In Gloucestershire Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 ill 2nd the W Audio PSR12a's I have a few pairs, great for monitor duty, definately loud enough and can also be used for FOH for small Disco's or vocal PA if required. Plus free covers too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyP1955 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 The best investment would be lessons for the drummer, so he can learn to play instead of pound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac.calder Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 a really pants set of feedback monitor wedges to hear ourselves. There's your problem - you need foldback wedges, not feedback (feedback in wedges is bad). Look at controlling your onstage noise level - drum screen, getting the drummer to hit softer etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livesoundproduction Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 We have had similar problems in our church and have solved the problem thus: 1. Teach your drummers to play properly.2. Make your own screen.3. Invest in 2 £80 Alesis multimix 2ch mixers to provide an improvised headphone monitor system for drummer and bass player.4. Purchase 1 x Amplifier and 2 to 4 x EV SX80's or similar (beware of imitations)* * I say SX80's because in the long run, when your church has grown and you are in a position to upgrade your system, the sx80 system can be retired to children's church or the like. If you invest in dedicated wedges at this point you are limiting future adaptability. It is not an ideal solution but when budget is tight, futurproofing is essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelong_mckean Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks all for your replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundiesam Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 you all assume that the drummer is drumming loud it may be that the drummer is in close proximity to everyone else!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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