pete10uk Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Afternoon all. I'm working on a project for a customer who has requested a 3K PA system for use in their venue for visiting bands to perform. The bands will be mostly indy / rock. I have most aspects of the equipment covered, just need recommendations on the FOH PA, and as always budget is tight. I probably have in the region of 1.5K. If anyone has any recommendations on the way to go, it would be appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseman Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Afternoon all. I'm working on a project for a customer who has requested a 3K PA system for use in their venue for visiting bands to perform. The bands will be mostly indy / rock. I have most aspects of the equipment covered, just need recommendations on the FOH PA, and as always budget is tight. I probably have in the region of 1.5K. If anyone has any recommendations on the way to go, it would be appreciated. CheersHow does he know he needs 3k of (I assume) amp power? 3K powering driving speaker brand 'A' will get you to 120db - 3k powering brand 'B' will get you 145+db. The power is (almost) irrelevant as it's the speaker efficiency that really counts. In short, what level does he want to achieve and how big is the space. Not jumping on you but the whole 'how many 'K' thing really bugs me, it seems to be a DJ thing mainly but you'd be suprised how many people who should know better think more power automatically means more db's. To explain to them in everyday terms I use the example of American cars - They have HUGE engines but go really slow compared to an F1 car that has an engine 1/4 the size. Both have similar power but the smaller engined and lighter race car makes more efficient use of it and is therefore quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'd also suggest that a 3K system isn't that much good if he wants 'real' rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilflet Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Afternoon all. I'm working on a project for a customer who has requested a 3K PA system for use in their venue for visiting bands to perform. number of people and area/layout of room would be more useful for people to give a recommendation edit:and just noticeing your location- what venue is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMitchell Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'd also suggest that a 3K system isn't that much good if he wants 'real' rock. again assuming the "k" thing is wattage, rather than currency, 3k of amplifier power could be more than adequate for 'real' rock in a small venue. 2 stacks of C7 and a pair of B2s totals 3,200w... could be just the job. +100 on what noiseman said, people using wattage to spec system requirements is also one of my pet hates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervaka Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 that and use of the term "wattage" in place of "power" are pet hates of mine ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseman Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 2 stacks of C7 and a pair of B2s totals 3,200w... could be just the job. Let me know where you can score a system like that for £1500 and I'll be around at 8:00am tomorrow :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azlan Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 is the system going to be more or less permanently installed or will it be getting setup and taken down again for each gig? it might affect the choices a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Siddons Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Secondhand HK Actor do the job nicely and a quick visit to ebay brought this up http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HK-ACTOR-DX-Powered-Active-PA-SYSTEM-3200-Watt-/180736902139?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item2a14c243fb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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