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anonymous 12 November 2008

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Ive been doing a good bit of research in hopes to build up an effective PA so that I can run sound for bands.

The following is what I have put together for a proper system, but of course many of you are far more knowledgable than I. So, I present you with my plan for you to analyze and critique. tell me where I'm wrong :)

Looking to be able to run sound in small to medium sized venues

MAINS
(4) Yamaha BR15 Cabs
Crown XLS 802 Power Amp

MONITORS
(4) Yamaha BR12m Monitors
Crown XLS 602 Power Amp

SUBS
(2) Yamaha SW118v Subs OR (2) JBL JRX118s Subs (opinions?)
Crown XLS 602 Power Amp

MISC.
Yamaha MG166cx Mixer
dbx DriveRack PA Processor w/RTA-M Mic

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dvdhawk Fri, 10/02/2009 - 15:09

Sweet!

It's nice not having to cram everything in, but you'll need a way to keep your gear from shifting around. You also want to try to keep 60% of your weight ahead of the axle - and try to keep it even left and right too. It takes a little planning, but it's well worth the effort. It will pull a lot better.

anonymous Fri, 10/02/2009 - 15:30

dvdhawk wrote: Sweet!

It's nice not having to cram everything in, but you'll need a way to keep your gear from shifting around. You also want to try to keep 60% of your weight ahead of the axle - and try to keep it even left and right too. It takes a little planning, but it's well worth the effort. It will pull a lot better.

Yeah, I was going to go the E-Track route, but after loading my stuff in it I think I can possibly use a load bar because everything is pretty much straight across and that will keep it all in place. I have enough room right now that I could potentially offer bands the service of hauling their equipment from their practice space to the gig. I dont know, just a thought, we will see.

anonymous Wed, 12/02/2009 - 23:21

Been awhile since I got to add anything to my rig, minus the 6x12 trailer which I must mention is working GREAT! Times have been rough, money going out and not alot coming in (especially Nov), but Dec is looking better. I will be moving to Phoenix in March or April, so I'm hoping to get some good contacts out there all lined up.

Anyway, I was finally able (with the help of my great girlfriend for our anniversary) to add another subwoofer. So now I have the second Yamaha SW118v. The single one was great, I cant wait to try them both out on Friday. My Crown XLS series amps are really amazing me, strongly recommend them as they have yet to get hot, even when running for 5 hours at 4ohms each side. (Two 802's and a 202)

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