Joker, do you do much mixing? Remember whatever you buy can be a nice monitor to help you hear your mixes too. May justify spending a little more cash if you'll use them more often.
Speaker For Ceremony
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No, I don't do much by way of mixing... I do like pre-listen to tracks before they get played but that's why I have my headphones....
Rob - I'm going to go back to your earlier mention of the Behringer powered boxes.....The B212'a and 215's seem to get very decent reviews.... at 150 to 200 per box...definitely affordable.
Let's be honest; requirements at a ceremony are far different that at a typical gig...With a sub these boxes likely will not sound too bad.....
For $400.00 bucks, you've got a couple of ceremony boxes and something for back up...At 23 and 58 lbs, not real heavy either.
I'd listen to them before passing judgement....
Let's be honest; requirements at a ceremony are far different that at a typical gig...With a sub these boxes likely will not sound too bad.....
For $400.00 bucks, you've got a couple of ceremony boxes and something for back up...At 23 and 58 lbs, not real heavy either.
I'd listen to them before passing judgement....
There in lies a problem since nobody carries them in stock there is no chance of hearing them..... and that just leaves me with reviews to rely on... assuming they are all truthful and not just padding put in by the seller to puff up the credibility of a cheap speaker....
Sorry Steve nothing against the mentioned speakers or your thoughts as I havent heard them either. However even for a ceremony you dont want to have your name on something that sounds even remotely bad. (this made only on the fact you said they dont sound too BAD.) It might just be me but I want nothing to do with any part of bad.
One thing I can say about behringer's for sure is that my brother in law who is a touring bassest with a U2 cover band called Vertigo really like his CS300's (?) I think that is the correct model number.... and he seems to feel behringer is putting out great sounding equipment....
Heck a pair of the 15s are under 600.00 for a pair... and might not be a bad way to get backup/ceremony speakers.... the 215A's come highly recommended by many users... at least according to GC website... and we know how much we trust GC.:sqerr:
You're going to trust the ears of a professional bassist? Are you serious? Have you ever seen the stacks they stand in front of? His hearing is most likely shot!
Oh crap... I am a bassist. :sqerr:
Agreed - but at the same time in some cases we are running mono, at substantially reduced volume levels.....
It's like the Tapco thumps......while they aren't EV's....they do sound OK
As well...bad is in the ear of the beholder...At one wedding I was asked not to play dinner music as they were running through the ceiling speakers.....Huh?
Ben - any comments?
No mixer needed.
Laptop into channels 3 & 4 (if software won't allow for a single duplexed mono output), mic 1 into channel 1, mic 2 into channel 2. All volumes can be be set or controlled with the wired remote.
Or make it a great deal more complicated if so desired.
I have used the Fender Passport 250 for a few years now. Great addition. Good or better sound, very portable, can plug most anything into it. Descrete presentation, too.
I have used several different brands (Fender passport 's sound quality sounded cheap, JBLs tended to have more feedback problems)
The Mackie powered speakers have worked best for me. I have used them for the past 7 yrs & never had a problem. Heck, I've had someone with a live mic walk/stand right in front of one & did not experience any feedback.
70% of my wedding bookings include providing sound for the ceremony. And yes, mount them on a tripod...not sitting on the ground.
I know several other DJs tin my area that also use the powered Mackies.
That's my $0.02 (but I'm sure some will disagree)
The Mackie powered speakers have worked best for me. I have used them for the past 7 yrs & never had a problem. Heck, I've had someone with a live mic walk/stand right in front of one & did not experience any feedback.
70% of my wedding bookings include providing sound for the ceremony. And yes, mount them on a tripod...not sitting on the ground.
I know several other DJs tin my area that also use the powered Mackies.
That's my $0.02 (but I'm sure some will disagree)
Some thoughts.
I've heard some spot monitors that sounded like much larger speakers. Some of these things are about the size of a transistor radio, yet deliver a very nice tone. Yes, they're powered or active. I've seen them used in classroom situations. They project quite well.
Some models can be mounted on microphone stands. This affords the low profile or hidden aspect you need.
There are two important considerations in this scenario: Tone and portability.
Good tone is critical as always. It is even more critical in a formal setting where guests are quiet and seated. Ceremony music is deep and you're not gonna get that cathedral organ tone out of cheap-ass speaker systems. It's being videographed as well. Poor tone will be poorer still on a video.
Portability is self-explanatory. You've gotta get it loaded out in a hurry because there's somewhere else you need to be very soon. The spot mons are small and can be loaded out in a few minutes.
Hope this helps.
I've heard some spot monitors that sounded like much larger speakers. Some of these things are about the size of a transistor radio, yet deliver a very nice tone. Yes, they're powered or active. I've seen them used in classroom situations. They project quite well.
Some models can be mounted on microphone stands. This affords the low profile or hidden aspect you need.
There are two important considerations in this scenario: Tone and portability.
Good tone is critical as always. It is even more critical in a formal setting where guests are quiet and seated. Ceremony music is deep and you're not gonna get that cathedral organ tone out of cheap-ass speaker systems. It's being videographed as well. Poor tone will be poorer still on a video.
Portability is self-explanatory. You've gotta get it loaded out in a hurry because there's somewhere else you need to be very soon. The spot mons are small and can be loaded out in a few minutes.
Hope this helps.
Sound for ceremony and cocktails are an upsell. Buy right the first time and never look back. You will make the money back as long as you charge for the extra coverage. Behringer speakers are garbage!!!! I don't care what your budget is? When it comes to sound, don't be cheap. You can get a Mackie 350 that will do a decent job. A yorkville nx25 this is what I use as my monitor and ceremony box. 400.00 should get you something good. If not just rent a powered box for the day and bill the client tor it.
I won't go super cheap for a ceremony cab. Get some thing that sounds good. Like the RCF ART 310A. You should able to get one for around 500.00 per cab. Here's a link.
http://www.rmcaudio.com/menu/power_amp_frame.htm