So we just started doing live gigs. I purchased a Kustom 300w Profile Two system and it works beautifully regarding everything but the low-end frequency. I have two Gemini 800w GX-1500 speakers with the 15" woofers and a pre amp for them. I wanna ensure that I'm safe to run all four speakers, as I'm new to Live Sound. Thanks Guys any help ASAP is amuchly appreciated.
Need Some Advice with My P.A.
- Thread starter SikkaThanMost
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Good luck is all I can say.... Kustom and Gemini are not considered as Pro quality gear.... their specs are grossly over stated and as far as use for Live Sound or even simply as DJ gear you'll be sorely dissapointed...
That said what exactly is your intended use for this system?
That said what exactly is your intended use for this system?
Its for live music performance at small halls and clubs. I organize shows and whatnot for local area acts. The Kustom has good sound for what I need it for/ what I paid for it but needs woofers and my friend has the geminis and the preamp. I just wanna make sure Im not gonna blow something up haha
Again good luck with that....
To answer your question assuming your Kustoms are Powered speakers and when you say your buddy has a set of Gemini's with a Preamp meaning that the Gemini's are passive speakers and he has a power amp to power them you're going to need a way to combine your output from your mixer to the two separate systems...
Live sound is a different beast from DJ'n and honestly the system you describe will be woefully under powered for most bands....
I'm not sure how serious you are with this but, if it were me.... I'd rent a proper system for this type of event if I didn't have the right stuff already.
according to your username, I would assume you already know the answers to all your questions!
It appears that you have a pre-amp output on the kustom. If that's after the volume control, then you can hook that into another amplifier to drive the other speakers with no issues. However, you state that you have a pre-amp for those speakers, that won't work, you'll need a power amp.
It appears that you have a pre-amp output on the kustom. If that's after the volume control, then you can hook that into another amplifier to drive the other speakers with no issues. However, you state that you have a pre-amp for those speakers, that won't work, you'll need a power amp.
Thank you guys, I dont really book too many bands, the system is mostly for running vocals and background instrumentals. It is indeed a power amp. Thank you guys muchly.
A question like this could get a guy crucified around here. 
I'd hate for that to happen again.
If all else fails I'm sure your dad will know the answer.
young...
I'd hate for that to happen again.If all else fails I'm sure your dad will know the answer.
young...
A question like this could get a guy crucified around here.
If all else fails I'm sure your dad will know the answer.
young...
Oh for Christ's sake that's a good point..... and the scars that it'd leave on his son.... :sqerr:
the guy I do live sound with does everything from HUGE concerts to solo accoustic performers. In smaller settings we can easily get away with a pair of Mackies and a small mixer.
But please do not take the advice these guys have given you LIGHTLY!
We've all had our bad experiences with CHEAP brands...
beware of cheap gear, or you could end up with
A- horrible sound
B- blown speakers
and then you're screwed both ways!
you cannot do the gigs, and you have no equipment.
But please do not take the advice these guys have given you LIGHTLY!
We've all had our bad experiences with CHEAP brands...
beware of cheap gear, or you could end up with
A- horrible sound
B- blown speakers
and then you're screwed both ways!
you cannot do the gigs, and you have no equipment.
Msg from the Holy Spirit: Will you two quit goofin' around diner is getting cold.... and is on the table in the land of milk and honey. I didn't slave all day over a hot stove to have you guys go to earth for 40 days and 40 nights while it got cold....
Aw, stop picking on his equipment- we all have our cross to bear.......
As far as the advice given above....well, they nailed it....
As far as the advice given above....well, they nailed it....
Thanks guys. I understand that its all entry level. I bought the Kustom at a HUGE discount, I didnt at the time have the funds to obtain a professional system. I have no intent of investing in a full blown professional rig as I'm not a DJ and most large venues we perform at have in-house systems. I tested it all last night and think the setup will work for what we need it for no problem. Proprs to everyone who gave me advice. Slops to anyone who wasted brain cells with religious inuendoes. Thanks again, a whole bunch of people thank you indirectly.
I am also low budget. But rather than buying new gear of questionable quality and have very little resale value if/when I upgrade, I choose to purchase reputable used gear. Many bands & DJ's have caught the powered speaker bug and there are usually some great deals on passive systems to be found on craigslist and in the used gear section of GC. Some guys buy stuff from ebay, but I would rather meet the person I'm buying it from or purchase from a well known vendor who will accept returns on used gear of there are problems. Granted, most of my gear does not have a warranty and is 3+ years old when I buy it, but I would rather have my old but reliable QSC amps and Yamaha speakers than a brand new Kustom anything with a questionable warranty.
I only do this part time, hope to break even (but never do), many events are for charities with no income from my efforts. If I actually made money from this, I would buy new gear with warranties from reputable companies. Many times B-stock & C-stock equipment comes with a full warranty and gets you into decent equipment at the same price as the questionable brands.
Hope this helps!
Scott
I only do this part time, hope to break even (but never do), many events are for charities with no income from my efforts. If I actually made money from this, I would buy new gear with warranties from reputable companies. Many times B-stock & C-stock equipment comes with a full warranty and gets you into decent equipment at the same price as the questionable brands.
Hope this helps!
Scott
Hi Jesus.
I was wondering when you would return. I know yer Dad very well BTW, he's even sat on my couch (maybe it was the recliner -- don't recall, I was buzzed)
Just a thought here -- but you'd probably get better responses, if you changed yer handle...
See above for gear responses. These folks know it better than I (unless you care to talk tubes).
BTW, was Mary Magdalene a virgin all her life? Always wanted to know that...
I was wondering when you would return. I know yer Dad very well BTW, he's even sat on my couch (maybe it was the recliner -- don't recall, I was buzzed)
Just a thought here -- but you'd probably get better responses, if you changed yer handle...
See above for gear responses. These folks know it better than I (unless you care to talk tubes).
BTW, was Mary Magdalene a virgin all her life? Always wanted to know that...
LOL,,, I know all this stuff was meant very light heartily... I hope he doesn't take offence to the fun that we have here... we are all a happy family and like to jab a bit, but the advice is right on....
But each must follow their own path and do what they feel is right for them, so if that system works for you for now,,, cool.... if in the future you might want to up-grade, then you have some great starting advice....
But each must follow their own path and do what they feel is right for them, so if that system works for you for now,,, cool.... if in the future you might want to up-grade, then you have some great starting advice....
Just to pass on some helpful info Jesus...
There's this dude here, who calls himself Papa Something.
He claims to know many things bubble related, and about BBQ -- but is really from Nigeria, and wants yer credit card info.
Be vewwy careful around him -- he may red flag you... :sqerr:
There's this dude here, who calls himself Papa Something.
He claims to know many things bubble related, and about BBQ -- but is really from Nigeria, and wants yer credit card info.
Be vewwy careful around him -- he may red flag you... :sqerr:
how in the hell did you from using JESUS CHRIST to SIKKA THAN MOST?
seems like an incredible leap
(of faith)
seems like an incredible leap
(of faith)