For the one speaker applications here is a Product that can be a Solution to that need: http://www.teachlogic.com/products/Titan
It can even be used as a Fill Speaker.
It can even be used as a Fill Speaker.
Portable Ceremony System
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Another overpriced piece of garbage speaker aimed at the educational market. I'd never buy this, or even consider it.
By the way, it's $1,555.00. The old saying that "you get what you pay for" does not apply to products like this.
By the way, it's $1,555.00. The old saying that "you get what you pay for" does not apply to products like this.
So I just received a phone call from Jerry Hogerson... he's the VP of Sales at Teachlogic, the company who made the speaker that started this discussion. While I still don't believe that a 50-watt speaker is suitable for what most DJs need, I will say that Jerry provided some very good info about what makes his Titan-Neo system different from other battery-powered systems in the market. Perhaps it isn't the piece of garbage that I assumed it might be, but it's still not for me.
The first website that I found selling a Titan-Neo system wanted $1555.00 for it - expensive until you realize that they were selling the most tricked-out version of it, with no product description included. As it turns out, there are about 10 different variations of the speaker, starting at $849. As far as being overpriced, I stand somewhat corrected.
Choose your own version, try it out and form your own opinion. Teachlogic cares about their reputation and they seem to build a quality product.
The first website that I found selling a Titan-Neo system wanted $1555.00 for it - expensive until you realize that they were selling the most tricked-out version of it, with no product description included. As it turns out, there are about 10 different variations of the speaker, starting at $849. As far as being overpriced, I stand somewhat corrected.
Choose your own version, try it out and form your own opinion. Teachlogic cares about their reputation and they seem to build a quality product.
Brendan, I applaud your honesty to come back and post what you did. That shows you are a gentleman with character. You could have remained mum to "save face" but you did not. I really respect that step you just took! Thanks!
I just cannot figure out how you're supposed to use a system like this for a ceremony.
I bought a much cheaper all-in-one battery powered speaker like this, and here's the issue I've had:
In order to control all of the features, you have to be standing right behind the speaker.
If it had a wireless remote to adjust volume and control the mp3 player, it would be perfect.
If you're just playing music for cocktails in another room, it's perfect.
I bought a much cheaper all-in-one battery powered speaker like this, and here's the issue I've had:
In order to control all of the features, you have to be standing right behind the speaker.
If it had a wireless remote to adjust volume and control the mp3 player, it would be perfect.
If you're just playing music for cocktails in another room, it's perfect.
The battery is a non-issue to me. A simple, $80 marine battery and 400-watt inverter from wal-mart will power any decent ceremony rig for several hours. My opinion, you're going to need a few hundred watts for even a ceremony rig. 50 (solid state) watts is a joke.
I am going to take a guess here and tell me if I am incorrect. I am guessing that based on your above comment that you are thinking the DJ should be out of the picture and not seen. If that is the case, I can see how you and some others may think that should be the case. That is your choice. Another one of those DJ fallacies! If that is the scenario, who set those standards? What is wrong with setting up over to the side diagonally so that the speaker/unit faces the audience. You can have it at a height where you can reach it to adjust the controls. Remember the people are seated not standing so it does not have to be that high. Yes you are going to be visible but of of the line of the Photography shots. So what is the problem? You don't see the Camera on a Tripod and the Photographer hiding behind the bushes, do you?
From someone who always seem to have a problem with everyone with whom they deal, Clients, Venues and other Vendors you should be the last person talking about character. Is this one of your comments where I am supposed to admit I am wrong too?
I am not thinking anything "should be" or "shouldn't be".
I'm just stating that the convenience of this speaker isn't as convenient as it could be.
(Why doesn't someone make one with a remote?)
I am smart enough to figure out a better way to use it with it's limitations.
Depends on the size of the group.
Most of my receptions are 125 people...
which means the ceremony usually tops out around 80 people.
I don't gig in Texas.
Depends on the size of the group.
Most of my receptions are 125 people...
which means the ceremony usually tops out around 80 people.
I don't gig in Texas.
My average ceremony size is 125-150. If indoors, 50 watts might be enough if stretching it but I generally try to use systems that will easily handle 90% of my gigs. Outdoor things take a lot more horsepower, especially considering that at some venues I'm having to setup 75-100 feet away. Lastly, considering that $850 is the el-cheapo version, this isn't even a contender.