launchpad67a Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 (edited) So with my band really starting to roll I convinced the guys to let me buy us a new PA and the band could pay it back out of cd sales and gig money. We agreed to a $3500 max purchase. So I went looking for deals and man did I find some. Here we go: 2 - Mackie Active SA1530z Speaker Cabinets http://www.mikekreidel.com/temp/images/gear/mackie_1530.jpg 2 - Mackie Active SWA1801 SubWoofers http://www.mikekreidel.com/temp/images/gear/mackie_1801.jpg 1 - Allen and Heath 14:4 Mixer http://www.mikekreidel.com/temp/images/gear/allen_heath.jpg 1 - Alesis Studio 12R Rackmount Mixer - (drum submix) http://www.mikekreidel.com/temp/images/gear/alesis12r.jpg 4 - DBX 1066 Compressor/Limiter/Gate http://www.mikekreidel.com/temp/images/gear/dbx1066.jpg 1 - DBX iEQ 15 Dual Graphic Eq http://www.mikekreidel.com/temp/images/gear/dbx_eq.jpg 2 - Lexicon 200 Effect Units http://www.mikekreidel.com/temp/images/gear/lexicon200.jpg 1 - BBE 822 Sonic Maximizer http://www.mikekreidel.com/temp/images/gear/bbe822.jpg 3 - Sennheiser e604 Tom Mics and 1 - Sennheiser e602 Kick Mic http://www.mikekreidel.com/temp/images/gear/sennheisers.jpg Plus (not pictured)... 2 - Shure Beta 58A Mics 3 - Shure Beta 57A Mics 1 - 8x8 Insert Snake (for patching rack units) 1 - SBK 12 Space Rack w/Top Mixer Bay Lots of stuff!! This will be a very nice sounding system. I did keep to my word and only spent $3500 on the PA gear. Some of the other gear (alesis mixer, 1 beta 57, sennheisers, 1 lexicon) is just for me and the drums. Didn't really need to buy the Alesis mixer because I have a nice Mackie I always use. But the Alesis will mount in my drum submix rack very nicely along will all my other rack gear. Didn't need to buy the Sennheisers but I couldn't resist the deal ($300). Everything is being shipped this week so I'll post some pics of the rack as soon as I build it. How exciting!! I love spending money when the country is in a recession... Edited June 10, 2008 by launchpad67a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 (edited) Nice! I have that same mixer, well the earlier iteration (No W3, but the Mix Wizard 14:4:2). Love Allen and Heath. I have a different dBx compressor, the 166A and a different Lex, the MPX 1, and an older BBE 362. Let me know how you like the Sennheisers please. We need something for Adam in the Triology project. Also interested in a drum mix rack mountable as well. Does the Alesis have XLR in? Those Mackies are going to be a pain to move around! Have you considered the Bose system? Some guys I play with have a pair and the sub and it sounds pretty sweet and is easy to transport. It's a little bright, but warmer than you would think. I have some older Cerwin Vega's that I swear by. Probably can't push the same volume as those Macks though. Edited June 10, 2008 by CygnusX-1Bk2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes.2 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 That's truly a "pro" "live" setup.....It's perfect in fact....Except for the Sonic Max IMHO..... I've learned through working with pro DJs and recording that those things only hurt your ears....And steal your warmth.... They work for modern live sound....But don't record. You'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Jun 9 2008, 09:40 PM) Nice! I have that same mixer, well the earlier iteration (No W3, but the Mix Wizard 14:4:2). Love Allen and Heath. I have a different dBx compressor, the 166A and a different Lex, the MPX 1, and a older BBE 362. Let me know how you like the Sennheisers please. We need something for Adam in the Triology project. Also interested in a drum mix rack mountable as well. Does the Alesis have XLR in? Those Mackies are going to be a pain to move around! Have you considered the Bose system? Some guys I play with have a pair and the sub and it sounds pretty sweet and is easy to transport. It's a little bright, but warmer than you would think. I have some older Cerwin Vega's that I swear by. Probably can't push the same volume as those Macks though. All of this gear I have used before so I knew exactly what I was looking for. The Mackies are the shit man. For sure the best active cabinets on the market, and the only "3-way" active system made. I love them and luckily got the deal of the century for the tops and subs. I love Allen and Heath too. Had their 16 ch board in a band a few years ago. Better pre's than the Mackie boards and true british eq. Great faders and super quiet. The Alesis does have 8 xlr ins, 2 stereo channels, inserts on all channels, 2 aux sends. It's really hard to find this mixer for a good price and I have never used it before so I'll let you know how it sounds. They don't make them anymore and only a handful are ever available used. I sniped a guy at the last minute on ebay for this one. Should be just fine for drum submixing. The Sennheisers e604's are great for live and studio. My akg's are pretty worn out so I needed some new mics. I wanted something I could use live and in the studio, but also some high-end mics. Not a huge fan of the so-called "kick mics" so I'll use the e602 on my floor tom. I use a Beyer M88 on my kick live. If you've never used the Beyer, get one. It;s not a kick mic but sounds better than any of them. Tons of guys use them. The nicest thing about this new PA is that it's 5 things to carry into the venue. 2 tops, 2 subs and the rack. No racks of power amps, crossovers, ect... Plus, some of the current venues we play only need 1 side of that PA, so even easier setup. Yeah the Mackies are heavy but totally worth it! I've heard that Bose system and sure it's impressive for what it is, but that won't touch the punch and power of the Mackies. We needed something that could play large venues (or small) and have plenty on headroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 QUOTE (yes.2 @ Jun 9 2008, 09:48 PM) That's truly a "pro" "live" setup.....It's perfect in fact....Except for the Sonic Max IMHO..... I've learned through working with pro DJs and recording that those things only hurt your ears....And steal your warmth.... They work for modern live sound....But don't record. You'll see. Yes it is a "pro" setup. We are a very pro band! We play so many venues that have "house sound" and I hate them all, so we'll start using our own gear. It also ensures we always sound like ourselves. The BBE 822's are killer! Been using them for years. Used correctly they make your band sound like a cd. You just barely run them and they aren't harsh. Used incorrectly and they can be harsh. And no, they aren't for recording. That's not what they're made for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushfanNlv Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Choose/the/light @ Jun 9 2008, 06:04 PM) Exactly! Very nice stuff. Can't wait to see it, and your band, in Vegas! Edited June 10, 2008 by rushfanNlv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Nice set-up Mike, freedom of speech includes volume too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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