Sound systems

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Permalink Reply by Jonathan Chase on January 27, 2010 at 2:59pm

Hi David,

What sort of venues are you doing? And for what sort of road show.

For small up to 100 who are attentive and quiet I use a Peavy Messenger. Fabulous bit of kit 100 watts and the whole thing the size of a briefcase and, if you get rid of the lead mic in there you'll have room to pack a Senhiezer hand held radio mic.

For larger rooms the Peavy escort is ideal. 150 watts and decent size speakers. The whole thing fits into one box but can be a little heavy to lift.

Both have a mixing desk and all the cables, the Escort also has speaker stands and a stand for the main unit.

I also always have a 160 watt Bose self powered stage monitor, it can be used on its own but if you don't spread the sound you are not really making best use of the acoustics. I use this as back up if the room is large or if there are above 150 people. The trick there, because people 'soak' your sound, is to get your speakers as high as possible.

http://www.peavey.com/products/portable.cfm will show you.

One tip from someone who's stage hypnosis career started as a roadie. Cheap doesn't buy a good bit of kit. And if it's second hand it's scrap in my opinion because no one ever gets rid of good stuff.

Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by David Lynn on January 27, 2010 at 3:54pm

Thanks Jonathan,

I am planning on doing seminars in hotel meeting rooms and such and maybe stage shows in high school auditoriums. I am leaning toward the Peavy Escort 3000. I just did not know if there was anything out there that others were using that are similar.

Something else I am very interested in is Group Smoking Cessation programs.

David

Jonathan Chase said:

Hi David,

What sort of venues are you doing? And for what sort of road show.

For small up to 100 who are attentive and quiet I use a Peavy Messenger. Fabulous bit of kit 100 watts and the whole thing the size of a briefcase and, if you get rid of the lead mic in there you'll have room to pack a Senhiezer hand held radio mic.

For larger rooms the Peavy escort is ideal. 150 watts and decent size speakers. The whole thing fits into one box but can be a little heavy to lift.

Both have a mixing desk and all the cables, the Escort also has speaker stands and a stand for the main unit.

I also always have a 160 watt Bose self powered stage monitor, it can be used on its own but if you don't spread the sound you are not really making best use of the acoustics. I use this as back up if the room is large or if there are above 150 people. The trick there, because people 'soak' your sound, is to get your speakers as high as possible.

http://www.peavey.com/products/portable.cfm will show you.

One tip from someone who's stage hypnosis career started as a roadie. Cheap doesn't buy a good bit of kit. And if it's second hand it's scrap in my opinion because no one ever gets rid of good stuff.

Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by Hugh Cole on January 27, 2010 at 7:58pm

I have a Yamaha Stage Pas 150 which is excellent. It can handle 5 lines and fills a room nicely. That said .. Both Fender and Peavey have similar lines with Mixer boards that invert and become part of the case. I use a Sony Headworn Wireless and a DAK Hand held.
Hugh Cole The Pretty Goodest Hypnotist on the Planet!

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Permalink Reply by David Lynn on January 27, 2010 at 8:27pm

Jonathan,

What is your opinion of over the road smoking cessation seminars? Have you done it? Do you think there is a good market for it?

David

David Lynn said:

Thanks Jonathan,

I am planning on doing seminars in hotel meeting rooms and such and maybe stage shows in high school auditoriums. I am leaning toward the Peavy Escort 3000. I just did not know if there was anything out there that others were using that are similar.

Something else I am very interested in is Group Smoking Cessation programs.

David

Jonathan Chase said:

Hi David,

What sort of venues are you doing? And for what sort of road show.

For small up to 100 who are attentive and quiet I use a Peavy Messenger. Fabulous bit of kit 100 watts and the whole thing the size of a briefcase and, if you get rid of the lead mic in there you'll have room to pack a Senhiezer hand held radio mic.

For larger rooms the Peavy escort is ideal. 150 watts and decent size speakers. The whole thing fits into one box but can be a little heavy to lift.

Both have a mixing desk and all the cables, the Escort also has speaker stands and a stand for the main unit.

I also always have a 160 watt Bose self powered stage monitor, it can be used on its own but if you don't spread the sound you are not really making best use of the acoustics. I use this as back up if the room is large or if there are above 150 people. The trick there, because people 'soak' your sound, is to get your speakers as high as possible.

http://www.peavey.com/products/portable.cfm will show you.

One tip from someone who's stage hypnosis career started as a roadie. Cheap doesn't buy a good bit of kit. And if it's second hand it's scrap in my opinion because no one ever gets rid of good stuff.

Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by Pattie Freeman CH.t, MST on January 27, 2010 at 9:51pm

I have 2 systems depending on how many are in attendence and what the room is like for sound.
I have Peavey speakers and also the a fukk board mixer this is for largerer crowds and my soundman
I also have the fender the sound is great and portable with the amp/speakers attached ans quick to set up
I also bring my guy to run the mixer and stuff needed. Less to set up and great for small crowds and it carries the sound
well. I love it...they sell for i believe $800-$900. Great investment even the used ones are pricey since they are dependable and can be hooked up with other speakers and units....

Hope this helps you out...if you are doing the show yourself no help then there is a system, out that uses a Ipod hook with a remote that hooks up to a system or a DJ system in a room...

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