Recent content by dnathan

Great comments guys. Per FMEng, maybe the best thing would be to add a second one, and have them on both sides, say 15 ft apart.I use white noise ear buds, both to isolate and mask. (Very little masking). I can control speaker proximity and give myself enough monitor.I use the JBL as mixer...

I'm considering a wireless sub to keep the sound pressure down on the stage. I'm thinking about either a wireless sub against a side wall or on the ground in the center of the room. Which would have a cleaner sound? My PA is a JBL EON One Pro (array). I'm a solo performer with bad tinnitus.

I answered my own question and made a video:

Thank you Mike! Great info!

I'm looking into cardioid subs to create a quiet stage. I like the KS212C for portability. I just came across a deal for a Bose L1s with two subs. Can I position those to mimic the KS212C cardioid pattern? Would the cardioid pattern vary per the room I'm in? Also, how would I measure accurately...

The best sounding speaker is the one run by a pro. A pro can do so much more with so much less.

Okay Tim, I'll buy the Vocopro Drifter. :o) No, the JBL looks pretty good. I appreciate all the feedback!

It's the math and engineering that I appreciate so much, and makes me willing to pay more for what works. Do I understand right that an array like the JBL would perform better sideways? I can see why concert arrays are point down, as they point to the ppl in front and in back at the same time...

Thank you Ben & Joe - You've got me looking in that direction. I've always liked JBL's stuff.A lot of my DJ friends love their QSC systems. They do pretty well.I think the best system I've ever heard is the Bose L1 Model 2. The utopia for me is its ability to deliver low-volume sound...

Yes, and pulling one ear out is really bad for the way your brain processes sound, so I avoid that.I'm a wedding videographer seeking a solo rock act ironically to avoid insanely loud PAs at wedding receptions.BTW, I ordered some IEMs today to try out.DJs with Bose L1s usually just add...

Drew - I think I agree with you on the better solution being off to the sides instead of one array in front of me. Thanks for weighing in! Great thoughts.Ron - Oooh my! Fascinating stuff! Here's a great video I found explaining cardioid subs.This is getting expensive! I'm hoping to find a...

Very well said! I'm considering IEMs, which would be a requirement if I were in a band. I do well with earplugs, as I need isolation more than a specific channel. I'll use a small monitor for a personal mix. Noise cancelling would be the appeal of IEMs over earplugs. Audience isolation is a...

Definitely mono. Most djs play only mono because they want the same mix throughout the room. The rest don't realize they're playing stereo because they don't know their own equipment. Stereo is great for home entertainment, but if one side of a hall is getting just Paul McCartney and the other...

I appreciate your expertise. I'm a wedding videographer and get to listen to a lot of speakers from various djs. I've found that the SPL behind active speakers on a stand is substantially quieter, so the trick I'd like to pull off is having them in front of me about 15ft to the sides with just...

Thank you for the great reply Mike! Yeah, I saw the wattage ratio and thought 'whoa mama!'I'm a solo artist with severe tinnitus, so I'm trying to make as quiet of a 'stage' as possible. I'm looking for a stick array for both monitoring and the people in front. I want to avoid IEMs because my...