jkowtko
Well-Known Member
Okay, on to the next issue --
We have Mackie active speakers all around for our FOH ... two SRM450s for center cluster, one each SRM450 for left and right front wings, and one each SRM350 for left and right rear fills.
Due to unlucky uni-strut placement, our center cluster hanging frame is located about 10 feet back from the front edge of the stage. We have been planning to come up with a rig that would allow us to move the speakers several feet more downstage, but due to other tech work we have run out of time before our upcoming production to design and build a rig which will hold the 100lb pair of speakers in the middle of a 16 foot span.
So, as an alternative, would a smaller set of speakers work for the center cluster? Something like one of these active speakers:
- Mackie SRM150 (120db, not bad compared to 127db for the SRM450)
- Fostex SPA11
- FTB Jolly 5A or 8R
or a passive arrangement with a portable amp I can place on the catwalk near the speakers.
If I can find something that's compact and relatively light (15 lb or less) I can clamp them to nearby light poles pretty easily.
I also don't want to spend a fortune -- would like to stay under $500 for the pair (powered) if possible.
Any suggestions here?
Thanks. John
We have Mackie active speakers all around for our FOH ... two SRM450s for center cluster, one each SRM450 for left and right front wings, and one each SRM350 for left and right rear fills.
Due to unlucky uni-strut placement, our center cluster hanging frame is located about 10 feet back from the front edge of the stage. We have been planning to come up with a rig that would allow us to move the speakers several feet more downstage, but due to other tech work we have run out of time before our upcoming production to design and build a rig which will hold the 100lb pair of speakers in the middle of a 16 foot span.
So, as an alternative, would a smaller set of speakers work for the center cluster? Something like one of these active speakers:
- Mackie SRM150 (120db, not bad compared to 127db for the SRM450)
- Fostex SPA11
- FTB Jolly 5A or 8R
or a passive arrangement with a portable amp I can place on the catwalk near the speakers.
If I can find something that's compact and relatively light (15 lb or less) I can clamp them to nearby light poles pretty easily.
I also don't want to spend a fortune -- would like to stay under $500 for the pair (powered) if possible.
Any suggestions here?
Thanks. John