jkowtko
Well-Known Member
Our upcoming show includes a live 5 piece band and our intent is to (for the first time) give the band members some monitors (in the past the band leader has worn an ALD -- assisted listenening device -- which isn't really cutting it any more).
Our music director, also the drummer, has his own set of in-ear monitors. However I don't think any of the other band members do, so we'll need maybe two small powered monitors.
Since we don't run live band shows like this very often, I would also like to use whatever I buy for FX speakers as well.
Some options I've been looking at (order of street price from low to hi):
- Galaxy pa5x140
- Fender 1270p
- TC Helicon VSM200/300
- Mackie SRM350/450
- Yamaha msr100
I really need to get something for under $300/pr. In the above list the Galaxy and Fender seem to be the only two that I could get that cheaply.
Any other ideas?
Also, should I consider a portable PA system? I'd prefer not to, but if they work well as band monitors and as FX systems I'd be interested to know.
Thanks. John
Our music director, also the drummer, has his own set of in-ear monitors. However I don't think any of the other band members do, so we'll need maybe two small powered monitors.
Since we don't run live band shows like this very often, I would also like to use whatever I buy for FX speakers as well.
Some options I've been looking at (order of street price from low to hi):
- Galaxy pa5x140
- Fender 1270p
- TC Helicon VSM200/300
- Mackie SRM350/450
- Yamaha msr100
I really need to get something for under $300/pr. In the above list the Galaxy and Fender seem to be the only two that I could get that cheaply.
Any other ideas?
Also, should I consider a portable PA system? I'd prefer not to, but if they work well as band monitors and as FX systems I'd be interested to know.
Thanks. John