JLNorthGA
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Enough to make a small dent in our wish list at any rate.
Joshua, our sound guy would like to expand our monitor amp capabilities. We currently have two monitor amplifiers (our old 300 W RMS, 2 channel Carvin and an American Audio VLP300 100 W RMS @ 8 ohms). We are using these amplifier to power six monitor speakers (Kustom KPC10M which are actually 75 W RMS, 150 W peak @ 8 ohms). So we have six monitor speakers and four channels. He wants another monitor amplifier ($200). He is of the opinion that we could use another amp to have six channels.
We're currently scheduling 12-15 concerts a year along with too many dance recitals. Do we need another two channels for monitor speakers? Our mixing board (Mackie 24.4) can handle the extra outs without too much trouble (just repatching).
The grant was written for a number of things including replacement microphones, cables, amps, studio monitors, speakers, etc. We only got a fraction of what we asked for - but hey - it only cost an application!
Do we need another monitor amplifier? Are four channels sufficient or do we need six? The reason I'm asking is - a monitor amplifier wasn't on the list - if we really need one, I'll get it. Alternatively, I can easily get several SM58 and several SM57 microphones and then we wouldn't need to ever borrow any (unless we did a big band sort of concert). Alternatively I could get studio monitors (either powered or an amp/speaker combo) for the booth. The list goes on...
Thoughts?
Joshua, our sound guy would like to expand our monitor amp capabilities. We currently have two monitor amplifiers (our old 300 W RMS, 2 channel Carvin and an American Audio VLP300 100 W RMS @ 8 ohms). We are using these amplifier to power six monitor speakers (Kustom KPC10M which are actually 75 W RMS, 150 W peak @ 8 ohms). So we have six monitor speakers and four channels. He wants another monitor amplifier ($200). He is of the opinion that we could use another amp to have six channels.
We're currently scheduling 12-15 concerts a year along with too many dance recitals. Do we need another two channels for monitor speakers? Our mixing board (Mackie 24.4) can handle the extra outs without too much trouble (just repatching).
The grant was written for a number of things including replacement microphones, cables, amps, studio monitors, speakers, etc. We only got a fraction of what we asked for - but hey - it only cost an application!
Do we need another monitor amplifier? Are four channels sufficient or do we need six? The reason I'm asking is - a monitor amplifier wasn't on the list - if we really need one, I'll get it. Alternatively, I can easily get several SM58 and several SM57 microphones and then we wouldn't need to ever borrow any (unless we did a big band sort of concert). Alternatively I could get studio monitors (either powered or an amp/speaker combo) for the booth. The list goes on...
Thoughts?