I wonder if he really meant
power conditioning/surge suppression rather than sequencing.
Given the application, I am surprised by so much focus on the
console. I think Blah's own comments regarding stereo channels, stereo
return,
etc, shows the potential problem with a digital
console, in the markets they are considering not everyone is going to be that familiar with digital consoles and while it may be an easy transition, it may not be
practical. Consider that in many of the planned uses it won't be a matter of someone having a lot of time, they may have 30 minutes to do a
sound check including familiarizing themselves with the
console so that can be a factor.
I have not seen many people using a CD player much anymore, might want to get an interface for everyone's iPod instead.
On the speakers, you did not note quantities so that is an obvious quesion. Beyond that, why both 15" and 18" subs and why active subs and
passive mains? Might it be advantageous to have some 60 degree boxes that you can
array? You might want to check out the Yorkville U15 or U15P and LS800 or LS800P subs and the QSC HPR122i or HPR152i and HPR181i subs as alternatives to the Mackies. I also think that the Hot Spots will not be accepted by many bands, but that depends somewhat on the type of music.
For the applications noted I agree on questioning the 14 wireless mic channels, I would cut back significantly and rely more on wired mics.
Why the in-ears? You may have a specific need for the church application, but would not
build them into the rig as I think that most bands that use in-ears bring their own rigs.
I personally don't like not having physical faders on the EQ but that may be because I'm simply used to that.
The DriveRack PA is a good value but is very limiting on what it can accommodate, I would consider spending more money here on a
unit with 3 or 4 inputs and more flexibility in routing and configuration, something that can potentially also support aux
fed subs or front fills or delay fills.
Don't forget a
stage snake and mic and
speaker cables and for the "hired out" events, don't forget cases for all the stands, cables, mics,
etc. You can
build your own cables, but you'd likely be doing it just to do it, it is probably not going to save money.
Since it sounds like the intent is that this would essentially live at the church and then be used elsewhere on occasion, there are several things to consider from what happens if something gets damaged during a gig and you need it for church the next day (or the inverse, where something breaks at church and you have a another commitment coming up) to insurance coverage on the
system if it is left at the church.