Hello,
I'm considering buying a PA system to use with my PA3x, perhaps something like the Yamaha Stagepas, but have now seen several keyboard amps that seem to have similar features. Roland in particular seem to have a good selection and of good quality.
Wondered if anyone has has experience of any of these and if there are advantages/ disadvantages in either.
Thanks,
Derek B.
PA System v Keyboard Amp
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derek bradburn
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PA System v Keyboard Amp
Derek Bradburn, Kent, England
pa3x USER.
pa3x USER.
i have used the one you mentioned and its good i think you would be happy with it, but i prefer the dynacord am12 for monitors of all kinds ive tested so far.
to mention some speakers ive used to have compared with:
Yamaha, Mackie, JBL, HK, RCF, EV, Dynacord, QSC.
to mention some speakers ive used to have compared with:
Yamaha, Mackie, JBL, HK, RCF, EV, Dynacord, QSC.
// Matthew
"Its not how good you are, its the impression you leave behind."
"Its not how good you are, its the impression you leave behind."
portable
for me , portable ,,, $500 for korg paas or stagepas,,, the pass is just good for the pa3x , stagepas sound good and you can do more with it and sell .... I use the jbl eon210p and work great and best of all ,
Net Weight of System: 33 lbs. (19 lbs. for unit with powered mixer, 14 lbs. for unit with storage pod) and take care of a room of 100 to 150 people...
IMOP
Net Weight of System: 33 lbs. (19 lbs. for unit with powered mixer, 14 lbs. for unit with storage pod) and take care of a room of 100 to 150 people...
IMOP
Pa4X, Pa 1000, Pa3x, Pa800, Pa80, i3
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Eduardo_Arg
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Hi Derek:
In my own experience, the first step is going to your dealer and listen to your PA3x on several amps.- In mi case, i invest some money on Bose L1 Model 2, really portable and expandable to anywere you want to play.- I combine for audiences up to 300 persons 2 L1 unit (each one have's an strong subbass unit and 2 tiny towers with 24 speakers each that provides 180° audio dispersion), one for each side.- If you have a near Bose dealer go and test it.- It's very well done, and sound powerfull and crystal clear.-
If you need more power than (pure 250 watss provided by L1 with sub), you must think on professional PA Systems (only recomended for very big spaces and audience, and of course for peoples that can invest a huge quantity of money.-
With Bose L1 Model 8 and a good mixer (we use a Behringer x32), you and your band, will play with the best sound up to (300 persons, although Bose warranties sound expansion up to 500).-
Install Bose Pa system takes no more than 5 minutes (including unpacking it from it's bagg and wiring.- With my band all setup (2 guitars, 1 bass, 1 Roland Electronic drum, a 3 microphones, my keyboard secctions - 2 keyboards & 2 full size modules rack) spends 20 minutes to be ready to play.- At the time of dissasembly all hardware it don't take more time.-
When you decide buying PA3x, you choose the synth arranger in the market, so when you choose to bay an amplifier, you must go on the same direction.- Imege you bought a user Jaguar E'Type, and you must change tyres: you'll choose a medium quality or the best Michelin ones ?Hopping this comment will help with regards.-
Eduardo.-
PD: Don't be afraid on consulting me or any member of this great forum.
In my own experience, the first step is going to your dealer and listen to your PA3x on several amps.- In mi case, i invest some money on Bose L1 Model 2, really portable and expandable to anywere you want to play.- I combine for audiences up to 300 persons 2 L1 unit (each one have's an strong subbass unit and 2 tiny towers with 24 speakers each that provides 180° audio dispersion), one for each side.- If you have a near Bose dealer go and test it.- It's very well done, and sound powerfull and crystal clear.-
If you need more power than (pure 250 watss provided by L1 with sub), you must think on professional PA Systems (only recomended for very big spaces and audience, and of course for peoples that can invest a huge quantity of money.-
With Bose L1 Model 8 and a good mixer (we use a Behringer x32), you and your band, will play with the best sound up to (300 persons, although Bose warranties sound expansion up to 500).-
Install Bose Pa system takes no more than 5 minutes (including unpacking it from it's bagg and wiring.- With my band all setup (2 guitars, 1 bass, 1 Roland Electronic drum, a 3 microphones, my keyboard secctions - 2 keyboards & 2 full size modules rack) spends 20 minutes to be ready to play.- At the time of dissasembly all hardware it don't take more time.-
When you decide buying PA3x, you choose the synth arranger in the market, so when you choose to bay an amplifier, you must go on the same direction.- Imege you bought a user Jaguar E'Type, and you must change tyres: you'll choose a medium quality or the best Michelin ones ?Hopping this comment will help with regards.-
Eduardo.-
PD: Don't be afraid on consulting me or any member of this great forum.
Korg Kronos 2 88 - Korg PA4x 76 - Roland Fantom 08 - Korg N1R Sound Module - Korg 05RW Sound Module - Roland UM550 Edirol Midi Patchbay Amp pair SWR California Blonde II
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Dikikeys
Once again, a topic about PA's where the OP doesn't supply the least amount of information about his typical needs...
How many people do you want it to cover, at what volume...?
Those two questions can radically change the offered solutions. 50 people in an intimate jazz dinner situation need an utterly different solution from 500 hard dancing people in an outdoor gathering..!
Do you LIKE the sound of your arranger in mono? That can heavily alter your acceptable results. TBH, most arrangers sound noticeably different collapsed to mono, effects balances change, stereo samples like grand piano can often sound pinched and thin, your carefully crafted Performances no longer balance as well. Maybe not a big deal, maybe it is...
And, do you want a PA that spreads the sound around very evenly, or do you want to hit the area right in front of you (usually the dancefloor) pretty hard but have the PA drop off fairly quickly so those seated at the tables don't complain about the volume? This is especially important to consider before you go Bose...
But a blank 'what PA should I buy?' question round here will ALWAYS simply get you the 'Use what I use' response, with no regard for whether they do what you do
How many people do you want it to cover, at what volume...?
Those two questions can radically change the offered solutions. 50 people in an intimate jazz dinner situation need an utterly different solution from 500 hard dancing people in an outdoor gathering..!
Do you LIKE the sound of your arranger in mono? That can heavily alter your acceptable results. TBH, most arrangers sound noticeably different collapsed to mono, effects balances change, stereo samples like grand piano can often sound pinched and thin, your carefully crafted Performances no longer balance as well. Maybe not a big deal, maybe it is...
And, do you want a PA that spreads the sound around very evenly, or do you want to hit the area right in front of you (usually the dancefloor) pretty hard but have the PA drop off fairly quickly so those seated at the tables don't complain about the volume? This is especially important to consider before you go Bose...
But a blank 'what PA should I buy?' question round here will ALWAYS simply get you the 'Use what I use' response, with no regard for whether they do what you do