SOUND

Several system combinations area available to fit most needs. My decision matrix takes into account he size of the venue, the number of patrons expected and the band’s mic down requirements. If the band leader desires a certain combination, I will be happy to accommodate. This is all high quality, pro-audio equipment. It does get loud and can cause hearing loss. If you have never heard PLX2 power amps driving QW tops and VR subs….it ROCKS!

…………click on the different tabs below to see what system would fit your needs.

The smallest system I would bring would be a Peavey 10 Mixer or a Yamaha MG-16FX, a Mackie FR-2500 amp and two Peavey SP-4Ti Speakers that will use 1400 watts & easily fill small rooms with lots of sound. This has been used in VFW Halls and backyard parties with a partial band mic down – usually vocals and perhaps the guitar.

Next up would be the Peavey 14 Mixer or the Allan & Heath MixWiz accompanied by a Peavey CS-4080 amp driving two Peavey SP-6 Speakers coupled with an Aux fed QSC RMX-4050 amp driving two Electro Voice 118 subs. This is a 5000 watt system and will easily fill most larger pubs & bars and is especially suited for kick, snare, bass, guitar & vocals. A very popular choice for most bands operating within a tight budget and they need to sound great in a venue in order to get invited back.

Going a step further into Pro-Audio, using the A&H MixWiz or a Mackie 32×8 mixer, I couple a pair of Peavey QW-3 Speakers over a pair of QW-218 Subs, tri-amp’d with 11,000 watts of QSC power to accommodate a several hundred patrons in a sizeable venue such as the WildWood Convention Center main room. I have also used this system in larger pubs if management wants to fill the listening area as well as the rest of the bar. This is especially suited for a full band mic down. For longer throw requirements, I would use Peavey QW-2 tops.

For venues that require lots of coverage, I put four Peavey QW-2 Speakers over four Peavey VR-218 subs, again tri-amp’d with 22,000 watts. This system debuted at the WildWood Crest outdoor amphitheater with a Chicago Tribute band in the summer of 2010. Covered 3 city blocks and 2000 patrons, no problem.

If the band has In Ear Monitoring, that is readily accommodated. If not, monitor systems are equally scalable. We can go with one mix into two self powered wedges all the way up to a 5 way monitor mix into up to 10 wedges: six Peavey QW Monitors and four Wharfedales. With 5 amps driving this system, that can be a 9,000 watt monitor system with plenty of headroom. Obviously, we can do anything in between depending upon the band’s needs.

A full listing of available gear for band techs to sort through:

Mixers

Yamaha MG-16FX
Peavey PV-6, 8 & 14 USB
Allan & Heath MixWiz 16:2
Mackie 32×8

Amps

Peavey CS-800×4 (usually for monitors)
Peavey CS-4080 (3)
Mackie FR-2500
Mackie M2600 (2)
QSC RMX-1450
QSC RMX-2450
QSC RMX-4050
QSC PLX2-1804
QSC PLX2-1802 (2)
QSC PLX2-3602 (4)

Speakers

Peavey SP-4Ti (2)
Peavey SP-6 (2)
Peavey QW-2 (4)
Peavey QW-3 (2)
Peavey QW-218 (2)
Peavey VR-218 (4)
Electro Voice 118 (2)

Monitors

Monitors: Peavey QW Monitors, bi-ampable (6)
Wharfedale EVPX-12M (4)
Peavey 112M & 112PM (makes a nice pairing for background music too)
W-10 Custom Boxes (2)

Crossovers / DSP

Peavey VSX-26 (2)
Peavey VSX-48 (for bi-amping monitors)
Peavey 35XO

Effects & EQ /Comp

Effects:
Lexicon MX-400 (3)
Peavey Kosmos Pro

EQ, Comp & Other:
Peavey PV-215 EQ
FBQ-3102 EQ (3)
Presonus ACP-88 Comp/Limiter (usually for the drum kit)
FMR RNC Compressors (3)
Peavey Feedback Ferret (3)
Rane SM-26 Splitter/Mixer

Live Microphones

AKG C-1000 (4)
Shure SM-58 Beta Wireless (3)
Shure SM-58 Beta (3)
Shure SM-58 (4)
Shure SM-57 (4)
Peavey PVM-22 (4)
Peavey PVM-46 (2)
Sennheiser e835 (3)
Sennheiser e609
Sennheiser e906

Drum Mics

Superlux DRK-F Full Kit
Peavey PVM Kit

Live Recording Mics

Shure 4.1 condenser (2)
M-Audio Condensers (4)

Miscellaneous

100’ Snakes (2)
Peavey Power Distro

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