Andy Dunn

How much have you got to spend? I might know where there is a flightcased Cloud CXF going.

Ah the good old HF250 bullets,now there was a good top end unit. The good old nostalgic days!!

As far as your EQ problem goes,for the money Behringer are a good budget EQ. If you want a top notch EQ then look at B.S.S or Klark technic but I would think they are way overkill based on the equipment you have told us you are using. As regards the national thing,back in the 80's there were a couple of management companys that used to put together national/international tours for large roadshows/videoshows,working anywhere from youth centres through Military camps to Top hotels etc. One was based in Bedfordshire and was called Dings Entertainments and is still going as far as I am

The fact that there is a "cashflow problem" does not stop you taking in the equipment required to get the sound you want from your system though does it!! And I too lived in and wa based out of Falmouth until I took my show national with one of the larger agencies in the 80's. By the way how are Kernow Entertainments doing these days? Graham and Steve were excellent back then.

Don't be so lazy and take in your bass bins!! Which venue are you talking about anyhow,as I used to work there in the 80's/early 90's?

You have been given different views on this,but to be honest we would need to know the specifications of your current and potential amps. eg: how many watts/channel RMS they will deliver and into what load. (4 ohms or 8 ohms?) Also what the specifications of the speakers you are using are. eg: 300watts RMS at 8ohms or 4 ohms?

All of the above is quite correct,but that is not what you WERE saying now is it! :msn-wink: And it's not just woofers that take more than their advertised rating :dukesy:

Where you get this idea from I'm not quite sure! Using your theory would result in any system having to be run at full chat to avoid you damaging any drivers. The damage to drivers/voice coils comes from overdriving them or sending them a clipped signal,neither of which will you get by running the amp within its correct parameters.

You are correct when saying that having headroom on an amplifier will normally avoid clipping BUT, Spinner is also correct of course when he says that if the amp is run within its parameters then you will get no clipping and not damage the speakers. And what are you talking about when you say that if a speaker has a higher rating than an amplifier it will request more power than the amp can provide thus sending it into clip? Sorry Spinner that post was obviously not directed at you,and I must learn to type faster!!!

Yeah if your lucky,enjoy lifting those harvesters and astrodiscos up onto the truss! And by the way happy xmas all!

Indeed,excellent pieces of kit as he says!

I agree with SuperstarDJ on this one,Cloud CXM/CXF,A&H,Formula sound or the Soundcraft D-Mix1000. All brilliant mixers with excellent quality audio. I have got a preference for A&H though as I used to work for them in sunny(ha ha) Cornwall.

I've seen those harvesters somewhere before!!

Look out for a Formula Sound AVC2. Usually found on e-bay for around the £120-200 mark.

I agree completely,they have produced some of the best sounding boxes. But the weight is most certainly a killer!!

For Sale I have the following items: 2 Pairs of A.S.S. BS500 Bass Bins,loaded with JBL2226 600w drivers. £375/pair or £700 for both pairs. These cabs are made from birch ply and come with wheels. One pair has foam covered grills the other pair dosen't. 2 x t-bars with 4 long nose par cans on each,wired up to a Bulgin box ready to go. They come complete with gel frames and filters and have a current pat test cerficate until November. £40 As above only short nose cans instead. £40 1 x B.S.S. FCS960 Dual 31 band graphic. Excellent condition,no scratches

You could have a look on e-bay as there is an S+H 6X3M cloth on there at the moment. Starting price is £450. Send him a call and make him an offer?

:lol:No offence meant by the way.

Thank you for putting so eloquently the frustration I was suffering!!! Nothing wrong with Nettos I live next door to one! I have no bones to pick or axes to grind with anyone who charges less than myself,even if they have spent lots of money on their show etc,etc All I was meaning as Ray pointed out is that I would rather work extra shifts elsewhwere and "cherry pick" which jobs I felt were worth my while to do. I understand that some "pro's" don't have this luxury and have to take work even if it is not really at the right rate but thankfully for me especially in

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What type of mixer will you be using,and once again whereabouts is this for. Price wise,not bad but it may be worth letting other people qoute you for this job,you never know they may throw other bits in for you! POIZN,just thought I would say that people on here are helpful and friendly. Have tried there best to help you with your enquiries,are by and large are professionals at what they do,and also frequent other professional forums. I'm sure you know what I am talking about.

I would only say that if you are hiring then it would be better to "wet hire" ie,have someone set and stay with the system throughout the gig incase of any unforseen problems. This takes away any pressure on yourself if problems do occur. I also could help you out with a system to match your requirements if you wanted. And for what it's worth my personal choice is always passive,it is far more versatile I.M.H.O.

I.M.H.O. you would be better hiring in a larger P.A. to cope with something like you are qouting,however the system you are looking at will cope admirably with your usual weddings etc. As for price I think there is another thread discussing the costs of this system. Where are you based as I may be able to help you with a larger P.A. Just P.M. me if you are interested.

I feel for you regarding that loss,and as far as I am concerned people like that should have their hands cut off. I speak from experience after having an entire show and van stolen lock,stock and barrel some years ago. Personally now I would try and not leave anything set up but if I had to then removing mains leads is not really any use unless you are using Powercon connectors as joe public can easily get hold of kettle/extension cables. You would be far better taking speakon or processing(xlr) cables instead.

Just to clarify I was suggesting he purchased the EP4000 not the EP2500