Hi all

[Gruff 0]

Hi There, I'm a new member to the DJ Forum.

 

I work out of South Wales doing mostly Karaoke, however I'm getting a lot of requests recently for Karaoke / Disco shows (I've even been asked to do a Karaoke / Disco / solo artist spot as well, as I'm a bit of a singer). Joined this site to get info on the DJ side.

 

I'm also looking to renew my equipment with a view to reduce it's size and weight.

 

I Currently have a

Arcam 1200W amp (OTT for my speakers and I've blown three drivers in the past 18 months http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/oops.gif ),

A peavey 8 channel mixer,

A Peavey effects box,

A Lem Base Bin (heavy and big)

and Two Lem 10" speakers 150W. (heavy but small)

 

Add in my two Karaoke players, one used for background music, Portable TV and stand, Lights and T-stand and I have My hands full!

 

I'd appreciate any feedback, I've seen the Behringher PMH880M powered mixer with effects, that looks pretty good value and only weighs in at 9.4Kg and would replace three pieces of kit.

 

Does anyone know if they are any good? Also can anyone suggest a good compact 10" or 12" passive speaker.

 

Thanks http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/thanks.gif

 

gareth

[tonyj 0]

http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/042.gif Hi and Welcome onboard

[DJ Marky Marc 0]

hello and welcome,

 

 

take a close look at Alto and FBT kit and also consider powerd speakers.

 

 

[C.S 0]

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[stevie 0]

Hi Garath and http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/Welcome.gif to DJU.

 

You have come to the right place http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif . We are all differant from all walks of life doing are own thing but united in 1 thing entertainment whether it be DJ'in mobile club radio or retired and just hear for the fun and advise and even to supply equipment,you will find it all here as well as a good laugh just when you need it.

 

My self i just run a mobile disco and dont no much about the karioke scean,looked into it a while ago but did'nt bother. DJ Dicky sells Class D speakers and he swears by them im getting some this week i hope http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/wacko.gif

 

I will tell you what i use at the mo and ive never blown anything,and yes it takes a lot of lugging around http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fear.gif

 

Citronic CD-2

Kam GMX 5 Pro mixer (some may hate them but i cant fault mine)

Warrior IS-1000 *2 (have 1 as a back up but never let me down)

Did have a set of Hysys 2's but they got pinched so for now its

 

wait for it

 

Dead old

 

Still all origonal no recones at all

 

owned them for 20 years

 

Huge 4 foot tall

 

Two 12 inch drivers in each cab and two horns

 

Only rated at 150 watts rms

 

Yes its a pair of old Rodger Squires http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif

 

Also got a pair of McGregor's 15 inch driver and a horn but they dont hold a candle to my old babys (the Squire's are goin on e bay soon there 2 big)

 

SM58 Mike

Trantec and Soundlab radio mike

 

Lighting:

 

NJD logic 1000s

2 light boxes (8 spots in each)

Zero 88 running 2 light screens http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/hiding.gif

4 Genius quasar's and controler

2 Soundlab vasto's (there great for the money)

2 old strobes never used

Smoke machine also very realey used

An ultra violet light (super cheesy)

 

Cases with all the leads in 1000's of cd's

 

Oh nearly forgot the pc as well somtimes.

 

Thing is tho it wont fit in a Fiesta http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/071.gif

 

Think my point sort of is doing karioke aswell means more gear but perk of the job you get a bad back for free http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/071.gif

 

Over to the rest of you

 

Stevie

[Gruff 0]

I've seen some LEM D400's advertised for 459 euro, or approx £310 each.

 

Are these any good?

[YourBigEvent 0]

Welcome.

[dj007 0]

hi Gruff and http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/Welcome.gif along to DJU

 

as Marky Marc said, have you ever thought about active speakers.

i use FBTmaxx4 rated at 400w rms and they are only 16kg each. one of the lightest speakers in its class. they are a bit pricey at £1200 for the maxx4 and £1500 for the maxx5 which are 500w rms. have a look at FBT here

jim

[Mo The Motown Man 0]

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[brianmole 0]

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[High Fidelity 0]

http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/042.gif Welcome Gareth

 

I've just bought the Behringer PMH3000 and so far I'm very pleased with it. Haven't been able to give it any stick yet, but after new Year I'll be writing a review of it.

[Dukesy 0]

Hi Gareth - Welcome to DJsUnited.

[Paul Smith 0]

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[bdeyes 0]

hey,

enjOy the sitE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[3N1GM4 0]

Hi and welcome.

[adymartin 0]

I'm a bit late here, but in reference to the guy who asks if LEM D400's are any good. I say yeah.

if you can get 'em for 310 quid, I say hell yeah!!

w've got a set we use for doing gigs with and they give us great performance. even in some big old rooms they can pack a real punch when you need it.

[Dynamicdiscos 0]

Welcome to the forums. I hope you find it very helpful and friendly. I look forwards to chatting with you.

[Steve_Mitchell 0]

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[AJS Mobile Disco 0]

http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/Welcome.gif Anne

[stoke53 0]

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alan

[DJ Ben 0]

Welcome to DJU

 

enjoy it!

 

Ben