Affordable PA systems - NEW !!

satansbedbugs
satansbedbugs On Tour Posts: 2,413
edited February 2010 in Musicians and Gearheads
Does anyone have any input as to a reliable, durable, but semi inexpensive PA systems out there??
I dont need anything that will blow the roof off of my house, but something that I could take out for a possible open mic night.... Or shoot me a PM if anyone has one for sale....

thanks ,

dave
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  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    First off, an open mic should have a PA system... otherwise, it's just an open stage, sans mic.

    I always recommend the following for situations like this: Yamaha speakers, with a Soundcraft Gigrac powered PA head. If you want cheaper than that, I can't recommend it. For acoustic stuff, the Gigrac 600 is plenty of power; if you've got drums & bass, then you may want the power of the Gigrac 1000. For acoustic stuff, look for speakers with 10" or 12" woofers; for anything more, get a 15".

    My alternative option is to get a smaller mixer and run powered speakers, like JBL Eon's or Mackie SRM450's. Prices end up being pretty close to the same as getting a PA head and passive speakers.

    Don't skimp on the mic, either... get a Shure SM58 at the very least.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • satansbedbugs
    satansbedbugs On Tour Posts: 2,413
    http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/pr ... 02251#used


    was thinking about this , but not sure how great it is , plus I would like a mic and some speaker stands for that price....
    *Marker in the Sand Fanclub * HNIC

    Philly- 2005, 2013, 2016, 2024
    Camden 2000, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2022, 2023
    Philly Spectrum 2009 x4 - We closed that MFER Down Proper
    Baltimore- 2024
    Pittsburgh- 2025
    DC- 2006, 2008
    New York- 2008, 2010
    Boston - Fenway 2016 (night 2) , 2024 (night1)
    East Rutherford, New Jersey- 2006
    Chicago - Lollapalooza 2007
    Seattle- Gorge 2005
    EV Solo- DC x2, Baltimore x2 , Newark NJ x2,  Tower Theater x2 

    - Given To Fly
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Not familiar with that system... the link you posted had reviews, read those and make a decision. Honestly, there isn't much in the "budget" PA range that I'd recommend.

    Also, don't be afraid to watch eBay, Craig's List, etc. for used gear. Sometimes you can find a deal on used gear that's not too hard-used.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.

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