Recent content by Brian Murphy

OK without going into a long dialog I have an older pair of EV cab's with replacement speakers that I'm using as mains that I'd like to replace. Right now my system is all passive. I have a TRx18 Carvin Sub which suits my needs for size and weight and some low end when I need it. I need to get...

For those with a lot more experience than I have here's the scenario. I need to mic a Baby Grand for one tune at an indoor gathering. The Keys will accompany a vocalist. The room is about 40' X 100' with 10' acoustic tile ceilings, vinyl tile floor and will probably have 150-200 people in...

Hello everyone! I haven't been here in a while....I've been painting my house, doing some gigs, etc. etc. OK...a really basic question for those who have been in the business for some time. I hear different techniques from a lot of people but I don't know anyone who's in Pro Audio so without...

I have a few mics but would like to standarize 4 vocal mics. I currently have an SM57 (at least 20 yrs old and still works fine...never abused) and a more recent Beta 58. The Beta 58 seems to have a bit more "punch" than the SM58. I have a tenor voice and hate mics that sound like there's...

After considering a LOT of different scenarios I've come to the conclusion that I'll need to compromise somewhat on a sub purchase. I could probably fit 1- UCS1 in my Jeep, leaving room for my other equip, but I'd have to slide it in on an angle and push it to the back of the front seats. It's...

I've been reading a few threads on subs and have some questions. On one thread on subs Phil Graham was explaining V_rms=sq.rt of P_in*R_dc for the power input to a driver. I get that. However some speakers like the UCS1 give "Program"(2400W) and "Peak"(1200W) so to use the above formula...

I have an old EV 2-Way PA cabinet that unlike some other equipment I have is stock except that I removed the Fiberglass insulation. It is a vented cab and I don't want to breath that garbage in. I'm going to use it as a stage cab for my acoustic guitar. I need an equal or better substitute for...

The Title says it. Anyone do a direct side by side listen to these two cabs? Thank you Murph...........

Hey everyone. A question for the more experienced. I was going to dump some old "stuff" and look around for a UCS1PB and later when I have more money get another. While looking at the specs I noticed that it weighs 155 lbs. Hey that's almost as much as I weigh! LOL I'm almost 60, <5'10"...

Hello everyone. I find myself in the position of trying to be tactful and practical at the same time which is sometimes not easy. I'm in a weekend warrior band which has a so-so PA consisting of Mackie 450's and a Behringer powered mixer. There is very little interest in spending any money on...

[MOVED FROM DIY PROJECT IDEAS THREAD TO A NEW THREAD] First off, HELLO ! ! I'm new to the site. There is a lot of great information here. NOT being an engineer but a former audio tech I don't have the technical chops a lot of you have. I'm also a weekend warrior musician. From that...