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<blockquote data-quote="Eric Cagle" data-source="post: 67422" data-attributes="member: 277"><p>Re: Driving stage wedges</p><p></p><p>For what it is worth I have never had any issues with the Italian SRM450's in several hundred shows. Had a problem or two with the China made versions of the same model (overheating and thermal shutdown several times). Never had a cord unplugged or a musician mess with the controls (which are on the back) etc. etc. etc. I have plenty of bigger, better, louder, more rider friendly boxes. All work fine when used in their intended application. I use them all regularly and all of them make me money. Both models of the EAW's are louder and better sounding but not without EQ or digital processing. The point is for a band or JV soundman starting out it is very easy to get a good sound fast with an active biamped box that already has the amplifier power and DSP processing built in and worked out. One less thing to worry about. There are so much better boxes available today than my ancient Mackie 450's but they do work well and seldom have any feedback issues at all on the shows I use them for.</p><p></p><p>The question of an extra cord for power is a non issue for me. I always run a multi box AC power "stinger" across the front of the stage anyway to have outlets for keyboards, pedal board power supplies, tracks, etc. A 4 foot IEC is within reach of a plug just about anywhere you would put a monitor. I agree that running seperate long individual power cords to each one would be a pain and a hassle but I have never had that problem so I did not even think about it.</p><p></p><p>As Brian Jojade pointed out, the main advantage of a powered box really is one less roadcase to deal with, but this is true with the big "IF", if you have the processing and amplifier power worked out correctly already in your rack. Just buying a monitor and slapping a power amp to it (like so many first time bands and sound men do) is not the same. If the correct power amp is purchased along with a good digital processor which is then set up to smooth out the frequency response and voltage limit the output, then yes, it is only about the extra amp rack. Otherwise, in my humble opinion, if you are just starting out get an active box and be done with it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eric Cagle, post: 67422, member: 277"] Re: Driving stage wedges For what it is worth I have never had any issues with the Italian SRM450's in several hundred shows. Had a problem or two with the China made versions of the same model (overheating and thermal shutdown several times). Never had a cord unplugged or a musician mess with the controls (which are on the back) etc. etc. etc. I have plenty of bigger, better, louder, more rider friendly boxes. All work fine when used in their intended application. I use them all regularly and all of them make me money. Both models of the EAW's are louder and better sounding but not without EQ or digital processing. The point is for a band or JV soundman starting out it is very easy to get a good sound fast with an active biamped box that already has the amplifier power and DSP processing built in and worked out. One less thing to worry about. There are so much better boxes available today than my ancient Mackie 450's but they do work well and seldom have any feedback issues at all on the shows I use them for. The question of an extra cord for power is a non issue for me. I always run a multi box AC power "stinger" across the front of the stage anyway to have outlets for keyboards, pedal board power supplies, tracks, etc. A 4 foot IEC is within reach of a plug just about anywhere you would put a monitor. I agree that running seperate long individual power cords to each one would be a pain and a hassle but I have never had that problem so I did not even think about it. As Brian Jojade pointed out, the main advantage of a powered box really is one less roadcase to deal with, but this is true with the big "IF", if you have the processing and amplifier power worked out correctly already in your rack. Just buying a monitor and slapping a power amp to it (like so many first time bands and sound men do) is not the same. If the correct power amp is purchased along with a good digital processor which is then set up to smooth out the frequency response and voltage limit the output, then yes, it is only about the extra amp rack. Otherwise, in my humble opinion, if you are just starting out get an active box and be done with it. [/QUOTE]
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