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Re: Need advice on a generator to run my sound systemI agree with this. Richard this is especially true with the bass heavy styles of music you are doing. Voltage drops and brownouts are not good at all for most of your gear, especially most digital devices. I often do outside festivals with generator power with great success and no issues whatsoever. The key is just like with sound reinforcement, "Bring enough rig for the gig." I usually rent a generator with 1.5 times the amount of power I will be using. I have never had a single issue and I have done 100 or more shows with a generator over the years, 14 just this year alone.I too want to buy my own generator but will not until I decide I can afford the 50kva quiet diesel unit I typically use. You have to consider not only power output but noise output as well. Also you will need enough cable and spider boxes or a distro to locate the generator far enough away from the stage, even if it is quiet. You don't want to be breathing in the exaust. I always run one cable and spider box from the generator to each side of the stage to power the amps and a third cable for stage power if there is a band playing for the backline. I actually prefer a generator over a tie in to house power because it has always been stable and clean. The point is I can rent what I need to do the job properly and still make a profit until I can find the right deal on a unit that will meet my requirements. If you have never done a show with a generator before I strongly suggest you rent a powerful enough unit your first time and see if there are any issues you encounter rather than spend money on something that might be less than ideal for you.
Re: Need advice on a generator to run my sound system
I agree with this. Richard this is especially true with the bass heavy styles of music you are doing. Voltage drops and brownouts are not good at all for most of your gear, especially most digital devices. I often do outside festivals with generator power with great success and no issues whatsoever. The key is just like with sound reinforcement, "Bring enough rig for the gig." I usually rent a generator with 1.5 times the amount of power I will be using. I have never had a single issue and I have done 100 or more shows with a generator over the years, 14 just this year alone.
I too want to buy my own generator but will not until I decide I can afford the 50kva quiet diesel unit I typically use. You have to consider not only power output but noise output as well. Also you will need enough cable and spider boxes or a distro to locate the generator far enough away from the stage, even if it is quiet. You don't want to be breathing in the exaust. I always run one cable and spider box from the generator to each side of the stage to power the amps and a third cable for stage power if there is a band playing for the backline. I actually prefer a generator over a tie in to house power because it has always been stable and clean. The point is I can rent what I need to do the job properly and still make a profit until I can find the right deal on a unit that will meet my requirements. If you have never done a show with a generator before I strongly suggest you rent a powerful enough unit your first time and see if there are any issues you encounter rather than spend money on something that might be less than ideal for you.
