Re: Peavey Versarray?
Brandon,
I have no issues with Peavey as an MI product, because that's exactly what they are. They build solid, reliable boxes that serve their intended market very well. It's when people with their MI products try to play with the big boys I have issues. I come across these type of systems all the time, and it's a headache all day. And, at the end of the day, I'd rather just have a pair of KF850's or some other solid, trap box, instead of a bunch of MI "line array" boxes. Peavey isn't the only one with a MI line array. I've come across plenty, and have the same issues every time. Oh, and that "famous three letter brand" you speak of actually builds some of the best components you can buy. ...If only they could build a box to put them in...
But again, I'm glad the Peavey stuff works for you. It has it's intended market. However, that intended market is not big boy productions. You try and bid your rig on any big rock show, pop show or big name country artist and you'll be sending the whole thing into the shop for recones. There's a big difference from your neighborhood fairs and festivals to the world of what I do.
But, on a side note, I do run a small JV business as well. I'm proud to say I own a bunch of powered Mackie boxes, Mackie mixes, and some other odds and ends. I do SOS rentals to a lot of people, and make a lot of money putting the boxes out on gigs they're designed to do. I have some larger boxes I've designed as well, but hell, I'm not trying to meet riders or do anything more than a few hundred people.
Evan
