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<blockquote data-quote="Bill Forbes" data-source="post: 42648" data-attributes="member: 299"><p>Re: Powersoft Digam K3, K20, M50Q</p><p></p><p>Well I have had the pleasure of taking a few of these "little" amps for a test drive (K20+K3). My gig was at the Mass Mutual Center in Spfld, MA. The event was called Market America and i was providing audio support. </p><p> My main hangs were 6x EAW KF760 w/ 4xEAW KF730 underhangs, subs were 4x SB1000z (per side). I used my standard amp setup for stage left array ( KF760 =Crest PRO200 series amps 7200HF, 9200MF, 9200LF) ( KF730 = 9200M/H and 8200monoLF) ( 9200subs). Stage Right array amp rack included Powersoft amps (KF760= PRO7200HF, K3MF, K20LF) (KF730 = 1/2K20 M/HF + 1/2K20LF) UX8800 was system DSP. ( I wish i had more time to setup the Powersoft's internal DSP with the EAW Graybox/GF filters but I did not.) I did use the KAESOP software and was able to setup the internal parameters of each amp with ease. I found the software easy to install and implement. I also tried setting up the amps manually from the front panel controls. This was fairly easy to navigate even without reading the manual. </p><p> Now for the good stuff! I fired up the system and really tried to "slam" things. The Powersoft amps sounded nice and had boat loads of power especially in one rack space! I was getting big SPL levels without hitting limits on the amps. Far louder than the show actually required! ( I just had to play) As far as a sonic difference between L+R, I could not hear any significant difference . The differences that were obvious are: </p><p>A) the size vs Power - my 12spc rack looked empty! AND I had twice the power (Crst 9200=2200w@4ohm, Powersoft K20=5200w@4ohm+DSP+KASOP!)</p><p>B) I had full DSP capabilities WITHIN each amp! I could do away with my UX's and still have the same, if not more DSP horse power! </p><p>C) I could monitor, in real time, each of the Powersoft amps. This is a feature that the Crest amps lack, (and that I didnt think I would ever utilize) , but can now see the usefulness of this feature!</p><p> I am now re-thinking my 12spc monitor racks, how nice it would be to have 8 mix racks instead of 4 mix racks? This is easy with Powersoft's 4ch amps. </p><p>If you have the chance to buy, use, or rent Powersoft amps take full advantage of the opportunity!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bill Forbes, post: 42648, member: 299"] Re: Powersoft Digam K3, K20, M50Q Well I have had the pleasure of taking a few of these "little" amps for a test drive (K20+K3). My gig was at the Mass Mutual Center in Spfld, MA. The event was called Market America and i was providing audio support. My main hangs were 6x EAW KF760 w/ 4xEAW KF730 underhangs, subs were 4x SB1000z (per side). I used my standard amp setup for stage left array ( KF760 =Crest PRO200 series amps 7200HF, 9200MF, 9200LF) ( KF730 = 9200M/H and 8200monoLF) ( 9200subs). Stage Right array amp rack included Powersoft amps (KF760= PRO7200HF, K3MF, K20LF) (KF730 = 1/2K20 M/HF + 1/2K20LF) UX8800 was system DSP. ( I wish i had more time to setup the Powersoft's internal DSP with the EAW Graybox/GF filters but I did not.) I did use the KAESOP software and was able to setup the internal parameters of each amp with ease. I found the software easy to install and implement. I also tried setting up the amps manually from the front panel controls. This was fairly easy to navigate even without reading the manual. Now for the good stuff! I fired up the system and really tried to "slam" things. The Powersoft amps sounded nice and had boat loads of power especially in one rack space! I was getting big SPL levels without hitting limits on the amps. Far louder than the show actually required! ( I just had to play) As far as a sonic difference between L+R, I could not hear any significant difference . The differences that were obvious are: A) the size vs Power - my 12spc rack looked empty! AND I had twice the power (Crst 9200=2200w@4ohm, Powersoft K20=5200w@4ohm+DSP+KASOP!) B) I had full DSP capabilities WITHIN each amp! I could do away with my UX's and still have the same, if not more DSP horse power! C) I could monitor, in real time, each of the Powersoft amps. This is a feature that the Crest amps lack, (and that I didnt think I would ever utilize) , but can now see the usefulness of this feature! I am now re-thinking my 12spc monitor racks, how nice it would be to have 8 mix racks instead of 4 mix racks? This is easy with Powersoft's 4ch amps. If you have the chance to buy, use, or rent Powersoft amps take full advantage of the opportunity! [/QUOTE]
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