Re: Quick and Dirty Bar Rig 2014 Edition
Are you still trying to hit the $17,000-$20,000 price point as is the last QD Rig?
I think your original rig still holds up pretty well with just a refresh of the console, speakers and processing. Do you need a drive rack processor at this level? Also, do we need to include a CD player any more? Or will a Peavey USB-P DI and 1/8" to two-XLR cable be enough for the random laptops and iPods that people will bring?
Powered speakers definitely. I haven't heard the PRX stuff, I'm sure it's good. But I know that the QSC K12s with the KW181 subs sound pretty damn good and get pretty loud. Seems like the Yorkville stuff that everyone was in love with 6 or 7 years ago has lost it's lustre some.
The cheap Korean knock off of the countryman Type 85 DI sold by EWI seems like it could be a good choice for a DI at this level and save some money over the Radial DIs.
I also agree with Evan on the board. The 01V96i can be had for $1850 (a quote I got yesterday), along with an 8 channel outboard pre from Presonus or Focusrite should cover the inputs and outputs that will be needed. The lack of graphic EQs is what will kill most novice users for this purpose.
