Re: Reasonably Priced Large Format Line Arrays
It's possible to buy a good sounding, truck pack friendly, easily cross-rented rig that is not made in XXXXX.
The total cost of ownership needs to be considered, and part of that is paying off the old rig while buying another one. If one goes to that much trouble and expense it's a better investment to move UP rather than sideways (@Kristian).
Part of success in getting a BE to accept a non-standard rig is geography. If I'm a BE playing Mudhole, Mississippi for 1,500 pax, I'm more likely to take the unknown rig so the band can play the show and sell their merch. If the sound sucks the provider goes on my "abso-fucking-lutely never again" list. If we're playing in Jackson or anywhere near it, I'll tell the promoter/festival to call Geri and get me a "real" system.
