Hey Folks,
With larger and more varied shows in the future I've started looking at expanding my PA system. Currently I have 4 JBL srx718s with 2 JBL srx722 tops along with 8 EV Qrx112s for monitors and utility work. For smaller shows I use a Qrx over a single sub. The standard amp rack is a Crest Pro9200 for the subs, Pro8200 for the tops, DSP and a patch panel all in a 6 space rack - compact, light and portable. This system works well for the shows I do and looks professional.
In order to be as flexible as possible and keep the gear working, I want to build two identical systems, each having 4 subs, 2 tops and the standard amp rack. A single system for the smaller shows, a system per side for the larger stuff. To this end, I'm looking to get another 4 srx718 subs and build another identical amp rack. This gear is all available used, so shouldn't be a problem to put together. The real quandry is the tops. My srx722s, although I like their performance and sound, don't array well and would need to be replaced. Trouble is, after spending weeks looking through every manufacturer's product line and a bunch of posts here and on ProSoundWeb I can't find anything beyond Community's SLS960 that fits the need and budget. Danley SH60s would be perfect, but are beyond my range. Same for the Fulcrum, D&B, RCF, Turbosound, Yorkville and EAW stuff.
Are there any trap cabs out there that are compact, arrayable, go down to ~150hz, ~60x60 pattern and available for ~$1k used? Pole mountable would be a big plus, but that means the weight has to stay under 60lbs, hardly attainable with horn loaded cabs. Dispersion of 60x60 or so is preferred as I seldom need to go wider than 120 degrees. I absolutely do not want a compact Line array as they don't give me the flexibility I need.
Evan Kirkendall went through the same debate a while ago and ended up with the SL960s over his single 18 subs, which tells me I'll probably do something very similar. Evan may be young, but he seems to have his head on straight.
Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Ciao
Simon
With larger and more varied shows in the future I've started looking at expanding my PA system. Currently I have 4 JBL srx718s with 2 JBL srx722 tops along with 8 EV Qrx112s for monitors and utility work. For smaller shows I use a Qrx over a single sub. The standard amp rack is a Crest Pro9200 for the subs, Pro8200 for the tops, DSP and a patch panel all in a 6 space rack - compact, light and portable. This system works well for the shows I do and looks professional.
In order to be as flexible as possible and keep the gear working, I want to build two identical systems, each having 4 subs, 2 tops and the standard amp rack. A single system for the smaller shows, a system per side for the larger stuff. To this end, I'm looking to get another 4 srx718 subs and build another identical amp rack. This gear is all available used, so shouldn't be a problem to put together. The real quandry is the tops. My srx722s, although I like their performance and sound, don't array well and would need to be replaced. Trouble is, after spending weeks looking through every manufacturer's product line and a bunch of posts here and on ProSoundWeb I can't find anything beyond Community's SLS960 that fits the need and budget. Danley SH60s would be perfect, but are beyond my range. Same for the Fulcrum, D&B, RCF, Turbosound, Yorkville and EAW stuff.
Are there any trap cabs out there that are compact, arrayable, go down to ~150hz, ~60x60 pattern and available for ~$1k used? Pole mountable would be a big plus, but that means the weight has to stay under 60lbs, hardly attainable with horn loaded cabs. Dispersion of 60x60 or so is preferred as I seldom need to go wider than 120 degrees. I absolutely do not want a compact Line array as they don't give me the flexibility I need.
Evan Kirkendall went through the same debate a while ago and ended up with the SL960s over his single 18 subs, which tells me I'll probably do something very similar. Evan may be young, but he seems to have his head on straight.
Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Ciao
Simon