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Hello, we're currently playing as a trio (2 guitars plus a conga player
who occasionally plays a set of drums). Hope to add a bass. Most of
our material is instrumental, but we need a PA for the occasional vocal
and also to bring the conga up a little bit. We don't have any
intention of mic'ing the amps( Rhythym = RI Deluxe Reverb, sometimes
with an extra 1x12" cabinet; Lead = either a Princeton Reverb but
usually a Super Reverb) Small to medium clubs, sometime outdoors,
always at moderate voulmes, amps don't usually go above "5". Any PA
suggestions would be appreciated. The Passport 250 seems nice and
compact, but I'm not sure if it has the power needed. Thanks, Casey
Casey,
I own a Passport 250 system and think it's great for
small and medium spaces. For your purposes of
supplemental sound reinforcement, it would appear to
be an ideal application for the Passport 250. Get a
pair of quality speaker stands to provide decent
coverage. The portability of the unit is a plus. Since
I bought mine, Fender introduced a Deluxe version of
the Passport 250 with an ungraded speaker system
(provides more highs I think) for a little more money.
I can think of a couple of situations in which PA
power is an issue: 1) coverage of large spaces, and 2)
sound reinforcement of multiple sources (drums, bass,
guitar, etc.).
~ Jonathan
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Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:33:15 -0000
From: "Casey Cash" <>
Subject: PA suggestions; Fender Passport 250?
Hello, we're currently playing as a trio (2 guitars
plus a conga player
who occasionally plays a set of drums). Hope to add a
bass. Most of
our material is instrumental, but we need a PA for the
occasional vocal
and also to bring the conga up a little bit. We don't
have any
intention of mic'ing the amps( Rhythym = RI Deluxe
Reverb, sometimes
with an extra 1x12" cabinet; Lead = either a Princeton
Reverb but
usually a Super Reverb) Small to medium clubs,
sometime outdoors,
always at moderate voulmes, amps don't usually go
above "5". Any PA
suggestions would be appreciated. The Passport 250
seems nice and
compact, but I'm not sure if it has the power needed.
Thanks, Casey
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Jonathan, I appreciate hearing from someone who has one. We actually
practiced through one (the deluxe model) for a short while but didn't
have a chance to use it out anywhere when were playing at a higher
volume. Its portability is a definite plus! I'm assuming you use it
just as we would, primarily for vocals, if front of amplified
electric guitars and drums? Thanks,Casey
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>
> Casey,
>
> I own a Passport 250 system and think it's great for
> small and medium spaces. For your purposes of
> supplemental sound reinforcement, it would appear to
> be an ideal application for the Passport 250. Get a
> pair of quality speaker stands to provide decent
> coverage. The portability of the unit is a plus. Since
> I bought mine, Fender introduced a Deluxe version of
> the Passport 250 with an ungraded speaker system
> (provides more highs I think) for a little more money.
>
> I can think of a couple of situations in which PA
> power is an issue: 1) coverage of large spaces, and 2)
> sound reinforcement of multiple sources (drums, bass,
> guitar, etc.).
>
> ~ Jonathan
>
> --- wrote:
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:33:15 -0000
> From: "Casey Cash" <surfgitar@y...>
> Subject: PA suggestions; Fender Passport 250?
>
> Hello, we're currently playing as a trio (2 guitars
> plus a conga player
> who occasionally plays a set of drums). Hope to add a
> bass. Most of
> our material is instrumental, but we need a PA for the
> occasional vocal
> and also to bring the conga up a little bit. We don't
> have any
> intention of mic'ing the amps( Rhythym = RI Deluxe
> Reverb, sometimes
> with an extra 1x12" cabinet; Lead = either a Princeton
> Reverb but
> usually a Super Reverb) Small to medium clubs,
> sometime outdoors,
> always at moderate voulmes, amps don't usually go
> above "5". Any PA
> suggestions would be appreciated. The Passport 250
> seems nice and
> compact, but I'm not sure if it has the power needed.
> Thanks, Casey
>
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Casey,
For my application a few years ago, the system was
used for my guitars (acoustic 6-string or bass) thru a
DI box and my partner's (female) vocals. I'd say go
for it, you can't go wrong. And enjoy the
portability...it'll help with focusing on your music
rather than be distracted with schlepping and setting
up unwieldy gear.
If, however, your band is one of those that wrangles
contract "riders" from concert promoters (e.g., only
blue and green M&Ms to be supplied, no brown ones; and
chilled Heinekens in bottles only, etc.) then the use
of this system might be questionable....
~ Jonathan
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Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:03:34 -0000
From: "Casey Cash" <>
Subject: Re: PA suggestions; Fender Passport 250?
Jonathan, I appreciate hearing from someone who has
one. We actually
practiced through one (the deluxe model) for a short
while but didn't
have a chance to use it out anywhere when were
playing at a higher
volume. Its portability is a definite plus! I'm
assuming you use it
just as we would, primarily for vocals, if front of
amplified
electric guitars and drums? Thanks,Casey
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Jonathan, appreciate your input - I think the advantages of simplicity
and portability will lead to a purchase of the Passport. We just play
local watering holes, no riders, contracts, ect.... Casey
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wrote:
>
> Casey,
>
> For my application a few years ago, the system was
> used for my guitars (acoustic 6-string or bass) thru a
> DI box and my partner's (female) vocals. I'd say go
> for it, you can't go wrong. And enjoy the
> portability...it'll help with focusing on your music
> rather than be distracted with schlepping and setting
> up unwieldy gear.
>
> If, however, your band is one of those that wrangles
> contract "riders" from concert promoters (e.g., only
> blue and green M&Ms to be supplied, no brown ones; and
> chilled Heinekens in bottles only, etc.) then the use
> of this system might be questionable....
>
> ~ Jonathan
>
> --- wrote:
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:03:34 -0000
> From: "Casey Cash" <surfgitar@y...>
> Subject: Re: PA suggestions; Fender Passport 250?
>
> Jonathan, I appreciate hearing from someone who has
> one. We actually
> practiced through one (the deluxe model) for a short
> while but didn't
> have a chance to use it out anywhere when were
> playing at a higher
> volume. Its portability is a definite plus! I'm
> assuming you use it
> just as we would, primarily for vocals, if front of
> amplified
> electric guitars and drums? Thanks,Casey
>
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