replacing sound system
Tue, 4 Oct 2005, 11:37 pmHarbour8 posts in thread
replacing sound system
Tue, 4 Oct 2005, 11:37 pmI need a little help in what is the 'best' direction to take.
Our current sound system consists of an amp, CD player and tape deck. Both the amp and CD player need replacing. This is easy enough, however, there has been the rare occasion in the past where I would have liked to play 2 effects together but was not able to as the amp only allowed one input at a time. I'm considering getting a mixer, but then comes the question of getting a mixer plus amp, or a powered mixer. However, I'd never use most of the features on the powered amp - certainly not the mic inputs, nor the use of so many channels (most powered mixers I've seen are 8 or more channels). I don't what to pay for features that won't be used.
As I'm all new to the use of mixers I need a little help (and clarification). As I've said, most of the time the CD and amp is sufficient, however, it would be good to be able to have a second input to simultaneously play another effect. Is there another way/product that can do this that I should consider?
If anyone have any advise or can 'enlighten' me, I'd be most appreciative.
Thanks
Ciao
Rob
Thou gleeking clapper-clawed bladder!
Our current sound system consists of an amp, CD player and tape deck. Both the amp and CD player need replacing. This is easy enough, however, there has been the rare occasion in the past where I would have liked to play 2 effects together but was not able to as the amp only allowed one input at a time. I'm considering getting a mixer, but then comes the question of getting a mixer plus amp, or a powered mixer. However, I'd never use most of the features on the powered amp - certainly not the mic inputs, nor the use of so many channels (most powered mixers I've seen are 8 or more channels). I don't what to pay for features that won't be used.
As I'm all new to the use of mixers I need a little help (and clarification). As I've said, most of the time the CD and amp is sufficient, however, it would be good to be able to have a second input to simultaneously play another effect. Is there another way/product that can do this that I should consider?
If anyone have any advise or can 'enlighten' me, I'd be most appreciative.
Thanks
Ciao
Rob
Thou gleeking clapper-clawed bladder!
Re: replacing sound system
Wed, 2 Nov 2005, 02:34 pmWalter Plinge
Rob, save yourself a lot of time and money and do all your effecrts naturally!
If you have to produce a streetscape, as suggested by Crg above, try opening the back door of the theatre or performance space.
To acheive a siren effect make a hoax call to the police, ambulance or fire-brigade, anticipating their time of arrival to coincide with the cue.
I have suggested at least three of the services as you will have to rotate your 'emergency' calls between them throughout your run so as not to upset one or other overmuch...
If you have to produce a streetscape, as suggested by Crg above, try opening the back door of the theatre or performance space.
To acheive a siren effect make a hoax call to the police, ambulance or fire-brigade, anticipating their time of arrival to coincide with the cue.
I have suggested at least three of the services as you will have to rotate your 'emergency' calls between them throughout your run so as not to upset one or other overmuch...