andybassdoyle

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Chaps just wanted to say thanks for the comments, very helpful!

thanks folks you are both talking about a pair - is it essential to use two? silly question perhaps, I just have in my mind we probably don't need loads of power and I want to keep things as simply as possible (and not be lugging extra gear around) would it make sense to start with one and add a second if we need more horsepower? or doesn't it work like that?

I'm a member of an Irish band. It's been going a while now and using a crappy old PA system which is large, heavy, difficult to use (ie no feedback) and sounds pretty rubbish. I don't know anything about PA but I am considering proposing to the band that we replace it with something more modern, portable and easier for us to use. My though was the array/column option looks quite a good option but I've no idea if this is correct or not. I think we would definitely need a separate mixer as there are 6 of us with a few doubling on vocals and one using 3 or sometimes 4 different instruments. I tend to use an amp still so bass is less of a consideration. There is percussion but no kit - we tend to get away without micing this for the majority of gigs. I think the key to all of this is that we would benefit from something, simple, easy to use and portable. We tend to play pubs and clubs mostly so I don't think we need a gazzillion terrawatts of firepower, just something to carry the vocals and reinforce the instruments. Is anyone able to offer some thoughts on this scenario or suggestions as to a good way forward? Feel free to redirect me if there is already a thread for this scenario Many thanks!

I’m in Norwich just down the road but agree with les and dood, the scene in the region is pretty good really with lots of opportunities for rock, blues (Dereham blues society is an excellent start I think) and jazz. very happy to chat when you are ready, feel free to pm me