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[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1496676426' post='3313133'] I've also discovered that the committee has decided £3500plus VAT should be more than enough, as someone's mate specced a Yamaha DXR10 system at that price; I've pointed out that it would run out of steam very quickly in the main hall... [/quote] Just two DXR10s?

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1496624695' post='3312802'] I think he was just after a Musicman style bass without a load of deadspots on the neck. [/quote] Anybody else with me that thinking the dead spot problem is wildly over exaggerated? Yes, there are basses with dead spots... but there are not in abundance like basschat folklore would suggest?

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1496660431' post='3312985'] Can you even get a new Modulus ones anymore? I keep seeing facebook things about them back in business, and then nothing more for months. [/quote] Necks - I don't believe so, which is a shame... but even then, with getting them here, the Status option is far cheaper. Modulus seem to be back manufacturing altough in a much reduced capacity.

Check the bottom of this page out - https://www.audiolinks.com/blog/line-array-vs-point-source-pa-systems-which-is-ideal-for-you/ and here - http://pro.harman.com/insights/enterprise/hospitality/house-of-worship/point-source-line-arrays-or-column-speakers-whats-best-for-your-church/ Remember, when you go and see gigs with curved arrays, they are BIG rooms... now go to a gig at a hall... likelihood is that they will be using stacked point source.

What was the problem?

I did a load of research when I looked at it. Moses are the bottom of the bunch with many horror stories out there. Modulus are the top guys closely followed by Status... although I had a horrific experience with an aftermarket neck from Status. If you haven't had experience of a graphite neck, don't invest in one without trying one first. They are a different beast and can be unfulfilling to those that love the sound of wood. I like graphite - but they can be somewhat clinical sounding... which may or may not be what you want.

Just to echo the above... unless you are prepared to fork out K-Array money (which given your budget indicated by your speaker choices), I would stay clear. Two reasons: you can get better performance out of traditional boxes... and the coverage is greater too (those portable line arrays tend to be very directional in comparison - which can be your advantage, or disadvantage depending upon the room that you are in - but without knowing more about your room, I can't comment much further). What I will say though, given what you are saying, it sounds like it could be a challenging room, so knowing how to tune the PA to you room is an essential task to learn. 2x RCF 745, 2x RCF 8003 and XR18 for a similar budget as your JBL/Behringer combo, will eat the JBL in terms of volume, vocal clarity and bass. Yes, eat your heart out all those haters that get sick of seeing the numbers 7 4 and 5 - but that box, (and the 735) is unique in the fact that they are lightweight boxes with such a high quality HF horn that is normally the reserve of cabs three times the price. RE: Requirements for sub, depends on how packed your room gets. If you put subs into a reflective, empty room, you are going to get a load of mud. If your room is full of people, you are going to get a lot of that low energy absorbed... so sub reinforcement will be required. The 735s or 745s on their own will be perfect for acoustic acts etc... but a room for 700 is a big ask for such a small PA - but again, it depends if you need the sound to be likened to that of a gig or that where you just need coverage on a dance floor. Also, remember that volume is measured in dB, not Watts... so just because you have amps capable of putting out a lot of Watts, it doesn't mean anything if it can't be converted to usable volume at the speaker.

zero rehearsal? man, I've played wedding gigs where the first time the band has met has been in the carpark. "how long have you guys been playing together?" "oh, years... we go way back"

Looking at DS' Facebook wall, I never want to have my pic taken with him. He's like the grim reaper - appearing with all these musicians that have passed.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1495820114' post='3306899'] I'll have to check that link! You wouldn't happen to know of any battery powered (possibly even belt clip mount) IEM headphone amplifiers that can accept two STEREO signals for mixing, rather than just the usual single stereo or dual mono? [/quote] I know what you are up to (been there myself) - and nope. I think this is about the closest - http://www.rockonaudio.com/?page=past_news

OOOOHHHHHHHhhhhh. Want! http://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/av/lectrosonics-to-debut-duet-digital-wireless-monitor-system-at-nab/ Digital at last with latency figures that will work! 4 hours is pretty chuff though.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1495808084' post='3306791'] Sounds like a good choice. It always kills me when people here on BC complain about songs that people in an everyday audience actually like enough to sing along to and get up and dance. Maybe we should all play really obscure jazz that people hate so we can go off and smirk at how much cleverer and musically hip we are. Of course, our audience would end up being just us playing to/with ourselves . . . [/quote] Quick, let me get my pedals. Wanna hear my ambient whale noise version of Mustang Barry?

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1495799242' post='3306701'] I was going to fix my Sheehan pedal to the pedalboard today. In two minds now! [/quote] Personally, if you are worried about such things, I'd get a thin piece of wood and cable tie it to the bottom of the pedal... and fix the velcro to the wood.... or you could screw the wood into the existing screw holes if you want to avoid cable ties.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1495543199' post='3304588'] Couldn't you just attach the velcro to the foam? [/quote] It will make a right mess of the foam if you remove the velcro at a later date. Be aware of that and resale value of the pedal. Bloomin' daft idea the foam isn't it?

Just so you don't get caught out - It doesn't track lower than an A.

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1495786914' post='3306514'] Perhaps he played it ironically? [/quote] I love playing Mustang for this very reason... a challenge in playing the most inappropriate bass possible.

Are you running the latest firmware on your mixer? I know that the UI16's software has been plagued with it's fair share of bugs. Most seem to have been fixed now though... so worth giving it a shot.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1495669276' post='3305809'] Fine tuna..! Mmm..! [/quote] Oh-oh. Here come the Tickled Trout fish puns.

Good to hear! Enjoy. I love DR strings!

Cruel

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1495656272' post='3305727'] It was The Acorn, oak trees and acorns must have been my confusion! Total sh*t hole. [/quote] +10000000 Keyed car victim. Fights. Damaged cars. Damaged guitars. The last straw was the police on horseback in the pub.

There's only a few instruments that I would have a big interest in their auction price... And thats - Brian May's original Red Special Macca's Hofner (both current and the original stolen one (although this one has significantly less history)) Macca's LH '59 LP Anybody want to add any extras to the list...?