King Tut Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 The impossible dream maybe, but I'm looking at getting back into fronting a trio playing Rock and Pop in pubs. In order to minimise the amount of gear I cart about, I was thinking of running the bass straight into the PA. In order to minimise the amount of PA, I was wondering if anyone had used a PA with just two 12' powered speakers and no subs and successfully ran bass and kick through them as well as vox and guitar. A couple of units I'd been considering were FBT X-Lite 12's and Yamaha DXR 12's, Just playing small to medium sized pubs. I'd obviously have a monitor or two to run the bass as well as vox through for stage sound. Thanks in advance and have a fab weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Not 12s but can confirm that a pair of RCF 735 or 745s will see you through no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Done this on functions - so long as you manage your expectations and don't expect earth shattering bottom end, you'll be fine. Whilst my preference is a system with subs, I have a client who are a function band agency who just book a basic package of 12" tops and a couple of wedges for their bands. Have had 7 piece bands with brass, keys, multiple vocals and you can make it work if you do it sensibly and don't expect monster levels from it. Done it with various boxes including HK Actor DX, Yamaha DXR, Thomann's own brand Achat Pro 12M, Mackie C300z and others. Not my first choice and not what I spec for my own bands, but it's certainly possible to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I'm using a DXR10 and it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) EBS Freak's recommendation is a good one. The RCF's are excellent and light for their size/power. The Yamaha DXRs are also very fine. Many shops stock both, so worth comparing them. A pal of mine uses a DXR as keyboard backline at quite high levels and it's very good/clean sounding. You will need a sub for significant bottom end, as mike257 says. No getting away from the fact that you need to shift air for bass and kick at higher levels. Edited January 14, 2018 by Dan Dare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-ZARN Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Pricey, but a pair of these ???? http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/FR800.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 We ran our RCF 735 cabs without subs for ages in some decent size venues, absolutely no problem pumping bass out. They're 15s but are compact and pretty light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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