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  • 11-08-2015 8:38pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    I have just started playing gigs...I got a bundle from a music shop...It is a Soundcraft mixer,with active speakers [Titan15]....As a one man player,I find the actives hard enough to get on poles,but can manage..the biggest problem is,I just don't think the sound is great..They are 450 watts each...I would like to know if anyone has experience of these speakers..well wharfeldale pro,is written on the covers.I was thinking passive speakers might be handier,but should I use a powered desk,or would the soundcraft mixer I got,plus an amp work..Any advice would be great:)


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  • #2
    Gaspode
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,044 ✭✭✭Gaspode


    What specifically is wrong with the sound, and are you sure it's the speakers?
    I'd imagine that microphones, instruments and the mixing desk wouldhave more of an effect on the sound quality than the speakers.
    Have you had anyone from an audience tell you the sound isn't right, or does it just sound off to you? In general you'd be behind the speakers so what you hear is not the same as what someone in front of them hears.


    I've seen one man band guys use speakers stands with little handles for hoisting the speakers up that might be of use - similar to this one. It would remove some of the lifting for you - lifting heavy speakers over your head height is really seriously dodgy for your back.

    If you go for passive speakers, they'll be lighter alright but you will need to power them, so it's a matter of personal choice I think - some people hate powered mixers, others find them very handy. I've been using a Behringer powered mixer for about 12 years & passive mixer and find it suits what we do just fine. Not terribly loud but that's ok. Going the passive mixer + power amp gives you more scope in terms of flexibility for your sound setup I think.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Those stands that help with the speaker look a good idea..I have a shure SM58 mic...I dont seem to get a full sound..it seems just a little on the thin side...The active speakers have EQ controls on the back...But I just try to get sound from mixer EQ...Yes its hsrd to hear from behind when sound checking..I turn the speakers slightly towards me to try to get an idea...I think you really need to b down the room a bit...I guess itd a case of getting the sound I want..so I will know the settings..and its just different volume for different rooms after that


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