Help me assemble a P.A. the best way?

[type2guy]

I'm putting together a P.A. for a small venue from pieces of gear I already own. Was wondering if you guys could give me a suggestion on the best way to configure the setup. Here's the stuff I've got minus mics and cables:

 

Mixer:

-Yamaha MG32/14 FX

 

Amps

-Peavey PV-2600

-Peavey CS-800S

-Peavey CS-800S

-Peavey PV-1200

-Crown XLS 602

-Crown XLS 602

 

Speakers:

-(2) Peavey SP-4G

-(2) Peavey SP-7X

-(2) Peavey SP-218

 

Floor Monitors:

-(2) Yamaha SM15 IV

-(2) Yamaha SM15 V

 

EQ/Crossover

-Driverack PA DBX PAV

 

I thought I'd use the Crown amps for the stage floor monitors. I also planned to buy maybe one more Power Amp. So which amps would you use for which speakers/range and what last amp would you buy to finish things off. Will the driverack be enough for crossover/eq purposes?

 

This PA will be staying put and not moved. It'll be for live Rock-n-Roll bands.

 

Let me know if you need more info. Thanks for any help and suggestions.

[Craig Vecchione]

The Driverack is fine. Get a locking cover so that your settings aren't touched once it's set up. Get a small UPS to plug the DRPA into to avoid the power-off thump problem.

 

Set up the speakers outside in an open area and run the DRPA's RTA to get an EQ baseline, and use that as your starting point in the venue.

 

Use a PLX3402 or equivalent (1000w @ 4ohms) on the subs. The rest of the amps divided up for closest power match, with the PV-1200 as the HF bi-amp. The Crowns are fine on the wedges.