Members smudge_lad Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hi guys, Normally been hanging around in the amps/effects section, as I was buying a lot of new pedals and a new amp, but now I have a question for the peeps in here if that's ok? I'm looking for recommendations for a monitor that I can use for smaller, acoustic guitar based gigs in bars and small clubs. Normally there is just one guitar and one vocalist, so I really don't need a regular sized stage monitor with masses of output. We can usually hear ourselves well enough without a monitor, but I'm experimenting with some looped acoustic guitar tracks so I can play lead parts over the top, and we're finding it hard hearing these amongst the vocals and the main guitar parts I'm playing - so it's difficult to keep everything in time. I currently have a very simple PA - behringer mixer with two active Wharfdale speakers - it is loud enough to be used for the vocalist in a full band rehersal, so is plenty loud for the acoustic gigs I've been doing. I've had a little look online, but every monitor I come across seems to be quite big and bulky, or boasting huge power - all of which I don't require! Thanks Keir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6Imzadi Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 I think you will find the JBL MRX512M passive or PRX512 active will get the most love. They are light weight and sound really good for a 12" offering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Remedy Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 what about a smaller wharfedale like the 1 you got, 8 inch version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chip Stewart Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 I use a Yamaha MSR100 powered speaker as a monitor. It works well for vocals, acoustic guitar, and keyboard, and is small and unobtrusive. I'm very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smudge_lad Posted February 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 after checking up on the first suggestion, I realise I maybe should have mentioned what my budget is, lol. I wasn't looking to spend a lot of money if I could avoid it, and was thinking more along the lines of something like this: http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_box_ma82cl.htm?sid=908a7ef6f67451986f6c019103394d6e the guys at my locla open mic have one, and say it's pretty good, but it's maybe A BIT small. I dunno, I'll hopefully get a good shot of it tonight, but something around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Maybe a hot spot monitor would be good for your situation. http://www.galaxyaudio.com/PA5XD.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allexcosta Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 I currently have a very simple PA - behringer mixer with two active Wharfdale speakers Just get a third active Wharfdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stingray5 Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Behringer has a new PW. Monitor, 1220a for $199.00 has a 12 " speaker with all the controls on the front.I haven't heard i, so I have no idea how good it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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