Members Stackabones Posted July 25, 2006 Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Currently I have a Marshall AS50R Acoustic Guitar Amp. I run the guitar (regular 1/4" guitar cable) and a mic (XLR) into the front of the amp and then a XLR cable out the back into the house system. Here's what I'd like to do. Since I have to climb a ladder to get up to the stage (a la Potbelly), I'd like to simplify this set up (that is, make lighter and have less to carry). If possible, I'd like to only carry my guitar and a small backpack/bag up that ladder. What do I get that's like the amp I have, but without the speakers and the weight (only 30+lbs, but feels a bit unstable going up and down a ladder). Thanks for your help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members InACanProductions Posted July 25, 2006 Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 I'm confused you mic the amp and you run a direct out from the amp, so you're using 2 channels to the PA for your amp? You want something to plug the acoustic into and then run XLR out to the PA, with out any speakers or power is that correct? So you want a DI box, or a Sans Amp, POD, or something of that nature? OR do you want just the preamp from your combo acoustic amp in a smaller package? *EDIT* Re-read your post and I see you plug the vocal mic into the front of the amp. If the stage has monitors then you don't need the amp at all. Just a DI and XLR cable for the guitar and then send the vocal mic right to the house PA system and let the sound guy handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted July 25, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Originally posted by InACanProductions If the stage has monitors then you don't need the amp at all. Just a DI and XLR cable for the guitar and then send the vocal mic right to the house PA system and let the sound guy handle it. Getting closer! I run the acoustic amp into the house system through one XLR input (that's all they have). So--I need something that will take the mic and the guitar and output the two signals into the house system. Basically, I need the amp without the speakers. Will a mixer do this? If so, what do you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scodiddly Posted July 25, 2006 Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 A little mixer will do that just fine - Soundcraft makes a nice little one for under $120, etc. Or just bring a few feet of rope, and use it to pull the amp up after you're already at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flanc Posted July 25, 2006 Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 You need a mixer, but you will be sending a set mix to the sound guy. You'll have to tweak it from the stage. Something like this http://www.zzounds.com/item--PEVPV6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members preacherman672 Posted July 25, 2006 Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Some stereo DI's will do what you're talking about. Otherwise a cheap small mixer (Yamaha makes one) will work. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted July 25, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Thanks guys! I'll look into your recommends. Also, I talked to a Guitar Center guy and he rec'd the Behringer Xenyx 802, which appears to be closer to my budget. I'll search the forums for the verdict on this one! If all else fails, Scodiddly, I'll get the rope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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