Members ClassicRock1169 Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'm looking for a relatively cheap P.A. setup. It is just gonna be 1 guitar and 1 voice. I have been thinking about these 2 different setups. Tell me what you think Peavey PR12D (used pair for $400)PV-6 ($100) or Peavey PR12 (New $330 a pair)Peavey XR600f ($150) Im trying to keep it at under $500. Opinions are greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 Go with door #1 - because they are bi-amped the active PR12's sound quite a bit better than their passive brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingerpicker Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 if you go with number one you might wanna get some inexpensive reverb unit too unless you dont mind dry vocals and guitar. the box mixer already has effects, and more eq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ClassicRock1169 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 Any suggestions on an inexpensive reverb unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chaff67 Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 Alesis nanoverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoppy Shimko Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 if you go powered, get a mixer with verb....example: Yamaha MG82 CX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaster Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 I've been playing solo at a local casino with two Yorkville NX55P's and an MG82 CX http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/yamaha-mg82cx-8-input-stereo-mixer-with-compression-and-effects/630139000000000 It's a house system, and previously they've had the Mackie ProFX and the Soundcraft EFX. The Mackie was horrible and the Soundcraft was good, but the MG82 CX seems to "interface" the best - that is produce the best sound with those speakers (according to my ears at least). The effects are fine for a solo/duo situation, and I've found that the foolproof compressor is actually useful for guitar clean sounds (just don't use too much). It's easy to set up and operate, and I don't miss the faders that much because the board is well laid out. It's just that wall wart that drives me crazy - I guess there's always something to gripe about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 I have an MG82CX and the optional microphone stand mount for it and I'll definitely +1 it. It's a great little mixer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 Go with door #1 - because they are bi-amped the active PR12's sound quite a bit better than their passive brothers. Never heard the PR12D's but have a freind that own the PR12's and at low voumes they sound decent but at higher volumes they just go down hill really quick. ANyway back on topic don't forget speaker stands and cabling go here http://www.audiopile.net/product_page.shtml for all your cabling needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Louis Schwartz Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 I haven't played out with it yet, but I've been very pleased so far with my little ZED10FX and a single RCF 312a. I might eventually swing for a second 312a, but for now the thing just sounds great as it is. The RCF was recommended here by a number of members, and the were right on target about the quality of the speaker. And for just under $450, I think it's pretty hard to beat. And the ZED is a nice little unit, too! Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ClassicRock1169 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Mhhhh. I could always try to swing just one RCF312A instead of a pair of PR12D if the quality is that much better. I won't be playing at very loud volumes though. So it might not be necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Louis Schwartz Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Mhhhh. I could always try to swing just one RCF312A instead of a pair of PR12D if the quality is that much better. I won't be playing at very loud volumes though. So it might not be necessary. I've never compared them, so I can't tell you how they differ (maybe others can), but if you do decide on the RCF, contact Mike at: http://www.audiopyle.com/sales.html He had the best price when I was looking and the shipping was very fast. Again others might have more to say, but for just solo guitar and vocals you might also consider the 310a, which is significantly smaller and lighter (and about $50 cheaper). I went for the 312a because the ZED/RCF rig has to do double duty for background vocals, clarinet, and accordion for small gigs where I and the rest of my band go through our amps. Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Mhhhh. I could always try to swing just one RCF312A instead of a pair of PR12D if the quality is that much better. I won't be playing at very loud volumes though. So it might not be necessary. The quality is IMO that much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Al Poulin Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 RCF makes some great sounding speakers and has been doing it for over 60 years. The 312As are absolutely a step up from the Peaveys sound quality wise as well as output wise. Don't let the 350 watt rating fool you. RCF ratings are RMS/continuous and not peak. These will hang damn close to those 1000 watt speakers that seem to be coming out everywhere... Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ClassicRock1169 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 Ok. Final time I'm gonna bother yall. Yamaha S112V or PR12D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 Ok. Final time I'm gonna bother yall. Yamaha S112V or PR12D Neither both bottom feeders. Look for some used Yamaha Club sereis or Peavey SP sereis Did you skimp when you bought your acoustic guitar ? Why skimp on what the crowd is gonna hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIMKEYS Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 I see lots of solo and duos just go with one good powered speaker and a FX mixer. This in in a 100 plus seat bar. They do outside patio gigs with the same rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members heath_eld Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 Neither both bottom feeders. Look for some used Yamaha Club sereis or Peavey SP sereis Did you skimp when you bought your acoustic guitar ? Why skimp on what the crowd is gonna hear? Isnt the s112v from the club series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 Isnt the s112v from the club series? Yes my bad I was thinking Yamaha BR series as others posted you could start off with one good active speaker and FX mixer (mixer with built in FX)Plenty of folks here that can vouch for the RFC's. I started out with just mixer and pair speakers.Then added on when I could afford it. Now I have subs, monitor wedges and lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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