Members Ryan. Posted July 15, 2010 Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 Someone just emailed me from my HS. Its time for our 10 year reunion next year. After the formal evening dinner, they want to have a party at a park the next day. They know I own sound gear. How many people can I cover outdoors with my set up? How far apart should the main/sub stacks be split up? Anything else I'll need? Other than a Honda 3000EU. 2 QSC 153s2 QSC 181sWould my Ringer's be good for ANYTHING AT ALL? Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby1Note Posted July 15, 2010 Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 Depends on how many folks and how the folks are spread out, and where your stage is located. Will there be a wall behind you? Will you have walls around you? (open-ended court-yard/ walls on three sides)? Out in the middle of a field? Elevated stage? At this type of gig, I generally find that a portion of the crowd is interested in the music and gather 'round the stage, while many splinter off into smaller groups and chat with each other. Bottom line; looks to me like you're good to go. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted July 15, 2010 Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 You know, it isn't a rock show. My theory on this has always been "bring what you got" for the most part. Folks that want to hear it will move where they can, and folks that want to talk will move back. Mostly, I think parties outdoors tend to have music as a requirement, and for ambience (meaning you are background to the party) and not usually the primary focus of things. With a decent sounding system, you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members madjack Posted July 15, 2010 Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 Shouldn't need anything else; that should be enough to get the cops there.:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted July 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 Shouldn't need anything else; that should be enough to get the cops there.:poke: Hahaha, well we plan to have a permit. From what everyone says I think I'm good to go. JUst set up the speakers with the mixer under a pop sun shade and set the ipod to random. Donezo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philw44 Posted July 15, 2010 Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 Depends if it needs to be concert levels for everyone. If not, your fine. Ideally i'd have 2 more subs under them tops but no big deal. You can usually get away with less than adequate monitoring outside as the stage volume should be a fair bit lower. No cymbals bouncing off the 7ft high ceiling etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby1Note Posted July 15, 2010 Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 If this is a DJ gig (no live band), I'd recommend you do NOT start at full volume. Give yourself some headroom to flow into when the joint gets rockin' (after they've had a few) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted July 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 So far its just a dj gig. Middle of the day, just playing sublime and lady gaga to keep everyone happy. If it becomes a band gig I'll put a lot more thought into it. I haven't heard my QSCs outside yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rezrover Posted July 15, 2010 Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 You gonna be drinking(10 year reunion, mine was crazy)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted July 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 You gonna be drinking(10 year reunion, mine was crazy)? I'll probably have a beer or two. I don't get messed up anymore. I think the night before is going to be the wild night, and the Sunday is to just get some hair of the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerry007 Posted July 15, 2010 Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 ...I haven't heard my QSCs outside yet. . My guess is that you're in for a pleasant experience. First time I heard my PRX rig (512s over 518s) outdoors with recorded music, I knew that it was money well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boomerweps Posted July 16, 2010 Members Share Posted July 16, 2010 Someone just emailed me from my HS. Its time for our 10 year reunion next year. After the formal evening dinner, they want to have a party at a park the next day. They know I own sound gear.Ha. What else you need is PAID. They know you own sound gear. Yeah, well I know some might be doctors. They don't operate for free either. Boomerweps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jkm Posted July 16, 2010 Members Share Posted July 16, 2010 You know, it isn't a rock show. My theory on this has always been "bring what you got" for the most part. Folks that want to hear it will move where they can, and folks that want to talk will move back. Mostly, I think parties outdoors tend to have music as a requirement, and for ambience (meaning you are background to the party) and not usually the primary focus of things. With a decent sounding system, you should be fine. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KPC Posted July 16, 2010 Members Share Posted July 16, 2010 Your gear is good to go.....Watch the volumn at first....do a walking sound check.....good luck.!!!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted July 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2010 What else you need is PAID. They know you own sound gear. Yeah, well I know some might be doctors. They don't operate for free either. Boomerweps Here here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimmyP Posted July 18, 2010 Members Share Posted July 18, 2010 I'd much rather hear conversation, rustling leaves and chirping birds than {censored}e music played through a PA system (even some of the best ones). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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