Members happyhugout Posted September 5, 2010 Members Share Posted September 5, 2010 Did you have to provide the PA for your current band? Was there a split in costs? How did this transpire? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ido1957 Posted September 5, 2010 Members Share Posted September 5, 2010 The bass player owned all the gear and we just used it. No extra pay for him. 16 channel boardpower ampeffects rackSP-1 SpeakersWe had a variety of mics - mainly SM58's that he and I owned.It's better when one person owns the PA cause then it's all or nothing.If you all contribute to the cost, it's a bitch to split the gear fairly when you break up. If you each own individual pieces, then you could take whatever you own when you leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChordGirl Posted September 6, 2010 Members Share Posted September 6, 2010 ^^^This. In every band I've played in, the individual players have been responsible for their own mics, chords, and micstands, while one person owns the PA. I bought a 6 channel powered head about 8 years ago and it's the best investment in music I've ever made. In 2 trios I was involved in, I was the only PA owner. In two other groups, we've used my head when the bandleader's powered mixer went out. And, I've used my PA alot for solo shows/hosting open mics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rodclement Posted September 6, 2010 Members Share Posted September 6, 2010 I own my (small) PA and use it for my acoustic gigs. Bands I joined in the past either used mine, rentals, or whatever they previuoly owned. I agree that it becomes very confusing to determine ownership of shared gear but as a band grows it becomes a true fact of life. The best (give me a break here) guitar amp will run you a couple of thousand. A crappy PA will cost around the same, that burden should not be responsability of one band member after all, all instruments can grow through the PA. Best situation I found was that I owned the PA and I got paid an extra share of the gig for it's usage. I was also responsible for maintaining it, setting it up, and overall sound. Worked for me. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted September 7, 2010 Members Share Posted September 7, 2010 Did you have to provide the PA for your current band? Was there a split in costs? How did this transpire? Thanks I prefer to own my own system, outright...that way, I know it's going to be right, with no headache inducing issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strat2 Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 No way should you be responsible for buying a 'Band' PA. You probably could take it on yourself to have a Vocal Processor and personal mic , and chip in if ONE well off Person in the band doesn't offer to control and pay for the investment of the overall PA. Wouldn't hurt to help out with load in and load out, either way. Tah is right: It's nice to cover your own sound, but when you're taking about a pa that monitors a 4+ piece, mics a drum kit , guits, bass, keyboard etc, + back up vocals, you're looking at one hell of an expense and responsibility. Monitors Subs Full range 32 channel board Eq's Effects Cables Mics Road cases Amp racks Share , don't take it on yourself to cover the entire rig unless you have lots of money to burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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