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Rack Update.... purchased a new 'big-boy' rack from Audiopile -- Thank you Liz, as always, you're support and help are wonderful!

This is the 22" deep version of their rack and comes with the fold-out table sides. Already in love with this thing... my ONLY knock on it -- I wish it were 24" deep... an extra U or 2 on top would be very helpful... but nevertheless, everything fits perfectly.

New Rack setup -- from top to bottom:
Top - Allen & Heath MixWiz3 16:2
Rack:
2U Vented Panel
2U ProCool triple fan, exhausting air. UV LED's -- I know, I'm geekin' out.
Sennheiser ew300 series Wireless Mic Receivers
Sennheiser ew500 series IEM Transmitters
Presonus ACP88 Compressor -- on instruments
1U Open, to vent air from Tube Compressors below...
Summit TLA50 Tube Compressors -- on Main L&R Inserts of the MixWiz
Chameleon Labs 7802 Tube Compressors - on Lead Male & Female Vocals
2U Rack Drawer for accessories/adapters/batteries/etc
Furman P2400AR Voltage Regulator
QSC PLX3602 -- rarely used... only used as a backup

Not a bad rig in the slightest, for a 19 year old! You're likely making some of the other guys here jealous.

How long have you been using the Seismic snake? I've heard horror stories....

It's been ROCK SOLID so far. No issues whatsoever.

Live shot from a wedding...

Pics of the setup - in the field... don't mind my ugly mug behind the drums.

It's an Intellistage from RoadReady. SUPER SUPER easy to setup and tear-down.... like 10-15 minutes easy. All the sections lock together and make it very sturdy. This is a 6x9'... I chose to use their 3x3 sections, but they also have 4x4 sections if you'd prefer.

Even better - it all fits in ONE road case. Contact your dealer for pricing, but for my setup, you should be looking around ~$1750.
http://www.intellistage.com/

I looked into a bunch of options, but this was by far, the easiest setup and most pro-looking riser out there.

My setup is
Qty 2 - ISP3X3CD (2-pack of 3'x3' square sections) so 4 total square sections
Qty 2 - ISQRPC3 (single rounded 3' section) so 2 total rounded sections
Qty 4 - IS3X3X16 (16" platform riser for square sections)
Qty 2 - ISQR3X16 (16" platform riser for rounded sections)
Qty 1 - ISC6X3X3C (storage case for 6 sections and platform risers)

And new toys...

(2) 2.0M Global Truss with Base Plates and 1.0M Hang Bars -- going to hang a Par Can and Laser on each side..... mounting a moving head on top of each totem.
and
RoadReady Intellistage 6x9 drum riser... -- I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality of this and with how compact and portable it is.

Thread Update:

(Will post pics of our speakers at a later date when we have a good space to take photos)

Last night - re-arranged our rack... (yes yes, the oft-questioned SKB Gig Rig... it's treated us well... can't say I 'love' it... but it certainly hasn't ever failed us.)

Top-Slant:
Eliminator DMX DJ - Lighting Controller
Allen & Heath MixWiz3

Rack
(top to bottom)
Driverack PX - on Vocal Monitor Sends
Driverack 260 - on PA
Presonus ACP88 - Compression for Drums, Keyboards and Background Vox
DBX 166xs - Used only as Gate for Lead Vox
Summit Audio TLA50's - Used as Compressors on Lead Vox
Sennheiser ew365G3's - Wireless Lead Vox Mics
Furman P2400AR - Voltage Regulator / Conditioner
QSC PLX3602 - Used only on large shows for our QSC GP218 sub.

(not pictured)
Sennheiser G3 IEM unit.

Thread update:

Mains:
(2) Turbosound TQ445DP | 3-ways... 12"/6.5"/1" ... Self powered, 1000w , 131/137dB cont/peak. Loud, Clear and Tight.

Subs:
(1) QSC Wideline GP218 | 2x18. 1700w/3-4000w 134.5/140.5dB cont/peak. Drives down to ~28Hz. Thump in your chest... check!
(1) QSC PLX3602 | Bridged to power the sub.

Monitors:
(2) QSC K10's - Nice monitors for our vocalists
(2) Mackie SRM450's - For keyboardist and guitarist
(2) Mackie SRM350's - Backup

Mics:
Beta91 - Inside Kick
(2) Beta98 - Snares
D6 - Kick Porthole
(3) e604 - Toms
(2) Beta87 Wireless - Vocals
e838 - BG Vocal
SM59 - yes, 59... ol'skool. Guitar Cab
Audix I5 - backup guitar cab.

Board:
Allen Heath MixWiz3 16/2 -- Just a great all-around board.... does everything we need it to!

Rack:
Monster Pro 3500 Power Conditioner
Presonus ACP88 - 8ch Compressor
DBX Driverack 260 - System Compressor / EQ / Crossover / Feedback Suppressor
Aphex 204 - usually turned off.

Lighting:
American DJ Galaxian Laser
(2) American DJ Accu Roller
(2) Elation OPTI RGB
(2) Chauvet LED Par56/24
(4) Chauvet Colorstrips - uplighting

ABOUT ME : 26 years old... IT Project Management & Support. And on the side, run my own General Business band in New England

ABOUT MY BAND: We're based out of Boston. Our crowds are usually under 500 people as they are usually Weddings, Corporate Parties & Bars. We just moved completely to a powered speaker setup and are reaping the benefits of a ton of less cabling hassle!

BOARD:
Allen & Heath 16ch MixWiz3

AMPS:
None - All Powered Speakers & Monitors!!!

CABLING:
Rapco 16 Channel Snake... All other cables longer than 6' are Monster Cables. 6' and shorter are from eBay - SeismicAudio (they work great and are cheap!)

PROCESSING:
(1) DBX Driverack PX
(2) DBX 166XL - 1 = Kick/Snare 2 = Vox1/Vox2
(1) Aphex 204 Aural Exciter and Optical Big Bottom - (pre-Driverack)

SPEAKERS:
TOPS:
For shows of over 100 people:
(2) QSC HPR153i's. -- these things are incredible!
For shows of under 100 people:
(2) QSC HPR122i's -- love 'em!

SUBS:
(2) QSC HPR181i's -- Amazing, just like the tops.
(2) Mackie SWA1501's -- Backups.

MONITORS:
(3) Mackie SRM350s
(2) Shure PSM200 in-ear units.


MICS:
(1) Shure SLX Series Wireless w/ Beta 87C
(1) Audio Technical 7000 Series Wireless -- not sure on the mic model
(1) Shure Beta 91 - mounted inside my kick drum
(1) Sennheiser e602 - yes, i double mic my kick!
(1) Audix I5
(4) Sennheiser e604
(2) Shure SM58
(2) Shure Beta 98

LIGHTING:
(2) Elation LED OPTI RGB's
(4) American DJ LED Punch Pro's