Markwirez

Seems to be the Trend that IT folks end up here. I am SystemsNetwork Engineer by College Training/degree, Broadcast engineer by Tech School. I run a Mid-sized Sound/Event Production Company out of Seattle, Washington and mainly handle larger "small" Shows (500-1000 People) but our "A" system is designed to handle 5000+ People outdoors. I run 3 main systems. All of them are 4 way systems and 2 of them Use BSS Omni-Drives for system controllers. System C is our newest project and its our First dive in to the active setup. It used as a rental for smaller functions such as DJ events and small gigs. 4 HPR153i's and 4 HPR18i's. This system is usually run in a 4x4 setup but if its a small enough Venue they can run 2x2 or sometimes even just 2 HPR153i's if its a speech setup. When I was first testing these guys out i was comparing them to the powered MPX535 and its single 18 brother. I liked the these Actives better because of how they Mesh together better than the MPX's. Less "cut" and a more even sound to them in my ears. This is teamed with either a small dedicated DJ board or mackie 32x8 with meter bridge. I have seen these boards fall out of Semi's and still work afterwards, plus I like the flat console feel. Runs off of a 24x8 100' Snake with 2 IEM and 2 Wedge Mixes. System #B is a Carvin 4x TRxN153 with 4x TRxN218's. This is system driven by Carvin Amps and and a recent addition of 2 Omni Drives for Stereo (really Zoned Dual Mono) 4 way operation. Power is handled by Carvins DCM Amp series. Newest edition is new L series Amp. Lightweight and LOTS of power. Looking to try and get an XD-88 System controller to see if its any good. 7 Amps total. This system shares either the Mackie 32x8 or a Crest V12 Console if not in use with the "A" Setup. Our Largest system (System A) is a based of of TCS Audio and can run as much as 46k per side (90,000w totatl) with a full stack of 8 TCS2800 2x18 Subs and 16 TCS2500 3 way Cabinets (2x15/2x8/2inch horn). System also applies the TCS1500 for short throw/side fill configurations. (tri-amped) Max SPL on 2500/2800 is around 136 per Cabinet although I have never had to push them that Hard. Amps run over 4 12u boxes per side. Luckily the system design allows the stacks to broken down in to either 2, 4 or 8 mains Per side. Subs can be run either 1,2, or 4 per side depending on requirement. Monitors are driven by the 32x8 if a dedicated monitor board is needed. Setup for this system usually takes about 4-6 hours with 4 people.