Recommendations about acoustic amplifications
strange passenger
Posted 2009-07-09 2:49 AM (#407971)
Subject: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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I am looking for a really good amplification system for my Adamas I(1687)..Recommendations please?
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AussieJames
Posted 2009-07-09 5:51 AM (#407972 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications



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How and where do you want to use it?

At home, small or large venue???

Need a tad more info

AJ
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BT717
Posted 2009-07-09 6:24 AM (#407973 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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Also, do a search as this topic has been discussed many times. Not specifically a
1687 but Acoustic amps in general.
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strange passenger
Posted 2009-07-09 6:40 AM (#407974 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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Small venues and home recording
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Beal
Posted 2009-07-09 8:03 AM (#407975 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications



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G8r
Posted 2009-07-09 8:07 AM (#407976 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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Genz-Benz Shenandoah 60 or 100.
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wilblee
Posted 2009-07-09 6:23 PM (#407977 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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Fishman SoloAmp
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FlicKreno aka Solid Top
Posted 2009-07-09 6:45 PM (#407978 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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Seeing as where you are located , the easiest to get and most universal would be ;

P A system with Mixer and eventually effect pedals , does sound Surprisingly Good , and can be used for everything ..

Vic
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FlySig
Posted 2009-07-10 9:34 AM (#407979 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications



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30 watts should be more than enough for small venues, even less may be fine if it is very small like a coffee shop. The best sounding acoustic amp we tested was the Crate 60 Watt Gunnison model. It has the best natural acoustic sound we heard. The Roland AC60 was very good, with similar features, but a lot smaller and lighter weight.

There are a lot of good acoustic amplifiers, but some have a significantly better sound than others. The low wattage ones seem to suffer from small crappy speakers, unfortunately.
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an4340
Posted 2009-07-10 9:52 AM (#407980 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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For home recording, get a powered alesis mixer and an MS101 yamaha mini PA. You could, probably get a slightly bigger mini PA which would serve both needs.
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Fuzzyman
Posted 2009-07-10 11:46 AM (#407981 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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Hey Strange, A bit pricey, but kicks ass!!

http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/speakers/portable_a...
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Losov
Posted 2009-07-11 9:39 AM (#407982 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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Originally posted by strange passenger:
Small venues and home recording
DI. Go into the board both at venues and in the studio. This doesn't preclude signal processing if you need it, but I just don't see the need for an amp in your case (or in mine).

Less to buy, less to carry and less to have to troubleshoot when the sound just isn't quite right.
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arlene
Posted 2009-07-11 5:42 PM (#407983 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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I have used several systems for acoustic amplification and have settled on the Fender acoustasonic ultralight stereo. Its way pricey, but you can sometimes find them used. Amazing tone and volume, and as the name says, very light
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rick endres
Posted 2009-07-13 1:16 PM (#407984 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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I've been using a Roland AC 60 for several years. Smalla nd light, it's powerful enough for small to mid-sized venues, and you can piggyback it through a PA when playing outdoors or with a band.
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FlicKreno aka Solid Top
Posted 2009-07-13 3:22 PM (#407985 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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Originally posted by rick endres:
I've been using a Roland AC 60 for several years. Smalla nd light, it's powerful enough for small to mid-sized venues, and you can piggyback it through a PA when playing outdoors or with a band.
Certainly sound advice .. provided that the Gent residing in GREECE can get hold of one ..

BTW , Mr. Endress , Nice t` hear from ya again , I take it yer off tha supagloo .. :D

How`s the Album doing ? .. have ye gotten famous yet ?! :)

Vic

.. if only I could hear the Music ..
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2009-07-13 3:38 PM (#407986 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications



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Go light.
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Fridave
Posted 2009-07-13 9:11 PM (#407987 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications


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Bose
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Beal
Posted 2009-07-13 9:44 PM (#407988 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications



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I'm loving the Compak 300.
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stephent28
Posted 2009-07-13 11:03 PM (#407989 - in reply to #407971)
Subject: Re: Recommendations about acoustic amplifications



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I played a Compak 300 over the weekend.

Very very sweet! I might have to sell off a few of the lesser used amps and pick one up.
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