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10-28-2017, 07:07 PM
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Which backline/pa?
Hi all,
Just curious here as I ponder my acoustic rig....in search of opinions! What would you rather use for gigging as a higher end option, and why: 1. A pedal preamp such as the Grace Design Felix, paired with an active PA wedge which could double as either backline/monitor or mini PA 2. A combo acoustic amp/pa such as the Mesa Rosette or Schertler Jam, etc 
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#2
10-28-2017, 07:12 PM
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I went with the Rosette. Why ?? It has a really nice powerful EQ section and 300 watts.
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#3
10-28-2017, 07:29 PM
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I have both, a mini-PA with rack of components and a standalone acoustic amp. Both work well and either can be used in many situations, and one or the other is better in other situations.
Side by side, in a direct A-B comparison, the mini-PA far outshines the acoustic amp, and that is hardly surprising.
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#4
10-28-2017, 07:37 PM
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Of course you have to set up and tear down the P.A. at every gig vrs grab and go with the amp. Do you have a vehicle large enough to transport the P.A. ??
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#5
10-28-2017, 09:36 PM
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A mini-PA is only a bit more time to set up than an acoustic amp, and the sonic quality difference is quite noticeable. Single-source sound (e,.g, acoustic amps) for an acoustic loses something, imho. I run a small rack into a small mixer and to outboard powered speakers, and it sounds good and is easy to put together and take down.
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10-28-2017, 09:53 PM
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So what's the total cost of the mini P.A. and the Felix ??
The Rosette costs $999.
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#7
10-28-2017, 10:47 PM
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Well...
The mini PA consists of the Felix, an Atomic CLR Neo ($1000), and a Yamaha mixer ($199)....total cost is $2200 The Rosette amp is less than half.....as is the Schertler Unico. I could sing and guitar into either rig.
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#8
10-29-2017, 05:38 AM
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Quote:
Some have raised it already https://reverb.com/marketplace/amps/...rt=price%7Casc
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#9
10-31-2017, 02:50 PM
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If you sing and play, I think a PA speaker is a better option. You can use a pedal like the Play Acoustic and get great vocals and guitar. If you only play guitar, a combo amp might be a little lighter and less to carry.
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#10
10-31-2017, 03:51 PM
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Plugged straight in, my acoustic sounds better through the Schertler than it does into a mixer and decent sound system. But the PA wins for overall flexibility and room sound reinforcement. A Schertler is a nice sounding rig and sounds good direct into PA too but the difference isn't gigantic. With a do over, I might skip the Schertler since these days I typically gig with PA anyway.
hunter
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#11
10-31-2017, 03:53 PM
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Yes... the PA style speaker system seems like it would be better for vocals. Also doesn't the PA system or speaker system project better than the amp ?
On the other hand, I'd think the hi-end amp like Schertler or Mesa Boogie would sound better for the guitars. Depends on size and type of venue and style of play..
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