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$1000 Budget ~ Solo Acoustic Singer Amp - Advice
Ok... So in another thread I asked opinions - For a Solo Acoustic player / singer (using a TC Helicon Play Acoustic for effects).
Which to choose -- Fishman SA330x or the Bose L1 Compact ... Looks like the Bose won! So... Before I pull out my wallet. What else? Seems many do prefer Amps like Fishman, Schertler, AER or Mesa Rosette. In my mind... These "amps" are made for guitar. So I would think that they'd sound better for guitar?... If so, how are they on vocals and "dispersion" in a small to med size venue? I'm hip to the Bose Compact... Easy to carry and set up.. Excellent sound. Plus the reviews are stellar. But... considering everything in the $850-$1000 range.. is there a more eloquent solution? Again, I'm not trying to fill a large place... Small-Med size place 50-75 people.. Plus small footprint. easy to set up and EZ to carry in and out! Thanks ! |
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I use a satellite system meaning the HK Nano Lucas 300. This is a subwoofer with two small satellite speakers that can be mounted on mic stands at any height or they attach directly on top of the sub for less dispersion but more direct sound. Its all attached with 1/4' cables.
Its like a small amp with better bass and very nice clear hi fidelity smaller speakers. It will do what you want. But I also run some pedals before that system that give me what I like in terms of effects and other features. The HK system has three separate inputs plus an RCA input for drum machines, recorded music, etc. Each of the three inputs has a knob that provides some eq but not a lot. There is gain for each channel and a sub woofer volume knob along with a balance knob over the whole system. Its very simple, high quality sound, light, easy to carry and set up, variety of how you use it and only costs about $600. Sometimes I run my guitar and vocal first into a small guitar amp(Shertler David Deluxe) with effects built in along with presence, notch, etc then into the HK. I have had this for about 6 months but gig very often with it and am finding it quite enough.... and I have a high standard for good sound. You might want to check out HK Audio. They have larger systems than mine if you want that. I like the light weight and easy of set up features.
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I am more old school. I use a mackie board
And one qsc k10 I have a preamp for the guitar. This is of course a bit over your budget. But you can find It used. |
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I'm going to have someone way better than me with EQ tweak the vocal sound, then I'll report back. I've also been quiet about Rosette cause her 300 watts exposed grounding issues in my house which have interfered with my testing. I did take her out once and she had no problem filling a small weirdly shaped wine bar. Additionally, I've had to focus on building my repertoire. But I'll get back to Rosette in the next few days. She sounds so good for guitar that I hope I can get the vocals sounding stronger. Using a Sennheiser e935 now and getting virtually no feedback. Last edited by troggg; 11-02-2017 at 09:04 AM. |
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On a side note.. Do you use any vocal processing? TC Helicon Play really helps my singing! They do make a Mic Mechanic pedal as well. |
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But looking for something.. cleaner looking ... Easy to set up / carry in.... No tripod stands, mixers, less wires. etc. |
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Consider the Line 6 Soundsource L2t.
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As I've noted before, you'd almost have to try to find a bad guitar setting on the Mesa, it's just variations of really really good. It hasn't been that easy for me to find inspiring vocal settings, but it might be a breeze for someone else. Hopefully I'll know more in a couple of days. |
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In other words you got "bigger fish to fry " .. |
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I wanted to thank everyone ..
Ultimately I decided on the personal PA route. Went with the Bose! |
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... for the time being. I'm not against going for much more once I feel I've developed a solid foundation. Congrats on your PA purchase.
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Since I've had my Bose L1C I've had no g.a.s. whatsoever for anything else PA related. It can't be beat for portability, sound dispersion and reliability. Paired with my Behringer xr16 I want for nothing. .....
Guitars though....I'd like something in Mahogany, also like the Matons. Ahhh. That G.A.S. never goes away lol |
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I was at this same point about 7 years ago and ended up going with the Bose L1 Model 1. Sometimes I wish I would have gone with the compact but the model 1 has been perfect when I was not solo and added electric drums and a couple of singers. I just plugged everything into my Mackie 6 channel mixer then straight into the Bose. Easy to setup and use and very impressive sound.
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Jake, in the $1,000 price range, these are the best I've encountered. I've owned or giged with all except the HK Nano and Maui.
But, for some perspective, I expect my next system to be either the HK Lucas Nano 608i (tricked out mixer version of the 600) or the QSC K8.2. Bose L1C Fishman SA330x HK Lucas Nano 300/600 with TC Play Acoustic Line 6 L2t LD Systems Maui 11 QSC K8.2 or K10.2 with Play Acoustic. Add a mixer for more people or channels.
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I used to run a Pendulum SPS-1 through 2 Ultrasound 50s, but the complexity of the system setup dampened my desire to perform occasionally.
That system is history, although I have nothing but high praise for the Pendulum itself. I’m getting a Mesa-Boogie Rosette after the New Year. I’m pretty excited, The amp sounds great in those superbly produced Rosette videos! [emoji1365]❤️
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