New and looking for advice
WitchsMark
Posts: 116
Howdy all, I am fellow proud owner of a DRPA. My setup is as follows:
1 - PMH3000 Behringer Mixer
1 - BBE 882i Sonic Maximizer
1 - DRPA w/ its Reference Mic
1 - EP2500 Behringer Amp for Mid/High
1 - EP2500 Behringer Amp for Subs
2 - 15\" Peavey 115HCII - which I do not and cannot get any specs for.
2 - 18\" Peavey PV118's
I have 2 scenarios that I use my equipment for - 1. Rehearsal & 2. Gigging
At rehearsal I just use the 15's as the 18's are too much for my 12 x 20 rehearsal room. At gigs I break out the 18's also.
My questions are as follows:
1. I usually run from Mono by going from MainRight out of Mixer and then down the line. Ultimately I use both EP2500 in Bridged Mode coming out of the DRPA. What do you think of this setup?? Should I be running Stereo instead.... even the Subs when I use them at Gigs??
2. Now seeing the picture I have drawn, what do you all think a good setup for me should be, and how do I achieve it?? this question is a little redundant as the first, sorry but I have been battling with this thing for a week now, and I am starting to get quite discouraged as I cannot come to a conclusion with what would be my best setup in Rehearsal and Gigging.
PS I have followed the destructions for Start Here and did the whole System Gain Maximization thingy already.
1 - PMH3000 Behringer Mixer
1 - BBE 882i Sonic Maximizer
1 - DRPA w/ its Reference Mic
1 - EP2500 Behringer Amp for Mid/High
1 - EP2500 Behringer Amp for Subs
2 - 15\" Peavey 115HCII - which I do not and cannot get any specs for.
2 - 18\" Peavey PV118's
I have 2 scenarios that I use my equipment for - 1. Rehearsal & 2. Gigging
At rehearsal I just use the 15's as the 18's are too much for my 12 x 20 rehearsal room. At gigs I break out the 18's also.
My questions are as follows:
1. I usually run from Mono by going from MainRight out of Mixer and then down the line. Ultimately I use both EP2500 in Bridged Mode coming out of the DRPA. What do you think of this setup?? Should I be running Stereo instead.... even the Subs when I use them at Gigs??
2. Now seeing the picture I have drawn, what do you all think a good setup for me should be, and how do I achieve it?? this question is a little redundant as the first, sorry but I have been battling with this thing for a week now, and I am starting to get quite discouraged as I cannot come to a conclusion with what would be my best setup in Rehearsal and Gigging.
PS I have followed the destructions for Start Here and did the whole System Gain Maximization thingy already.
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Use the BBE ONLY as a channel effect, not whole system.
Stereo vs mono is a personal choice and there are advantages for both. A lot of people run mono for simplicity. Some even run a single side stack. No reason to run stereo subs.
Having no info about those 115's either, do you think that they can handle the power (1200w each)? Is there even a placard on the cab with any info?
DRA
The EP2500 puts out 450w (st) at 8 ohms.
The Peavey's say 350w. If that were a Program rating it would be a nice match to the amp (1.25X). If it's Peak, that puts the program at 175w. 450w is about 2.5 times rating. That is a bit excessive for a mid / hi cab. But it is a ton better than 6.5 times if you are bridging. So, having said that , I recommend going stereo (1 speaker per side of the amp). Leave the subs combined on the bridged amp.
DRA
DRA
PS - If you'll post back after 3 pm Central, that will help me remember.
DRA
Kev
Stereo is only useful if you use it, there isn't any \"safety\" involved...I run stereo because I run the effects stereo, and perhaps a panned stereo guitar.
Gadget
You answered your own question...
Kev
Be aware of their limitations.
DRA
Gadget