Hey everyone, I'm Owen.
Been going partying etc since early 90's to Free Parties and decent house nights. Finally trying to get something going in my area with some mates and am thinking of building our own PA system. We were using a local venue with max capacity of 250 with it's own system consisting of 2 x MA 900 on a T-Amp TSA 2200, 2 x MA Blackline F215 / S218 on a T-Amp TSA 4-700 bridged to 2 x1800 @ 4 ohms and a DBX Driverack Pro PA+. The trouble is we seemed to have to run our Allen & Heath mixer almost to max to get anywhere near the volume we needed to fill the space and even then it wasn't quite enough. The sound engineer at the venue said set the limiters at the max for the amps so not sure why we struggled, I'm told we should have had more than enough.
We are also going to have to try a different venue and therefore run in to more potential P A problems such as the cost of hiring or ensuring venues system is up to what we want. So I'm thinking we should get our own system together, and would be up for building rather than buying if the benefits are clear, like cost. Now don't be fooled by the above, I am really new to the whole P A thing, but have been DJing for years and have picked a small bit of knowledge as I've gone. But I'm not stupid and can learn with a bit of help, hence me being here.
Whatever we end up with would need to be over powered for the venue above and capable of handling something bigger. Also, for the type of music we play sub is not as important the overall sound, clarity etc. We don't just want the boom, boom, boom house beat which is why I've suggested 15's. The bass lines are much more mid bassy and the best parties I've been to (Nottingham) the sound has been really clear and punchy, not over subby with walls shaking. Hope that makes sense.
What I'm thinkin is the following:
4 x Single 15" Scoops using Eminence Kilomax Pro15A 1200W RMS @ 8 ohms
4 x twin 12" Mid with horns (open to suggestions on drivers) Any plans appreciated
1 x DBX Driverack Pro-PA+
I need suggestions for amps really. We need value for money but enough power for our needs. I was thinking of 2 x Behringer iNuke NU12000 for subs but that's going to push the cost up, although they seem to be a lot of power for the price. I had thought of the T-Amp TSA 4-700 but wasn't that impressed with the power on the subs at our last venue. But maybe one would do for our four mids & tops at 900W RMS per channel at 8Ohms.
If you have any better options for any of the above then I'd be greatful for your input.
Have a great Xmas all if I don't hear back until after.