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Re: OT: Mackie SRM150 / tiny PA
I have an SRM 150.
I think it would be perfect for what you need. It sounds full and good.
I like it a lot, although I haven't used it as a standalone PA, just
a monitor mixer.
Teddy
On May 12, 2008, at 10:11 PM, Daryl Shawn wrote:
> There's been plenty of discussion (or at least mention) here
> regarding the Mackie SRM450 powered speakers. Has anyone had
> experience with the tiny SRM150? I need something portable, with
> two inputs, that can provide a bit of reinforcement for very small
> venues, coffeeshops and that kind of thing. I have no doubt the 150
> works well as a monitor, but it's supposed to be able to handle
> some application as a main PA, which is what I'm interested in. A
> 5.25" speaker doesn't give a lot of hope, but it sure is nice and
> small. I want to be able to carry the thing around as part of my
> luggage.
>
> In this line of thinking, there's also the Roland CM-30. Far more
> likely to be sniffed at is something like the Peavey Messenger,
> which is a 100-watt suitcase PA. I'd consider something like that,
> but can't quite go for the size of a 350 or 450. I do own a Micro
> Cube but it only has a single controllable input and is only 5 watts.
>
> I could consider some tiny power amp (something like the
> discontinued Crate Powerblock, but for PA use) and a passive
> monitor; I always have a mixer with me.
>
> Ideas, personal experience?
>
> tangentially loopish,
>
> Daryl Shawn
> www.swanwelder.com
> www.chinapaintingmusic.com
>
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