Newbee with equipment questions.

[fullcontact68]

Hi All,

I've been doing a little bit of gigging work for family/friends, and I've decided to upgrade a little and go public with my services.

I'm currently running a Skytec Pro 600 (300W RMS per channel) amp, and a pair of 15" cabs.

I'm wanting to using these existing items for my backups or run along side something else depending on venue size etc.

I'm on a tight budget, not wanting to spend more than £400 second hand if possible.

I've been looking on the usual auction sites etc.


Also been trying to find reviews of various items. However, everything I read about gets mixed reviews.

I've been looking at Ohm RW5 speakers (£200) as pair used, CV2800 amps etc.


Also looking at Citronic cs1560 / pxl3600, but I cannot find anything out about these?


I would be greatful if anyone can advise me on a) Are the above Citronic cabs/amp and good, b) what would be the best for my budget?

TIA
Edward.

[Excalibur]

Hello Edward. First of all, could you pop across to the Newbies setion and say hello, we like to know a bit about who we're conversing with. ( Although to be fair you have made a good bash at that )

As to the answer to your question: I'll have a gander at Ebay, and see what's about.

[fullcontact68]

Hi.

Been looking on eBay. Its hard to know what's the best value for money?

Been looking at the citronic stuff mentioned above. Its not that cheap when new, but gets budget comments.

Any comment on the citronic kit mentioned?

Any suggestions what would be best value etc?

Many thanks
Edward

[DJ Jules]

Hi.

Been looking on eBay. Its hard to know what's the best value for money?

Been looking at the citronic stuff mentioned above. Its not that cheap when new, but gets budget comments.

Any comment on the citronic kit mentioned?

Any suggestions what would be best value etc?

Many thanks
Edward

I had a Citronic mixer for 3yrs when I started out and it did the job, however, the difference between a cheap mixer and an expensive one is going to be mostly about the build quality and the longevity of the faders/pots. I'm not sure I'd trust an amp or speakers to a more "budget" make as amps take a hammering and are more prone to failure and with speakers you (and your audience) will hear the difference.

I'd be inclined to look at second hand kit - the PV2800 amp you mentioned is a good buy, and either OHM or Peavey speakers will also do the job.

Julian

[Excalibur]

OHM or Peavey speakers will also do the job.

Julian

take your pick! although the bins are a two man lift. Even I couldn't do one on my own.

Now then, off to find an amp. PV2600 gets my vote.

[fullcontact68]

My current options are (Hopefully around the £200 mark) for an amp

PV2600,
CFU A2 (Ohms),
CV2800 (Cerwin Vega),
PLX3600 (Citronic, so probably off the list now?),
SP1800 (LD Systems)

Do any of these stand out as the most suitable?

Cheers.
Edward.

[fullcontact68]

take your pick! although the bins are a two man lift. Even I couldn't do one on my own.

Now then, off to find an amp. PV2600 gets my vote.

Just noticed there was a link above. What a plank

They hisys 4 sound interesting, as do the hisys 2

Which amps should suit those speakers the best?

Thanks
Edward.

[Excalibur]

Just noticed there was a link above. What a plank

They hisys 4 sound interesting, as do the hisys 2

Which amps should suit those speakers the best?

Thanks
Edward.

The fours are heavy.
I'm not well up on the other amps, but the PV2600 is tried and tested. Be warned though, it's heavy. I know, I've got one. They should go for just over £200 s/h. If it's not gone yet, I know where there's a Yamaha 500OS at £300, and if I had that in my back pocket, I'd snap it up.

I'm getting out of touch with some of the newer amps, so can't vouch for them. The really good one is the Peavey IPR 1600, but it's a tad small for many jobs.

[Corabar Steve]

Edward, are you going to post an introduction in the Newbies section as requested by a moderator?

Peter, replying to a post that hasn't been approved yet doesn't help anyone. Nobody apart from site staff can see it

[fullcontact68]

Edward, are you going to post an introduction in the Newbies section as requested by a moderator?

Peter, replying to a post that hasn't been approved yet doesn't help anyone. Nobody apart from site staff can see it

Sorry, my mistake. I'll put something up