Considerations when using a in-house PA

[Ajaysdisco]

I’ve got to use an in house PA this weekend and it’s the first time I have had to do this. I don’t want to sound thick but is there anything I should think about? I am planning to take a spare set of speakers as the venue told me it failed last weekend!!
Any advice on this type of set-up would be appreciated.

[DiscoMagic]

The best thing to do is to go in advance, and ask the staff if you can test your equipment. All you need is your mixer, mic and CD player or laptop and it will probably only take about 15 minutes of your time :)

It is worth baring in mind that venues in-house system use a variety of inputs eg. XLR / phono / jack etc etc, so it might be worth asking before hand, but in my experience these are really good gigs as the sound system is usually set up to suit the accoustics of the room.

It also mean less set up and break down time :D - Happy Days !!!

[sweetie]

If its a wedding/private gig I would also stress that I wasnt responsible for any breakdown of equipment and that you would be bringing backup but there may be a slight delay.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Is this the one in Ardington House?

[Ajaysdisco]

Is this the one in Ardington House?

It is :) , because of the problems they had last week I am thinking whether to have my amp sitting in the signal chain so that if there system fails I can just switch the amp on. The problem with this is I will have two speakers sitting there doing nothing. It will look a bit odd!!

[sweetie]

It is :) , because of the problems they had last week I am thinking whether to have my amp sitting in the signal chain so that if there system fails I can just switch the amp on. The problem with this is I will have two speakers sitting there doing nothing. It will look a bit odd!!

if they allow you have your speakers with you in the room why not just use them?

[Ajaysdisco]

if they allow you have your speakers with you in the room why not just use them?

When I last spoke to the venue they said I had to use the in-house system due to the neighbours and the volume.

[CRAZY K]

I’ve got to use an in house PA this weekend and it’s the first time I have had to do this. I don’t want to sound thick but is there anything I should think about? I am planning to take a spare set of speakers as the venue told me it failed last weekend!!
Any advice on this type of set-up would be appreciated.

Apart from input matching--already mentioned ---possibly sound limiter?

Thats why they ask you to go through their sound system sometimes.

Also be aware some in house systems are pathetically underpowered and you cant get the proper "Disco Sound" necessary to drive the night along:eek: :eek: :eek:

Make it clear to the client that this might affect the outcome of the event.

My last effort ( last year ) at a gay Wedding was absolutely terrible--although through Bull :Censored: i managed to put in a credible performance.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Do you know what PA is actually there?

Be good to know what this system is like as I'm sure I'll be booked to play there at some point in the future.

[Ajaysdisco]

Thanks for everyone’s advice/support I will try and take some pictures and will let you know how I got on next week.

[Ajaysdisco]

Update: :)
http://www.forum.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=34236