Hi guys, I've visited this forum intermittently over the years, but this is my first ever post - I wonder if you can give me some advice please?
I recently left my soul-destroying corporate day job to earn a living by gigging at pubs, clubs & weddings. With a family to feed and mortgage to pay it's a daunting task, but I'm determined to make it work! I've played live hundreds of times, but I don't know a thing about the technical aspects of PA systems and I need to buy one in the next few days.
I have a starting budget of just £600 - can you recommend a decent PA setup at that price point? Is there a good beginner or "starter package" you can recommend?
Here's a few more details:
- I'll be playing to audiences of up to 200 people.
- I'll be playing guitar (using the 'line out' from a Marshall AS50 amp)
- Singing through a SM58
- Using an iPod to play backing tracks (drums, bass, backing vocals etc)
- I'm afraid £600 is all I have to spend at the moment, though I may upgrade in a few months once I have an established income.
I was considering buying this PA package from Dawsons: http/www.dawsons.co.uk/samson-xp510i-expedition-portable-pa-system
I'm a total novice when it comes to PA's, so any help would be sorely appreciated - Thank you so much!
-Mike
I recently left my soul-destroying corporate day job to earn a living by gigging at pubs, clubs & weddings. With a family to feed and mortgage to pay it's a daunting task, but I'm determined to make it work! I've played live hundreds of times, but I don't know a thing about the technical aspects of PA systems and I need to buy one in the next few days.
I have a starting budget of just £600 - can you recommend a decent PA setup at that price point? Is there a good beginner or "starter package" you can recommend?
Here's a few more details:
- I'll be playing to audiences of up to 200 people.
- I'll be playing guitar (using the 'line out' from a Marshall AS50 amp)
- Singing through a SM58
- Using an iPod to play backing tracks (drums, bass, backing vocals etc)
- I'm afraid £600 is all I have to spend at the moment, though I may upgrade in a few months once I have an established income.
I was considering buying this PA package from Dawsons: http/www.dawsons.co.uk/samson-xp510i-expedition-portable-pa-system
I'm a total novice when it comes to PA's, so any help would be sorely appreciated - Thank you so much!
-Mike