Anyone using LD Maui 28 systems or Bose L1

[kencasino]

I would like to know what your setup for lead vocal is on the 1608

[RoadRanger]

One of my bands was using a pair of L1's last night - dunno what you mean about "setup for lead vocal", it's pretty much the same for any PA or mixer?

[Wynnd]

Rendition went to using Bose L1s.  Got stupid loud at the same time. (iphone no longer registered useable db levels.)  They're using a Presonus 24.4.2 mixer and probably don't have a computer hooked up at gigs.  (Means they don't see the value and most sound guys would understand.)

[kencasino]

We are starting with an LD Maui 28 then probably a second one with the 1608.  just wanted to know the starting point on eq on the 1608

[Wynnd]

I start by making my system flat.  I use a DriveRack PA and PX for those tasks.  Then the mic EQs have a lot that can be done to taylor the characteristics you might want.  this whole thing is so subjective at this point.  Gotta trust your ears for something.

[Kev tyler]

Hi guys

Juggling the purchase of two maui 28 over a 44'

My heart says go with a single 44, but  brain says doubling up of 44 could lead to castration.


 is anyone using a 44?

Cheers

Kev

[Kev tyler]

Well I heard the Maui 28 last night, very good for small gigs and the sound does sound pretty well distributed around the room,

I then had the pleasure to listen to a pair of lifeless 12 inch plastic  boxes on stands,

Yukk.

[Greg C.]

Well I heard the Maui 28 last night, very good for small gigs and the sound does sound pretty well distributed around the room,

I then had the pleasure to listen to a pair of lifeless 12 inch plastic  boxes on stands,

Yukk.

Not all plastic boxes are lifeless. EV makes some pretty decent ones and RCF makes some truly pro high output boxes with great sound.

[Kev tyler]

Yes I should have said they where thomanns own range, without any  subs , a situation where many plastic boxes also sound lifeless,

Personally I like the FBT gear, but  in general  12 "  speakers on sticks without sub, sounds  horrible to me, unless it's for a quiz or bingo.

 

[Greg C.]

Yes I should have said they where thomanns own range, without any  subs , a situation where many plastic boxes also sound lifeless,

Personally I like the FBT gear, but  in general  12 "  speakers on sticks without sub, sounds  horrible to me, unless it's for a quiz or bingo.

 

I've heard good things about FBT. As far as subs, I think any system sound better with them including arena sized, so long as they're called for as far as genre of course

[Kev tyler]

Thanks mate.

Sorry away on holiday. Forgot to check back.

[Kev tyler]

Purchased the Maui 28 and used it last night,

Brilliant for non wembley stadium gigs,

 

[kencasino]

we tried it at a gig outdoors last Saturday, lot of feedback problems with our placement from lead singer

[kencasino]

I should also sat that we ordered another 28

[Kev tyler]

Hi ken

I managed to do an inside and outside of a restaurant the other night, I could have done with another column but I got away with a single, it's a bit weird working in mono but I will get used to it I guess, and people eating their dinner which is a lot of my gigs, don't seem to mind.

Good luck

Kev