[Dixielandjazz] PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEMS

Thu Jul 6 10:29:24 PDT 2006

The gigrack 1000 at $499 weighs only 25.3 pounds - you may not need this 
kind of punch although the two EQ's are nice and I will bet the other units 
are lighter still.

a.. 8 main channels
a.. 3-band channel EQs
a.. Pan controls for each channel
a.. High-quality preamps
a.. 2 - 7-band BSS Audio graphic equalizer
a.. 2x500W power into 4 ohms for stereo or main/monitor operation
a.. RCA record outs
a.. 15-1/2"W x 8-3/4"H x 10-1/3"D
a.. Speakon speaker connectors
a.. RCA inputs for CD player
a.. 15-1/2"W x 7"H x 10-1/3"D
a.. 25.3 lbs

The fender units have somewhat wimpy speakers (4 - 6 inchers times 2) and 
when packed up aren't light
here are the specs for the Fender. Note it weighs 53 pounds which is more 
than my EON's

a.. Perfect for groups ranging from 300-500 people in size.
a.. Gray luggage style molded case that protects the product during 
transportation from physical amage and the elements.
a.. 53 lbs.
a.. Six input mixer: Four mic/line Two mono/stereo
a.. Operates on AC or with Passport DC power accessories
a.. 250 watts (125 per channel) stereo
a.. Digital Reverb
a.. All range speaker design featuring four 6" drivers per cabinet.
a.. Two P-51 microphones (with mic clips, cables and individual carrying 
pouches)
a.. Two 20' Speaker Cables
a.. Compatible with Passport wireless accessories
a.. Perfect for groups ranging from 300-500 people in size.
a.. Gray luggage style molded case that protects the product during 
transportation from physical amage and the elements.
a.. 53 lbs.
a.. Six input mixer: Four mic/line Two mono/stereo
a.. Operates on AC or with Passport DC power accessories
a.. 250 watts (125 per channel) stereo
a.. Digital Reverb
a.. All range speaker design featuring four 6" drivers per cabinet.
a.. Two P-51 microphones (with mic clips, cables and individual carrying 
pouches)
a.. Two 20' Speaker Cables
a.. Compatible with Passport wireless accessories

Personally I would rather carry in a couple of light weight 12" speakers 
with horns and a 24 pound PA head that will remove paint off the walls  than 
one 53 pound unit.
Larry
St. Louis
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Barbone" <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
To: "DJML" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 9:40 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEMS

> Randy Fendrick asked about lighter weight sound gear and John M answered
> with Fender systems.
>
> I, like John, use a Fender Passport. Mine, like his, is a 250 Watt system.
> The amp and speakers attach like a suitcase and weigh 55 pounds. I bought
> mine about 8 years ago and it was no problem then to lug.
>
> It got heavier since then. :-) VBG
>
> I can still carry it, but would have bought the smaller Fender unit, the
> Passport 150 watt system had I thought I'd still be gigging in my dotage.
> That unit, amp/speakers combo weighs about 35 pounds. I rationalize 
> lugging
> the 250 around as exercise and will not go to a lighter unit until I can 
> no
> longer lift it into the trunk of my car, or back of my Jeep.
>
> You still have to lug mike stands and speaker stands, but everything else
> fits into the amp/speaker case.
>
> The 250 watt system will handle all your needs unless you are playing in
> Dodger Stadium. The 150 watt system doesn't reach quite as far but should
> fulfill just about all of you gig needs. Including inputs for CD players
> etc., so that you can put music on during the breaks, which is especially
> useful for weddings etc.
>
> Both units were under $1000 when I bought mine. There are lighter/smaller
> units from other manufacturers, but most cost an arm and a leg.
>
> Best tip I have is to plead old age when playing for the kids. The swing
> dancers, college kids, frat boys, etc., are only too happy to carry all my
> gear when we play for them. Kind of like Tom Sawyer and getting help to
> paint the fence. The girls are especially helpful. :-) VBG.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve
>
>
>
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