Turns out the S16 only operates as master so there’s no choice but to make the LS9 slave. The idea is if the s16 was slave it would also be slave to the x32 as well and that can’t happen

@@MrSamsstudiosso run the ls9 as matter or the x32

X32 is the master clock overall but the LS9 would be setup as the FOH, x32 as monitor. Yeah, it’s dumb, it’s an exercise just to see if it can be done

@@MrSamsstudiosthank you for that. Out of everything I’ve been learning I got confused on what the master clock should be between all the videos I browsed

Because high freq amplifiers are smaller and can’t handle the 100hz and up load required in a 2 way system

@@MrSamsstudios There’s no such thing as “high frequency amplifiers “. All you have to do is buy amplifiers that have the recommended power rating for your high, mid and low speakers. As long as you have the right separate amplifiers and speakers connected, the driverack pa2 will do the crossover settings for you. That’s why it’s called speaker management processor.

Overrated but power “feels like” 300w @8. I’ve had these for maybe 8 months. Probably 30-40 shows on them for monitors. Driven hard into 8 ohm loads

It’s on the small side, decent for monitors. None of the soundtown amps are large enough for subs/mains. They say they have a lot of output but I seriously doubt it

For horns it’s perfect, not much power, reliable little amp

Also using the soundtown on monitors and it ok, the sinbosen is slightly less power

@@FOHFILMS correct, I use patch panels wired with subs on pins1 and tops on pins2. Four conductor cable to each sub and then there’s a special jumper cable using pins 2 on the sub side and pins 1 on the tops side. This only works in bi-amp situations, not tri-amp. Some of my speakers are biamp only (Triamp w subs) so the jumpers will not work but for passive tops it’s a nice shortcut

I’ll try and do a video on the DBX soon, the driverack is only for mains and all my speakers are passive so it’s a good fit. Amps are soundtown (see review I did)

90-240v, all amps will run on 110 but most can exceed 15a draw easy drive to max power. I chose the d1004 because it’ll only draw 19a 110v at 1/3 power (heavy clip) all channels 4 ohm. Still has enough power tho at 1000w/ch @8 ohms

@@MrSamsstudios Where did you find that spec? I've been trying to find info on current draw for the CVR amps as I'm also considering getting a D1004

@@FOHFILMS I just uploaded a short with this info

I can’t see the video at the moment but these are some cheap sinbosen k4-450s I bought off Alibaba a few years ago. Meh, not enough power output so they’ve been replaced (see my soundtown amp review)

@MrSamsstudios thanks. I really enjoy your videos and how you go through everything that you use. Short & sweet

Oh hey; good to know. I usually make power stringers with SJOW 12/3 and some nicer quad boxes. I kinda like these and went to buy more and… back ordered. I’m also looking on the Alibaba type sites since I guarantee seismic buying this stuff from a few suppliers en mass

All these speakers on this event I built years ago, basic 12/1” design and it’s a great utility speaker for mains or monitors, fills, whatever. The only alto speakers I own are tx308 and for small fill speakers only, and some alto black 12/1” monitors

@MrSamsstudios I was thinking of those black 12"/1" Alto speakers. The ones that became passive speakers. Your speaker inventory is bit big so I hope you see my confusion.

Ah, yeah, it’s confusing! I’ll do a video in a few days of the Altos. This gig I didn’t use them, they’re a bit heavy and also a 4 ohm cab. I’ll use them in situations where I need loud from only a box or 2 per amp channel

@@MrSamsstudios 👍🏻 Notifications are on so when you upload the video on the Alto speakers... And maybe a little bit more information on your self build speakers from this event? Wouldn't mind it!

What model CVR power amps you have n would you recommend them?

Least I could do!

Good idea. The DBX PA2 has a nice iPad interface which makes life easier. It can be confusing but as a basic crossover and brick wall limiter it’s great. I don’t use the compression or sub harmonic synth

Yeah, I flip it on accident. Oh well

I use mixing station for as many mixers as I can. iOS or android and I typically has 2 tablets running at all times for redundancy

Do a little research on these before you commit

Good info. First gig will be tomorrow

There’s a few testers: Fluke 101 for electrical, Behringer Ebtek knockoff , EWI bug catcher, and Behringer CT200. There’s also a cheap one for capacitors and a homemade box for testing polarity of passive speakers

@MrSamsstudios It's the cable tester with Speakon, cinch/rca and bnc

@@Richard1977 EWi bugcatcher. Order from Audiopile.net

@@MrSamsstudios 👍🏻

Mixing station

No clue. I bought off Amazon

Yeah, I’m not religious. Doing my best to keep this channel free of religious discussion tho.

@MrSamsstudios I'm just busting your balls and making fun of the talent . . I enjoy your channel

The mics are 2 soundtown dual handheld racked. Not great but they can change frequencies, sound is ok, metal mic handle. Not my first choice but it’s ok and they’re cheap

Bondo?

57mm for the neck, the heel was 55 or 56, had to get creative. The hole in the body is kinda cool so I left it

Yes.

They already did, it's called a Rascal

@@Sheehy223 That's not a strat, it has a bass vi body

Not sure where this design comes from but it’s definitely being copied a lot. These amps are far more prevalent overseas, if it’s well made and tested I don’t mind using them but these amps I’ll probably rotate out in a year for something better. I’ve been impressed with the CVR amps and I’ll do a review in a month or so

@MrSamsstudios The exterior looks like the Powersoft M-series. That interior looks like a generic power module. With some digging we should be able to find the origin of it. If we want to. And thumbs up on that CVR review as it's unknown in Europe.

Yes, borrowed from PowerSoft

Junk amps lol

@@roymoxley2587 Most useful comment ever. 🖕🏻🤣🤣🤣

E-tape is only for the speaker poles. As far as passive vs active, well, as long as the gear is good quality I’ll use it, it nothing worse than bad active speakers

@@MrSamsstudios I hear ya!

It can be challenging but outdoors they’re not so bad

Yup, ZX3s. Passive, they can be run Biamp but the internal crossover sounds great. Sx300 replacement

You are correct 120 ohms. I made a bunch of those last summer or maybe it was the summer before. I hear ya about the 8th inch jacks, and of course the lightning and USB-C adapters. I sold off all my heavy amps probably seven or eight years ago what I had left. Check my other channel for the lightweight amps and maybe I’ll do a video on those sometime.

​@@MrSamsstudiosWhat is your other channel? Link?

Sorry, not other channel, this ine

@@MrSamsstudios Aha, I have seen those Behringers already.

It sure can be a hassle, I can’t put both of those mixers on the same network without issue though, but of course they need their own respective apps. Luckily, neither one requires a laptop or a computer to run. It’s a shame that there’s no centralization amongst digital Stage boxes but I get it. If I find a really good deal on the Yamaha Stage box, they may buy one, but honestly, it requires the Card as well and that limits the overall inputs to 16 and eight outputs

That was Altos attempt at a “pro level” speaker. Birch ply cabs and heavy duty drivers. But the amplifiers failed constantly, I was give these with bad amps and converted them to passive where they really sound great loud. My monitor mixes are known for being loud and clean, these help greatly and other than a high pass at 85 I didn’t touch the EQ all night. McCauley’s are a local Puyallup company but world wide (in Seattle we have lots of companies like this: Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon etc). Currently they’re really not doing much. Cabs are extremely well built. McCauley 2” exit and a pair of Lase 12” neo drivers, originals were blown and redone kits are hard to find.

@@MrSamsstudios Thanks for the information, especially on the Alto's. And if you ever get to do a more in-depth video on your gear....👍🏻

EV zx3, high output 12/1” box. I had sx300s for years didn’t realize how much of an upgrade these were. Also used 7 proprietary 12/1 speakers on stands as fills. Didn’t do sound check because I was actually playing bass with the band, both FOH and mon techs were busy, once the system was at the point T in this video I stepped away to perform. With great techs working with me I need to focus on the music. Next show I may do some soundcheck, but not everyone wants to be on KZbin either

@MrSamsstudios Thanks for your response. It's the process for soundcheck thas intrigues me. Basically we all do the same but with our own tweaks that usually have a very good reason. ZX3? You could have fooled me! Without a better reference I seriously thought they were ZX1s. And yes, they are way better than the SX300. Unfortunately they did not sell that well in Europe so you regularly see every ZX speaker except the ZX3.

I’d love to try some ZX1s but I just don’t think they have the output I need. I had a pair of SX 80s and they were nice but those smaller speakers just can’t carry. I already own plenty of things to do the same thing so there’s no reason to buy something small like that.

@MrSamsstudios They are louder then the SX80s for sure! In my memory they could keep up with the old S200s. We did a small jazz trio for years with ZX1s. Also great for spoken word only (conferences and so on) and infills in smaller but longer rooms. We even did small disco shows up to about 100 people with them. With a sub to complement the low end. I am not saying they are perfect but they sure have a place and are nice little money makers. Plus that they weigh next to nothing and require no space at all.

Yeah, if I were to add on with fills it would be zx1s, I ended up getting 4 alto tx8s for the tiny fills and they’re actually not terrible. For a basic wedding where I need sound around a corner or whatever

Setup is first, video is an afterthought unfortunately. I’m doing this to document how I did it this year so I know what to do next year, make things efficient etc

@@MrSamsstudios ahh, that's a good way to reference for the future.

I’ll try to do a soundcheck video soon. Everything is really low tech for me, basically just holding a phone at this point. I’ll see what I can do though.

8-10 hours typically

@@MrSamsstudios Wow, might have to invest. Thanks man.!