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a_arnold -> Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 2:25:14)
Anybody have any experience with the new American Audio PPA-210 gig amp? It looks really nice. Right now I have a Roland AC-60, which is OK but the two 30 watt channels are a little underpowered for larger venues.

Guest -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 3:51:40)
hey that looks pretty cool.. never seen or heard them... standard amp rigs i've seen are http://www.aer-amps.info/ or http://www.acousticimg.com/flash-index.html seem to be the most common amongst players at festivals etc.. guess you need to A - B the systems the acoustic image has alot of headroom[:D]

HeavyWood -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 6:18:38)
a_arnold, Are you using a pickup/transducer, or a microphone? In my past live playing experience with an amplified nylon string guitar, with a saddle pickup, I used a Trace Acoustic TA-100 and really did not love the sound. I believed it colored the sound. The amps posted above are both excellent, but pricey, choices, and I believe they have a mic input and preamp to tailor the sound. These are probably more neutral sounding However do not discount a good powered speaker(links below) for your application. They are generally more neutral sounding, flexable, and have an enough wattage to project your sound. These three are light and loud, & kinda expensive. I do not like the stuff by JBL, Samson, etc., but the price is right for most. http://www.electrovoice.com/product.php?id=209 http://www.rcf.it/products/pro-speaker-systems/art-series/art-310-a http://www.fbtusa.net/2acs.html You will need a dedicated preamp for the above to match whichever source you use, whether it is a pickup or mic, or dual source. Hope this helps...

HeavyWood -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 6:24:45)
Mistake correction... Actually, the above powered speakers have mic inputs with preamp and mixing capabilities built in to the power section at the rear of the speaker. Just plug your mic in and adjust your sound... Sorry for the confusion.

Guest -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 9:31:14)
quote: Are you using a pickup/transducer, or a microphone? good point... [:)]

a_arnold -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 15:05:20)
quote: hey that looks pretty cool.. never seen or heard them... The recent PSSL catalog (800) 945-9300 lists the PPA-210 as a new product. They are available at Best Buy too -- both places say the list is $700 but they are selling for $500 -- at best Buy they have an 18 mo warranty and an interest-free payment plan. I guess that is why there aren't any reviews out there. It is too new.

a_arnold -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 15:13:12)
quote: Are you using a pickup/transducer, or a microphone? That's my eternal problem. I have luthier-built guitars that are too good to modify with a pickup, so I use a mic -- but for the convenience and mobility I use a good quality wireless lapel mic clipped to the soundhole, so feedback is an issue. the Roland AC-60 has feedback detection/suppression circuitry, but it is still a problem at higher amplification levels. Maybe the higher wattage of the PPA-210 (150/channel vs 30 in the Roland) will make feedback a little less of a problem?

a_arnold -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 15:20:56)
quote: However do not discount a good powered speaker(links below) for your application. Sorry to be so ignorant. Right now I tinker with the FX and eq functions of the Roland-AC60 to return the amplified output to a more natural sound. Not perfect, but acceptable. But I'm not familiar with powered speakers and never considered them. So a powered speaker with a preamp will give me amplification, and maybe a more natural sound, but I won't have the fx and eq functions? Also probably won't have any feedback suppression circuitry. Adding all that stuff inline separately will probably bring the price back up, I'm guessing.

a_arnold -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 15:23:01)
quote: Actually, the above powered speakers have mic inputs with preamp and mixing capabilities built in to the power section at the rear of the speaker. I see. Hmm. So what's the difference between these and a gig amp like the Roland AC 60 or the PPA-210?

a_arnold -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 15:35:31)
quote: hey that looks pretty cool.. never seen or heard them... These are all portable PA systems. THere's another slightly more expensive one (EPA-900) in the PSSL catalog that has the same feature as the PPA210 but adds a feedback suppression system and 900 watts. All clips together into a suitcase-sized carrier. They don't mention a USB input. ($599 lists $880)

Guest -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 19:43:24)
quote: That's my eternal problem. I have luthier-built guitars yes it is an eternal problem spent alot of money on a high output condensor mic (sennhieser k6) for my ramirez makes a huge difference... is it a high quality wireless system like a shure or sennheiser? even these sound a bit 'thin' in comparison...hard to control feedback unless through a theater system.... guess you need to try the system in comparison to others...which ever way good sound is'nt cheap.. never used any type of feedback suppression... personally i find the small 'combo's mentioned above enough for small rooms/gigs, classes etc.. when doing larger rooms/events i di the combo either through an in house system or use a powered speaker [mackie] for added projection... saying all this it took a lot of gear to come to this point... but certainly looks like a better option than the roland....

a_arnold -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 27 2010 23:33:45)
quote: is it a high quality wireless system like a shure or sennheiser? I doubt it. It is UHF, which is supposed to be better, but AudioTechnica. I got the wireless mic/transmitter/receiver because I got tired of crouching over my Shure SM58 and being unable to move around. Now it is still inconvenient being tethered to my guitar by a belt-pack transmitter, but still better than a mic on a stand. Why doesn't someone make a removable battery-powered wireless mic+transmitter that clips inside a soundhole? Such an obvious thing to do, but nobody does. So is your sennhieser k6 condenser mic a mini lapel type or a stand-mounted one?

Guest -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 28 2010 1:54:47)
http://www.dpamicrophones.com/en http://miniflexmic.com/shop/ but any type of mic inside the guitar is going to have huge feedback issues right? we hear a guitar from the sound hole out...not from the inside the shure or dynamic mic is a poor choice...condensors have the field you need the dpa's are a fantastic system... maybe put the money towards this first?

a_arnold -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 28 2010 14:57:29)
Well, I finally got a look at the Behringer (EPA-900) and the PPA210. Both are disappointing -- both have quality issues. Two Behringer reviews complained that the case latches keep breaking and several other customers received units that didn't work from the beginning. The PPA210 had similar issues when I looked at it, but there isn't much of a review history. These two are really well-designed for ease of portability, since they latch together to make a suitcase with the 2 speakers protecting the electronic control panel in the middle, and (on paper) sound perfect as gig amps for solo or small group performances, but the quality of sound and durability of materials seem to be a serious concern. A gig amp gets moved around a lot and needs to be durable. Does anybody make a well-designed (to be readily portable) gig amp that is also well made? At any price? The Yamaha Stagepas500 is basically 2 speakers with the controls on the back of one and storage on the back of the other, but you have to carry 2 separate units. It doesn't latch together. Plus it is pushing $1k.

a_arnold -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 28 2010 15:01:10)
quote: any type of mic inside the guitar is going to have huge feedback issues right? we hear a guitar from the sound hole out...not from the inside Definitely. I clip the lapel mic outside the soundhole. I saw Paco Pena's group did this, also the guitarists for Noches Flamencas (Soledad Barrios' group). It worked for them. Works for me, too, as long as I warm up the electronics first. When first turned on, I ALWAYS have feedback issues. No idea why. It isn't a tube amp.

ralexander -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 28 2010 15:07:37)
What about something in the line-array style ie Fishman Soloamp? I have not played through one, but they seem to be quite popular as a PA/monitor.

Guest -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 29 2010 1:39:46)
quote: I saw Paco Pena's group did this yes each time i've seen paco's or any other performer use these they are going through a professional system...lots of headroom on the systems, plus various sends to the foldback etc enabling a great amount of eq flexibility, also the sound tech factor at these venues. i also use a audio technica clip on which i run through a lr baggs pre-amp. either through an AER combo or an Acoustic Image still the sennhieser [on a stand] is my preferred sound.... understand your frustration as it took a good decade for me to finally come up with a small, portable rig which works for me and the sound tech's i happen to be working with... the thing is with some clip on mics is that they do pick up certain frequencie(s) off the soundboard of the guitar which are hard to get rid of, hence why i prefer a mic that is suspended and away from the guitar. i never feel the movement is compromised, in fact the movement to and from the mic allows me a wider tonal palette when performing i generally point it towards the 12th fret. lots of amps out there..just found the AER and Acoustic Image to be a natural, flexible system..somewhat pricey but...well work looking at alternatives though... Seriously consider the DPA as a clip on although jason speaks highly of the bartlett clip on...(much cheaper) http://www.bartlettmics.com/ good luck let us know what you decide saludos .

a_arnold -> RE: Looking for gig amp advice (Sep. 29 2010 19:32:58)
quote: they are going through a professional system...lots of headroom on the systems, plus various sends to the foldback etc enabling a great amount of eq flexibility, Sorry to be such an idiot. . . what is headroom? You mean lots of volume before distortion kicks in? Or before feedback starts? What are sends to the foldback? What is foldback, for that matter? I'm a total ignoramus when it comes to this stuff.

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