Amplification? Acoustic Amp or Powered PA Speaker w/small mixer EQ and Reverb?

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Permalink Reply by Šandor Gion on April 22, 2012 at 4:56am

I have small PA system on acoustic gigs.Two Mackie Thumps 12a and LD systems 8 channel mixer.

I have a GAS on this acoustic amp instead PA system:

http://www.acguitar.com/article/default.aspx?articleid=27462

Is this better than my PA system?

I have an idea to work with this Traynor amp and one active speaker Mackie Thump 12A.Am I wrong,or just stayin` with small PA?

Please,someone with any advice...

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Permalink Reply by Rebelpicker on April 22, 2012 at 7:47am

   I try to play unplugged as much as possible, even in coffee houses, but I can get pretty loud when I have to, but I have a Troubador 80 amp that I use and it plugs mic and guitar and I have found it to be more than enough for larger venues.  BUT, and here is a big BUT, I find myself inviting ohters to play  with me for certian gigs and wishing I had gotten a PA system, then I could have a couple of mics and instruments, instead of having 3 or 4 amps spread across the stage.  What ever you think you need get something bigger, because down the road you will need it, I would recommend a PA system package that would acommadate at least 6 inputs, thats what I wished I had bought.

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Permalink Reply by Šandor Gion on April 22, 2012 at 8:31am

This Traynor AM Custom is really unique in the offer of acoustic amps,and that`s the reason of my hesitate and interesting.

This is really kind of small PA,because you can use different effects on each channel,lots of power(225W)...

I need three channels on my performance;guitar,microphone and CD player(sometimes with karaoke background while playing).

I am wondering only,would be that the better option (with one active speaker on "Line out "when it`s needed) than mixer with two active speakers?

Anyone tried this TraynorAM custom 225W amp,flagship of the line,exactly same model?

People have nice experience with Traynor lower models,so I`m very interested in that kind of combination for one-man guitar band.

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Permalink Reply by tom blegen on April 22, 2012 at 10:30pm

i think it's a question of convenience or versatility.  i have mackie thump th12a speakers and a mixer for group gigs or larger audiences, but if i'm going alone to a small setting i use a fishman loudbox mini.  If I'm amplifying i don't worry much about sound quality, if it sounds like an acoustic guitar and a voice i'm satisfied.  there's not much point in bringing in two speakers, stands, mixer, guitar, and all the necessary accessories for a small gig.  even if you minimize it all you're still having to carry the mixer and a speaker stand above and beyond, that's a second trip just for those.  

i would suggest something like a loudbox artist.  it has plenty of power, good effects, and good sound quality.  if you need more versatility use it as your powered speaker with a bigger mixer in front of it. 

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Boyke on April 25, 2012 at 8:12pm

I use a mini-PA setup - two passive speakers on stands and a rack for the preamp, effects unit and power amp.  It projects well and sounds great.  Versatile too.

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