Recommend me a compact setup

Chris · 10-03-2006, 06:34 PM

I want a small setup to power the following:

- My 1U vocal rig
- PMA-5

Right now I'm hoping that I can do it with a 4U SKB case. One slot for the power strip, one for a sliding drawer for the PMA-5 (palmpilot-style drum machine/midi sequencer), one for my vocal preamp. So basically, it looks like I either need a 1U power amp, or some kind of 2U unit that is a pre/processor/self-amplified. I can go to 6U if necessary, but really what I'd like is to be able to drop my vocal shit and my sequencer just about anywhere, plug it into a cab/board and go.

Edit: Now that I think about it, 6U would probably be better, since I can run a patch panel for the mic outputs.

So:

----------
Slot 1: Powerblock
Slot 2: Vocal Rack
Slot 3: Patch panel
Slot 4: Drawer
Slot 5: ?
Slot 6: ?
-----------

I can't really use just a 2U poweramp, because the PMA-5's output is RCA. I can make it 1/4" no problem, but I don't want to run it into a poweramp, because I'd need some kind of splitter to get it running at the same time as the Alesis Vocalthinger. Though I could probably do it with the patch panel, but that's a pain in the ass.

* Chris is clearly thinking this up as I write this post.

metalfiend666 · 10-03-2006, 06:49 PM

Are you after a power amp for just the vocal processor with the PMA-5 running to an external system or do you want to mix both together? If that's the case I'd suggest getting a small 4 channel mixer on that rack shelf and running it all into a solid state pa amp.

Chris · 10-03-2006, 06:54 PM

Hmm, I do have a smal 4 channel already actually. That's a damn good idea.

metalfiend666 · 10-03-2006, 06:59 PM

It makes sense that way as you can perfectly balance the vocal processor and PMA-5 in the mix.

skattabrain · 10-03-2006, 07:25 PM

drum programming on the job are we?

darren · 10-04-2006, 08:38 AM

Or you could get a 1U line mixer.

Popsyche · 10-04-2006, 09:46 AM

... or a 2u powered mixer..

Drew · 10-04-2006, 11:00 AM

...or a 1U line mixer and a 1U beer opener...

b3n · 10-04-2006, 12:07 PM

Popsyche · 10-04-2006, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

...or a 1U line mixer and a 1U beer opener...

Too bad they don't make a 2u beer fridge!

10-03-2006, 06:34 PM	#1
Chris metalguitarist.org Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,619 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 538	Recommend me a compact setup I want a small setup to power the following: - My 1U vocal rig - PMA-5 Right now I'm hoping that I can do it with a 4U SKB case. One slot for the power strip, one for a sliding drawer for the PMA-5 (palmpilot-style drum machine/midi sequencer), one for my vocal preamp. So basically, it looks like I either need a 1U power amp, or some kind of 2U unit that is a pre/processor/self-amplified. I can go to 6U if necessary, but really what I'd like is to be able to drop my vocal shit and my sequencer just about anywhere, plug it into a cab/board and go. Edit: Now that I think about it, 6U would probably be better, since I can run a patch panel for the mic outputs. So: ---------- Slot 1: Powerblock Slot 2: Vocal Rack Slot 3: Patch panel Slot 4: Drawer Slot 5: ? Slot 6: ? ----------- I can't really use just a 2U poweramp, because the PMA-5's output is RCA. I can make it 1/4" no problem, but I don't want to run it into a poweramp, because I'd need some kind of splitter to get it running at the same time as the Alesis Vocalthinger. Though I could probably do it with the patch panel, but that's a pain in the ass. * Chris is clearly thinking this up as I write this post. Metalguitarist.org

10-03-2006, 06:49 PM	#2
metalfiend666 - Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 9,623 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 43	Are you after a power amp for just the vocal processor with the PMA-5 running to an external system or do you want to mix both together? If that's the case I'd suggest getting a small 4 channel mixer on that rack shelf and running it all into a solid state pa amp. www.metalguitarist.org

10-04-2006, 09:46 AM	#7
Popsyche Beer Sewer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 4,965 Real Name: Bill Main Seven: UV777GR, UV-MC Noah James Rig: Old Marshall, Fender Thanked: 219	... or a 2u powered mixer.. If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? New Bandsite! http://www.myspace.com/cupsofsobriety www.myspace.com/wfkoehleriii http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeo7bjr/index.html

10-04-2006, 11:00 AM	#8
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10-03-2006, 06:54 PM	#3
Chris metalguitarist.org Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,619 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 538	Hmm, I do have a smal 4 channel already actually. That's a damn good idea.

10-03-2006, 06:59 PM	#4
metalfiend666 - Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 9,623 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 43	It makes sense that way as you can perfectly balance the vocal processor and PMA-5 in the mix.

10-03-2006, 07:25 PM	#5
skattabrain slow and low Join Date: May 2006 Location: Methuen MA Posts: 881 Real Name: Greg Main Seven: RG1077XL Rig: JSX -> Avatar Cab Thanked: 2	drum programming on the job are we?

10-04-2006, 08:38 AM	#6
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 8,105 Main Seven: modded Dean EVO Special 7 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Standard Rig: Mesa F-30 -> Thiele Thanked: 42	Or you could get a 1U line mixer.

10-04-2006, 12:07 PM	#9
b3n ...Is unacceptable. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK. Posts: 1,583 Real Name: Ben Main Seven: Herbst Custom Rig: Pod XT Live / FA60 Thanked: 3	^

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