Is this combo possible? I'm confused...help a newbie out!

crozier247 · #1 08-12-2011, 05:07 PM

Mackie Thump TH-15A | Sweetwater.com

this speaker right here.

I'm looking for a solution for vocals in my band. Its me, a guitar player, and a drummer. there will be vocals coming from me and the guitar player, I want to know if we will both be able to sing at once using this speaker, and I want to know if we will need a mixer.

400w is plenty of power but I'm just wondering

Stinsok · #2 08-12-2011, 05:12 PM

If you have a dual xlr cable it will be possible. Using just one with a band may not be loud enough. I own 4, I feel I am qualified to answer your Thump questions.

crozier247 · #3 08-12-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinsok

If you have a dual xlr cable it will be possible.

I'm really new to this, sorry if I come across as a complete idiot but I assume a daul XLR cable is just a cable that has a 'Y' shaped split in it?

Stinsok · #4 08-12-2011, 05:16 PM

Yes, 2 female ends into 1 male end. I don't know if you can get one long enough (with enough seperation) so that the two of you won't be kissing during the song. If you are a very quiet band it might work.

wmheilma · #5 08-12-2011, 05:19 PM

You should pick up a small mixer with some built in EQ and effects to go with a pair of those. I have used a similar Mackie as mains for small shows and as a floor monitor for big stages.

You can probably find used Mackie mixer on Craig's list for not much $$.

crozier247 · #6 08-12-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinsok

Yes, 2 female ends into 1 male end. I don't know if you can get one long enough (with enough seperation) so that the two of you won't be kissing during the song.

Eh, its avoidable, we can get extension cables I'm guessing.

So if we got mics, then the necessary cables, we could run main vocals through this right?

Mirios · #7 08-12-2011, 05:20 PM

+1 on adding a mixer to that setup. If it was me that's what I would do, even just a basic inexpensive one.

Stinsok · #8 08-12-2011, 05:20 PM

A small passive Behringer mixer costs about 50.00.

Stinsok · #9 08-12-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by crozier247

Eh, its avoidable, we can get extension cables I'm guessing.

So if we got mics, then the necessary cables, we could run main vocals through this right?

Yes, you can run a mic directly into the Mackie Thump.

crozier247 · #10 08-12-2011, 05:23 PM

Would a mixer in this situation be necessary though?

Stinsok · #11 08-12-2011, 05:24 PM

It would be better.

crozier247 · #12 08-12-2011, 05:25 PM

Would the main purpose of a mixer be evening out the volume levels?

Marginal Tom · #13 08-12-2011, 05:29 PM

Even the cheapest mixer would give you EQ and volume control, while a better one would add effects.

crozier247 · #14 08-12-2011, 05:36 PM

so this could actually work as a PA setup?

Stinsok · #15 08-12-2011, 05:45 PM

Just the speaker by itself? I don't know if you will be happy but it will amplify your voice. I would invest in a small mixer. I would try this out if possible before buying.

crozier247 · #16 08-12-2011, 05:58 PM

Thanks to all you guys for the quick, fast, and reliable information!