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Does anyone use mic stand mounted power monitors?
- Thread starter MrLenny1
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All the mic stand mounted monitors I know of would be for vocals only and not for bass. If that's what you are asking about, this would be more appropriate under "Live Sound".
I used Galaxy HS4 HotSpots with volume controls for several years. I ran pretty much a full band mix through a pair pushed by about 240W total. I really liked the volume controls as they allowed me to turn the mix up or down as the situation changed. I don't think they sell the HS4 any more, but you can get the HS7 with a volume control.
In rooms with really poor acoustics I even pushed a little bit of bass through them. As you see they don't put out any significant lows. So putting bass through them just gave a touch of extra clarity in the mids.
I am sure they would have worked even better with an HPF and bit of EQ.
They worked really well for vocals IMHO, however, I would not call them HiFi.
I also ran some TC Helicon Voice Solos. From what I remember they had a bit better fidelity than the HotSpots, but they did not stay on the market very long. I don't think TC Helicon even makes monitors anymore
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If you are considering for bass specific options, take a look at the Phil Jones Ear Box. Some TB member have used it. Maybe @Zbysek will comment.
In rooms with really poor acoustics I even pushed a little bit of bass through them. As you see they don't put out any significant lows. So putting bass through them just gave a touch of extra clarity in the mids.
I am sure they would have worked even better with an HPF and bit of EQ.
They worked really well for vocals IMHO, however, I would not call them HiFi.
I also ran some TC Helicon Voice Solos. From what I remember they had a bit better fidelity than the HotSpots, but they did not stay on the market very long. I don't think TC Helicon even makes monitors anymore
. If you are considering for bass specific options, take a look at the Phil Jones Ear Box. Some TB member have used it. Maybe @Zbysek will comment.
Yes, I do use PJB Ear Box. It's great in combination with a bass cab...
The OP can check the following thread if interested...
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/phil-jones-ear-box.1235954/page-2
I have a phone and pad carrier that mounts on a mic stand. I also use boom stands (T position) with hangers as a cloths rack to dry laundry.
