Nice small PA system on last 2 gigs.

[MrLenny1]

On my last 3 gigs the BL had an EV Evolve 50 PA.
Small, very portable and loud & clear even on 2 outdoor gigs.
Just amazing how good the new gear is.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

I just got one of these, an Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50M. Sounds terrific!!

How big was your crowd? What kind of music do you play?

 

[KenD]

It's absolutely amazing what sound engineering has accomplished over the past few decades. Before these days of FOH systems for the entire band, we used to lug around Altec A5s just for the vocals.

 

[IanStephenson]

Our sound guy has a pair of these. We have our own slightly bigger PA that we use most of the time but for smaller gigs we've used them and they sound great. One time we were playing a small private party for around 50 people, and it was only after sound check we realised we'd forgotten to turn them both on - the power and coverage from one was enough for a small room. That was with a full band going through them, no stage amps and electronic drums - no other sound from the "stage".

While these sort of systems are seen as DJ/accoustic act systems, I've used two of them for another full on rock band in a medium size bar and the were more than enough.

 

[burgerdj]

I’m subbing for a band that has two Bose columns. I’m astounded by how well they perform for vocals, acoustic guitar, mild overdrive guitar and drums. I didn’t DI my bass to it, but will have a chance tomorrow. This stands in stark contrast to my regular band that has powered mains, monitors and a sub - which is overkill for 99% of our gigs.

 

[erratick]

I’m subbing for a band that has two Bose columns. I’m astounded by how well they perform for vocals, acoustic guitar, mild overdrive guitar and drums. I didn’t DI my bass to it, but will have a chance tomorrow. This stands in stark contrast to my regular band that has powered mains, monitors and a sub - which is overkill for 99% of our gigs.

Curious about the DI for bass.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Curious about the DI for bass.

This is how I use mine. Noble preamp/DI via the XLR jack straight into the 50M. Zero EQ. Sounds gorgeous.

 

[erratick]

This is how I use mine. Noble preamp/DI via the XLR jack straight into the 50M. Zero EQ. Sounds gorgeous.

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Nice! It's funny- I pretty much only record with DI bass these days. But I've never only DI'd into the PA. It's always been amp on stage. Time to give that a try.

 

[CryingBass]

After 50+ years of hearing live music, I have been very disappointed in some recent years regarding the outrageous DB levels of some venues.

These high-quality systems mentioned above, when used rationally, allow the audience to hear your music, not your anger/noise/mud

YMMV!

 

[KenSmithFan]

I use two QSC K10s for mains, two QSC CP8s for monitors for clubs and even used it for a couple of outdoor gigs. People are tired of having their ears blown out. It’s small, light, quick and easy to setup and sounds great.

 

[2saddleslab]

We use two Bose sticks w/ subwoofer and it sounds great. I only go direct on very small gigs or large gigs w/ provided PA. Usually a 112 or 212 for me and this setup covers a lot of ground for our trio.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

I mentioned this in another thread ... I'm moving to a small house and space is a premium. As I'll be needing a small PA for a gig project, I decided to get one that also works well as a "bass combo." The 50M sounds superb. The top end volume is 127dB but I'll never be there! There's a short-pole option that puts the top of the array at shoulder/head height. Less hassle to set up than some dedicated bass rigs! But watch out -- the band will be jealous and want to put everything through your array!

 

[MrLenny1]

I just got one of these, an Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50M. Sounds terrific!!

How big was your crowd? What kind of music do you play?

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The gig was New Country 2EV 50's. Bar. 100 people. Outdoor County Fair 200 people
Outdoor Pavilion 200 people.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

The gig was New Country 2EV 50's. Bar. 100 people. Outdoor County Fair 200 people
Outdoor Pavilion 200 people.

Could one EV 50 have handled those gigs? It's rated 127dB.

 

[MrLenny1]

Could one EV 50 have handled those gigs? It's rated

My gigs were loud with a loud drummer but I would venture to say yes for one on a 100 people room.

 

[danieledanny]

what about Proel freeonex 200 watt?Or Alto uber FSX2?