• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Phonic Powerpod package

#2
RockinGamer said:
Hey everyone,

My band is wanting to get this package to use at practices and to play small shows of around 50 people. Would this work for mic'ing the vocals? Our band is 4 people(guitar, bass, drums, singer)...

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Phonic-Powerpod-620-Plus-S710-PA-Package?sku=630486

Thanks!
Click to expand...
It might work for practice but being that cheap it probably sounds like crap. You would be better off saving more money and getting something that you will not need to upgrade in a few months.
 
#5
I've got the 740, and the 12" speakers (something like this:http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Phonic-Powerpod-740-Plus-S712-PA-Package?sku=630488). They're not going to win any prizes for being the greatest PA around, but for vocals in a small gig they work supprisingly. I wouldn't recommend putting much else through it.

Of course if you're building a "real" PA system you need to spend more - If you'd posted that you were looking at a $1000 system, then someone would have responded that you needed to spend that on subs alone. You could spend more than that on a mic! You WILL outgrow a system like this, but for $300, if it gets out out gigging then it'll have paid for itself long before it needs replacing.

If you can spring and extra $100 I'd look at this version:
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Phonic-Powerpod-740-Plus-S715-PA-Package?sku=630489

It's got a little more power, and bigger speakers. They're cheap and cheerfull, and will get the job done, until you're ready for something better. My main band has a "real" PA, but the Pod gets used for a few side projects, and for just vocals I'm very happy with it. The reviews on the MF site tend to agree.

Ian
 
#6
IanStephenson said:
I've got the 740, and the 12" speakers (something like this:http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Phonic-Powerpod-740-Plus-S712-PA-Package?sku=630488). They're not going to win any prizes for being the greatest PA around, but for vocals in a small gig they work supprisingly. I wouldn't recommend putting much else through it.

Of course if you're building a "real" PA system you need to spend more - If you'd posted that you were looking at a $1000 system, then someone would have responded that you needed to spend that on subs alone. You could spend more than that on a mic! You WILL outgrow a system like this, but for $300, if it gets out out gigging then it'll have paid for itself long before it needs replacing.

If you can spring and extra $100 I'd look at this version:
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Phonic-Powerpod-740-Plus-S715-PA-Package?sku=630489

It's got a little more power, and bigger speakers. They're cheap and cheerfull, and will get the job done, until you're ready for something better. My main band has a "real" PA, but the Pod gets used for a few side projects, and for just vocals I'm very happy with it. The reviews on the MF site tend to agree.

Ian
Click to expand...
That POS got a 31/2 star rating. Not exactly stellar. you need to take the musicians friend ratings with a grain of salt. The people who bought this wouldn't know a good sounding PA if they hears one. My suggestion to the OP is look for something used on Craigslist. With the economy the way it is you could get some decent equipment cheap. Look at Peavey or Yamaha both make good quality low priced gear. SAtay away from Behringer,Nady, Kustom and Phonic.
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back