playing outside

[kitcar765]

when the weather becomes nicer, and the sun shows its face, i want to play with my band outside, probably in the middle of no where, with no plug sockets, i still want to use amps and the P.A and suchlike, but how do i go around powering evrything? can i get a converter and run my amp from my car? or will i have to buy a generator?

 

[Steve]

Oh you'll need a generator for sure.

 

[MJ5150]

.....i still want to use amps and the P.A and suchlike, but how do i go around powering evrything? can i get a converter and run my amp from my car? or will i have to buy a generator?

Ummm, no way on the car battery. Hit up Home Depot for a generator and some really long extension cords so you can place it far enough away so it doesn't drown out the band.

-Mike

 

[Thunder Lizard]

Well, except that using really long extension cords is a bad idea too.... um...... get a quiet generator?
Actually, there's a ton of newer genny's out there that will more than run a small show, and don't have to make a lot of noise. Hiding it behind a vehicle or the back of the stage can be enough with a half decent one.

 

[Bard2dbone]

Search 'Sonic Joyride' and 'Cosmic Sled'.

There. THAT'S what you want if you want to play electric music outside where there is no electricity.

I want one, too.

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[kitcar765]

very nice, love the bus. anyone know of quite generators in england? and where to buy them?

 

[invader3k]

I hope you realize that generators aren't necessarily cheap or easy to transport...

 

[whitedk57]

Play in a garage - you can play with the door open or closed. It's not very mobile, but what the hay!

 

[mike phillips]

honda generators are pretty quiet.

 

[Ibanezzer]

Hi, I was just reading through this and everyone is recommending a generator but no one has really mentioned what size you would need to power everything? Do you just go based on what the heads pull to determine it? Those of you who work with generators what size is typical for a band? This is an interesting idea.

Thanks,
David.

 

[Magical_Max]

For generator hire, you could go to Agreko.
Do all sizes of generators but they are more industrial strength though.

 

[Pacman]

When we contract a generator (we spec flightline gennies), we ask for 3 20-amp circuits. Should be enough for most any band.

 

[kitcar765]

thanks for all the info, i will have to try some out to see what they are like volume wise