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Wanting to go amp-less

I am running a pedalboard (VT Bass Deluxe, Zoom MS60B), QSC K12 powered wedge, and IEM.

My IEM mix consists of a Line from FOH, my vocal, my bass, and an Ambient mic (RODE M3) which I put over the drums. Mixed and sent to my IEM via a Yamaha MG06 4 channel mixer.

The K12 is a 2 channel wedge, I run my bass signal into 1 input, and a line off the foldback as a back up into input 2, just in case I need it. The K12 puts out surprising volume for what it is.
 
Here's my current set up. I'll be playing my second show with it Saturday night.
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Hey!!!!! you finally got rid of the Pandora!!! Nice! I purchased the Pandora Stomp and used it for a while. a fun toy, never did much for me live.
You and I think alike (minimally speaking of course)
 
To the OP, we use the same gear except use the K12s for our mains. Done many a gig over 4 states with them.
I take ampless to the extreme. I use my Shure wireless receiver in the PA rack box, i run a signal to a Korg rack tuner, then signal from wireless receiver to Ch. 2 input of PSM 200 transmixer, output signal directly into A&H MixWix mixer. No effects. I use the A&H strip EQ as my preamp (IMO, one of the best strip EQs i have ever used), I dial in my tone for the room and off we go. I run sound for the band from the stage.

In my IEM because I run bass into Ch. 2 of the PSM200 transmitter, I get a powerful, clean signal from bass. I mix in the rest of the band into Ch. 1 of the PSM200 transmixer. I hear everything very well. I purchased some after market foam inserts for the IEMs that work better and seal better. Eventually, I want to order some 1964 quads.

I haven't used an amp in 2 years on stage. I keep my Genz Shuttle 6.2 and NEOX 112T and NEOX 212T for non band work and rehearsal.

We get a lot of compliments about our stage sound.
 
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I take ampless to the extreme. I use my Shure wireless receiver in the PA rack box, i run a signal to a Korg rack tuner, then signal from wireless receiver to Ch. 2 input of PSM 200 transmixer, output signal directly into A&H MixWix mixer. No effects. I use the A&H strip EQ as my preamp (IMO, one of the best strip EQs i have ever used), I dial in my tone for the room and off we go. I run sound for the band from the stage.

I haven't used an amp in 2 years on stage. I keep my Genz Shuttle 6.2 and NEOX 112T and NEOX 212T for non band work and rehearsal.

We get a lot of compliments about our stage sound.

I do this:
Roscoe --> TU-2 --> Radial JDI --> Soundboard --> Rolls PM50S (for wired IEM's) --> Westone UM-2's buds.
I use my GB amp for practice and occasional fill in gigs.
 
Medford-
Yes, I switched from the Pandora but it's still in my bass case(just in case).

This new setup is working fine and I still have my "rig" hooked onto my stand. The DI has speaker emulation which warms up the sound a bit, and the compressor does a great job tightening up the signal.

The only thing I'm jonesing for now is a micro thumpinator. I think then I'll be set for quite a while.

Your current setup sounds like a breeze. I'm a big fan of eliminating stage clutter (like amps).
 
Medford-
Yes, I switched from the Pandora but it's still in my bass case(just in case).

This new setup is working fine and I still have my "rig" hooked onto my stand. The DI has speaker emulation which warms up the sound a bit, and the compressor does a great job tightening up the signal.

The only thing I'm jonesing for now is a micro thumpinator. I think then I'll be set for quite a while.

Your current setup sounds like a breeze. I'm a big fan of eliminating stage clutter (like amps).
That's awesome. These days I just bring a bass with my shire transmitter and I'm ready. I may even reinstall our DBX Compressor in the rack for the bass and kick