Best backup PA system for weddings
I am tired of lugging around my rcf 312s and never using them. I never need more than one of them for a ceremony PA.
What small lightweight all in one unit can I take to these gigs and be able to rely on for ceremonies and backup system without any real setup time.
Bose L1?
Passport pro by fender?
Thanks
Have you ever looked into the Bose L1 systems? They are quite compact and really do pack a punch. I’ve been looking at picking a set of the L1 Model II w/ B2 bass modules up as a secondary system for weddings/other smaller events - but just can’t justify it at the moment as we are still building up our bigger system.
Are you running active cabs in your main rig, if so chances are only one gonna go down i.e you only need one RCF.
Personally I find the Bose a bit fussy to set up. If I were looking for ceremony or back-up cab I’d just go for a single RCF or QSC K series.
Sorry, I should give more info. I was playing dinner music while posting the OP.
My big rig:
JBL mrx 515 x2
JBL mrx 518 x2
Crown xls 4000 x2
Denon mixer
Dbx 166 compressor
In r104 rolling rack system by skb
My smaller setup is a vestax Vci 400 ege
Rcf 315 x2
Rcf sub 718as (or soundtech revo if stairs)
My ceremony PA is
Rcf art312 x2
Yamaha notepad mixer
I am getting a 128 gb iPad and putting tractor on it and using it as a backup so I don’t have to haul 2 laptops. Ultimately I was hoping there was something like the vocopro jamcube as far as simplicity but actually made of quality components. Maybe the Bose system is that but it does look awkward.
The def bonus to this is being able to roll to the after party and set up in 5 minutes and play there. Being able to toss it in the trunk and take it to a friends event without having to haul the whole setup.
Bose system is stupid easy to setup and they make cases so it fits easily for transportation. My only gripe with it is that I can’t add it onto another setup easily - it acts as it’s own thing really.
We have been investing into QSC mostly. We use the QSC KLA12’s, KW153’s, KW181’s, and K12’s. With the variety there we’ve been able to mix and match parts depending on the sound gig. The KLA12’s and the KW181’s are pretty crazy on their own. We run one side-room most nights with just the two KW153’s (it’s a pretty small room).
Without bringing a full sub it’s tough to get that low-end. The Bose system is probably something I’ll invest into eventually once we are done building up our main rig to use for the side-room and weddings/smaller events. They tend to work great for a karaoke add-on as well as you can just run the mics through that without having to plug into the rest of the system depending on where you are setting up.