Guitarist9891
Inspired
Hello Every1
I just started working with a new Top 40 band, and using the axe II as my main rig. Now some shows where we bring our own PA I can go FRFR because we are using our own engineer. In places like hotel nightclub gigs, casinos etc the places usually have their own sound guys, so I want to have the option of using a backline, in case the FRFR is not the best option (not enough time during soundcheck etc etc). As of now I am going through the effects return of a Mesa F30 combo amp (not enough headroom, only 22 watts). So my choices are to either buy a separate power amp + guitar speaker, or buy a wedge and use that as backline when needed. My question is will a monitor be loud enough to be used as backline (when needed) and compete with a fairly loud drummer? And if yes which models? Also will it sound completely awful if some1 was to mic a wedge at a gig? (again not enough time during soundcheck, 8 people in the band, they just slap a mic and adjust eq/mix during our first song...)
Thanks to every1 taking the time to read it. Has anyone had experiences where they had to use their monitor wedges as backline?
I just started working with a new Top 40 band, and using the axe II as my main rig. Now some shows where we bring our own PA I can go FRFR because we are using our own engineer. In places like hotel nightclub gigs, casinos etc the places usually have their own sound guys, so I want to have the option of using a backline, in case the FRFR is not the best option (not enough time during soundcheck etc etc). As of now I am going through the effects return of a Mesa F30 combo amp (not enough headroom, only 22 watts). So my choices are to either buy a separate power amp + guitar speaker, or buy a wedge and use that as backline when needed. My question is will a monitor be loud enough to be used as backline (when needed) and compete with a fairly loud drummer? And if yes which models? Also will it sound completely awful if some1 was to mic a wedge at a gig? (again not enough time during soundcheck, 8 people in the band, they just slap a mic and adjust eq/mix during our first song...)
Thanks to every1 taking the time to read it. Has anyone had experiences where they had to use their monitor wedges as backline?