Tone Seeker
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Why not?? Why not use studio monitors as FRFR stage monitors? Please talk me out of, or into, this approach.
Yes, I realize that they are not really rugged enough for this role. However, perhaps in the right "packing" enough of that issue could be mitigated. I'm thinking of some kind of enclosure where they could be surrounded with foam, and either mounted (or swiveled) at an angle appropriate for floor monitoring on stage.
Some background. I was down at my local pro sound reinforcement shop asking about bringing in a Verve solution. I'm in Canada and they are a special order item up here, so warranty, etc. is a concern. The owner was showing me some of the QSC solutions, including the new K series, and I reiterated how important it was that my FRFR monitor be as flat as possible, "like my studio monitors". He turned and said "you're unique" (at least from a live sound reinforcement perspective). Most people want the "high's to sizzle" or the "mids to have punch". He said "why don't you just pickup an inexpensive pair of studio monitors, like a set of Behringers, and put them in a case with a mechanism to to tilt them up".
I've thought a bit about this. Behringers might, or might not, be the best fit. However, I could spend a bit more and pick up another set of Dynaudio BM5A's for live use. They would match what I have at home. They are light (20lbs or so each) and small. The put out 115dbA each. A pair would cost ~20% more than a single QSC K-10 and I would be stereo capable. They may not have a lot of "throw" (near fields), but my ears will only be about 6 feet away. Obviously, providing physical protection and shock absorption is important.
I play in a relatively safe environment (church), for groups of 150 - 400 where stage levels are typically 92 - 96dbA. I always go through the FOH.
Thoughts?
Terry.
Yes, I realize that they are not really rugged enough for this role. However, perhaps in the right "packing" enough of that issue could be mitigated. I'm thinking of some kind of enclosure where they could be surrounded with foam, and either mounted (or swiveled) at an angle appropriate for floor monitoring on stage.
Some background. I was down at my local pro sound reinforcement shop asking about bringing in a Verve solution. I'm in Canada and they are a special order item up here, so warranty, etc. is a concern. The owner was showing me some of the QSC solutions, including the new K series, and I reiterated how important it was that my FRFR monitor be as flat as possible, "like my studio monitors". He turned and said "you're unique" (at least from a live sound reinforcement perspective). Most people want the "high's to sizzle" or the "mids to have punch". He said "why don't you just pickup an inexpensive pair of studio monitors, like a set of Behringers, and put them in a case with a mechanism to to tilt them up".
I've thought a bit about this. Behringers might, or might not, be the best fit. However, I could spend a bit more and pick up another set of Dynaudio BM5A's for live use. They would match what I have at home. They are light (20lbs or so each) and small. The put out 115dbA each. A pair would cost ~20% more than a single QSC K-10 and I would be stereo capable. They may not have a lot of "throw" (near fields), but my ears will only be about 6 feet away. Obviously, providing physical protection and shock absorption is important.
I play in a relatively safe environment (church), for groups of 150 - 400 where stage levels are typically 92 - 96dbA. I always go through the FOH.
Thoughts?
Terry.
