Pro Sound Reinforcement Done Right

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Mike Freeland has got it down. He's the sound man for the 11-piece Maynard Ferguson Big Bop Nouveau Band. I've heard the band 3 times in the past two years. Same sound man, same system, different venues.
All three times, the sound was near-perfect: well balanced, not too loud, with great fidelity, punchy bass, sizzling highs, present midrange, in venues up to 1000 seats. All this with two Mackie columns and two subs.
Which raises the question: Why do so many bands feel that they have to have huge and heavy PAs for typical nightclub gigs? Sure, a lot of bands want chest-thumping bass, which requires some muscle below about 200 Hz, but beyond that, it really doesn't take a lot equipment to fill a room with sound. Especially in these days of high gas prices, you'd think that more club bands would be interested in lightening their load. Using appropriate equipment and using it effectively still seems to elude a lot of bands. Is it lack of knowledge of what they need, or is it the "my PA is bigger than your PA" syndrome, or what?
I'd be interested in anyone's thoughts.
Dave

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Topic - Pro Sound Reinforcement Done Right - Inmate51 13:41:58 04/28/06 (5)

Re: Pro Sound Reinforcement Done Right - thekon 18:01:36 05/16/06 (0)

Re: Pro Sound Reinforcement Done Right - Top Jimmy 16:44:55 04/28/06 (3)

Re: Pro Sound Reinforcement Done Right - Bill Fitzmaurice 21:37:37 04/28/06 (2)

STUPIDITY sums it up nicely, I think..... - grhughes 12:49:43 04/29/06 (0)

Yeah, OK there's that too. nt - Top Jimmy 22:49:46 04/28/06 (0)

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