Engine14
PA System

The PA system is primarily for vocals. It consists of the PA amplifier, speakers, monitors, and microphones.

For many years, the band relied on Jeff's trusty Behringer PMH880S powered PA head and fine-sounding Peavey SP12M floor monitors for rehearsals.  In loading gear for a recent gig, while carrying the monitors upstairs from the secret Engine14 subterreanean practice studio, Jeff was reminded that each of those speakers weighs 48 lbs.  The next weekend, the monitors and PA were off to a new home, courtesy of Craig's List, and Jeff began researching lightweight, even higher quality replacements.

We presently always use Patrick's pair of reliable and high-performing Carvin powered PM15 15" speakers, but more gear is on the way!  Watch this space for updates... 

 

PA System

Primary speaker duties, called "FOH" or Front of House speakers by sound reinforcement professionals, are handled by Patrick's Carvin PM15A powered, bi-amplified, two-way loudspeakers. These speakers contain their own internal amplifiers, meaning they can significantly boost even a low power input signal. The Carvins are elevated to roughly head height by sturdy "Ultimate Support" tripod stands.

Primary speaker duties, called "FOH" or Front of House speakers by sound reinforcement professionals, are handled by Patrick's Carvin PM15A powered, bi-amplified, two-way loudspeakers. These speakers contain their own internal amplifiers, meaning they can significantly boost even a low power input signal. The Carvins are elevated to roughly head height by sturdy "Ultimate Support" tripod stands.

Initially, the heart of our P.A. system was Jeff's Behringer PMH880S 10-channel stereo powered mixer. One of the most powerful of its type available, it offers some very useful features, such as two independent effects processors, dual graphic equalizers to fine-tune our vocals, and a feedback detection system. We used the Behringer for practices until it moved on to a new home in August, 2010.

Initially, the heart of our P.A. system was Jeff's Behringer PMH880S 10-channel stereo powered mixer. One of the most powerful of its type available, it offers some very useful features, such as two independent effects processors, dual graphic equalizers to fine-tune our vocals, and a feedback detection system. We used the Behringer for practices until it moved on to a new home in August, 2010.

Microphones complete the PA setup. Patrick and Jeff each use Electro-voice N/D767a supercardioid microphones like the one pictured. Very popular with professional performers, these mics use a neodymium-based magnet structure, and offer an unusually wide frequency response of 35-22 kHz to ensure vocal clarity.. Jeff sometimes uses a Audio-Technica ATM-710 condenser stage microphone. While providing superior clarity and sound quality, condenser mics can be tricky in noisy environments - they can promote unpleasant feedback in some situations.

Microphones complete the PA setup. Patrick and Jeff each use Electro-voice N/D767a supercardioid microphones like the one pictured. Very popular with professional performers, these mics use a neodymium-based magnet structure, and offer an unusually wide frequency response of 35-22 kHz to ensure vocal clarity.

. Jeff sometimes uses a Audio-Technica ATM-710 condenser stage microphone. While providing superior clarity and sound quality, condenser mics can be tricky in noisy environments - they can promote unpleasant feedback in some situations.

Rob uses a Audix OM-2 microphone, which handles sound pressure levels of as much as 140db, making it a perfect complement to Rob's powerful vocal style. With a frequency response of 50-16 kHz, this hypercardioid mic captures Rob's singing, while rejecting the very low and very high frequency sounds that emerge from his drums and cymbals.

Rob uses a Audix OM-2 microphone, which handles sound pressure levels of as much as 140db, making it a perfect complement to Rob's powerful vocal style. With a frequency response of 50-16 kHz, this hypercardioid mic captures Rob's singing, while rejecting the very low and very high frequency sounds that emerge from his drums and cymbals.
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