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PA System
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Shown here is John's formidable Carvin PA System consisting of:
* C1644P - 16 channel 4 buss 1200w mixer
* DCM 2500w 2-channel power amp
* EQ2015 dual 15-band EQ
* Two 1584 400w 3-way speakers
* Two 822 300w 2-way speakers
* Two TCS115 450w 15" monitors
* Two TRX112 300w 12" monitors
* Two PM5 100w spot monitors
The band now relies on John's mixer/amp/EQ setup and floor monitors for live performances, with Patrick's powered Carvin PM15As serving as the FOH speakers (see below).
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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.
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The heart of our P.A. system is a 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.
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Microphones complete the PA setup. Patrick, Jeff, and John 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. 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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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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