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).

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.

Until John arrived in the band toting a truckload (literally!) of gear, 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 still use the Behringer for practices (though it longs to be back on the road again...)

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.