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| Nahenahekihoalu |
Posted - 04/18/2012 : 09:09:52 AM
I'm looking for a good battery operated acoustic amp to mate up with my Taylor k-20 with a highlander pickup. The choices are mesmerizing. I'll use it for ki ho'alu at coffee shops, weddings, beach. I don't have the availability to try many different brands. Any advice is appreciated.
Mahalo nui loa |
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| ricdoug |
Posted - 05/30/2012 : 4:38:03 PM
On Memorial Day, Motu Hawaii threw their annual Memorial Day luau at Cardiff State Beach, California. There is limited parking on the beach, so I carried my minimal setup and hiked a half mile from parking with all my gear in a recycleable shopping bag - L.R. Baggs Para Acoustic D.I., Vox Mini3 and an Emerson Headset microphone. This was all set up on a folding triangle camp stool and worked quite well for the venue. Kumu Babe Valero also plugged her phone (MP3 player) into it for some Tahitian and other hula dances. Frank (with the guitar) brought his only battery powered amp, a Carvin S400D. He was dropped off at the beach, for later pickup. He had it turned way down, as one has to be careful about noise levels of music at the beach.
Here's the breakdown:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/lr-baggs-para-acoustic-di
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/vox-mini3-3w-battery-powered-guitar-combo-amp
http://www.frys.com/product/6460952?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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| ricdoug |
Posted - 05/26/2012 : 4:07:42 PM
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| ricdoug |
Posted - 05/26/2012 : 4:04:28 PM
All set up for the Jonathan Tarr Foundation Scholarship Picnic last week. All battery powered sound system. Two Roland BA-330's, one Roland AC-33, one Roland Microcube Bass RX and three Roland Cube Street's. Four Senheizer E-838 microphones make for a superb setup for parks and beaches. Awaiting photos of others from the concert. Ono grindz, too. Ric
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| ricdoug |
Posted - 05/08/2012 : 6:02:42 PM
Don't forget the
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| Admin |
Posted - 05/08/2012 : 4:48:39 PM
LOL. 
Getting ready to bust out the Roland on June 3rd in Central Park. My back getting too old to haul around any rocks! |
| ricdoug |
Posted - 05/06/2012 : 06:01:46 AM
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Originally posted by TerryLiberty
It all looks pretty portable but isn't the rock a little bulky to haul around?
When you're a superstar like Admin Andy, the road crew handles all the props.  Ric |
| TerryLiberty |
Posted - 05/06/2012 : 05:31:06 AM
It all looks pretty portable but isn't the rock a little bulky to haul around? |
| ricdoug |
Posted - 05/05/2012 : 11:38:28 AM
Here's Admin Andy's setup:
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| Trev |
Posted - 05/02/2012 : 12:31:39 AM
Well when I say 'Madonna', that's perhaps an exaggeration. I look more like a wizard in a call centre. |
| ricdoug |
Posted - 05/01/2012 : 07:18:52 AM
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Originally posted by Trev
"You might want to try out some headphone microphones with the AC-33. This will save you the hassle of toting around a microphone stand. Ric"
I used one once, but people kept mistaking me for Madonna.
I know how you feel. I keep getting mistaken for Ted Nugent! Ric |
| Admin |
Posted - 05/01/2012 : 06:23:11 AM
Congrats on the successful gig and purchase! Glad that it worked out. |
| Trev |
Posted - 04/30/2012 : 10:14:14 PM
"You might want to try out some headphone microphones with the AC-33. This will save you the hassle of toting around a microphone stand. Ric"
I used one once, but people kept mistaking me for Madonna. |
| ricdoug |
Posted - 04/30/2012 : 7:18:12 PM
If you're looking for a stand mountable system, nothing compares in this price range:
http://www.taropatch.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10129 |
| ricdoug |
Posted - 04/30/2012 : 6:12:04 PM
Sounds like a successful gig, Curt.
The Roland AC-33 turns the heads of acoustic musicians. Especially when they find out that it performs like that on battery power. Never leave home without the L.R. Baggs Para Acoustic D.I. either. I'm sure you understand the importance of that by now. With battery power, setup and breakdown are a cinch. On breaks, I play Pandora from my Galaxy S II Epic 4G Android phone through the 1/8" stereo jack on the back of the AC-33. The AC-33 has a seperate volume control on the back for auxilliary inputs. Elevating the AC-33 just a little bit, by sitting it on a chair with the kickstand extended, greatly improves the sound dispersion for greater coverage. You might want to try out some headphone microphones with the AC-33. This will save you the hassle of toting around a microphone stand. Ric |
| Nahenahekihoalu |
Posted - 04/29/2012 : 09:27:46 AM
Thanks again Guys, for all the advice. I received my Roland AC-33 and LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI on Thursday, and put it use on Saturday with my first gig with it. I think it made me sound much better than I am. Played at a sculptor's symposium. When I was through, several people (musicians in attendance) wanted to know all about the amp. I guess that speaks for itself; and besides that, I was able to load all my sound equipment into a backpack with wheels....what a luxury. Nice, nice, nice. Well worth the investment.
Aloha
Curt |
