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Product	Subject
AKG C426B Premium Large Diaphragm Recording Microphone	AKG C426B by John... I have had one of these for over a year, and consider it to be fairly neutral and accurate, but not an exciting mic. It is a very useful tool, but is very expensive. The capsule is the same as formerly used in the C414 ULS, and the electronics are very similar, as is the sound. This is a very handy location mic, and its technical performance and build quality mean that it should be of use for many years to come.
AKG D880 Dynamic Supercardioid Microphone	SM58 may not be the standard for long by Jeremy... OK, this has an awesome sound to it. Very little handling noise and a rugged feel. I may be getting several more of these in the near future. Thanks!
Alto ALTOCOMP Digital Compressor/Limiter	Cheap and it works by Harvey... Not much to say here, I tried it expecting it to be so-so. After playing with all the features I really like it. I plan on getting a few more units for my smaller PA system.
Alto ALTODRIVE 3.4 Loudspeaker Management System	Alto ALTODRIVE 3.4 by Neil... I came across the Altodrive 3.4 in a small nightclub that could have been a nightmare, strange shaped room, DJ with a liking for blowing speakers, the four mid-tops mounted in very different situations and two different makes of subwoofers. The Altodrive sorted it all out, initially I struggled with the front-panel but once I switched over to using the PC software and a software spectrum analyser it all became very easy. Routing the two inputs to the six outputs, setting crossover points, setting delays, setting phase and tuning the parametic where simple. The only person not 100% happy is the DJ, the inbuilt limiter and lockdown feature has put an end to his speaker blowing days! I don't think I'll be installing any analog equivalents again!
Alto CLE4.0 4 Channel Compressor Limiter	drum set compression by Tony... Wanted a good compressor but lacked the beans for a bigger brand name. The cle4 handles the kick and high spl snare with no pumping. Now if they only made a big FOH mixer.........
Alto CLE8.0 8 Channel Compressor/Limiter/Gate	Cheap and it worked! by Nick... Ok, so I get this unkown brand name and hook it up. Works, with no issues. Than the damn rack gets dropped off the tailgate of the truck and the 8.0 still works! Unit has been with me for 2 weeks and I really think it is worth every penny.
Alto DI1 Direct Box	40db of PAD! by Kent... This direct box has everything I need! The first thing that impressed me was the weight. It is built very heavily. Two different 20db pad buttons can give you a total pad of 40db. Then there is a ground lift which I didn't think was possible in a unit this economical. There is also no noise to be found in this unit. A great buy! Besides, if you don't like it, call Jason and he'll take it back!
Alto Elvis 12S 12" Subwoofer	Alto Elvis 12S by Harry... I recently bought a pair of these to add to a set of 10" satellites to complete my "mid-sized" PA. I couldn't be happier with these sub's! The quality, in my opinion, is top notch, & the sound can't be beat, especially considering the relatively low price.
Alto Elvis 15S 15" Subwoofer	Elvis 15 Sub - GREAT for the money by Brian... I bought one of these from you guys right as you started carrying them. I have it hooked up to a Samson S1500 Amplifier, and for what I spend, I couldn't be happier. The crossover on the sub doesn't do the best job of cutting out high frequencies, so I use an EQ. I must say though, after tweaking my EQ to best fit this speaker, this thing is incredible!! For our small DJ jobs, it puts out more than enough bass to rock the house! Great sub for the money....and extremely durable too!
Alto Elvis 15SA 15" Powered Subwoofer	ALTO ELVIS 15SA by DON... HAD THIS POWERED SUBWOOFER ABOUT 2 WEEKS.I HAVE THE BEST RESULTS FOR MY ACOUSTIC DRUM MONITOR THAT I HAVE EVER HAD.I RUN MY DRUM MIKE SNAKE INTO 10 CHANNEL PEAVEY MIXER. MIXER OUT TO THE ALTO POWERED SUB. WHAT A KICK DRUM RESPONSE,WOW !! IT WILL KNOCK YOU OFF YOUR THRONE.ANY DRUMMERS OUT THERE LOOKING FOR THAT ON STAGE KICK. THIS IS IT BY FAR !!!!
Alto Elvis 15SA 15" Powered Subwoofer	Alto Elvis 15SA by Neil... I have had this powered sub for about 6 months an I use it with Powered speakers for for monitor of my Yamaha Dtxtreme II drum kit. I must say..this thing kicks! First time I used it my band members commented on how you could feel it in your chest! Eureka! That's what I wanted....Overall very satisfied.
Alto EQU131 Mono 31- Band Graphic Equalizer	Works well in monitor rig by Adam... Needed a low cost but bullet-proof fix to my PA nightmare. Found the equ131 and it works well beyond expectation. Sliders feel good not cheesy. Not a lot of noise either.
Alto HPA6 6-Channel Headphone Amplifier	Clear and cost effective by John... I wondered about this thing since the cost was so low. I must say I am very happy and feel that it is worth much more than what I paid for it. Not too often that that happens!
Alto MAC 2.3 1600W Professional Power Amplifier	Buy it by J.... If you need a good, inexpensive, great sounding amp, well, buy this one; I have three of these, and they are simply excellent. Once I had a 12 hour event, with the amps working @ 2 ohm at high volume, and didn't have a problem. Don't worry, they won't overheat and you will have hours of cristal clear sound, seriously recommended, you won't be disappointed, I don't understand why they are so cheap, they worth two times that price, definitely the best option in the market for semiprofessional applications...
Alto MAC 2.4 2500W Professional Power Amplifier	alto macro 2'4 by warren... dont know this amp but have had the old model 2400. it is worth double the asking price. i would recomend it to anyone who is looking for a quality power amp if the new 2.4 is the same or better then you will not be the first to think the same as i do a very good amount of expression the whole bandwidth and loads of clean top im trying to get one more soon as work has improved i need more power and please will you note i have a camco vortex 6 so i know this amp is good. no its not the camco but im happy with it and it didnt cost me 2 k. hope you all power hungry guys have fun with your alto 2.4 im sure its the best value power amp on the market warren pereira md maximum musical exposure aka dj snoopy
Alto MAC 2.4 2500W Professional Power Amplifier	Alto MAC2.4 by Benoit... The Mac 2.4 is a great power amplifier. high sound quality, great clip and thermal protections, and low price. I would recommend this amplifier to anyone who needs it's power. I use the MAC2.4 to power my 2 Yorkville elites in DJ application and it's never fails me. Great day don't forget it's the best DJ Binoy
Alto MACRO 2400 Professional Power Amplifier	Happy with my purchase by Josh... I had never heard of this line of products before my friend showed me his macro1400. I needed a good solid amp but was a little tight on fundage. I bought the 2400 for my subs and they it worked out great. Has a built-in clip limiter and detented gain controls just like the amps costing way more money.
Alto MACRO 2400 Professional Power Amplifier	Macro 2400 by chad... This amp is Great. Has the same or simular spec's as the bigger name amps but at a fraction of the cost. I use this on subs, ran all night long at 100db 65 feet back. No problems plenty of power. Dont be afraid of the not so well known name. In my own research, Alto is the QSC and Crest of Europe...... And is just getting started in the USA. Very good quailty amp, no noise, and power that will blow you away.
Alto MACRO 2400 Professional Power Amplifier	Praise Mac2400! by Brian... From a Dj's point of view I find the 2400 Macs to be high powered, flawless, and simplistic in design. I own 3 (2400's) and they have been faithfully pushing high output Yorkville 2115's and 1208's without a problem for over 50 mobile shows. I would recommend these amplifiers too anyone wanting quality and dependability night after night and gig after gig. There are discount amplifiers on the market that sound discounted....THESE DON'T....5 STARS Mobile Productions...Cleveland, OH
Alto MACRO 830 Professional Power Amplifier	alto macro 830 by tony... i bought 2 830.s and use them on my mains in bridge mode @ 4 ohms for right and left in stereo for 5 hour gigs and they don't even get warm. we cross them over at 105 and will soon be ordering a 2400 for our subs.we get nothing but praise on our sound and nobody around here in n/carolina has ever heard of them.i can now use a plx on moniters!
Alto MS12MA Powered Coaxial Floor Monitor	WOW by John... All I can say is WOW. These are some of the best sounding floor monitors in the mid-size market I've had a chance to try out. They are loud, clear, and TINY! These would be great for crowded stages, or stages with poor sight lines. Great for lead vocals and/or music reproduction. Be prepared to EQ out feedback hotspots, as you might not be used to having monitors this loud in compact spaces. Also, having a hyper cardioid mic will help tremendously. Did I mention they look good too?
Alto PAM5A KIT 200 Watt Portable PA System	Sounds Great by Ralph... I bought one of these systems for my church becuase they were on a budget. I thought this kit wouldn;t amnount to much, but we were all pleasantly suprised. The pastor has recommend this to some other churches he knows, and we couldn't be happier! Thanks for the recommendation. Ralph
Alto PAM5A KIT 200 Watt Portable PA System	Wow by Anon... Just received and hooked up the PAM5A system. WOW. Better than I thought. Full size system, I was thinking for the price I would get a small cheaply made system, but I was wrong. I searched the web for better deals but kept coming back here. I was still a little skeptical about it after speaking to the sales guy. I even tried to buy a more expensive kit but he talked me into this model. Glad I listened to him.
Alto S-16 16 Channel Compact Mixing Console	Behringer look out! by Tom... Cheaper than a Behringer and does not pop when you engage the low pass filters! Yippy! Aux buss is quieter too.
Alto S-8 8 Input Compact Mixer	Great little mixer by Phillip... This little mixer is great- it is super quiet, has eq, two auxes, phantom, and inserts, and the extra mic input on the 5/6 stereo channel is very handy. You can't beat the S-8 for the price.
Alto X-P234 2-Way Stereo or 4-Way Mono Crossover/Limiter	Many features by Angel... If you are looking for phase reversal, multi-frequency mute, limiting and balanced ins/outs than this is for you. I must tell you it took me a while to get rockin with this unit. Tons of features and heavy as a tank. I will be beating it up pretty hard this summer, I will let you know how it works out!
American Audio DCD-PRO200 MKIII Dual Tray CD Player	Fast start by Dennis... The start time on the DCDPro200-3 is good. I have a bar and we have a guy that plays tunes for us during happy hour. This unit works just fine and we did not need to spend a whole days earnings to buy it.
American Audio TTD-2400/C Direct Drive Turntable	A Brilliant turntable by Tim... DJ'ing is my passion,so when I said I needed A cheap Direct-Drive turntable,this is what I found.Truly,this is a brilliant turntable,my records hardly ever skip & the stylus is excellent Quality.
American DJ Color-150DMX Color Changer	Great alt. to pars by Roger... This is a great alternative to par cans. It will put any parcan rig to shame!
American DJ DJ Spot 250 250 Watt Moving Head	A GREAT little light by Rob... With all the features you need for a basic moving head show the DJ SPot 250 hits the mark. The movement is smooth and quick, their are enough colors, and the effects are great too. Althought the gobos are not what I would have chosen, they're still good enough. I would highly recomend this unit. Its roughly the same price as some higher end scanners but with alot more coolness.
American DJ Mister Kool Low Lying Fog Effect Generator	Short fog duration by Shadows Edge... Great effect but needs to reheat after one minute of continuous usage.
American DJ P36 Blinder RGB LED Par 36 Blinder Effect With RGB Color Mixing	AMDJ P-36 Blinder by Dave... AWESOME...bout to order another...
Anchor Audio XBP-6000 Xtreme Basic Sound System Package	Great for School Events by Andrew... I am the principal for a high school in Arizona. We bought an Xreme basic system for use at school events last year. We were so impressed with the performance of the single speaker system that we came back and bought a Deluxe system for larger events(and gave the basic one to a local middle school). I can not be happier with the quality of sound! Vocals are always clear and any one of the faculty can figure out how to use it. The built in CD player and wireless mic are very handy. This is well worth the investment!
APEX APEX435 Wide Diaphragm Condenser Microphone	Great Mic by Ashton... A very nice inexpensive mic works wonders for Tom-Tom mic'ing, as well as underneath a snare, not good for electric instruments as it self compresses. Works great with acoustic guitar and piano, very warm, only downside is no -10 switch or bass rolloff. -Ashton Parsons Sentimental Dreams Studios
ART HQ-231 Dual 31 Band Graphic Equalizer With Feedback Detection Circuitry	Makes Ringing Out Easy by John... This EQ takes the guesswork out of ringing out your sound system. All you have to do is raise the aux send levels on your stage mics (that are prone to feedback) untill it starts ringing. As it rings, you can see the freq. that is causing the trouble. Knock it down a bit, and repeat untill you have knocked down about three freqs. You should have attained significant more gain before feedback. Works for me every time! I love this unit. John - DPA
Audio Technica AE4100 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone	AT 4100 by Tom... This mic is unreal. How long have these been on the market? I first used one at the Wednesday night jam at my local sports pub. I asked the vocalist what it was and was shocked that it cost so little and sounded so good. AT has a good thing going here.
Audio Technica AT4040 Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone	AT4040 is a superb Mic by charlie... This mic has it all.If you like the AT3035,which is a great mic you'll absolutely love the AT4040.It's the best vocal mic I've tried and I own a Neumann u87,Neumann TLM103,RODE NTK and a BEYERDYNAMIC M88. It's got a rich full sound and it's very well balanced! It's also super on acoustic guitar and piano.Also great on overheads! Bravo Audiotechnica !!!!!
Audio Technica AT4053a Hypercardioid Studio Condenser Microphone	AT4053a by JEFF... Absolute great mic on snare.
Audio Technica ATW-201/G Guitar Wireless Microphone System	atw201/g by tom... most bang for the buck.all the problems i had with an old atw have been remedied. i actually like it better than my other system that cost me twice as much. i can play in another room easily. iam glad i bouight thi system.good range
Audio Technica ATW-202 VHF Wireless Handheld Microphone	Great value by Roger... i bought an atw-202 for my karaoke/dj mobile setup and the people love it! they love being able to roam around the room without having a cord. at this price, i am thinking of buying another.
Audio Technica ATW-3141aC 200 Channel UHF Wireless Handheld Microphone	Value and Reliability by Jeff... I have had my 3141 for about six months. It has been a welcome addition to my live PA setup. I always have crystal clear reception and I look forward to adding more of these to my system in the very near future.
Audio Technica Pro 11 Unidirectional Console Microphone	A blessing by Father Frank... We needed a low cost solution to a podium mike in the hall. The Pro 11 was recommended and has fit the bill perfectly.
Audio Technica Pro 3x Cardioid Dynamic Microphone	How do they get the price so low? by Jeff... This mic sounds excellent for the money. How do they sell it with a cable at this low of a price? I bought it to use as an emergency backup but I use it all the time now. If you need a few microphones at a great price, go for the Pro 3x.
AUDIX i5 Performance Instrument Microphone	SM57 Killer! by Dave... I used to use the 57 in my live sound and for years. However, I heard a demo of the i5 and they sounded great! I bought two and now they it is all that use for snare drum and guitar cabinets. Highly recomended!!!
Chauvet CH-140B Nebula 250 250 Watt Club/DJ Lighting Effect	Chuavet Nebula 250 by Chris... Well what can I say, this effect exceeded my expectations completely, simply brilliant! It was about a week ago, when I was looking at getting a new Martin T-Rex for my mobile disco rig. After budget consideration, I decided against the idea. (you all know how expensive Martin can be). Disappointed, I began looking for similar likghts that I could grab for a bit cheaper, and what a breakthrough I had! I stumbled across the new Chauvet Pizzazz and it's sister effect the Nebula. I saw the price tag, drove down to my local supplier and bought one right away. I had a gig that night so didn't have time to test it fully so I simply did a quick 'plug it in and see if it works' test. I took it to the gig that night and was absolutely blown away! Not only is it fast, bright, and massively colourful, it actually put some of my more expensive DMX effects to shame. Overall it's an absolute top buy to anyone in the business. It really is superb, would recommend everyone to buy one! - Chris (Lightspeed Mobile Disco UK)
Chauvet F-1700 1700 Watt Fog Machine	Chauvet F-1700 Review by DJ... WOW! Excellent machine! I am a mobile DJ and special effects technician. This machine is perfect for what I do. The unit is pretty small and light-weight but packs a punch! With a TRUE 15,000 CFM output, the F-1700 fills even my largest venues! Excellent buy!
Community MVP25 12" 2-Way Full Range Speaker	Very clear, VERY LOUD! by Harry... You look at this little speaker and you think it can not possibly get loud. It does. Not only loud but very clear. I use it for rock n roll, Aerosmith and AC/DC and such. If you are even considering a small speaker for your smaller gigs, this is it.
Community TD2212 Tandem Drive Dual 12" 2-Way Full Range Speaker	TD 2212 by Jeff... Very good clarity, realistic sound reproduction. Can handle huge amounts of power for a 4 ohm speaker. Would highly recommend.
Crest CA 12 Stereo Power Amplifier	Blows away my Crown by Jarvis... I heard a rig using Crest amplification and was surprised it was not Crown. I have always used Crown MA's to run my larger full range and subwoofer cabs. I asked the guy why he did not use the MA series stuff as I thought anybody who was anybody used Crown. He told me he DID use Crown but switched to CA series Crest because of a buddy of his in the touring industry. To make a long story short, I sold my MA's for CA's from Crest and I am STOKED!
Crest CA 18 Stereo Power Amplifier	Holy Mackrel! by lance... I never knew a speaker could be as loud and clear as this amp made it sound. We hooked this up to some SR4719x's and the world came tumbling down. Simply a FANTASTIC amp for the money!
Crest CPX 2600 Stereo Power Amplifier	Great sounding at low cost by Tracy... The CPX2600 from Crest is great! Depending on the type of show, I either use it for my dual 15" full range speakers or for my dual 15" subs. I am very pleased with the sound no matter what I am using it on. I really like the output choices I have, some other amps are only MDP or ONLY speakon, I have both!
Crest LQ 15 15" 2-Way Full Range Speaker	Best sounding plastic speaker by Staci... Lets face it, a plastic speaker does not sound as good as a wood speaker. The lq15 is as good a plastic speaker as i have heard so far. Hard to beat for weight and clarity.
Crest LT 2000 Stereo Power Amplifier	Lots of good low end by Will... I am very pleased that our praise band decided to step up and do the right thing. This LT2000 is an absolute joy to listen to. It provides our kick drum with the punch and presence that we have been missing. I was never one to think that an amplifier could make so big of a difference, but I do now.
Crest PRO 9001 Professional Stereo Power Amplifier	CREST 9001 by JOSE... I BEING USING CREST 9001 FOR MORE THEN TEN YEARS I HAVE EIGHT OF THIS AMP AND 4 CROWN 5000 VZ AND CREST NEVER IN TEN YEARS BEING REPAIR ONLY FOR CLEANING DUST. IS ONE OF THE TOUGH AMPS ON TOURING. SOUNDS CLEAN AND PUNCHES THE BASS HARD.
db Technologies Opera 412 Modular 12" 2-Way Powered Speaker with Option Module	I don't rent anymore! by Jeremy... I have rented these from DirectPro for a few gigs. Very nervous that these could not keep up with our live music PA needs. After a few gigs, I pulled the trigger and bought a pair. These rock! I use two 412M's for tops and one LS800P and can handle most gigs without breaking a sweat.
db Technologies Opera 415 L 15" 2-Way Full Range Powered Speaker	opera 415 lyric by Geoff... I just wanted to say that I just brought a pair of opera 415 lyric and I am very happy with there performance I have used lots of differant brand speakers over the years and I would have to say that the 415's come up trumps and I don't know of anything that comes near them for the dollar value and I know once I use them out in the field that other entertainers will be wanting them regards Geoff Kendall
db Technologies Opera 415 Modular 15" 2-Way Powered Speaker with Option Module	Better than an EonG2 by Charles... The 415M's that I bought are awesome to listen to. They have a remote control with 3 EQ settings AND a volume adjustment so I can dial in my sound from the crowd. Not harsh like an SRM450, not lifeless like an EonG2. Just a nice full sound with rich low end and nice high end clarity.
db Technologies OPERA LIVE 405 15" 2-Way Full Range Powered Speaker	Opera 405 by Frank... Just took delivery and am quite pleased from the start. I have bought many speakers in my life and I must say that the 405's impressed me the moment the UPS truck pulled up. They come in boxes that look like they could be shipped to hell and back and still look great. You can tell a lot about a product by the way it is packaged. I like to know that the manufacturer cares enough about their product to ship it in a sturdy box that can take abuse and protect my investment. Once I plugged them in I was very impressed with them sonically. I intend to use them for piano rehearsals. I plugged an E835 Sennheiser directly into the 405 and was so very happy with the clarity and precision that these speakers attain. They are not inexpensive, but they are an excellent value if you can afford them. Thanks!
db Technologies Stage Opera 42.12 Dual 12" 2-Way Full Range Powered Speaker	dB Technologies Stage Opera 42.12 by John... I compared the dB 42.12's to quite a few active speakers to find something that would work well with my large subwoofers as well as being capable of smaller venues on their own. Now that I have done over six gigs with the dB's in various sizes rooms, I would say that they have performed flawlessly and sound incredibly clear and powerful.
dbx DriveRack PA Loudspeaker Management Processor	DBX DRIVERACK-PA by TEDDY... I'VE BEEN USING THIS UNIT IN MY MOBIL DJ SET-UP FOR OVER A YEAR NOW AND I'M REALLY HAPPY WITH IT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS UNIT TO ALL THE DJ'S. DJ TEDDY NEW JERSEY
dbx DriveRack PA Loudspeaker Management Processor	DriveRack is easy to use by Dawson... The DriveRack PA is very easy to set up. I am a mobile jock and I frequent the same halls for weddings and corporate parties. The driverack stores these rooms for me so that each time I go into a familiar room I punch a button and BOOM all my presets for this room come up. The unit also helps me take control of rooms that have tons of echo. The RTA is simple and my 13 year old who helps me load in can run it.
Denon DN-D9000 Advanced Dual Tray CD/MP3 Player With Sampler/Looping	DA BOMB!!! by DJ... All the other pieces in the world are nothing compared to this beast. Jason was real good to walk me through this unit. He said it would be the last player I ever bought and I think he is right.
Fender PD-150 Passport Deluxe Portable Audio System	Light and LOUD! by Lisa... Jason told me this was all I needed for my application. My boss had OK'd the purchase of the larger PD250, but Jason the sales rep told me to save my money and get the PD150. He was right, it is crystal clear and I don't even need all the power it has! I have never had a salesman talk me into spending less, thanks Jason!
Fender PD-250 Passport Deluxe Portable Audio System	Very pleased with my purchase! by Thomas... The PD250 is far better than I expected for an all in one system. It is clear even at higher volume levels and can take the heat. I use it for special events at the golf course I work at. Even outside in the heat and humidity, it still keeps on working. We use it several times a week.
Galaxy Audio CM-130 CheckMate SPL Meter	I won't leave home without it by John... Hi... I just want to say that this SPL meter is invaluable. I am a sound engineer, and I need to know how loud I am to comply with local laws. This little meter has saved my butt several times. It even comes with a battery. This one even works as well as the big expensive one at my old company!
Grund Audio ST-122MHD 12" Two Way High Definition Floor Monitor	Get the HD version - its worth it! by Tony... We use the HD versions of the Grund AUdio ST-122M and ST-152M and man are they worth the upgrate! For only 20 0r 30 bucks more you get monster monitors! We use these puppies for LOUD rock bads day in and day out. They beat the piss out of these things and they still keep on ticking. These monitors are loud, clear, and in most rooms don't require a ton of EQ for feedback. For the money, I can't recomend these highly enough!
Grund Audio ST-152MHD 15" Two Way High Definition Floor Monitor	Get the HD version - its worth it! by Tony... We use the HD versions of the Grund AUdio ST-122M and ST-152M and man are they worth the upgrate! For only 20 0r 30 bucks more you get monster monitors! We use these puppies for LOUD rock bads day in and day out. They beat the piss out of these things and they still keep on ticking. These monitors are loud, clear, and in most rooms don't require a ton of EQ for feedback. For the money, I can't recomend these highly enough!
Grund Audio ST-2402 Dual 12" 2-Way Full Range Speaker	Vocals sound great thru these by Albert... Had need for a good full range box to sit on my subs. Heard that 12's do better on vocals than 15's so I got talked into these 2402s. I good buy. Nice quality and vocals do sound better thru these 12's.
Grund Audio ST-36 15" 3-Way Full Range Speaker	Good for the money by Clark... I'm picky. I expect good sound from my keyboard monitor setup. Most 2way speakers stink at keyboards. I tried this GAD because it was a three way and at a price I could afford if it did not work out. The midrange is silky smooth and the crossover points are seemless. I would recommend this to other keyboard players with no reservations. Thank you.
Grund Audio ST-360SHD Dual 18" High Definition Subwoofer	More sound for less dinero! by Dan... These rock. I had never heard of this brand before, but I needed dual 18's and Jason said to give these a try. I did, and I am trippin! These hit hard and loud and very tight.
JBL Control 24CT Micro (Pair) In Ceiling Two-Way Speaker With Transformer	pure audio bliss! by Timothy... The 24ct Micro's are beautiful sounding. They stand out very well against the background noise of our dental office. We hung them ourselves and it was much less painful than a root canal!
Mackie 1202 VLZ Pro Compact Desktop Mixer	A must for the gig bag by Hunter... This little guy is perfect for most small speaking engagements. It has just enough inputs to be useful. The mic pres are great and the eq's are fine. If you run sound for a living, keep one of these around to help you when you get into a tight spot.
Mackie DFX12 Compact Mixer with Effects	Great little mixer by dsfdsf... great little mixer, good sounding fx, with mackie quality pres. I love this little mixer.
Mackie ONYX 1640 Premium 16-Channel/4-Bus Analog Mixer	Mackie Onyx Boards by Drew... These are the best small format mixers there are period!! We use three onyx boards, 2 at the recording studio, a 1640 and a 1620, with the fire wire cards... and one at our venue for FOH, a 1640(also with a card for live recording!!). MAckies pres and EQ are top notch and as good or better than Soundcraft or Allen and Heath, and the customer service is awesome. One of our 1640's power supplies went belly up, (after being on continuosly for about a year, litteraly and Mackie shipped us a new mixer with just one phone call!!!! The BEST buy em!!!
Marantz PMD570 Pro Installation Solid State Recorder	The One and Only by Paul... I do lots of on-site/location audio recording for classical music groups. For years, I have had a pair of rack-mounted DAT recorders (for redundancy) in my road case, and all was well. However, I have been looking for new DAT machines as the old one grow long-in-the-tooth, and there are not so many models available anymore. Furthermore, DAT seems like such an old and quaint technology, I hated to commit to it for another bunch of years. Finally, the real-time download to my computer for editing was slowing up the work. I started to look at quality professional solid state recorders and hard disk recorders. All the hard disk units were either too expensive for buying two for redundancy, or they were too big for the application (too many channels, to big physically, etc). All the solid state units were portable, handheld types, not good for my rack mounted road case setup. Enter the Marantz PMD 570, the only machine of its type (Marantz has since come out with the lower priced PMD 560, but it lacks some key features like S/PDIF and balanced inputs). At only about $800 and change street, and one rack unit high, I could afford to buy two for the price of a single DAT deck, and they both fit in the space of a single DAT. They don't weigh very much either, so the road case is a bit easier to cart around now. The PMD 570 comes with a demonstration use only 64M Compact Flash card - there's no way you would really use this. I bought several 2GB cards from SanDisk for about $60 each, and get about 4 hours from each at 44.1/16bit (CD quality). After a gig, it takes less than 2 minutes to pop the card out, plug it into a card reader on my computer, and download the WAV file(s) to the hard drive for editing. How nice it is! The specs of the PMD 570 are comparable to those on my pro DAT decks, so nothing lost in terms of audio quality. The unit can also be set for any of a host of other more efficient formats, including low quality MP3 that would let you record almost forever on a card; good for certain non-musical applications like board meetings, etc. The controls are easy to use and intuitive, and the recordings sound great. Physical build quality is very high. I took a peek inside mine, and it's like looking at something made by NASA. Immaculate boards and neat wiring, high quality components, and clean assembly in evidence. mkes me feel like I am dealing with a first rate company. My onlu quibb;e is that the unit will not play back the audio at faster rates, as DAT decks and CD players can. If you press the FF or RW buttons while playing, the speed picks up very slightly, seems like maybe 10% faster or so. You need to pause the playback, then advance or go backwards with the audio muted, then hit Play again. The PMD 570 has some odd remote control connectors on the back, and I still don't really see their utility for most applications. Presumably, these address the needs of some users somewhere. The PMD 570 has unbalanced line-level stereo I/O using RCA jacks, balanced line-level stereo inputs using XLRs, and coaxial S/PDIF I/O. There is also a so-called I/O jack in the Remote Control area that appears to be USB, although I have not tried to use it and Marantz curiously does not label it as such. I think you can use it to read the memory card without needing to remove it from the unit.
Martin Magnum Pro 2000 1600 Watt High Output Fog Machine	Only one you need by Paradise DJ's... I used one for a huge frat party and it made the fog so thick you could not see the person in front of you! Good thing you can turn it down.
Martin T-Rex Special Effect Light	Bitchin! by Dj... Trex is the best light I have ever owned. Puts out more light than two of any other light I can think of!
Martin T-Rex Special Effect Light	Best Light For the $$ by Shizzle... the trex is the best light youcan get for the money - i run two every night a my gigs, and they last long look great and keep the crwd moving - screw the duty cycle with a trex
MCﾲ Audio E15 Lightweight, Tour Class, Switchmode Power Amplifier	MC Squared amps by Dom... MC Squared amps are STUNNING. Sonically, they are IMHO the best sounding amps available - consequently why many companies in the UK use them including Turbosound, Funktion One, and us in R&D. I've had a bit of a play with the E-Series, and they are excellent amps - very lightweight, very powerful and (certianly in the UK) extremely cost effective. Obviously try them out and use your ears, as well as weighting up size/weight/cost comparisons, but they are definately well worth a look.
MCﾲ Audio E15 Lightweight, Tour Class, Switchmode Power Amplifier	E15 by Jan... I have just got my new E15 amp. It is the smallest in the new E-line, but it sounds great. I compeered it whit a QSC PLX amp, and the E15 was a bit better. It is a great amp compeered to the low price.
MCﾲ Audio E25 Lightweight, Tour Class, Switchmode Power Amplifier	MC Squared amps by Dom... MC Squared amps are STUNNING. Sonically, they are IMHO the best sounding amps available - consequently why many companies in the UK use them including Turbosound, Funktion One, and us in R&D. I've had a bit of a play with the E-Series, and they are excellent amps - very lightweight, very powerful and (certianly in the UK) extremely cost effective. Obviously try them out and use your ears, as well as weighting up size/weight/cost comparisons, but they are definately well worth a look.
Numark CDN88 Dual Tray CD Player With Real Time Scratching	Numark CDN-88 by TastyJ... I've owned a Numark CDN-88 since they were introduced in '01, and I love it. The effects are cool enough without being kitchy. Durability is second to none and this thing will read ANYTHING (ok, almost). I just bought 2 more from Jason to expand the biz'. I'd recommend this cd player to anyone looking for a great unit.
Peavey 32FX 32 Channel Mixer With Effects And USB Ports	flexible for real world churches by Daryl... We are a small church of christ in mississippi. The mixer arrived last Tuesday and was eagerly moved into it's new home. It was clear to me that although this was all the mixer we could afford, we would also be well served by it. The effects sound good and are easy to learn. This is very important because many different people will need to learn how to run this in our church. I have not hooked up the USB ports yet but I plan to send the sermon out from the mixer directly into our laptop. This should make it easier and less expensive to get our recorded sermon to those who miss service.
Peavey DJS5 15" 2-Way DJ Series Full Range Speaker	DJS5 has good sound by Marty... This is a great buy for DJ use. It fits in my car, is not too heavy, has bad ass looks, and nice bass response. Real handles make it easy to load and unload. Most speakers I have bought before this in this price range had cheesy plastic handles. Horn is not too crisp which makes for less complaints from the old ladies at the weddings I dj. I'm happy and people recognise the Peavey name as a quality brand.
Peavey PR-15 15" 2-Way Full Range Speaker	PR-15 They're Almost free by Manny... These sound better then you would expect for under 200 bucks. I like em cause they are light. I wasn't expecting to like the sound quality but it is decent. I bought them because they were cheap and I read that they are the most popular 15" speaker on the market today. I use them for karaoke and they work fine.
Peavey PR-15 15" 2-Way Full Range Speaker	PR-15 by Lee... I have been in the audio industry since the 60's. I have always been impressed with Peavey. They didn't let me down with the PR-15's. I put them in an Aerobics room. Coupled them with the Rolls MX28 mixer, the Rolls Eq101, and the Alt-1 amplifier and the customer was extremely impressed.
Peavey PV 118 400 Watt Single 18" Subwoofer	Pv 118 what a sub by Mike... I got 2 Pv 118 for a night club I dj at the room is 4000 sq feet an that is the dance floor room and we shack the front bar area with the bass if you need bass then get 2 of the Pv 118 you will be very happy with them
Peavey PV 12M 12" 2-Way Floor Monitor	PV 12M by FRY... I am a classic & southern rock musican. I've had these monitors for about a month now. They are clear & sound great, and I have used other name brands of monitors. They are very basic without anything fancy. For the price, they are a good deal compared to other monitors that are of camparible value. Only worry is that I am used to a monitor built with thicker wood, but these seem sturdy enough---I don't jump on them!!! Only bummer is that they are not American made, they are made in China. Pretty common now-a-days, but there are still a few other brands currently made in USA...but give it time!!!
Peavey PV 20USB 20 Channel Mixer With DSP Effects And USB Port	I learned the PV20 fast by Tina... I did not go to college to learn how to hook up and run a sound mixer. This is simple to run with easy color coded knobs for eq. The knobs to use the effects are also easy to understand. If you need a mixer to use with many microphones but don't want to read a big manual, get this PV20 mixer.
Peavey SP-5 15" 2-Way Full Range Speaker	sp5 sounds big by jacob... this is a small speaker. much bigger output then you would think. clear and good vocals.
Peavey SP-5 15" 2-Way Full Range Speaker	SP5 by Matt... I am NOT a Peavey freak, in fact I used to hate Peavey. I needed something small and light and cheap so I didn't have much choice. I went into DPA and saw these on the sales floor. The price was just what I was looking to spend. When John was showing me the speakers he used a switcher to go between the different models. I liked these better than many others I heard that day, some were even more money. So I now have a pair of Peavey speakers. They have worked good for my mobile DJ biz, and they look mean too.
Pro Co BP-10 TRS Male To TRS Male Balanced Patch Cable 10ft.	A Staple by John... BP-10s are a staple of our rental department, they go out to get used and abused time and time again. NEVER AGAIN will I use molded patch cables for critical rentals, or any purpose for that matter. I have thrown away too many of them that have gone bad! Spend a little extra money on BPs and you will have a patch cable for a lifetime. John - DPA
QSC RMX 4050HD Professional High Output Stereo Power Amplifier	qsc rmx 4050hd by honele... this is truly a very ,very serious amp. I have one bridged to 2 dual 4ohm voice coil rockford fosgate subs. I wired them down to a 4ohm load and its absolutely no joke, this amp is so powerful i have mine set at volume 3 and shakes everything on the walls and my neighbors too.
RCF 4PRO 3001-A 15" 2-Way Full Range Active Speaker	The Lincoln of powered speakers! by Andrew... First, let me say that these are in a class by themselves. The RCF line is truly a cut above. Clarity, punch, and seemless transition between the speaker components. You will be impressed, they are easily worth the few extra bucks over the better known brands out there. These are great even without a subwoofer, and I'm a drummer!
RCF 4PRO 4001-A 15" 3-Way Active Full Range Speaker	Very happy with these bad boys! by Jarvis... Yes, they are expensive, but damn they rock. Light years ahead of any other powered speaker out there. DPA turned me onto these RCF speakers and they sound great alone or on top of my LS800P's.
RCF 4PRO 6001-A Dual 12" 3-Way Active Full Range Speaker	Very Sweet! by Cliff... I found you guys online and looked at these RCF's for about a month. The college I attend had some RCF 4001's hanging in the band room for playback purposes. The 4001's were good but I thought my needs may be a little more than they could handle. So I open up my 6001-A's (they are heavy by the way) and I hook them up to my Spirit M12. First thing I notice is lack of hiss. Second thing I notice is I can hear parts of recorded music that I never heard before. I would expect that from a studio monitor, but not from a huge PA speaker. This speaker really is the be all end all. It has stunning vocal clarity and great projection. Get a sub if you really want one, but I'm happy with my pair of 6001's all by themselves.
RCF ART 500-A 15" 2-Way Powered Speaker With 2" Compression Driver	ART 500 by ray... I own a pair of the art 500 series non powered and have been using them for the last 2 years in my P A system as main system speakers if you buy these you won't be sorry this is a great speaker and will last a long time they travel well in a trailer cons they are about 8olbs each but small price to pay for great sound buy these today and forget mackie
RCF ART 500-A 15" 2-Way Powered Speaker With 2" Compression Driver	RCF ART 500A by Michael... These are the most fantastic units I've ever used - the power is frightening although they are quite heavy. Ideal for a duo or disco. Superb!!!!!
Rolls DB25 Direct Box With Pad/Ground Lift	I remember when..... by Kent... I remember when a good direct box was a hundred bucks! This has worked great for me for a lot less money.
Rolls SE162 Red Square Direct Box	Amazing! by Jay... I play a Rickenbacker 4003. It has a unique, bright sound to put it mildly thanks in huge part to the two single coil passive pick-ups. Whether I go through an amp (I use an SWR)or straight into the house, I play with both the bass and treble pickups engaged and back off about a quarter of a notch on the tone knobs for both pickups. For a long time I traded the "fatness" and warmth of a humbucker or J pickup for the feel, fast neck and sustain of the Ric, but struggled to find a way to deepen the Ric's bottom. I bought a Red Square from Direct Pro Audio "sight unseen" in 2003 and it changed my life as a bass player. Read on. Stage amp volume is no longer an issue for me, since 99% of my playing I go straight into the house board and only use the on-stage amp as a monitor. My bass goes directly into a Line 6 Bass Pod where I get my effects, amp modelling, compression and do most of my EQ. From the Bass Pod I go into the Red Square, and from the Red Square into the house. I use the Red Square in the "active" DC-powered mode and adjust my input volume into the house with the volume control. Where the Ric takes on a new dimension and sounds like a totally different, fatter axe is with the Red Square's "Bottom" control. You can add a small amount of "fatness" or add enough to qualify for any reggae or sub-dub gig. I usually set the bottom control at about 2'o clock. The tone is insanely fat and doesn't muddy any of the signal coming from the Bass Pod. The sonic exciter feature really adds noticeable clarity, but tends to make the signal somewhat brighter, so I keep it at about 10 o'clock. When I run my Carvin LB75F fretless five string through this combo of Bass Pod and Red Square, I notch up the exciter to about 2 o'clock and back off the bottom to about 11. The Carvin has both a humbucker and a J pickup which are active. The construction of the Red Square is solid. The pots on the knobs are smooth as silk and the power and active lights are visible without being overpoweringly bright. The DC converter (has power and DC input cords) is well made and durable. It comes in a plastic see through box with foam padding for the D - box. Even without the Bass Pod, this D - box is a tone monster. I can't believe that Rolls doesn't have ads for this gem in Bass Player. I will take it any day over a SansAmp or any other active D-box. It's a unique, and in my workd, an indispensable item. And at $80.00 (I think I paid $69 when I bought it). The price is a STEAL.
Sennheiser HD212 Semi-circumaural Closed Headphone	Great full-bodied sound by Anthony... I needed a set of good sounding headphones. No special application, just for around the house. The HD212's looked like a decent pair of headphones that I could sneek under my wifes "no more audio purchases radar screen". They are awesome! She even borrows them when she is working out.
Shure Beta 57A Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument/Vocal Microphone	Shure Beta 57A - Simply the Best! by Tim... I use this mic primarily to mic my amp. My drummer wants to use one for his snare and is also considering it for his toms. I've read many a review about people using it to mic their vocals and they were happy with it. This mic is, simply put, the most versatile, useful microphone - every musician should own one. In regard to miking my amp, this mic is simply amazing. It's a step up from the old SM57 (which are now being made in Mexico, by the way) and there is a definite difference in performance quality. Also, depending on it's placement, I can get so many different sounds from this mic! At first, I placed it -center of my amp speaker and found that I got a higher-pitched, more aggressive sound. But by moving it a mere 2.5" down to the left, the sound was completely changed! Now it was smooth, even, and real - much more natural. So now, in addition to the many sounds that I can get from pedals and my amp, I can switch my mic position around for even more sounds! So cool... Also, I should mention that I have experienced absolutely NO FEEDBACK! Just ashort while ago, my band practiced for 7 hours straight - no feedback. So neat. So clear. So practical. This mic was worth every penny! Go get one.
Shure Beta 87A Supercardioid Condenser Handheld Vocal Microphone	Shure Beta 87A - Can't Be Beat by Tim... I'd like to be critical about this microphone, but I am at a complete loss of complaints on this product. This mic is so amazing. It is crystal clear, natural, smooth, and just so real. I love this mic. Durability is ni issue, because even though this mic is a condenser and supposedly "more fragile" than a dynamic mic, it does survive the legendary Shure Drop Test. Pretty much this is a studio quality condenser microphone in a rugged, hand-held, compact, live peformance package. This mic was well worth my money and would be well worth yours. In my opinion, the best live performance mic that money can buy.
SLS CM141CC-BK Pair - Black Finish Coax Mounted Ribbon Installation Speaker	CM141CC Cubes SLS by Mad... I have purchased these cubes in order to retrofit some Bose Jewel cubes that I had up. The sound difference is amazing. The highs are piercing and without distortion. I would highly recommend anyone needing to replace there jewel cubes with these and for the price will not be let down. The Ribbon technology in these will not be surpassed with anything out on the market available that I have found. Sincerely, The MadGreek
TC Electronic M-300 Dual Reverb & Multi Effects Processor	T.C. Electronic M300 by JR... I own FOUR of these units, each one connected to the output of my Korg synths(Triton rack, 2 Trinity Racks and a Z1). I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the M300s. Although I run Sonar and have reverb plug-ins from Lexicon and Soundforge, the quality of the M300s surpasses the software by a good margin. I like to add individual reverbs to each signal path and record with reverbs on(instead of adding them on when mixing down). The variety of reverb choices allows me to enhance the quality of my patches and add a unique characteristic to each one. Also, and very important for me, is the quality of the M300's compressor. I run all my synths through the compressor and avoid having to worry about limiting my output signal when recording. I can be assured that the signal will not clip or distort the amps on my Mackie mixer, no matter how hard I bang my keyboard controller. I HIGHLY recommend the M300 to anyone that records synthesizers; specially if you are annoyed by clipping and distortion from very active patches. The compressor alone is worth the price of the unit. The reverbs are the icing on the cake! This is a professional unit, disguised in entry levels clothes.
Turbosound TCS-218C Double 18" Installation Subwoofer	TCS-218C perfect bass by Travis... This dual 18" sub sounds like a tight, well behaved, 15" subwoofer. It is punchy, like a 15" sub, but thunderous like nothing I've ever heard before. We power a pair of these with a Crest Pro 8200. The output is beyond anything we have seen before in a subwoofer this small. Needless to say, I am glad we spent the extra few dollars and got the Turbosounds.
Turbosound TXD-215 Dual 15" Subwoofer	the blue made me poo! by jacob... The TXD-215 is a fantastic sub. Rattles the nightclub I own and makes a real angry growl. I was concerned about the blue color but the sound is worth it!
Turbosound TXD-218 Dual 18" Subwoofer	Blows away my JBL subs by Doobie... I bought these for a friend in the DJ business. When he couldn't pay me back I took them. They sound tight like a dual 15 and they sound like a speaker that costs more money. I carry these to my big jobs and leave my SRX jbls at home.
Yorkville Adrenalin A15 400 Watt 15" 2-Way Full Range Speaker	Good looks like mine....LOL by Kylie... I'm a girl DJ. I like the hard looks of the Adrenaline. It looks and sounds tight, just like me.
Yorkville Adrenalin A215S 800 Watt Dual 15" Subwoofer	adrenalin like my sport trac by John... I bought these because they caught my eye because I drive a sport trac explorer. I liked them also for the small price for a double 15 sub. very happy with these. need a bigger amp so I'll be back soon!
Yorkville Adrenalin A215S 800 Watt Dual 15" Subwoofer	Love the wheels dude! by tim... This sub has wheels! I can't believe that a sub this price has wheels. Much better than a hand cart. Oh yeah, it sounds good too and the wheels don't rattle when you use the subwoofer.
Yorkville C170 100W Plastic Enclosure Installation Speaker	We install a lot of these. by Michelle... My husband and I have a small audio/video installation company. We got in a tight spot with a job that had a very small budget and a very quick time frame. We ran out of our normal speakers in this price range (Atlas) and the factory was out. In desperation we turned to the C170 on the advice of a friend in the business (John at DirectProAudio). These have surpassed all expectations and they are now the first speaker we look to for bar/tavern/restaurant installs. They have a nice full sound, they are slow to distort, and have a surprising amount of bass for their size.
Yorkville C2285 12" Two Way Installation Speaker	C2285 by David... Someone broke into our church and stole our Bose column speakers. We are a small congregation and we lack the big dollars to replace what was stolen. The elders gave me a budget of $800 to find a suitable replacement. These fit the price so I ordered them and we are quite happy. These are quite a step above what we used to have. The preacher has a very full sounding voice that was not well reproduced through our old speakers. I can not speak highly enough about these speakers and the service I received from Direct Pro Audio.
Yorkville E15 Elite Series 15" 2-Way Full Range Speaker/Floor Monitor	We use them in rentals by Jason... When you rent something, your harder on it then if it was yours. We have six pairs of these in our rental department. They are quite tough and well built, with strong handles and real metal corners. They work well for us because they have both speakon and 1/4" inputs allowing us to send them out when our cables are running low on busy weekends. They have a strong bass output and a clear but not harsh high frequency driver. In 3 years we have had one blown diaphragm. They are very reliable considering they all go out almost every weekend.
Yorkville E2152 Elite Series Dual 15" 2-Way Full Range Speaker	elite 2152 by jason... These are simply in a league of their own. Crisp with no harshness, bass with no distortion. I am a trunkslammer, a guy who does freelance audio work for whoever needs me. I got turned on to these a year or two ago by Jason at direct pro. Now they are my go-to speaker. Inside or outside use, these are able to handle it all. I have 3 pairs so I can handle large outside gigs. With a big amplifier these can really punch even outside. I biamp mine with a cc4000 to the bottoms and a cc1800 on the tops thru a driverack processor.
Yorkville Elite Excursion EX2 Powered Sub/Sat Carpet Covered Speaker System	Great little system by Brian... I bought my Yorkville EX2 for use at smaller djing venues such as bars and private parties. My larger rig consists of Yorkville 18in subs and dual 15in elite series cabinets, along with 3 heavy amps. So getting into a bar was sometimes difficult because of the weight, size, and pure intensity of it. First of all the EX2 system is compact, I can fit it in a small sedan and still have ample room for my other gear. The first time I used the EX2 was at my gig, no practice before hand. I use a DBX Driverack PA so I took it from the outputs of that into the inputs of the EX2 and then connected the speaker cables and power cable. It took a matter minutes and I was playing music. Sound quality is well, crisp and punchy. Now if you are looking for a bass dropping system then please find another product&may I suggest 2-Yorkville 1208s? The EX2 is a system for the DJ that wants a COMPACT system that can play LOUD. I would use the EX2 at most venues. I would not use it at larger venues or even an area where there is a high concentration of people directly in front of the system. Whats really funny and hard to understand is that I have been told on more than one occasion to please turn the system down. Never have I been told to turn my bigger rig to a lower volume. The sound on my bigger rig is more even from the front to the back of the room or area. With the EX2 its in your face if you are anywhere near it and can be a little uncomfortable to the ears. Why did I purchase the EX2? Its compact and easy to setup and besides its another bulletproof product from the great guys at Yorkville. Am I happy with my purchase? YES DJ Brian--Cleveland, OH
Yorkville Elite Excursion EX2 Powered Sub/Sat Carpet Covered Speaker System	Portalble, Loud... but shy on bass by DJ... Much like DJ Brian, I bought my Yorkville EX2 for use at smaller dj'ng venues such as bars and private parties. One of the best features of the EX2 system is that it is compact, I can fit it in the back seat of a Alero and use the truck for my CDs and Other Gear. The first time I used the EX2 was at my gig, no practice before hand. I feed the inputs of the unit from the output of my mixer, without any EQ and then connected the speaker cables and power cable. The Sound quality is crisp and punchy, at moderate volumes, HOWEVER, I did notice that the system tends to get edgy, at the top of its power. I was surprised at how quickly the sound disappears 20 - 30 feet away....especially the bottom end. I have to agree with Brian on this so I will simply quote him to underscore the truth of his statement..... "I would not use it at larger venues or even an area where there is a high concentration of people directly in front of the system." I am considering changing the set for larger venues to include the Yorkville UCS1 folded horns, since the music I play is... well... Club sounding dance music.
Yorkville Elite Excursion EX2 Powered Sub/Sat Carpet Covered Speaker System	ex2000 by steven... Very loud, clear, crisp sound. I'd say its a good set for small-medium gigs. The sub. won't fit in a normal sedan.
Yorkville Elite Excursion EX2 Powered Sub/Sat Carpet Covered Speaker System	perfect dj system by Jason... The ex 2000 is by far the system any mobile disc jockey should own. It allows us Djs to set up quickly and have a great sound at any normal sized event. It has a moderate low range output and with the satellite speakers above the audience, they sound great. They are not to hard on the ears. Just be very careful where the subwoofer is placed in the room it makes all the difference on the low output. When I have very small gigs I take my car, a Pontiac Sunfire to the job. Yes, I can fit the unit in my back seat. It is very heavy but fits in great with lots of room for stands, backdrop, music, and lighting. If you don't believe it visit my site, mobilenightclubdj.com. This is another great innovation by the Yorkville team and I am looking to buy three more complete units.
Yorkville Elite Excursion EX2 Powered Sub/Sat Carpet Covered Speaker System	I should have bought this system a long time ago! by Cory... After using a 1200 watt amp and (2) 15" Elite loudspeakers previously, I was a little hesitant on downgrading to 12" satellites. HOWEVER, after a little research and positive feedback from the helpful people at Direct Pro Audio, I purchased the system anyway. WOW!! Why didn' I buy this system a long time ago! The clarity is great and the bass is unbelievable compared to my old rig. As a mobile dj, I really like the fact that the system pieces together and is super easy to load and unload (Enclosed trailers with fold down doors are handy also). It truly is a plug and play unit. I would definityly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a very portable PA that sounds great without breaking the bank. I will definitly be buying another system in the near future! Thanks Yorkville on another great product!!! Cory Burgett Premier Entertainment Mobile Dee Jay's www.premierdeejays.com
Yorkville L418 Elite Series 15" 3-Way Full Range Speaker System	Yorkville L418 by Deb... I used a pair of the L418's for 4 years in a Karaoke Club where I was a DJ & Karaoke owner. I was always told we had the best sound in our large city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I sold these when I wanted to retire and the club begged me to come back. I could not get these speakers again and tried various others but the sound did not even come close! Why did they discontinue these speakers...they are the best ever!
Yorkville LS1004 Elite Series Dual 18" 1200 Watt Subwoofer	boom from the tomb by dark elf... i spin at a trance/jungle club. the boss got these cause they cheap with much power handle. my first night at the club was haloween and they got so loud in their it scared me. other owners of clubs, this is good sub to get.
Yorkville LS1208 18" 1200 Watt Elite Series Subwoofer	Heavy Hitter by Brian... I bought 2 Yorkville 1208s about 2 years ago and have used them nearly 100 DJ shows since. I can't say anything bad about them except that they are big and heavy but they do have casters and are easy to roll around. These subwoofers hit really hard and are in my opinion a best buy for any serious band or DJ. I have used these in small and large venues and they really shine outdoors. It's hard to tell the difference in sound pressure levels from the front of a venue to the rear because they are so even. You will not be disappointed in these subs..I promise! Notable: I have never on my amp (Yorkville 6040 1200W @ 8ohms stereo) clipped or even seen a clip light blink red no matter what my volume was. The bass output is truly phenomenal!
Yorkville LS200P Elite Series 10" Powered Subwoofer	LS200P by Hit-Man... These are some good sounding subs especially for small to mid size gigging venues. The only problem I have with them is the low sounding feedback when I use XLR mics. It has a very annoying hum even when I EQ the low frequencies down/out. If ever I can balance the feedback, I'm satisfied! By the way, I am a one man band operation.
Yorkville LS608 18" 800 Watt Elite Series Subwoofer	LS608 Mobile boom in the room by ryan... I hate powered speakers. I went with these 608's and push them hard with a PV CS2k. I am obliterated by the butt kicking lows that come out of a box this small. Why don't more people have yorkie speakers. I love to show these of at my gigs. Very small and professional looking. I can load them in and out at my shows without help.
Yorkville LS608 18" 800 Watt Elite Series Subwoofer	Big Overachiever In Little Box by David... I've tried a lot of different enclosures, and these stand out as some of the best subs I've heard. Period. One time I had a big dance to do so I took my friends EV Gladiators to help and these things just blew them away. In sound quality, volume, everything. These are the best value subs I have been able to get my hands on.
Yorkville LS608 18" 800 Watt Elite Series Subwoofer	Absolutely Amazing subs by Shawn... I have very little experience with using subs and have a full Yorkville set up with two LS608's and the two satellite 12" w/horn speakers that sit on the pole coming out of the sub. I am just running it all through a Yorkville powered 12 channel mixer right now and I think it has only a 800-1000 watt amp built in to it. I just did the sound for a City Parade and was blown away by the superb sound these things could provide to the event. People came up all evening telling me how much they were happy to have a sound system provided that they could hear!! The theme was superheroes and I rocked downtown with Superman, The Incredibles and Batman Theme music. These things rock!!
Yorkville LS800P Elite Series 18" 1500 Watt Powered Subwoofer	Plenty of nice low end by Jeff... The boys at Yorkville have created a beast. I am in Omaha and rented a pair from DPA. Totally rocked the house. I returned them and bought one. The LS800P is a bass explosion!
Yorkville LS800P Elite Series 18" 1500 Watt Powered Subwoofer	LS800P by Brian... Most DJ's throw money around and don't research the gear they choose so for those of you that actually read these reviews and care about your money I can say undoubtedly that these are worth every single penny. I recently added 2 LS800Ps to my arsenal of fine Yorkville products to accommodate some of my more popular venues which are hotel ballrooms. I tried the Mackie SWA 1801's and B52s ACT18 before purchasing the LS800Ps. Both manufactures had great sounding subwoofers and both are more than capable of producing low frequency signals at high output levels. The Yorkville product to me is the better buy and harder hitting subwoofer of the active group. After trying these on my Dj system using a DBX DriverackPA I was convinced that I made the right decision. I also tried them without the DBX and used the speaker level connections/internal crossover. It worked but at the same time I highly recommend that you use an external crossover/eq to achieve maximum results. So in conclusion for slightly over 2,000 bucks you have 3,000 watts of nearly endless bass in an active system that would be hard pressed to be outdone by a traditional passive system at the same price.
Yorkville LS800P Elite Series 18" 1500 Watt Powered Subwoofer	Yorkie LS800P by tommy... This is my single favorite piece of audio gear on this planet! Makes the most annoying low rider you have ever heard sound wimpy by comparison. The ls800p is so much better than any other sub in this price range that I can't even begin to explain. Very tight bass, I love the contour adjustment in the back. I can tighten the bass up like a 15" sub or I can go for the loud boom of an 18" sub just by spinning a knob. They are big enough to stack a large dual 15" speaker on them with no fear of them falling off. They also have a croosover frequency knob to tweak them perfectly.
Yorkville LS800P Elite Series 18" 1500 Watt Powered Subwoofer	Yorkville LS800P by Ayman... This subwoofer is a beast. one is plenty, two will make the guests leave the wedding or party hall to avoid it. Honest to God, an eye witness. I was so impressed with them I bought one. the only problem is it's weight. 143 lbs. but it's worth every dollar spent on it.
Yorkville LS808 18" Dual Tuned Elite Series Subwoofer	don't move it alone! by nate... Let me say these are great! Let me say that moving these sucks! It is a little bit easier with the casters, but they are big to get in a car alone. I have roadies so I don't care but when they drink too much these are hard on one guy to load. Bass is well worth the trouble.
Yorkville M8 85 Watt 8 Channel Powered Mixer	Yorkville M8 by Wayne... I recently rented a unit from a local music store for the purpose of mixing my drumset. The small size and light weight are deceptive considering the amount of power and flexibility the deck affords. It was as perfect for recording at home as it was performing on the job in the function of a drum submix. The first four channels have XLR connectors. I ran the bass drum into channel one and the snare into two. The three toms were combined with Y-splitters and run into channel three. Channel four was used for the hi-hat. The other two channels, five and six, have quarter inch inputs and RCA inputs. This makes it convenient for connecting a home stereo or using the mixer for playback of recordings. Over all, the cost of the deck was prohibitive for me, since, a larger mixer with more inputs can be had for the same price. Though, for convenience, portability and power in a small package, this unit competes very well.
Yorkville U15 Unity Series 15" 3-Way Full Range Speaker	Yorkville U15 by Gerry... I saw an ad for these and was interested by their new technology. These perform very well in the midrange and HF areas. The projection is fantastic. You can hear the ride on a cymbal like never before in a professional loudspeaker. Vocals are beautiful and they seem like they are right next to you. I will be adding several more of these to my rig very soon.
Yorkville U15B Unity Series 15" 3-Way Full Range Speaker	Incredible! by DJ... Probably the best speaker system I've used in a long time! Even preferred these speakers over Yorkville's TX8's! I rented a pair of these Unity's for a DJ gig for about 500 school kids, and had more than enough sound to fill the large gym! The added mid-range drivers on this box really added volume, and a ton of clarity to the sound! I was getting compliments all night from High School students on how CLEAR my voice was!! These speakers are also pole mountable, which is also a huge plus when playing larger venues. I recommend these speakers to any DJ or musician looking for a serious but very affordable sound solution! You will not be disappointed! And who can argue with their two year even if you break it warranty!
Yorkville UCS1 Unity Series 15" Horn Loaded Subwoofer	UCS1 - Big tight bass by Tom... I had read some reviews on other sites so I decided to get one of these UCS1's. What I was trying to do was to have enough bottom end in one easy to move speaker so that I could use only one sub instead of taking two subs with me. I do rock and roll PA and it has plenty of nice sound that works well with a decent mic for tight kick drum sound. I use it with my old QSC amp that I hope to replace it with a more powerful amp soon. I use it with a PV crossover and it works real well.
Yorkville XC115XC 300 Watt Bass Extension Cabinet - Black Carpet Covering	Yorkville XC115XC 1x15 by Rob... I purchased this cabinet from Direct Pro Audio about a week ago. Please let me begin this review by complimenting the folks at Direct Pro Audio for their excellent customer service and fast shipping! Kudos! I bought the Yorkville XC115XC bass extention cabinet to use with my Yorkville XM200C bass amplifier. The XC115XC is built specifically to match the XM200C (they both have curved fronts) and the amp and cab look great together. Previously, I had been using an SWR 1x15" extension cabinet with my XM200C. However, the SWR was very bright and didn't have enough defintion or bottom end for my taste. So, I decided to buy the XC115XC to see if using Yorkville's matched cab would make a difference. And, oh, what a difference! Right after plugging in my XC115XC, I noticed that I was no longer just hearing the bass, I was feeling it, as well. The sound is big, round, and powerful, but remains clean and does not become muddy. I love the fact that with this amp/cab combination, I can go from rock to slap/pop funk without changing a single setting on the amp. Just alter my playing style (use a pick, slap with my thumb, etc.) and the sound is exactly what it should be. In short, this amp/cab combo is dead simple and sounds great. I originally was worried that 200 watts wouldn't be enough in a band situation. Well, boy was I wrong! With a loud acoustic drummer and a guitar player running a Rivera through Marshall cabinets, I have no trouble whatsoever keeping up with them in the mix. In fact, I don't think I've ever had the amp over 4 on stage or in rehearsal. While the XM200C is a great amp, pairing it with the XC115XC makes it truly inspiring to play. The sound becomes fatter and more defined at the same time. And, you gain headroom, becasue the addition of the second cab raises the wattage of the amplifier. If you have an XM200C amp, do not delay in buying an XC115XC cabinet. It will turn your favorite amp into your most inspiring one!
Yorkville Y150 15" 2-Way Full Range Performance Series Speaker	Y150's are awesome! by Benson... I am in a four piece band and we use two of these as our main house speakers. They sound great! I also use them for solo acoustic gigs and the clarity of sound that comes from these is awesome. They are really great for acoustic applications and they sound just as good for the full band rock out. We have gotten many complements on the clarity of our sound and I would recommend these to any band for small to medium venue applications. Sound quality is very important to me and I research heavily before I buy anything. I will be buying Yorkville for the remainder of my music career.
Yorkville YX15 15" 2-Way Full Range Speaker System	YX15 Not bad! by Ray... Metal corners, real handles, speakon and 1/4" inputs, a steel grille, a pole mount, a real compression driver (not a piezo), two year warranty and decent sound quality for only $199! What is the world coming too! I love it!
Yorkville YX15 15" 2-Way Full Range Speaker System	the yorkville yx15 by james... this speaker ROCK.BEING A MOBILE DJ I NEEDED TO REPLACE TWO 2 WAY 15 SPEAKERS .LET ME TELL YOU YORKVILLE guys,GOOD, job. awsome sound,good clean bass .

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