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  • in reply to: Hi from xeorex #2427421
    Morris Beats
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    I returned the Alto sub and went for 2 x EV EKX 15″ Subs and 2 x EV EKX 15″ speakers. I should get them in a few days.

    in reply to: Hi from xeorex #2427051
    Morris Beats
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    I sent back my amp and got a refund. I am looking now at the EV EKX system.

    What controller would be good to follow the course on this site?

    in reply to: Hi from xeorex #2426781
    Morris Beats
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    I liked the fact that the Alto was made with plywood rather than plastic. Not sure what other brand you would suggest. I heard bad things about every brands, depending on the models, including Mackie. RCF and Behringer had good reviews, although reviews can be trusted so far nowadays.

    The SpeakOn to XLR cost me £8 for the 2. I included them in my order as I wouldn’t have to pay for shipping later on if I needed them. I’ll consider like you said getting the active Alto speakers later on.

    Thanks for the tip concerning the integrated XLR / Powercon cables although I am not sure which one you are referring to as a Google search gives me wild results.

    in reply to: Hi from xeorex #2426341
    Morris Beats
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    Thank you for the feedback and confirming the cables to use.

    I just ordered a few RCA to Mono Jack and a couple of speakon to XLR adapter so I can focus on XLR cables going from the mixer and RCA going to the mixer.
    Even if Speakon might be better connectors, all these cable connectors are already driving my crazy with all their possible combinations. From what I understand, XLR cables are always balanced cables?

    I can return the Studiomaster for something else if needed as I need to get it replaced (on/off switch isn’t turning off). It was good though as the USB/SD card reader could play the tracks without any laptop connected to it, which left me another hour in the back room searching for my set to play.

    This is the reason why I got the mixer in the first place, so to not be so much relying on the laptop and dj controller; for this it did its job. Also to connect a microphone to it rather than on the Dj controller.

    I was hoping the Studiomaster and the Alto TS215S were decent enough. I just wished the Studiomaster has less mic input and more of the other inputs but this was the only one decent enough in the shop on Saturday. I don’t have much hope regarding the RCL speakers and the Prosound amp although it was good enough for this occasion.
    I also hope the MBA (which I need in any case) and VirtualDj with Pro license are going to be good enough in the long run.

    Moving forward, I was thinking getting another Alto sub of this type. I haven’t got a chance to look at Dj controller properly, and from what I understand it isn’t always because you throw more money at them that you get good ROI either.
    I will also be getting a couple of ground loop isolators.

    I decided on passive speakers so I use less power plugs and I just need to switch off the amp to power off the speakers, obviously this doesn’t apply to the active subwoofers. If I get another amp later on. the prosound could always serves as a backup if the first one fails. As of now, it is too much power for the speakers I got anyway.

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