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I copied an mp3 BB rhythm file I made to a digital recorder and played it back by plugging my powered external speakers into the headphone jack of the recorder.
Playback volume was not "loud" enough if I want to play banjo with the rhythm file accompanying my playing.
I then plugged two other (different) powered speakers and on playback from recorderand was able to turn up volume to quite loud. These particular speakers had specs of "10V, 700 mamps" in back (there were no specs on the "not loud" speakers) mentioned above.
Which now has me wondering. What sort of portable speaker system (convenient to carry around) do you members use if playing solo for people and having the BB rhythm file coming through loudly enough?
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I use a Roland Street Cube. Battery operated and plenty of volume with nice sound.
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I use two 15" Mackie Thumps, plenty of power here. I do use the aforementioned Roland Cube for a monitor.
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Thanks for the heads up about that Roland Cube Street! Looks great - a bit pricey though. I have been meaning to get myself together and get out on the road but my old Pignose seems to have had its day
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Having looked at that, I found an alternative for about half the price that might do: the Roland Mobile Cube
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The above are pricey, although the Roland Mobile Cube is a little more acceptable.
For my beginner level of playing, I was wondering about relatively cheap systems right now.
My instructor plugs my little Sony recorder into his boom box and it gives sufficient volume.
Something along those lines, perhaps.
Anyone using less pricey stuff?
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You are talking about the 'busker' market here. Battery is the problem. Maybe the old Pignose would work for you? Question is: how loud do you need to be and how many people do you see yourself playing for? That's what you have to ask yourself
I have an old mono Alba Karaoke battery amp here with two inputs plus cassette deck... Of course, there's no street cred with that!
Forget the Pignose - same price as the Roland Mobile Cube these days...
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Not that loud - say playing in a living room of a house.
I just don't want the banjo overpowering the volume of the recorded background music.
Why is battery a problem? They run down too fast?
I could get something that plugs into AC current.
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I meant that when you are in the battery/busker market the ROI is not good. I have a full PA system (Yamaha StagePAS 300) that only cost €350. Roland do a single speaker basic PA for €250.
I have given this question some serious thought this evening (because I might well need something like this myself in the near future) and looked for something from Yamaha and the options from Roland, Behringer et al. It seems you want an amp but you don't want your banjo drowned out? I reckon the best bang-for-buck option out there is the Roland Mobile Cube. Yup, including case, it will set you back €200, or less if you're lucky, but it will do all you want and more.
Otherwise, you need a decent active twin speaker set - look to the IT world for this. I have a good pair of active desk top speakers for my laptop that are all of 20 years old (now that type tends to be USB). They ain't battery powered mind and they probably cost around €60 at today's prices. For that matter, they ain't that portable either!
As a last resort - check eBay! Nothing wrong with second hand (so long as it works)
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I have often used a Bose radio for my Biab tracks for very small venues and played live accoustic guitar. Bose is kinda expensive but maybe another stereo with a lower price tag will fill the bill. All you need is one with RCA inputs.
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The Home Stereo or Video Receiver/Amplifier can be used for great sound with BiaB.
All that is needed is the proper audio cable and plug adaptors to go from the L and R outputs of your computer to the Aux or Tape or other Line Level input on the Stereo.
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I would only have a single plug from the headphone jack of recorder (a Roland R-05) to the external speaker system.
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Go to a thrift store and pick up an old stereo system for $5.00, a can of Black Krylon paint for the speakers and be done with it.
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I would only have a single plug from the headphone jack of recorder (a Roland R-05) to the external speaker system.
A "Y" adaptor that breaks out the stereo headphone jack into two L and R connects is needed for that. Places like Radio Shack, etc. sell them.
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OK. I think I have enough info to work with here.
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I had used a bunch of cheap USB speakers, and even a Fender Can Amp until finally breaking down and plunking the cash for the Street Cube. It was way more than I wanted to spend for the amount I use it (I really should be busking to make it pay for itself) but I was sick of limited range but mostly volume in battery-powered devices.
What sounded fine in my home studio would be drown out at a wine-and-cheese art show by the most soft-spoken bunch of Unitarians you've ever met. Don't ever underestimate the REAL volume you'll need to perform in a crowd. You also need a decent sized speaker for the rhythm section to sound at all convincing. Wish I could have found a cheaper solution, but I figure at 50+, what ever I buy is probably going to be the LAST of that particular item, so why cheap out on myself after sacrificing for a wife and kids the past 20 years ?
Some people I know by Harleys and cruise to weekends in Vegas with their buds. The way I see it, an amp under $300 is pretty reasonable.
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I had used a bunch of cheap USB speakers, and even a Fender Can Amp until finally breaking down and plunking the cash for the Street Cube. It was way more than I wanted to spend for the amount I use it (I really should be busking to make it pay for itself) but I was sick of limited range but mostly volume in battery-powered devices.
What sounded fine in my home studio would be drown out at a wine-and-cheese art show by the most soft-spoken bunch of Unitarians you've ever met. Don't ever underestimate the REAL volume you'll need to perform in a crowd. You also need a decent sized speaker for the rhythm section to sound at all convincing. Wish I could have found a cheaper solution, but I figure at 50+, what ever I buy is probably going to be the LAST of that particular item, so why cheap out on myself after sacrificing for a wife and kids the past 20 years ?
Some people I know by Harleys and cruise to weekends in Vegas with their buds. The way I see it, an amp under $300 is pretty reasonable.
Hmm, so what should I do for solo gigs? I already have the Yamaha PAS300 but I may well be on the streets soon (I'm not kidding here). My poor old dog upped and died last year, so I don't even have the tear jerker to help me along. Ok, I'm not broke (yet) but I'm pretty feeble, although I don't look it. Already had one major spine op for scoliosis and trapped nerves, I expect another one this year.
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