Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I have been lurking for some time dreaming up wonderful ideas that my wife thinks are crazy but have finally committed to something after much research and debate (scanning and comparing name brands and costs, yada yada yada)...
A little history of myself, been mixing records for close to 15 years. Was/is pretty big into the rave/and nowadays club scene. Been part of some of the largest promotion companies in the MN/WI area for many years (speaking of I miss my old group of friends www.dc-productions.net will give you some idea of the size of things I was involved in and would like to get back into)
Anywho, have kind of always just left sound to my friends and rentals but there is a strong possibility that I will be moving when we return home from deployment so I think it is time to just build my own rig to keep costs down and overall just make throwing some smaller events easier to do on the fly while building onto the rig for larger stuff.
Plan right now is to immediately build
4x T48's 30" w/ 3015lf ran off xti4002
2x OmniTop 12 melded (undecided amp for the tops)
2x OmniTop 12 line
Soon after I'll add another 4 T48's
I also bought plans for the DR280's but I am not too confident in taking those on... tho I would like to have 4 of those (possibly 6) to go along with 8 T48's. I have considered having them built for me but in order to keep costs down (and wife approved) I am planning to go with the OmniTop 12's and make due.
I have rambled quite enough already.. Just wanted to say HI!
A little history of myself, been mixing records for close to 15 years. Was/is pretty big into the rave/and nowadays club scene. Been part of some of the largest promotion companies in the MN/WI area for many years (speaking of I miss my old group of friends www.dc-productions.net will give you some idea of the size of things I was involved in and would like to get back into)
Anywho, have kind of always just left sound to my friends and rentals but there is a strong possibility that I will be moving when we return home from deployment so I think it is time to just build my own rig to keep costs down and overall just make throwing some smaller events easier to do on the fly while building onto the rig for larger stuff.
Plan right now is to immediately build
4x T48's 30" w/ 3015lf ran off xti4002
2x OmniTop 12 melded (undecided amp for the tops)
2x OmniTop 12 line
Soon after I'll add another 4 T48's
I also bought plans for the DR280's but I am not too confident in taking those on... tho I would like to have 4 of those (possibly 6) to go along with 8 T48's. I have considered having them built for me but in order to keep costs down (and wife approved) I am planning to go with the OmniTop 12's and make due.
I have rambled quite enough already.. Just wanted to say HI!
- Bas Gooiker
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Re: Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
Hey, welcome to the forum...
Looks like you are going to do a serious start with your new rig. No half work, 4x t48 & Otop.
Have fun with your builds when you get back from Afganistan. And for now good luck whilst being there, as i my guess is your not there as a tourist visiting the beautyfull poppy fields...
Looks like you are going to do a serious start with your new rig. No half work, 4x t48 & Otop.
Have fun with your builds when you get back from Afganistan. And for now good luck whilst being there, as i my guess is your not there as a tourist visiting the beautyfull poppy fields...
Life is just a game, don't take it to seriously!
Re: Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
Ya, I think it is a good start
Time to kill out the last 2 months here with nothing stupid happening
Double bonus of the build is it can occupy some time since I can't play with my new bike as motorcycles don't fair too well in MN during December!!
Time to kill out the last 2 months here with nothing stupid happening
Double bonus of the build is it can occupy some time since I can't play with my new bike as motorcycles don't fair too well in MN during December!!
Re: Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
OT12's are a good start. The DR280's are a bit big for most occasions, and more beneficial for outdoors. Having said that, there is someone in GB that used/s the DR280 along with T60's.
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Re: Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
G'day from me as well.
Sounds like half decent plan you have in mind to build.
Here's trusting you stay safe, and to Aussie mates as well...
Sounds like half decent plan you have in mind to build.
Here's trusting you stay safe, and to Aussie mates as well...
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
- Harley
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Re: Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
Welcome brinandi.
Quite a build goal you have there. Don't be afraid of DRs - consider it like a dog, oft-times the bark is much worse than the bite.
Oh, and if ya bump into them there in Tellytubby land, say hello to the ANZACS there ( the Ozzies and the Kiwi SAS troops )
Take REAL care
Quite a build goal you have there. Don't be afraid of DRs - consider it like a dog, oft-times the bark is much worse than the bite.
Oh, and if ya bump into them there in Tellytubby land, say hello to the ANZACS there ( the Ozzies and the Kiwi SAS troops )
Take REAL care
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Re: Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
Apologies Harley,
Should have said ANZAC's and not just Aussies...
Should have said ANZAC's and not just Aussies...
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
- LelandCrooks
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Re: Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
Nice plan. Be safe over there.
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Re: Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
I used to see a lot of New Zealand and Australian soldiers where I was at about 6 months ago. Now, not so much... Mainly Polish, German, Korean.
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Re: Another Minnesotan but currently in Afghanistan
I can think of places I'd rather be but be safe up there. About driving motorcycle in Mn december, nah been there, that's a no go