ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
Just curious, Anyone have any experience with this ART product, Didn't even know it existed.
http://artproaudio.com/crossovers_proce ... ct/sms226/
http://artproaudio.com/crossovers_proce ... ct/sms226/
DR200 x2
T24 16" x2
T39 20" x2
DCX2496
DEQ2496 x2
FBQ2496
Mackie DL1608
T24 16" x2
T39 20" x2
DCX2496
DEQ2496 x2
FBQ2496
Mackie DL1608
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Re: ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
Looks like they've entered the "driverack" business. Unfortunately, the price is right up there with dbx. Too bad....would like to see some competition to drag down the price.T_Gowan wrote:Just curious, Anyone have any experience with this ART product, Didn't even know it existed.
http://artproaudio.com/crossovers_proce ... ct/sms226/
6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210
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Re: ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
True Bruce.Bruce Weldy wrote:Looks like they've entered the "driverack" business. Unfortunately, the price is right up there with dbx. Too bad....would like to see some competition to drag down the price.T_Gowan wrote:Just curious, Anyone have any experience with this ART product, Didn't even know it existed.
http://artproaudio.com/crossovers_proce ... ct/sms226/
The outputs appear to be assignable to 1 x 6 though, which isn't like the driveracks right?
It's more like a DCX2496 in that regard.
Still, with onboard EQ in 1RU,RTA, etc, if the pricing is similar to the driveracks, it's better value than a DCX2496/DEQ2496 combo, and will likely be more rider friendly than "anything Behringer"...
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...
Re: ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
It's more like a driverack 260.Grant Bunter wrote:True Bruce.Bruce Weldy wrote:Looks like they've entered the "driverack" business. Unfortunately, the price is right up there with dbx. Too bad....would like to see some competition to drag down the price.T_Gowan wrote:Just curious, Anyone have any experience with this ART product, Didn't even know it existed.
http://artproaudio.com/crossovers_proce ... ct/sms226/
The outputs appear to be assignable to 1 x 6 though, which isn't like the driveracks right?
It's more like a DCX2496 in that regard.
Still, with onboard EQ in 1RU,RTA, etc, if the pricing is similar to the driveracks, it's better value than a DCX2496/DEQ2496 combo, and will likely be more rider friendly than "anything Behringer"...
The PA series is probably what you're thinking about, more limited in assignments.
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Re: ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
True, but in 99% of the cases of most everyone I know and size systems we run, the ability to run more than a 3 way system is a waste. Thus, I've always stayed with the lower level driveracks - just can't justify the additional cost for things I'd never use.djamps wrote: It's more like a driverack 260.
The PA series is probably what you're thinking about, more limited in assignments.
Now, if it was an independent 4 input by 4 output......I'd be jumping all over it for monitors instead of having to run two driveracks for the same 4 monitors. 6x6 would be even better!
6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210
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Re: ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
DBX 640 is 6 in x 4 out and can be had used for a decent price, you can even find the 1260 ( 12 in x 6 out) used for a steal sometimesBruce Weldy wrote:djamps wrote:
Now, if it was an independent 4 input by 4 output......I'd be jumping all over it for monitors instead of having to run two driveracks for the same 4 monitors. 6x6 would be even better!
Built:
17" width 10" driver Autotuba
2 x 29" width dual Lab12 Tuba60
6 x DR250 2510/asd1001
In progress:
2 x DR250 2510/asd1001
For best results, point the loud end of the array towards the audience
17" width 10" driver Autotuba
2 x 29" width dual Lab12 Tuba60
6 x DR250 2510/asd1001
In progress:
2 x DR250 2510/asd1001
For best results, point the loud end of the array towards the audience
Re: ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
Recently replaced a discontinued 481 with a 260 (with some consolidation of amp channels obviously) at my church due to lack of anything with 4 inputs in our current budget. The PA+ or PA2 was a no-go since we needed 1x6 capability -- all mono with subs and 2-way array in the mix of mains, side fills and auxilary locations. Skipped over the berry as I didn't want to be the one who 'downgraded' (brand wise) the most critical device in the system if/when something went wrong. We did go with 4x DEQ's for all the mic processing, at least some redundancy there.
The 481 had amazing specs for a 1U of it's time and it lasted over 10 years in service, but had a crazy loud fan and a lightly humming output channel thus had to go.
The 481 had amazing specs for a 1U of it's time and it lasted over 10 years in service, but had a crazy loud fan and a lightly humming output channel thus had to go.
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Re: ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
hmmmmm.....euroblock and rca connectors.....not my cup of tea.CoronaOperator wrote:DBX 640 is 6 in x 4 out and can be had used for a decent price, you can even find the 1260 ( 12 in x 6 out) used for a steal sometimesBruce Weldy wrote:djamps wrote:
Now, if it was an independent 4 input by 4 output......I'd be jumping all over it for monitors instead of having to run two driveracks for the same 4 monitors. 6x6 would be even better!
And it requires a PC for setup......fine for the install world, but not gigging.
6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210
"A system with a few knobs set up by someone who knows what they are doing is always better than one with a lot of knobs set up by someone who doesn't."
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Re: ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
Make a 1U panel with xlr's and hard wire it. Get yourself a tablet and a router. No more running up to the rack to make a change. Wifi has changed the world. I use the venue 360 that way and will never go back. Also run my lights and my ui16 wifi too!Bruce Weldy wrote:......fine for the install world, but not gigging.
Built:
17" width 10" driver Autotuba
2 x 29" width dual Lab12 Tuba60
6 x DR250 2510/asd1001
In progress:
2 x DR250 2510/asd1001
For best results, point the loud end of the array towards the audience
17" width 10" driver Autotuba
2 x 29" width dual Lab12 Tuba60
6 x DR250 2510/asd1001
In progress:
2 x DR250 2510/asd1001
For best results, point the loud end of the array towards the audience
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Re: ART Pro Audio SMS226 Speaker Management System
I want to be able to access everything on the unit from the front panel....you can't do that with that unit. You are forced to use the computer....just extra to set up for the one out of 10 shows that I might need it. I can certainly build rack panels (I've lost count on how many I've built for bands), but hot-swapping in the heat of battle when you need direct access because a cable broke from the unit to the panel just isn't possible in a case like that.CoronaOperator wrote:Make a 1U panel with xlr's and hard wire it. Get yourself a tablet and a router. No more running up to the rack to make a change. Wifi has changed the world. I use the venue 360 that way and will never go back. Also run my lights and my ui16 wifi too!Bruce Weldy wrote:......fine for the install world, but not gigging.
There's a reason that they don't sell that unit in the touring world.....it's really a zone controller for installations.
I occasionally mix on my iPad.....but, only when having the board out front is impossible. Board is faster and less tedious than a tablet for me.
Hey, I'm old and old-school (but I do embrace digital processing and boards).
6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210
"A system with a few knobs set up by someone who knows what they are doing is always better than one with a lot of knobs set up by someone who doesn't."