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12 volt mobile DJ rig 3.0...

#1 Post by RubiconProSound »

I've been through a number of 12 volt mobile rigs over the years for use in areas with no electrical outlets and this is the latest version I've settled on. I thought I would share for the benefit of those that might be building something similar.

[*]Soundstream Picasso Nano , 4 channel class D amp
[*]Denon MC2000 controller
[*]cheap Lanzar 5 band preamp
[*]Plywood and a couple NL4 connectors
[*]Audio Technica ATW 2000 series wireless mic (when wireless is needed...)

Testing it out on the driveway with a fresh set of SLA's and a pair of T18's.

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So far so good. The run time off of a deep cycle battery is more than enough for an evening and the volume is plenty for an outdoor wedding ceremony or a rowdy night around the campfire with the gang. I did a western wedding out under a large oak tree in a cattle pasture with no power nearby and the client was impressed that there were no generators running to ruin the ceremony.

The laptop has a 12 volt charger and the Audio Technica wireless mic was chosen because it runs on 12 volts ("wall wart" transformer is 12 volt...)
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AutoTuba. TAT, T18, T30, T39, SLA, SLA Pro, DR200, Omni 12TB, Omni 12 Sub, Omni 10.5,

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#2 Post by Tom Smit »

Cool!

Welcome back, stranger!

Are those the JVC woofers in the SLAs?

What tweets?
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#3 Post by RubiconProSound »

yeah... it's been a while. :) I forgot my login password and had to have Bill reset it.

Speakers were cheapies from parts Express: If memory serves correct the mids are JVC, and I can't remember who made the tweets. I do remember that I bought a ton of them, I have enough left over to crank out at least 4 more SLA's...
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Were the tweets the PE buyout of a case of 200?
Delco.
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The front:

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Back:

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And with Serato hooked up:

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Last edited by RubiconProSound on Sat Jun 25, 2016 3:25 am, edited 2 times in total.
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#6 Post by RubiconProSound »

Tom Smit wrote:Were the tweets the PE buyout of a case of 200?
Delco.
Yes... those would be the ones.
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AutoTuba. TAT, T18, T30, T39, SLA, SLA Pro, DR200, Omni 12TB, Omni 12 Sub, Omni 10.5,

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#7 Post by LelandCrooks »

I still have a case of those JVC's lying around.
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#8 Post by CoronaOperator »

... and I have 2 (thats 48) . Probably a dozen or so loose as well. If you have a master plan for them then they are yours, if not I'll eventually get to them.

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#9 Post by Tom Smit »

@RubiconProSound, I have to say, "That's a nice, little, rig!" :clap:
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#10 Post by Radian »

Indeed! :clap:

...and welcome back! :cowboy:
LelandCrooks wrote:I still have a case of those JVC's lying around.
Seems we all do... :lol:
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Those look like T24's rather than T18's due to the tapered mouth of the horn.
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#12 Post by RubiconProSound »

Chris_Allen wrote:Those look like T24's rather than T18's due to the tapered mouth of the horn.
Yup... I added the additional flare on purpose to allow me some dead air space for NL4 connectors on the front since I end up pointing them at the wall all the time.




On a side note I've been running the T18's for 8 years now with the same $25 MCM woofers and they're still going strong. They'll be on our 4th of July parade float next Monday along with the 12 volt rig.
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#13 Post by RubiconProSound »

Radian wrote:Indeed! :clap:

...and welcome back! :cowboy:
Thanks... I've been lurking, just not posting,. :)
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AutoTuba. TAT, T18, T30, T39, SLA, SLA Pro, DR200, Omni 12TB, Omni 12 Sub, Omni 10.5,

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