Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "emf" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "adamh52683" <ash0151@r...> wrote:
> > Although Yamaha's MS-100DR is very tempting, I think it may be a 
> bit 
> > out of my price range.  I'm thinking about getting a Peavey MP-
400 
> > PA system to use for rehersals and possibly playing out in 
smaller 
> > clubs/coffee house etc.  I'm just wondering if anyone has ever 
used 
> > this system or something similar from Peavey with a DTXpressII.  
I 
> > want to make sure it'll give me a nice sound but unfortunately I 
> > can't think of anyway to try it out before buying it.  Any 
> help/info 
> > is appreciated.
> 
> Adam,
> 
> I've never used it, and maybe I'm missing something, but for the 
$230-
> $250 that you pay for this Peavey, you'll be getting 80W of power 
> (into 4 ohms), 4 channels, and reverb, but what will you be using 
for 
> speakers (and what else will you be running through it)? If you 
buy 
> speakers that give you anything like the frequency response and 
level 
> that e-drums need, you'll be looking at paying at least as much 
for 
> speakers as for the powered mixer. Plus, the Peavey may not be 
able 
> to drive them adequately. Add a subwoofer into the mix, and the 
issue 
> becomes even more complicated. Now we've just about reached the 
cost 
> of the MDR-100, which has the added benefit of being matched to 
the 
> DTXpress. Remember that e-drums have different demands than 
> microphones or guitars; they need more power and bandwidth to 
sound 
> legitimate. If i'm missing the point, forgive me, but I'm not sure 
> that you plan is optimal for your budget and needs. Maybe someone 
> else has a better reading of it.
> 
> Ed

I agree. 8th street has the amp and speakers listed at $529 and that 
is only with 12" speakers. For that you could get a dedicated drum 
amp that has full range and a 15" sub-woofer, that delivers the bass 
thump. 

OGD