lownote Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Hi all, looking for recommendations for a monitor cab. I need to get mixer out to me and the drummer. I don't currently go through the mixer so it's just so I can hear what everyone else is doing, mainly the vocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 The alto stuff has great price/performance.... I use either a TS210 or TS212 depending on which band I'm playing with.. Both are pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) I picked up an RCF ART310A for £300 brand new on eBay the other month. There is one [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RCF-Art-310A-MKIII-Active-Speaker-/182627919835?hash=item2a8578e7db:g:PJkAAOSwMvtZOxrn"]"as new" with soft case on there at the moment[/url]. Excellent monitors - though not the cheapest, of course. Edited June 21, 2017 by RichardH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 My band use a TX10 (Alto) to great effect. Not as powerful as the TS series but it is plenty loud enough for the job you describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) You probably need to choose between a dedicated floor momitor where the controls are on the front or an active PA speaker which will give you a greater range of choices but those knobs on the back can be hard to reach when the bass is strapped on. Not a problem if you have a separate feed from the mixer of course. I felt the easy access to the controls was important so I went for (embarrassed cough) the Behringer 1320. Sounds good if a little hi-fi and hasn't let me down in three years. Plenty loud enough and could double as PA speakers at a pinch. In fact don't worry about volume. I've yet to come across monitors which won't drive the PA into screaming feedback way before full volume. You did say cheap Edited June 21, 2017 by Phil Starr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjos Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Use a Mackie Thump 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 One night I actually forgot to lift my amp so the drummer let me use his Thomann own brand wedge monitor. I ran it at full whack all night and it was flawless. Very impressed, not my usual sound but perfect for getting me out of an otherwise sticky situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsampson Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I'll stick another vote in for the Alto TS210 - we use a couple as monitors for our 5-piece band and I've been dead impressed for the price. They're also pleasantly Not Heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I know this may be read with a slightly raised eyebrow but for ultimate portability I'd recommend a TC Helicon Voicesolo FX150, especially since you say drums and bass won't be going through it. 3 channel mixer with 3 band EQ per channel built in. They can be mic stand mounted too which is a godsend on tight stages. Bloody loud with guitars and vocals - I've run open mic nights with 1 or 2 of these acting as PA and it always sounds impressively good. Definitely worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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