Column/Array systems - small band

[andybassdoyle]

I'm a member of an Irish band. It's been going a while now and using a crappy old PA system which is large, heavy, difficult to use (ie no feedback) and sounds pretty rubbish.

 

I don't know anything about PA but I am considering proposing to the band that we replace it with something more modern, portable and easier for us to use.

 

My though was the array/column option looks quite a good option but I've no idea if this is correct or not. I think we would definitely need a separate mixer as there are 6 of us with a few doubling on vocals and one using 3 or sometimes 4 different instruments.

 

I tend to use an amp still so bass is less of a consideration. There is percussion but no kit - we tend to get away without micing this for the majority of gigs.

 

I think the key to all of this is that we would benefit from something, simple, easy to use and portable. We tend to play pubs and clubs mostly so I don't think we need a gazzillion terrawatts of firepower, just something to carry the vocals and reinforce the instruments.

 

Is anyone able to offer some thoughts on this scenario or suggestions as to a good way forward? Feel free to redirect me if there is already a thread for this scenario

 

Many thanks!