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Ausumm

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I know it's not very powerful...
but considering it a mixer, speaker, and amp in one package...
it has it's own handle and wheels
and it can run on it's own battery for many hours...
this would be a simple and inexpensive "ceremony" system!
(even if someone was playing an instrument)

http://www.alesis.com/transactivemobile
 
Very interesting probably fair for a ceremony but im sure there are some creative uses for it.
 
I might just have toi pick one of those up Ruben, thanks! I have $100 in Carvin Gift Certs sitting here!

Being a musician for years, I have used many Carvin amplification units ranging from PA's to full-on bass amplification rigs, and their stuff is solid.

For what it's worth, I dont hold opinions at GC in very high regard...

Only reason they would talk bad about this stuff is:

a) He doesn't know any better
b) They won't get commission on it
c) He know's nothing they sell in-store is comparable

Go for the Carvin and if you get to it before I do, let me know how this unit is... After 3 years it might just be time to cash in those certificates!

I need a rechargeable ceremony system.
 
From what this unit appears (and I'm not knocking it), it's marketed moreso to portable vocal PA and background music than to the full tone you'd want for a ceremony.

Thoughts?
 
Kind of reminds me of the different Fender Passport systems. I've used a few of them and was rather impressed with what they can do.

This one is certainly interesting having that iPod dock on it. I'd still rather bring out a bit of a larger system for a ceremony, that and to make sure that the sound quality is there as well.
 
I also own a Carvin Stagemate. While the Alesis Transactive is loud, it's not exceptionally clear sound, and the build quality is sketchy.

The Carvin Stagemate is where it's at. I use that, a small mp3 player, and a battery-powered Sennheiser wireless system as my ceremony system, and I've found at least a dozen other uses for the Stagemate in the past year that I've owned it.
 
Keep bringing that kind of stuff (As shown above)to Weddings etc then don't be surprised to see your fee dropping. Use consumer/amateur grade equipment then expect to get paid in like manner. Don't be lazy! Stick with professional gear and use professional equipment then expect and demand professional fees.
I long for the days when there was a differentiation between amateur DJs and Professional DJs.
Remember in the 70s 80s where only Professional DJs belonging to Record pools received the long versions of songs on "Promotional Copy" vinyl? Amateurs and wannabees couldn't put their grubby lil hands on those. A true DJ was respected then. You had to prove your worth to be accepted in a record Pool and receive Promotional copies.
 

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This is what I use and also rent out to companies for conferences.
It is the Bose AWM that has a CD/MP3 Player, Radio, Inputs and also a Bose Powered Microphone. I built a platform for the unit which sits on a speaker stand/tripod.The AWM even has a battery pack for it external or in a carrying case. If an amateur had to go out and purchase this setup from Bose it will cost them dearly. I bought mine back in 2001 and paid $1,250.00 for the Bose & carrying case. The Bose Powered Mike was an additional $149.00
 

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I'm interested in that Carvin unit as well.

I'm trying to figure out Carvin. I've played through their gear in my rock band days and now I wouldn't mind taking a second look at it. Is it cheap, cheaply made, or well made and affordable? They've been around for a while now it seems.

Thanks for any real world users out there and advice.

i have a perfect application for the small system mentioned above already.
 
jtnichol said:
I'm interested in that Carvin unit as well.

I'm trying to figure out Carvin. I've played through their gear in my rock band days and now I wouldn't mind taking a second look at it. Is it cheap, cheaply made, or well made and affordable? They've been around for a while now it seems.

Thanks for any real world users out there and advice.

i have a perfect application for the small system mentioned above already.
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Well... we've been loading Carvin prosound gear for several years without a hitch. It's not the absolute best available but it's the best quality you'll find for the cost.

The only drawback to Carvin, they don't sell through dealers. It's all factory direct.
 
jtnichol said:
I'm interested in that Carvin unit as well.

I'm trying to figure out Carvin. I've played through their gear in my rock band days and now I wouldn't mind taking a second look at it. Is it cheap, cheaply made, or well made and affordable? They've been around for a while now it seems.

Thanks for any real world users out there and advice.

i have a perfect application for the small system mentioned above already.
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The Stagemate is the only Carvin product I've had hands-on experience with, but I searched for about a year for something that was portable, battery-powered and could pass as professional-grade sound gear. My search did not include any Anchor Audio products, as I've heard and used them and can't for the life of me see how or why they're worth their $1000+ price tag per speaker. Same for Califone and a few other names that you only see in schools/libraries.

My first purchase was a used AKG MaxModular system. Unfortunately, it arrived in damaged condition and I never got a chance to try it. The MaxModular is discontinued.

My second purchase was one of those PylePro battery powered systems. Not exactly my first choice, but a friend of mine is a dealer and has sold dozens of them with few complaints. For the price it was worth trying. Too bad they were backordered everywhere. I cancelled my order.

I finally settled on a Carvin Stagemate, and I'm glad I made the purchase. Rock solid construction and all the inputs/outputs I need. The only thing I don't like about it is that it looks very old-school. However, its versatility more than makes up for its basic-wood-box design.
 
B-Sharp said:
The Stagemate is the only Carvin product I've had hands-on experience with, but I searched for about a year for something that was portable, battery-powered and could pass as professional-grade sound gear. My search did not include any Anchor Audio products, as I've heard and used them and can't for the life of me see how or why they're worth their $1000+ price tag per speaker. Same for Califone and a few other names that you only see in schools/libraries.

My first purchase was a used AKG MaxModular system. Unfortunately, it arrived in damaged condition and I never got a chance to try it. The MaxModular is discontinued.

My second purchase was one of those PylePro battery powered systems. Not exactly my first choice, but a friend of mine is a dealer and has sold dozens of them with few complaints. For the price it was worth trying. Too bad they were backordered everywhere. I cancelled my order.

I finally settled on a Carvin Stagemate, and I'm glad I made the purchase. Rock solid construction and all the inputs/outputs I need. The only thing I don't like about it is that it looks very old-school. However, its versatility more than makes up for its basic-wood-box design.
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Try the Bose sytem indicated above. I also use it at home, hooked up to my laptop;
I also use it as a monitor when I am playing out if my main speakers are far from me;
I rent it out for $150.00 to companies that want a small PA for conferences, meetings, etc
I take it to the beach/park/outdoors
Small Pool Parties
Background music at restaurants for brunches etc.
 
If you go to www.vocopro.com you will see several different versions of this for karaoke ( CDG, not iPOD). The Twister, The Colt, The DuetII.... Been around at least a decade.
 
ahoustondj said:
This is what I use and also rent out to companies for conferences.
It is the Bose AWM that has a CD/MP3 Player, Radio, Inputs and also a Bose Powered Microphone. I built a platform for the unit which sits on a speaker stand/tripod.The AWM even has a battery pack for it external or in a carrying case. If an amateur had to go out and purchase this setup from Bose it will cost them dearly. I bought mine back in 2001 and paid $1,250.00 for the Bose & carrying case. The Bose Powered Mike was an additional $149.00
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Not knocking Bose...
but thats ALOT of money for a little piece
we used several of them at the radio stations for live remotes.
sound great...
but they dont take a beating as well as normal mobile DJ gear
and we spent a small fortune on batteries
 
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