Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- 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