Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "oldguydrummer" <rdamon@m...> wrote:
> --- 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

Is there any particular product you guys would recommend for live 
use?  The MDR-100 seems to me to be most useful as a personal 
monitor system, and thats it.