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We had several criteria in mind when we obtained our equipment, but
producing the finest quality sound was number one. We use Denon
mixers and CD players, Yamaha speakers and amplifiers, a DBX
equalization and loudspeaker control system, an Alesis 18-bit signal
processor, and Yamaha and
Electro-Voice microphones.
Whether you like your music loud, soft, or somewhere in between, we will accommodate you, rest assured. We can
set the volume level so that it's very comfortable and unintrusive in your living room
or rec room or out by your pool. Or, if need be, we can fill a very large
dance hall or banquet room with plenty of sound without breaking a sweat. But we're not in this
business to inflict pain on anyone, so we will do our "level" best to
set the loudness of the music to that which pleases as many people at
your event as possible. You're thinking that you want your guests
to be able to converse at your party without having to shout at each
other? We have no problem with that concept.
Now if you're really interested in the technical details, we have two
Yamaha stereophonic power amplifiers, one producing 500 watts per
channel, the other 700 watts per channel. The 500-watt amp powers
the primary speakers (two Yamaha S115Vs, for the audiophiles among you), each one housing a 15″ woofer and a 2″ horn
tweeter. The more
powerful amp drives the Yamaha subwoofer unit, which comprises two
18-inch speakers that weigh about the same as your average anvil.
This unit is capable of handling 1200 watts of continuous power, and it
might loosen your fillings for you
if we crank it up! Truth to tell, this sucker is a bear to move
around (it's about the size and weight of a refrigerator), but after
hearing it, the inconvenience is soon forgotten. Why?
Because it transforms the sound you hear from "I see they have a DJ" to
"Wow! How did we get into this exclusive dance club?"
But seriously, folks, our point is this: it's not all that difficult
today to faithfully reproduce high frequencies—e.g., violins, piccolos,
harmonicas, sopranos (not The Sopranos), etc. Carrying around a
harmonica has never been much of a physical challenge, unless we're
talking about a Hohner Double Bass harmonica (does anybody out there
remember Jerry Murad's Harmonicats?). But it's an entirely
different story when you get into the lower sound frequencies—even if,
in your illustrious musical career, you've made that fateful decision to
switch from the kazoo to the washtub bass. (Who cares if the guy
playing the "shine" jug is in it for life? You've got options!)
Regardless of what kind of music is being played, the subwoofers provide
a solid foundation for the music.
We figure, if a gentleman (or lady) has gone to all the trouble of
learning how to play an instrument in the bass range—such as the upright
bass (or "bull fiddle"), electric bass, baritone or bass saxophone,
bassoon or contrabassoon, tuba or sousaphone, bass drum or timpani; any
of the myriad electronic keyboards out there today that can play music
anywhere within the range of human hearing; or even a good concert grand
piano, for that matter—the audience that is listening to the music
should be able to experience and enjoy to the fullest every note the
aforementioned individual is playing. It's not always about the
violin, Steven Tyler, or Mariah Carey. Capisce?
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