Got my 28 G3s a couple weeks ago and used them for their first wedding gig last week. Initially I had them dialed in at 1:00 for the main and 2:00 for the sub. Was blinking the "LIMIT" light all night long (which, as an old-school DJ (like you!), always worries me). I'll try to get that main up a bit and see what it does. No clip lights all night for 120-130 people with some pretty heavy-bass music. Instantly noticed that I didn't have to shout at guests or take them somewhere else in order to hear what they were asking me, and I didn't walk out with any ringing ears (like I did every night with my L1Pro16s).
Good choice of speakers! I have a pair of Maui 28 G3s. If it is a large event I use the pair but spread them fairly far apart as recommended by LD. If smaller room or event I use one column with the two subs fired the same direction. (not cardiod). These speakers are such good quality and loud that I find myself using one column and the two subs most of the time, again depending on size of event or room. I do use a mixer with my controller and add a small amount of equalization from the built in 9 band EQ on the mixer. I find it makes the 28G3s a bit more sonically crisp sounding. However, I cannot put the Main and Sub volume no more than 1' 0 clock. Sound is amazing but gets loud but no distortion. Had instances we were told to turn it down by Venue Manager. Do you use a mixer and added equalization as well? Just wondering because I can't touch those volume levels you are mentioning but I'm adding about 2-5db of equalization. Thanks!
I set the speakers at the levels I stated in the video and then use the gain and mixer EQ to adjust the levels. I currently use the Pioneer DDJ 1000 and DDJ 800.
Completely unrelated story but let me tell you what a disappointment my Ev 50s are compared to Bose like you’ve said in previous videos. Bose is rated 121db I think and the evolve is 126db. Let me tell you how much louder the Bose is with zero clipping and the evolve constantly blinking. They must have greatly exaggerated the SPL of the EV. Cheers
@@chromemusic4401. Im not a fan of the EV 50s at all. I owned a pair for about 2 weeks/4 events and returned them. Tried all different settings and still thought they sucked. No thanks. I do like the battery powered ev reverse thou. Great for cocktail hour, sound great and battery last an entire weekend of events on one charge.
I adjust the mixer and each gain until it’s just blinking into the yellow (pioneer 1000). You want to have a clean signal out of your mixer so make sure it’s not in the high yellow or red.
Got my 28 G3s a couple weeks ago and used them for their first wedding gig last week. Initially I had them dialed in at 1:00 for the main and 2:00 for the sub. Was blinking the "LIMIT" light all night long (which, as an old-school DJ (like you!), always worries me). I'll try to get that main up a bit and see what it does. No clip lights all night for 120-130 people with some pretty heavy-bass music. Instantly noticed that I didn't have to shout at guests or take them somewhere else in order to hear what they were asking me, and I didn't walk out with any ringing ears (like I did every night with my L1Pro16s).
Try 5:00 for the main (almost max) and 2:00 for the sub. Works great for me. Gives you much more headroom on your controller too.
Good choice of speakers! I have a pair of Maui 28 G3s. If it is a large event I use the pair but spread them fairly far apart as recommended by LD. If smaller room or event I use one column with the two subs fired the same direction. (not cardiod). These speakers are such good quality and loud that I find myself using one column and the two subs most of the time, again depending on size of event or room. I do use a mixer with my controller and add a small amount of equalization from the built in 9 band EQ on the mixer. I find it makes the 28G3s a bit more sonically crisp sounding. However, I cannot put the Main and Sub volume no more than 1' 0 clock. Sound is amazing but gets loud but no distortion. Had instances we were told to turn it down by Venue Manager. Do you use a mixer and added equalization as well? Just wondering because I can't touch those volume levels you are mentioning but I'm adding about 2-5db of equalization. Thanks!
I set the speakers at the levels I stated in the video and then use the gain and mixer EQ to adjust the levels. I currently use the Pioneer DDJ 1000 and DDJ 800.
Great video!! I’m taking notes
Thanks, glad it was helpful!
Dang this is what I have to do with my RCF speakers and it’s recommended
Game changer!
Completely unrelated story but let me tell you what a disappointment my Ev 50s are compared to Bose like you’ve said in previous videos. Bose is rated 121db I think and the evolve is 126db. Let me tell you how much louder the Bose is with zero clipping and the evolve constantly blinking. They must have greatly exaggerated the SPL of the EV. Cheers
@@chromemusic4401. Im not a fan of the EV 50s at all. I owned a pair for about 2 weeks/4 events and returned them. Tried all different settings and still thought they sucked. No thanks. I do like the battery powered ev reverse thou. Great for cocktail hour, sound great and battery last an entire weekend of events on one charge.
Thanks for the tip. What should the setting on a controller or external mixer be on?
I adjust the mixer and each gain until it’s just blinking into the yellow (pioneer 1000). You want to have a clean signal out of your mixer so make sure it’s not in the high yellow or red.
You aren’t allowed to change your mind 😂 you’re stuck in that lane til you die
😂