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Professional Sound Reinforcement
Providing for Southern
Maine, New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts

 
Pricing and Systems


Pricing is dependant upon the following line items:

  • Equipment : Charges are a percentage of equipment cost .Equipment requirements are dependant upon your event, venue and specifications.
  • An Hourly Rate.
  • Delivery (mileage, fuel, expenses)
  • Multi-event discount

This is intended to be used only as a guide. The requirements and requests of each engagement are carefully considered,  with your quote reflecting a reasonable charge  in line with the area's market.

 

System: MAKO

This quality small system is appropriate for small venues for up to 200 people, supporting 4 piece bands performing in lounges, at parties, weddings, patio events, graduations, etc.
  • Yamaha Digital Mixer 
  • JTR Triple 8M Speakers on Stands 
  • JTR Growler Subwoofers 
  • QSC PL Series Power Amplifiers
  • Monitors: (4) JBL MRX512M, Two Monitor Mixes 
  • Appropriate Microphones, DIs, Stands, Snake and Cabling
  • FOH Sound Technician

This equipment is capable of 90 degree coverage with a calculated SPL of 110dB at 25 feet on axis: 98dB speaker sensitivity + 10 x Log(1100 Watts) - 20 X Log(8 meters) = 110dB

Please email with event details to request a quote.

 

System: BLUEFIN

This system is appropriate for medium indoor or modest outdoor venues, supporting larger audiences where quality sound is a priority.
  • Twenty-Four Channel Yamaha Digital Mixer - remote/wireless control w/Studio Manager
  • Integrated digital compressor/gate per channel, REV-X reverb, delay, other special effects
  • FOH Processing by Sabine Navigator Series DSP
  • Electro-voice QRx 212/75 Bi-Amped Main Speakers 
  • JTR Growler Subwoofers 
  • QSC PL Serires Power Amplifiers 
  • Stereo 31 Band EQ (Mains) by Ashly 
  • Classic Lexicon PCM60 Digital Reverb Processor
  • Monitors: JBL and Electrovoice, 5 Mixes Offered w/Drumfill Available
  • Monitor Processing by Ashly Protea 4.24G
  • Appropriate professional microphones, DIs, Stands, Snake and Cabling 
  • Music Playback Pre and Post Show, Break Music Provided (Laptop/CD) 
  • 60A Distro w/Cabling and Extensions, Backline Power Stringer
  • FOH Sound Technician
  • Alternative 24 Channel Analog mixer available w/outboard processing upon request.

This equipment is capable of 75 degree coverage with a calculated SPL of 115dB at 25 feet on axis:102dB speaker sensitivity + 10 x Log(1200 Watts) - 20 X Log(8 meters) = 115dB

Additional 2X coverage available.
Delay/Fills available.

Please email with event details to request a quote.

 

Items of Note


To help assure that your event goes as smoothly as possible in a professional manner, some often overlooked items of concern are listed below. 

  • The stage and all equipment areas are required to be dry and safe - water/moisture and audio equipment do not mix.
  • Venue access for load-in and setup should be  2 hours prior to sound check.
  • Sound checks should typically be one hour before show time.
  • An input list of microphone, DI signal and monitor requirements are required at time of booking.
  • At minimum,  two 20 amp circuits (5-15 Edison wall sockets) are required for the sound system power OR distro access to a 3P4W grounded 240V/120V receptacle/service at the stage, 30A or 50A load capacity typical. Standard 14-30 or 14-50 can be accommodated.
  • Outdoor events where electrical service is not normally provided will require a licensed electrician to drop the appropriate service  within 50 feet of the stage.
  • An unobstructed engineer mix position is desirable, 50 feet in front of the stage if possible. This area should be large enough  for a 5x2 foot rectangular table with access to all sides.
  • A large cable (audio snake) and power may need to be run from the FOH mix position to the stage. This is usually done either overhead or along a wall in some circumstances. The snake can not be laid across a path or walk way.
  • Venues with difficult access such as flights of stairs may require a surcharge ( additional labor costs incurred by Pisces )
  • Two track (stereo) board mixes are available upon request, delivered in mp3 or CD format. These recordings are appropriate for demo purposes.
  • Modest stage fill lighting w/par56 cans on trees available upon request,  additional fees may apply.