New Podium Pro 1205a powered speaker plus

http://www.onlyfactorydirect.com/p-664-1...e-pp1205a1.aspx


I received my new Podium Pro 1205a today...Every new series has been improved..this unit is super..I will test it tomorrow for it's limitations..if any..

It is a 300 watt program /600 watt peak class D amp ..

Built in MP3 player with remote control..
A built in ipod interface...

And there is a Blue tooth model for another $20....

What amazes me is the bass response of the 12 inch Podium Pros..

The band has been using the prior series 1204ca...for a few years now...never needing a sub woofer...they weigh 48 pounds each ..where as the new 1205a weighs only 28 pounds..

I tried the 1205a with the Edirol mixer..and it kicks serious butt..

I have a School concert on Friday( Bristol High School), that I am the sound system supplier...I will be using two Roland Cubes for the audience and this 1205a for the school class (Graduation program for young children..) The Edirol mixer will give me the control I need for this gig..

Check out the link to Only factory direct..

China???????
Did you forget something about your last rant?

Let me put it this way..I can't find a single sticker on the speaker, or the box...not even in the manual..that says where it is made..



PS: Maybe it is time to bring over those QSC's for a real shootout..

Do they make a 10" model? I can't find one on their site, I must be missing something. They usually seem to offer all their speakers in 10, 12, and 15" configurations

Bill, so far the new series are 1205 and a 1505

That would be great if you guys could really do side by comparison and let us know the results.

with speakers you get what you pay for i say..

Don

I have to say in most cases I agree but a few years ago tried some Carvin stuff. The LM12 series speaker I have just can't be replaced. Lightweight, great bass response and super clean highs. I'll be DJing with them tonight. I push them with a 500 watt Yamaha mixer and they take all the power it can put out. I now have a pair of 10" and Carvin's very small powered mixer for my studio. Great stuff at a very decent price.
They discontinued this line and I'm sorry I didn't get the 15" models too. Anyone got some LM15's lying around ???
I keep trying to justify a change in PA stuff but then realize I have great stuff.
If it ain't broke ........... LOL

In many cases ..you pay too much.

I am all for..buying the best you can afford...but be cautious about "numbers" and overpriced gear....and when you are buying at list prices, are the companies being fair with you...can you believe the "numbers" from them...Just think about it (Bose is an example)

Bill, like you..I already have great stuff...we just have to keep looking for new toys..

You can't replace your Crates, and I won't replace my Cubes...we must be on to something..

Fran whats wrong with BOSE speakers ...everyone seems to love them..? Yes they are very expensive but no one is complaining..

You won't be able to tell much about a Podium/QSC shootout unless you have a BIG room and very tolerant neighbors!

Most of the time, speakers compare very equally until you get up into that last 20% or so of their volume range. Then the money starts to show!

The fact that Bose sells at list price...can't be any clearer to me..

My neighbors just have to make the best of it..

"I have a School concert on Friday( Bristol High School), that I am the sound system supplier...I will be using two Roland Cubes for the audience and this 1205a for the school class (Graduation program for young children..) The Edirol mixer will give me the control I need for this gig.."



Update: This 1 hour show turned out to be a real workout..

Preparation time, putting the selected music together and altering after they wanted to change it up..not a big deal, but time consuming..

When I got to Bristol High School..it was raining ..hard!!

I had to park about 60 yards away..I loaded the R10 ..two Roland cubes, Podium Pro 1205a, bag with mics and cords, Laptop and mixer.....wheeled over to the front door...no ramp , just to steps...unloaded the cart , hauled the Cubes , Podium , Laptop and mixer into the school...loaded the R10 again

Wheeled to the auditorium..towards the front of the stage..unloaded..again...

Then I had to dead lift the 75 pound Cubes onto the 4 foot high stage.(2 Cubes)....the under 30 pound Podium was a breeze..

The house system was a pair of EAW speakers (used for the mic podium...).

The Roland's cruized in the 1300 seat auditorium, no need to push any volume...It actually did sound better than the EAW's..I used the Podium 1205a for the monitor facing the little kids on stage...

The group of young lady teachers that organized the kids were lovely young ladies (perk)

The show went with out a hitch...

I was only half way finished..the way I came in..is the way I had to leave...and yes it was still pouring rain..I was exhausted , and soaked.....but had a great time..

My entire setup probably doesn't weigh 100 pounds total!
I rarely used the cart because it weighs more than just about any single piece of my gear.
Nobody ever asks why I don't have bigger speakers. Instead they usually ask how I get such great sound from "those little post things." (Bose Compacts).
You are too old to work that hard Fran!
DonM

Being you DJ's the gig be thank full you didn't have to lug the heavy G70 in also ...
stop complaining you could have a REAL job!!

Get a pair of QSC K-8 Speakers they are the best small speaker I have ever used with the low end switch and 20lbs ea they are great . 1000 wt each and bullet proof I have used them for almost 2 1/2 years and they are small and do the job even in big arena's as well .

well worth the money.

Ron, do you really think the QSC k8 would cover a 1,300 seat auditorium?

Maybe a Podium 802

prob not , I have been in a few situations with those speakers I have played a couple of Gyms it would not be my choice for that larger arena I would use my full system DSR 15 DSR 12 K-8 I have a set of all that is 3000 wt per side but believe it or not those K-8 have pulled there weight in many situations in biger clubs I do a lot of Elk Lodge gigs and I play the Big room with those prob 500-700 seats and they do a great Job there is a thresh hold wall that they will have for the high end so in your case prob not. but I have been very impressed with them and highly recomend them for what they do for the size they are.

Public address for a venue is totally different than filling it with decent volume, flat frequency spectrum music.

Simply talking to a 1500 seat room, a pair of K8's would be more than enough. The horns have a pretty good dispersion pattern, and the sound is pretty even across the field. Put me down as a fan of the QSC K series. Used them in various capacities a few times, hell of a loud bang for the buck, clean as a whistle.

Not a cheap whistle, but what'a you want for free... a rubber biscuit?!

Actually, Ron and Diki are probably right..the 8's most likely would have done the job...My part was to play music not speech, but as little as I had to push with the Cubes..I am sure 8's would have worked too..