Am I hauling too much crap?

[bluemusic133]

We play medium venues and I get the feeling I am hauling way more amps, eq's than I need to. I am new at running sound so please type slowly. I have 1 crown ce2000, 1 crown ce1000 and 1 crown 402. I have 1 CVega Sub (750watts), 2 floor monitors and most of the time only use 2 15 mains although I have 4. (breath) I have 5 EQ channels-3 for vocals 1 for drum and one is just attached. I also run the BBE Sonic Maximizer for a full system EQ on main insert. DBX 2chnl comp/gate for vocal. Behringer 4ch gate for drums. Behringer xover. OK now, can I get close to full potential and reduce # of amps, eq's, BBE, gates? I run MONO. Thanks in advance. Your kindness will most likely go unnoticed but not by me.

[smileywiley]

WOW!!! you're new to sound and you have all that stuff?! Whoa! My band uses a Yamaha EMX 3000 powered mixer and 2 12" mains. I haven't been anywhere yet that it wasn't too big. I don't see why you need all those amps. I mean, hey... Give your back a break :)

just my 2 cents,
Nick

[xstatic]

The only way you are hauling too much gear is if you leave some at home and are still happy with your sound:)

[cmchamp]

There is a time when you have 'too much' gear, but that's when I leave what I won't need in the trailer!

[michaelhoddy]

Given your rig, it doesn't seem like you are dragging around too much overkill. I sure wouldn't take any less in the way of amps (ever lost an amp during a show?), and cutting down the processing won't save much in the way of weight or space, at least noticeably.

[bluemusic]

Thanks Michaelhoddy for the straight answer. I guess I'll keep on hauling the full buttload.:bounce: