The Ultimate Live Sound System for Marching Band
Amplify your marching band’s performance with this all-powerful field PA system from Sweetwater! With it in tow, you bring extra power that reinforces your band’s projection and enables you to deliver a show-stopping performance that envelops your audience in a magnificent rush of sound. The nucleus of this system is the Allen & Heath SQ-5 Digital Mixer, which delivers best-in-class audio quality with virtually no latency. Its 48 channels also offer an ample number of inputs for your front ensemble and extra microphones. On top of that, the accompanying SQ MixPad app lets you mix your band’s performance wirelessly from anywhere in the stands or on the field. For the outputs, this PA system delivers your ensemble’s sound through an astonishing set of JBL array speakers. To boost the low end, the system includes a pair of JBL powered subwoofers that will shake and rumble your audience in their seats. Finally, with the included speaker and mixer carts from Pageantry Innovations, you can rapidly set up and take down your system with ease.
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Allen & Heath SQ-5 48-channel Digital Mixer
Sells separately for $3,999.00Based on Allen & Heath's acclaimed XCVI 96kHz FPGA audio engine, the SQ-5 digital mixer delivers extensive live sound mixing capabilities. Even with its powerful processing, the SQ-5 delivers best-in-class audio quality with less than 0.7ms of latency. You'll have a lot of flexibility when it comes to creating monitor mixes, with up to 12 stereo mixes (groups or auxiliaries) in addition to the main LR out. Eight stereo FX engines provide studio-quality effects, with dedicated returns. Complete with a 32 x 32 USB audio interface, and dedicated controls for mixing convenience, the Allen & Heath SQ-5 is a smart mixing solution for live music, worship sound, and educational facilities.
JBL VRX932LAP 1750W 12 inch Powered Line Array Speaker
Sells separately for $3,355.00 eachWhile intended for smaller venues than the VerTec series, the VRX932LAP Active Constant Curvature Line Array is designed and built to the same high standards and uses the same advanced, concert-proven drivers. The VRX932LAP delivers extraordinary clarity, flexibility and, of course, stunning JBL sound in an attractive, easy to handle, and affordable package. The VRX932LAP is a perfect fit for medium-sized venues that don't want to sacrifice sound quality just because they're not as big as other professional facilities. For compact power, it's the VRX932LAP.
JBL SRX828SP 2000W Dual 18 inch Powered Subwoofer
Sells separately for $2,549.00 eachJBL Professional's SRX828SP active loudspeaker provides great sound and rugged durability to those who depend on portable PA systems. The SRX828SP is a dual 18" subwoofer that features powerful onboard DSP making it a great solution for main PA or monitoring applications. Ethercon connectivity provides full HiQnet network-ability so you'll have extensive system tunability to get the best sound possible out of your PA no matter where you're mixing. Never compromise sound or durability in your PA again with JBL Professional's SRX828SP active loudspeaker.
Pageantry Innovations MC-20 Double Mixer Cart
Sells separately for $3,995.00Keeping your mixing gear safe at shows and organized between bookings is the Pageantry Innovations MC-20 Double Mixer Cart. This rolling cart has room for your live mixing board and compact lighting controller on its 22" x 43" top shelf, along with plenty of room for rack gear and power amps in its twin 10U integrated rack spaces. The rack itself is built from bulletproof 1.5" square steel tubing and sits on a quartet of 8" never-flat swivel locking casters, to get you from the gear truck to the stage on any terrain you’re likely to encounter. Additional features we love include the high-density ABS panels and removable medium snake door. Looking to get your mixing gear to the gig a little easier? Roll out safely and in style in the Pageantry Innovations MC-20 Double Mixer Cart — available for order through Sweetwater.
Allen & Heath AB168 16x8 Digital Stage Box for Qu / Avantis / SQ Mixing Systems
Sells separately for $1,449.00The AB168 audiorack from Allen & Heath is the portable stagebox solution for your GLD and Qu systems. You'll have plenty of ins and outs with 16 incomparable Allen & Heath preamps for your inputs, and 8 outputs you can assign as monitor sends, main outputs - anything you need. Sweetwater knows convenience is second only to sound where portable PA is concerned, and with the AB168's dSNAKE Cat 5 connectivity, protective rubber bumpers, and carry handle, Allen & Heath has you covered!
Pageantry Innovations SC-20 Double Speaker Stack Cart
Sells separately for $1,350.00 each
Furman M-8S Power Conditioner / Sequencer
Sells separately for $429.95In addition to the usual surge protection and noise filtering, the Furman M-8S power sequencer is also your ideal insurance against blown speakers. We've all been there. You're powering up your rig, your monitors power up before your other devices, and then - POP! Not only is this racket irritating, these annoying noises could seriously damage your speakers! The M-8S resolves this issue by powering up your gear in stages. Here at Sweetwater, we understand the importance of proper power conditioning. After all, your gear is a significant investment. Protect it with the Furman M-8S power sequencer!
Pro Co Siamese Twin EC1 Dual XLR Audio + Edison to IEC Power Cable - 75-foot
Sells separately for $275.99 eachThe Pro Co 75’ EC1 Siamese Twin Powered Speaker Interconnect Cable is perfect for hooking up portable powered monitors in record time. Sweetwater stage pros trust Pro Co cables like the Siamese Twin because they rightly combine two cables into one for power and audio from a single source. Thanks to precision shielding, Pro Co Siamese Twin cables eliminate all hum and buzz problems under 100kHz for audio and power that’s clean and pristine. Get less clutter, faster setups, and quicker breakdowns by ordering yours today!
Pro Co PCE2-50 Excellines ProCat Cat 5e Cable with etherCON Connectors - 50 foot
Sells separately for $72.99Pro Co's Excellines ProCat EtherCon cables provide your Ethernet-based digital snakes and in-ear monitoring systems with a more convenient, consistent, and secure connection than regular RJ45-terminated Cat 5e cables. Made with premium Neutrik EtherCon plugs at both ends, your Excellines ProCat EtherCon cables lock into place and provide your digital audio gear with the protection it needs to weather even the harshest environments. In fact, these rugged die-cast shells provide your cables with weatherproof Collinox plating and a tightly sealed O-ring gasket that keeps moisture out. If you're tired of suffering the pitfalls of standard data cables, then Sweetwater recommends switching to Pro Co's Excellines ProCat EtherCon cables.
Pro Co PWRCON20-3 powerCon A to B Cable - 3 foot
Sells separately for $61.99 eachConnect mains power to your gear when space is at a premium, with the Pro Co PWRCON20-3 PowerCon cable. It gives you a 20 amp-rated assembly packed in a secure-locking, compact housing. Much like a speakON, you insert the PWRCON20-3's PowerCon connector into a chassis connector, twist, then lock. This cable also comes with color-coded connectors to prevent you from accidentally connecting two mains supplies together. Smaller than an IEC connector with double the capacity, the Pro Co PWRCON20-3 PowerCon cable is also highly durable, oil- and moisture-proof, and resistant to kinking. At Sweetwater, we receive ongoing training on nearly everything we sell. Give us a call; we're happy to help!
Gator Cableworks Headliner Series Microphone Cable - 6 foot
Sells separately for $42.99 eachGator Cableworks Headline series microphone cables are the company’s top-of-the-line offering. They flaunt Gator Cablework’s lowest capacitance conductors for flawless signal transfer. Under the hood, these cables have 24 AWG (American Wire Gauge) quad-core conductors and gold-plated contacts for full-spectrum frequency response. You also get braided shielding to reject noise and interference. Finally, Headliner mic cables have flexible PVC jackets and patent-pending connectors for years-long durability. Whatever the application, Gator Headliner series microphone cables won’t let you down. Order yours from Sweetwater today.
