So, like vocal effects (see: other thread), I know next to nothing about PA systems, mixers, and amplifiers (for the most part). However, since I play music, my boss assumes I know these things and would rather not hire a professional as long as I can put something together that works (small company, small budget).
So we put in two 70v ceiling speakers in our training facility (Only about 30 ft x 30 ft) and I currently have a Mackie CFX16mkII mixer:
http://www.mackie.com/products/cfx16mkii/images/CFX16mkII-Top.jpg
(for reference)
If I wanted to get a rackmountable power amplifier; how should I go about doing this? I'm guessing I won't need much power (80 watts should be fine). I have the speaker cables run to a plate (interchangeable between binding posts and banana cables for the connections).
I've noticed, for outputs, most power amplifiers (at this wattage) have terminal strips. Also, the inputs are generally Phoenix-type connections. How the heck do I hook up these speakers and mixer to the amplifier? XLR to Phoenix cables for the input?
I truly appreciate any feedback on this matter. I haven't purchased an amp yet so any recommendations would be great. Would like it to be rackmountable and under $500 if possible.
Thanks so much! No idea how much help this would be for me, haha.
So we put in two 70v ceiling speakers in our training facility (Only about 30 ft x 30 ft) and I currently have a Mackie CFX16mkII mixer:
http://www.mackie.com/products/cfx16mkii/images/CFX16mkII-Top.jpg
(for reference)
If I wanted to get a rackmountable power amplifier; how should I go about doing this? I'm guessing I won't need much power (80 watts should be fine). I have the speaker cables run to a plate (interchangeable between binding posts and banana cables for the connections).
I've noticed, for outputs, most power amplifiers (at this wattage) have terminal strips. Also, the inputs are generally Phoenix-type connections. How the heck do I hook up these speakers and mixer to the amplifier? XLR to Phoenix cables for the input?
I truly appreciate any feedback on this matter. I haven't purchased an amp yet so any recommendations would be great. Would like it to be rackmountable and under $500 if possible.
Thanks so much! No idea how much help this would be for me, haha.