The band is up and running and you're starting to release some great material. You need to make a decision - do you continue to do it for the fun or do you start to get more serious. If you intend on taking things to the next level, you are going to need to purchase some professional music equipment to do your band justice.
When considering the purchase of musical equipment it is generally a good idea to discuss it at a band meeting. Everyone should be aware that proper music equipment is the next most important factor after the bands talent.
Without doubt the most important piece of musical equipment, that you will purchase together as a band, is the PA system. Most band members will have their own instruments. The PA system is what describes the speakers, the sound mixer and amplifier. If you stick with quality manufacturers such as Marshall, Boss, or Yamaha, you won't go far wrong. Buy the best you can, within the budget that the band has agreed.
After you've picked out your PA system it's time to get everyone hooked up and tuned in. You will need some sort of sound engineer to assist with this, or at the very least, someone who is familiar with operating the sound mixer / mixing desk. This person has the very important job of optimally balancing the sound levels of each instrument and the vocals.
Everyone in the band needs to feel confident in operating the music equipment / instruments that they are in charge of. Do not even think of attempting to do a live gig without first getting to know the equipment you are working with. So whenever any new piece of equipment is bought, make sure that you do lots of jamming with the band first, before hitting the stage!
Without doubt the most important piece of musical equipment, that you will purchase together as a band, is the PA system. Most band members will have their own instruments. The PA system is what describes the speakers, the sound mixer and amplifier. If you stick with quality manufacturers such as Marshall, Boss, or Yamaha, you won't go far wrong. Buy the best you can, within the budget that the band has agreed.
After you've picked out your PA system it's time to get everyone hooked up and tuned in. You will need some sort of sound engineer to assist with this, or at the very least, someone who is familiar with operating the sound mixer / mixing desk. This person has the very important job of optimally balancing the sound levels of each instrument and the vocals.
Everyone in the band needs to feel confident in operating the music equipment / instruments that they are in charge of. Do not even think of attempting to do a live gig without first getting to know the equipment you are working with. So whenever any new piece of equipment is bought, make sure that you do lots of jamming with the band first, before hitting the stage!