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Mark Sexton:

--- Quote from: Frederik Rosenkjær on January 22, 2011, 10:07:25 AM ---I'm somewhat in the same situation - looking at the T-series. The problem with the Q, for me at least, is that it is not as scalable as the T, since it requires different types of cabinets (Q1's and Q7's) while with the T-series I could just keep one item in the warehouse for all possible applications...

At the same time I'm in the process of making a Danley-rig as my "large" rig aiming for 4 x SH46 and 4 x TH118, which I estimate it will take at least 8 x T10 pr. side to match (for tops). Argh - all these options...

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That's one of the big considerations I had to look at when I was putting together the system. It was going to take more boxes, more storage, and more money to put together a Q system that would have the flexibility of the T system I put together. The Ts could handle all but maybe 1 or 2 events the school would do over a 5 year period, so we just decided we'd rent if for some reason the T's were rejected by a band.

Another great thing about the T's is that they're really really light and easy to rig. I can rig 4 boxes at a time and it only weights about 100lbs. It only takes about a half hour with one guy to dead hang 8 per side with a lift, probably faster with motors. The light weight allows for smaller rigging, which allows for an overall faster setup and strike.

Sheldon Gooi:
We've got 16 T10s and 8 QSubs. And the really good thing is that they are so flexible.
Depends on the music style, we've done 2 per side with 1 sub per side for about 100 people with a jazz band. Also done louder pop bands outdoors with 8 + 4 per side. Also did a dance party with the full system. Subs stacked 4 high - it was really amazing, loud & clean.

Early Jan we did a expo hall 50m x 50m x 10m high, we did a kick-off event with recorded music, 7x T10 per side, 2x TSub per side, 1x J-Sub per side (our QSubs were rented out). Not quite ready for live rock music in this size hall, but client was really happy with the level, coverage and sound quality.
In Singapore, we call this the chilli padi system. chilli padi is a really tiny chilli, but really hot. So nice & small speakers that don't block the video screens (clients like this a lot), but deliver loud & pristine audio when needed.
I strongly recommend them.
I would recommend a complete system, rather than mix & match, so you can remote control the D12 amps & tweak your levels during the show. really handy.

Luke Kehrwald:
We own 6 of the T10 boxes and are looking to expand to 12 at least.  We primarily use them 3 per side in the arc configuration with the array bracket and I have been very pleased with the sound quality and volume.  In this configuration with subs I think they will work perfectly for worship rock music as long as the 110 degree coverage works will in your venue.

We have also used them 1 per side in the point source configuration with subs for very small concerts.  They will cover 50' deep before dropping off significantly and as long as your desired SPL is not super high they will probably work for 100 people.  200 people with rock music will be pushing it and you will be hitting the limiters a lot.  Also we use the D12 amp not the D6.

Make sure that you use them in their cut mode which puts a filter in at 125hz I believe.  Without the cut mode enabled low frequencies from a bass guitar or kick drum cause a port compression noise that sounds like flapping.  After much discussion and research with the local D&B guys in NC we determined that too much air is being pushed through the ports causing extra noise.  With a subwoofer and the cut mode in place this problem goes away.

Luke Kehrwald

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