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another piece of gear to help.  i started to work with SDR  software defined radio.   using a computer and a usb dongle to connect an antenna too.  allows me to see spectrum for the radio frequency and noise floor.   nooelec is the dongle.  cost was around 50 dollars.  i also purchased several old vhf mics from ev and audio technica to use for my system. 

https://www.nooelec.com/store/sdr/sdr-receivers/nesdr-mini.html

I'm thinking about a change of system and looking at a modular flexible rig  - 4x 18" subs, 2x 3-way tops and 2x 12" tops

Yamaha DZR315 over 2 x DXS18XLF on each side, that I could scale down to one DZR12 + 1 DXS18 on each side

or

RCF NX985 over 2 x 8003 subs that I could drop to an NX932 over one 8003 on each side.


This should give me options for gigs from 100 to 500 people but I'd like to know more about the 3 way tops in real world use if anyone has compared them. 


EDIT - I should add in the UK we are more limited and brands like bassboss, danley etc are hard to get hold of, so brands like HK Audio, JBL, RCF are more common for this level of gig.

...just my observation

I have mixed on the DZR315 a few times; it's a very decent 3-way full-range speaker.  I have never heard the NX985 or the NX932; however, most all of my speakers are RCF and have been very pleased with all of them.  I do not own any 3-way cabinets.

With that said, what are you looking for in a 3-way speaker that would need a sub?  The 3-way cabinets you referenced are rather heavy.  If you plan on using a sub with every setup, I think a 2-way speaker would be a better option... lighter weight, most can be pole mounted (if needed), and I think (personally) the overall sound quality of the system, with the use of sub, is noticeably better compared to a 3-way and a sub combination.  I'm not sure if it's the number of crossovers in a 3-way w/sub setup, but there seems to be a bit more of a mid-bass muffled sound from about 100hz down.  Maybe it's a time-alignment issue between the sub and the low freq. driver on the the 3-way; for me, it has never sounded right (including a JBL SRX835 w/sub I mixed on years ago).

In general (from my perspective), 3-way speakers have always sounded pretty good (full-range) by themselves.  Adding subs just didn't seem to add too much value.

This is my personal opinion on what I have mixed on over the years.

Half a wave(length) of what... The name  implies a frequency range.

JR

What do you want AutoMix for?

Automix is not designed to do anything with music it will sometimes seem to work but then it may makeup its own mind to do something that you are not expecting. It is meant for dealing with a bunch of people speaking, like on a panel discussion.

That is exactly our use case; automixing panel microphones for conferences and other meetings.  I also use it with great results for a sketch comedy gig we do once a year that can have up to 7 actors on stage at one time wearing wireless headset mics. 

I have watched numerous videos where a signal is taken into multiple mixing consoles (digital and analog) at all price points (like Behringer and Mackie to Digico) and compared the results with test equipment. With a flat EQ, there is VERY little difference (almost none) between all of them. Sure there are differences in workflow, how EQ's respond, FX, etc. Have you completed your SM58 tests in a double-blind manner?

No, not yet. I have given it some serious consideration, just haven't figured out a way of setting it up properly.

If I do the "SM58 test" on a dLive system, I don't recognize my own voice, it doesn't sound right. Try it the next time you have another console available with a dLive system. Plug in a SM58, dial in equal gain and HP filter on the consoles. Speak into the mic and compare the result.

And yes, I do sometimes take Syva or X40 out for a bar gig

I have watched numerous videos where a signal is taken into multiple mixing consoles (digital and analog) at all price points (like Behringer and Mackie to Digico) and compared the results with test equipment. With a flat EQ, there is VERY little difference (almost none) between all of them. Sure there are differences in workflow, how EQ's respond, FX, etc. Have you completed your SM58 tests in a double-blind manner?

In Norway, apparently every client can afford top-tier gear and everyone can hear the differences (such as they may/may not be).

Nope, dLive are everywhere, because of their price tag and feature set. I get why it's popular. It's portable (C1500), has a lot of I/O and options, tons of channels and buses, needs a single copper/optical cable to FOH. Still doesn't make it a good sounding console in my opinion.
I honestly believe that the console is too cheap. It should have had a higher price tag and the money should have been spent on better SQ during development. I can mix on it just fine, but there are a lot of other consoles where I feel more satisfied with the result. And I'm rather found of the DBX and SSL clone emulations in dLive, they did get those right.

If I do the "SM58 test" on a dLive system, I don't recognize my own voice, it doesn't sound right. Try it the next time you have another console available with a dLive system. Plug in a SM58, dial in equal gain and HP filter on the consoles. Speak into the mic and compare the result.

And yes, I do sometimes take Syva or X40 out for a bar gig

In Norway, apparently every client can afford top-tier gear and everyone can hear the differences (such as they may/may not be).

I guess I'm not a "pro" then.
I use X/M32.

My income comes from doing live event sound, occasional lights and less frequently video.  (Sometimes all at once.)
My crew gets paid and want to come back, no outstanding loans or iou's, cc balance zeroed monthly.
I have happy repeat clients, audiences are always satisfied and venues make money with reasonable ticket prices.
All this because I use "not pro" X/M32 family products and by not being in debt for a "dangling carrot" that usually costs more than a house around here.

I used to bag heavily on that manufacturer up until this very moment when I just now realized what they have enabled me to accomplish.
So here's to the X32 and allowing us MI amateurs to practice our art.

In Norway, apparently every client can afford top-tier gear and everyone can hear the differences (such as they may/may not be).

Helge certainly has a diverse inventory of high end gear.  Probably takes Siva to bar gigs (just ribbing yah Helge I have learned a ton from you).  X40's are every day speakers.

Walk me through the setup of the Metal, Scott.  Mine is here years later sitting in the box.  Apparently I forgot to take a 10 lbs sledge hammer to it.

Will do we have to get the new software on it that has the wizard.  I have one on my desk let me test this one and I will send you the file then we can setup together.