Gigging with TouchMix and K Family - Bob Bonnen

I'm mostly a solo performer, sometimes a duo or trio. Vocals, acoustic guitar, and harmonica playing at upscale resorts, private parties and corporate events. I've been a professional musician with performing as my sole source of income since 1989, and do from 3-6 gigs a week. I regularly do indoor or outdoor events with 20 - 250 people so I need a flexible sound system for different environments. I do my own setup and run my own sound.

Currently I'm using QSC TouchMix-16 with two KW122 speakers and one K10 speaker. I may use any combination of speakers depending on the gig. The K10 is small, lightweight and powerful with a very clean sound. It is ideal for portability, small gigs, and even outside work with the threat of weather which can turn quickly here in Florida. With the TouchMix and K10 setup and 3 big plastic bags I can secure my gear against rain in about 20 seconds.

The KW122's with the wood cabinets are my favorite speakers for larger gigs. Crisp and clean across all frequencies. It's my new favorite speaker and I've tried most of them. The additional cost and weight for the wood cabinets is well worth it for me.

The TouchMix easily replaces the rack and mixer system I had used before. The overall sound is noticeably better and less prone to feedback using compression at higher volumes. The EQ and effects rival that of quality hardware. And it’s very easy to use - I watched several online tutorials and set up my mix quickly without reading the manual. The ability to save settings and scenes is handy for different acoustic environments. I have saved the settings for my occasional trio which considerably cuts down on setup and sound check time.

Put it all together and it's the best sounding, most flexible system I've ever owned. Besides the obvious benefit for the audience, I find that knowing I have great sound adds an extra layer of fun and confidence to my performance.

Visit Bob Bonnen’s Website www.bestmusicman.com

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