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I recently bought two thump go’s used and couldnt be happier for the price and for my needs. I use them through a mixer and they are surprisingly powerful - I plan to use them mostly in garage band practices/backyard parties paired with a sub

I just purchased 5 sets of Mackie cr4-xbt . Not sure what to do with them all... lol

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Everse 8 EQ settings: At very loud levels (gigging outdoors, large bar karaoke, etc) the dsp limiting tech on the ev tends to cut a little bass while also at very loud levels the high end can get slightly harsh or piercing. At moderate levels (coffeehouse, smaller intimate performances) The speaker has a very Flat frequency that is pretty accurate so consider the venue when dialing in the eq. Here's what i recommend. 1. If using a stereo pair. set your primary speaker to mixer mode. Leave the other on basic mode so it doesn't potentially add more volume from the main mix send which may already be boosted on the primary speaker. If you do not have a second speaker then disregard. 2. If running one or two speakers, set both to live mode (has a real nice warm mid tone). Then on the main speaker , go into the mixer on the app. On the bottom you can choose graphical or parametric eq. Choose parametric. 3. If often playing moderate to louder levels. raise bottom 3 decibals.. however... for 160hz add a relatively tight q curve of 5.5ish and lower it to -2 to -3 decibals. This is actually a cool old eq engineers trick. Doing this accomplishes two things.. That boxy sound inherent in many small form factor abs speakers squarely sits around this range as well as general low end mud. Another benefit of this cut is it separates the bass from the mids and highs creating a more "hifi" sound without losing the mid warmth. Play with the q curve to dial in just how much you are willing to lose in the 160 range. I keep mine pretty tight so its really only notching out those specific frequencies instead of a wider curve. 4. Line one and two i use for guitar/vocals.. I set compressor to 1 for guitar, 2 for vocals on the channels. This makes its tasteful without sounding compressed. Reverbs are quite decent. My preference is small cathedral soft dialed back about -15 per channel. Now notice their are presets in the bottom right of the app for each channel. Here you can choose from a variety of modeled eq and settings for condensor or dynamic mics, acoustic guitars, bass, etc. It is very handy and choosing a mic preset here for your vocals really cuts out feedback and low end plosives. 5. Finally.. I leave the the rest of the eq mostly flat. In some situations ill boost some mids or highs 1 decibal for fine tuning. Depends on the room, situation.. loudness levels. One thing to note. the bluetooth signal from channel 3 seems to have the treble boosted already to the point where I have had to lower the treble gain on channel three specifically like -4 dB to sound natural and not overly hyped or even piercing.

@@WWeiss-nv5vz Thanks Bill this is great info. I have two EV's but haven't had much time to experiment with the EQ. I appreciate your responding. 🙂

Dude. We have 20 care homes . We use Yamaha 1k . We started with the Yamaha 600 7 years ago .

Thanks for the heads up. I never heard of the 100. Specs look great for $425. 3 ch., 12 lbs, 120db! Is it really that loud? Is there a removable battery? My only deal breaker is lack of normal pole mount. Mounting on a mic stand doesn't get very high and would easily tip over?

Hi Bill,it really is that loud and cranked right up there is no distortion. I use a gravity stand adapter so I can use it on a standard speaker stand. The battery is not removable by the looks of it. It’s going in my suitcase for this summers vacation for sure……Bill, as a man of knowledge in this field I have a question for you. Can you use the Bose L1 pro 32 line array with any sub? I have a Qsc K112 that I don’t want to part with. Regards John.

Please suggest me for classical live Performs any one of them.

Thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately I have no experience with the Roland Cube Street. I have read good things about it from gigging musicians on the Acoustic Guitar Forum. My question is 50 watts loud enough compared to the other $600 PA's on the market?

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Thanks for the compliment! Not sure about the good ears? have been playing drums for 20+ years at 120dB!

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Thanks for your positive feedback. Adding a second speaker gives you about a 3dB gain. Not huge but noticeable. To our brain, 6dB gain seems like double the power. 10dB gain is actually twice as loud using professional measuring equipment. So 18dB is huge! Even 4 S1Pros wouldn't equal it! My biggest issue with the S1Pro is when it does get anywhere near that 100+dB limit it sounds very harsh and the little 6.5" can't handle any kind of deep bass.! Other speakers about to mention stay clean at their max clipping point! If you need internal battery Everse 8 is excellent-my favorite. If you don't mind the 31lbs get the new Everse12 at 126dB. Too heavy for me. Or for $500 and the price of an external power source go with the 124dB QSC CP8. In my home the CP8 was 9dB louder than the Everse 8, almost 2X louder! CP8 runs easily off 150 watts! Downside: No reverb or Bluetooth. Many choices, all far louder/another league from the S1Pro! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nymc8nQLL5w.html

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I don't wait or run down to zero. I top off the battery at 50%. Seems to be running a long time!

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Definite need for the Mackie ShowBox. Most of these only have 2 full channels (plus one jack channel) which, like you said in the video, kind of defeats the purpose of a portable PA. The Mackie ShowBox has 5/6 channels, with some other cool features. The Everse 12 will be a big hit with the DJ crowd, who want larger battery-powered speakers. Very helpful video -- thank you!

Thanks for your feedback.@@Nestico87

Has anyone tried the Yorkville exm mobile tower? I'm curious to know how it sounds

Every one of these 6.5-10" speakers NEED a subwoofer. Of course if you are just doing vocals or acoustic guitar, then a sub is not necessary. The Alto has an excellent clean high end, but little bass! Add a subwoofer and you have a real full range solution, better than 12-15" top, just not as loud. With these size speakers I use either a Bose Sub1 or EV ELX12-SP. Both AC only. I use the 600 watt Ecoflow Pro to power them. www.amazon.com/EF-ECOFLOW-Portable-Multiple-Recharge/dp/B08T1KY8SG/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2JCPHQHUGLSI4&keywords=ecoflow%2Briver%2B2%2Bpro&qid=1703133043&sprefix=ecoflow%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 Check out this video on sub pairing: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5AJeDnSU6dg.html

@@WWeiss-nv5vz I use the JBL, which has 38Hz low end, but small speakers. This has been loud enough for acoustic guitar+vocals+bluetooth backing/drum track. For larger venues I add a full-sized older Bose L1 compact, which is great by itself, but has no effects like reverb (essential, IMO). I will look at your subwoofer recommendations for the backing track. I always feel this is the weakest link and I need to hear it to stay on track. Thanks so much for your quick reply, and very thorough review video. Much appreciated!!

Be careful of manufacture specs. 38HZ spec is at one meter at what volume? Only a full size sub like the Bose Sub2 will produce low Hz at gigging volume. A step up from your Compact would be the JBL MK2, which has good bass for your application but not at the level of a dedicated sub. MK2 has an internal battery, with good effects.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UvYGaqp1r9M.html If you don't need internal battery, EV 30m is also great.

@@WWeiss-nv5vz My ""audience" is primarily the nursing home crowd, so have to keep volume low. Still, would like more low-end since I'm a male singer, and since I have the drum/bass backing track (ala Digitech Trio+). And of course portability is huge. I can carry the guitar on my back, and everything else in on one load. The MK2 is much heavier! but could be a one-tripper+a workout(!) ... I'd like to try out the Everse 8 sometime as I think it would have better "true" low end with the 8-inch speaker. ... I do like the 4-channel mixer on the JBL, as sometimes I have a guest singer and it's nice just to plug them in and go. As an aside, the USB power connections are huge on these things, as I can use a USB-to-9V adapter and run a guitar pedal or harmony pedal without AC, which is very nice!

For your gig the external sub would be way overkill. Everse 8 does have more bass than any other portable PA but it takes some EQ ing to get it right. There is one other solution if you want to stay with the JBL. Small, Presonus Sub8. Light at 16 lbs but no handles. Can be carried in an 8" tote bag. It will add nice low end to the JBL in a small room. Not sure it would make a huge difference in an open space. I say try it and return it if it doesn't work. $200ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dm3AB80O_sc.html

They did add many great features!

I also have pairs of both and It’s not any louder fam…The first and second generation Bose speakers have the same amp etc so it’s the same SPL… just changed up from physical knobs to menu scrolling and features (including the streaming, usb-c and XLR out, and the optional add ons for the mic and line connection/charger ports on the side).

Everybody's ears are different. Many people are saying the Plus is louder??@@anewk9868

No not many that I know of…Was replying to the person who said it was louder but I think it’s mostly gonna be folks that don’t have the two to A/B and/or read the specs for both 😂

I believe it will work?? I lent the speaker to a friend so I can't test it.

Thanks for your feedback. I am not sponsored by any company so I can be 100% honest!

Heads up: If you want to keep running the Thump Go on Bluetooth you can't line out from the XLR to a sub. It won't transmit signal :( Only choice is using a mixer into sub out to your top, losing Bluetooth. My sub choices: EV ELX200-SP $800, Bose Sub1 $900, or budget choice, loud but not the same quality bass- Behringer B1200 $350.

Glad you liked it. Not sure which Alto you have, but it should have a sub out that can run to the Fishman. If Fishman is your sending speaker, it has a sub out or mix out you can connect to the Alto. If you don't want to run long cable runs across a room, then you can go with wireless transmitters. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5As58cOmy7U.html You are very talented with a sweet voice! Continue to Change the World!

@@WWeiss-nv5vz Bill - I am grateful for your videos! And jealous at how many amps you have LOL -- Thank you for your compliment as well!. Yes - Fishman would be my sending speaker... Would the effects send with it? Also, do you have an recs with a Wireless transmitter? I don't even know what to glook for on amazon. Do you think there would be latency? Maybe you should set up a website for consulting! I know you get a lot of questions and have lots of expertise to share.

SA 330 has a number of outputs. DI out/MixOut. Not sure which will send effects. I would email or call Fishman support to make sure. They have excellent customer service! I have never used wireless transmitters. I know the good ones are $$$. Shure is a top brand. Might ask this question on the Bose L1 Facebook pagefacebook.com/groups/BoseL1/ When you are ready to upgrade your sound, I would replace the Alto with either a battery operated Bose S1Pro+ or the Pro8. Also the Yamaha DBR10 would equal Bose. Yamaha only $400 with 7 year warranty! These speakers add smooth HIfi midrange and some low end missing from the Fishman and Alto. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cU6eQQuavjI.html

What about the Mackie ShowBox instead of the Bose? There seems like so many incredible features. I haven’t used my alto yet - I may return and go for the showbox instead. Will consider the Bose 1 too!!

There is no one single PA that approaches full range sound. Fishman, QSC, JBL, RCF, EV, Turbosound, LD, and Mackie all have your typical PA live sound which has a very clean high end. Yamaha and Bose have the opposite sound. Rolled off highs with a smooth Hifi like midrange and a boosted low end. Pair Yamaha or Bose with any of the others and you get full range sound! Mackie has a similar sound than your Fishman 330 but not as good! Check out the new Bose S1Pro Plus which has the option for wireless receivers built in. Bose is famous for their room filling120 - 180 degree dispersion. Yamaha DBR is bare bones but considerably louder than S1Pro or 330x. Return the Alto! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ApPbI3bUrE8.html

200 has good specs - 125dB $720 kind of expensive, 27 lbs is on the heavy side when I compare it to the 18lbs Everse 8. 7 year Yamaha warranty is #1!

Hard to find everything in one unit :(

The new mackie showbox looks promising. And presales started for the new positive grid live. All came to my attention in the last week. Looks like we are getting closer. Or at least a better compromise for one unit. @@WWeiss-nv5vz

Thanks, good points!

Would like to know how the Soundboks 4 compares to the new Everse 12 as far as bass performance? Yorkville sub doesn't have a user replaceable battery , so I am not interested.

I heard the Gen 4's and they have a slightly better sounding bass than the Gen 3s, (and battery lasts a tad bit longer), but i havent heard the Everse 12 yet other than reviews on youtube. And I agree, the Yorkvilles dont have a user replaceable battery which i agree is a bummer. I almost didnt buy them, took me a while to actually pull the trigger. It was the only battery powered sub out there offering the loudness I was looking for. So bit the bullet and bought them. Im glad I did. Once the battery loses its life, they can at least still run full with a power cord. Im cosidering getting the Everse 12's just because I dont like the protective rubber balls on the Sounboks, at least not when i have them pole mounted on top of the subs. Just dont like the look. I think the Everse has a better look than the soundboks. Just my opinion.

Your one of the few, that has purchased the Yorkville sub. I was skeptical because of the low 100 watt spec. Have you compared it to other subs in that price range? How is the output compared?@@derrickghrael6582

@WWeiss-nv5vz you are probably thinking of the Yorkville EXM mobile sub. Thats the one that has 100watts. Im referring to the EXM ProSub. It has dual 10” woofers. That one is 800 watts and sounds awesome. That is the only battery powered sub that offered that wattage at the time. I wouldnt purchase the smaller 100watt version.

Thanks for the heads up, I didn't know it was even out! Specs look great, 128dB max! Still doesn't have a user removable battery and at 67 lbs is too heavy for me. At that weight range if you don't need internal battery JBL PRX 915 15", 131dB, 63 lbs, $1,300 or Bose Sub2 at same price.@@derrickghrael6582

I believe Everse 8 can.

Alto Busker has it@@WWeiss-nv5vz

EV is the loudest/most headroom, with a full bottom end/clean high end making it the best full range sound. Also has the best App! As far as FX, I don't use them much being a drummer. Check out the Acoustic Guitar Forum for many posts on the EV8: www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674572 Bose S1 for plug and play

Took your advice and went to the Doctor. He said, Son you have a bad case of GAS! Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Currently in recovery

Weather cover only works with Bluetooth/no cables. Seems like the mic preamps have been improved in the new Bose S1 + model. I still prefer the EV!

Many people have reported weak gain on mic channel on the S1Pro. Solution is using a small mixer- I use the Yamaha MG06x. But that defeats the whole idea of everything in one box and mixer needs A/C power. The new S1Pro+ seems to have solved the issue with better preamps.

@@WWeiss-nv5vz I found the Bose S1Pro+ too quiet for me on the mic channel. I can speak louder and put SM58 mic closer, but I need the sound to be loud and full for everyone as we pass the mic around for others to speak at events. Otherwise, the Bose does sound nice, and it is worth a look if it fits your needs.

Really, then Everse 8 is the way to go!@@Wisdom7I

Greetings! There are only reviews and reviews of Everse 8 on RU-vid. I didn't find the sound of instruments on the street. I had to film the live performance myself for 9 minutes, how it sounds with a guitar and a microphone. Perhaps someone will be interested. A friend performs songs with a guitar in Everse 8 on the central pedestrian street of Bauman in Kazan. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uJeYJNi0bb8.htmlsi=bWLpDsyzid10wVlz

The Everse 8 has the best full range sound. With the best bass and cleanest high end. But you can only get these superior results if you know how to use EQ properly. Out of the box/plug and play, it is the equal of the Bose S1Pro.

Battery subs are underpowered and expensive. Non have user removable batteries. The matching EV ELX200-SP is my #1 choice, matching App is a big plus! After that would be the Bose Sub1 which is $100 more and a little less powerful. Of course if you don't mind the weight/size Bose Sub2 is next level! Equal to 15" sub performance but smaller and lighter. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YVQ164c2IH4.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5AJeDnSU6dg.html

No, connection by Bluetooth will only be between speaker Apps of same company.

@@WWeiss-nv5vz Thank you!

None of them! The largest here is an 8 inch woofer which doesn't produce much bass. The best here, the Everse 8 goes down to 60Hz. PA subs go down to 40HZ. So you are missing many fundamental frequencies required to reproduce House Techno. Get a decent sub as cheap as $350 for the Behringer B1200 and the performance of the top will be a Night and Day difference! Have you seen this video? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YVQ164c2IH4.html

@@WWeiss-nv5vzthanks. It wouldn’t be to play a large venue it would only be for a small backyard gathering. That’s why I was thinking the everse or the Bose. Failing that maybe some studio monitors like the hs10

I have to disagree. I do some acoustic, vocals and looping. I had the Ev and ended up returning it after I tried the Bose s1 pro plus. The plus model increased the mic output, (the weakness in the original model) Its is much more user friendly than the EV, it has onboard wireless charging capabilities, lasts longer on charge and most of all, sounds better in my opinion. The Tone Match for the mics and guitars is pretty nice too. Different strokes I guess, but I definitely prefer the new Bose

Agree, Everse 8 is #1!

Everse does have more headroom and bass response.

Did you spend time EQ ing the bass of the Everse? I found out of the box they sounded very similar.

@@WWeiss-nv5vz yes, I just found that the s1 pro plus is easier on the fly, (I usually just use the Bose app) and I love that I can use the Bose to store and charge the mic and guitar wireless systems. Don’t get me wrong, the everse sounds great, but once I selected my amp and guitar in the tone match with Bose, that was all the eq’ing I needed

@@joesteel3459can you have two wireless xlr transmitters in one speaker? I know it has the instrument transmitter placement but can you replace it with and xlr microphone transmitter instead?

@@aslanbach2098 you can do wireless instrument and wireless mic. I know they push the Bose transmitters, but I’m sure they accept other brands, the inputs are typical xlr/trs 1/4. So should work the same as anything else that would accept wireless. The speaker has two onboard charging ports for the Bose transmitters.

@@joesteel3459 thank you!

Over $600 with no removable battery. Deal Breaker for me!

It really depends. The S1 Pro sounds a little more like a home speaker. It sounds pretty good but a little bass heavy and some frequencies are missing. Some songs I played through it sounded great and better than the Everse, others didn’t and the Everse took it. To me the Everse sounds like a PA speaker. It’s more transparent and you get exactly what you put in where the Bose has some eq. My testing I liked both for dry vocals. Where the Everse pulls away is the mixer. Much more gain available on the Everse. Many more effects available though they’re more difficult to get to in the menu. The app control is also a big win. You can also set the eq curve for what style you’re using the speaker. Initially I thought the Everse wasn’t anything to write home about. Now I’m selling my S1 Pros.

Thanks for all the feedback! Looks like EV8 is what I need to get serious with!

I couldn't have said it better myself!@@cduemig1

Everse 8 Money well spent!@@vegasdan9820

Glad you liked it. You are familiar with the Bose "House Sound". Smoooth mids, non fatiguing, Hi fi sounding. Everse 8 is the opposite. Crystal clear at volume in your face, sounds like you are on live stage in front of amps. Comes down to personal preference.

I had to actually contact yamaha for stereo setups on the stagepas. The response? It supports dual mono only. HARD PASS

Good to know, Deal Breaker!@@tomorrowtech

The Yamaha doesn’t look like a normal pa speaker which is the biggest dealbreaker for me

You prefer everse 8 or Bose s1 pro?😊

@victorastovilca9087 I prefer BOSE bc I trust their 60 years of experience... What I don't like is people attacking attempting and discredit Bose and its consumer base. Technically... I'm not impressed with BIG and LOUD as in the EV 8 It had it had better be louder... it's HUGE! Nothing impressive about the internals or hardware. Unlike Bose with it's articulated 3 speaker Array to maximize soundstage Sparkling treble and warm powerful deep bass! 17.5 hz is lower than alot of subwoofers to name a few features... EV users can't even pair them without using a cable.? But since they've started to charge more money than Bose. The attacks on how expensive Bose is have coincidentally started to subside. 🤪 😆

All of my sound engineer buddies prefer the EV over the Bose S1 and the pro with its expensive built in wireless connectivity which can be had for a third of the price for their "transmitters". Bose= Great high end dispersion, terrible mid range.. dsp'd fake bass to fool your ears. EV = great full range with warm mids without coloring the sound. Full studio grade mixer built in without needing a "tone match" to actually sound decent. Full parametric EQ to dial in your exact sound characteristics. As a live performer, the EV has been a game changer. I thought it too was overpriced out of the gate, however, after using a pair for a better part of 2023 I can tell you they are worth it. It is true that for the purpose of simplicity the Bose sound pretty good out of the box where the EV needs some tweaking... but thats just it.. the fact that its entirely tweakable with compressors, line and main eq's, reverbs, delays built in makes it a marvel they packed so much into such a small package. Once you spend some time with them, you can really dial in what sounds like a full pa similar to EV's live larger PA lineup. I am not bashing Bose in anyway. what they do, they do well and i would love to see Bose proprietary dispersion tech combined with EV's power and tweakable feature set.. and better preamps. But for now.. Bose= good sound that fills a quiet room with little tweaking. EV has the dynacord mixer.. great preamps.. studio effects and a better full range sound imho.

@tomorrowtech Maybe your engineering buddies can show EV how to make a speaker that pairs with another WITHOUT a cord for almost $1,000 🤔 ... Baby steps, I guess.

@@IAmKAZMO The bluetooth does that fine without a cord mate. Its the mixer channels that need a connecting cable for stereo.. and yes i wish it didn't. However, you couln't do this with bose either unless its a feature of the plus model. With the everse stereo rig i am able to perform nightly completely wireless except for that one connecting cable. The preamps and feature set on the Everse FAR outshine the Bose as well as raw output. I do love the dispersion of the bose and of course that is what sets them apart. In fact I just recommended the S1 to my father for it's simplicity of use. But I will say this bluntly. I hosted Karaoke with dual S1s and upgraded to 2 Everse this year. THERE IS NO COMPARISON when fine tuning live performances for the best result. At the end of the day for me at least. The bose sounds like a good one trick pony. a bit set and forget and most things sound very sweet with that bose signature. .. not bad at all.. generally good all around. The Everse sounds like a studio dialed in if you invest the time to learn it's studio-like feature set.

Thanks, never heard it.

Sorry, I only speak English.

Does the automatic translation from Russian to English not work? I'm writing in English - it remains to buy Everse 12 and Mackie ShowBox, and there will be a whole army of portable speakers - Stand still, listen to my command! To the right, to the test site march)

Great channel, I subscribed@@georgchekinoff239

​@@WWeiss-nv5vz I subscribe too 🤝👋👍

Everybody's ears are different. I boost mids for vocal clarity. Also bump up high end but not as much. Bass flat, usually pair with sub.

Gonna chime here and take note. At very loud levels (gigging outdoors, large bar karaoke, etc) the dsp limiting tech on the ev tends to cut a little bass while also at very loud levels the high end can get slightly harsh or piercing. At moderate levels (coffeehouse, smaller intimate performances) The speaker has a very Flat frequency response that is pretty accurate so consider the venue when dialing in the eq. Here's what i recommend. Before getting into this it is important to note the everse has 3 different eq applications. 1 on the speaker page itself along with gains and 3 band EQ. The speaker page also includes various dsp position settings such as tripod, floor wedge, or kickback modes along with custom dsp settings for overall sound type such as live mode, dj mode, flat. The next EQ is on the mixer page where you can choose from a 7 band geq or parametric to really control frequency curves. Finally, each channel also includes a 3 band eq as well as additional custom match presets to assign to a channel which is quite nice. Channels also include effect sends and compression, phantom power control etc. The magic here is the fact you can tweak essentially all three eq's from the speaker page, the mixer page with a detailed parametric, and the channel/line pages with custom presets and eq of their own. Dialing these in cohesively can really produce studio grade sounding results. I added this paragraph to this already long post to stress that when asking for eq settings, there is more involved than just one to get the "perfect" mix. 1. If using a stereo pair. set your primary speaker to mixer mode. Leave the other on basic mode so it doesn't potentially add more volume from the main mix send which may already be boosted on the primary speaker. If you do not have a second speaker then disregard. 2. If running one or two speakers, set both to live mode (has a real nice warm mid tone). Then on the main speaker , go into the mixer on the app. On the bottom you can choose graphical or parametric eq. Choose parametric. 3. If often playing moderate to louder levels. raise bottom 3 decibals.. however... for 160hz add a relatively tight q curve of 5.5ish and lower it to -2 to -3 decibals. This is actually a cool old eq engineers trick. Doing this accomplishes two things.. That boxy sound inherent in many small form factor abs speakers squarely sits around this range as well as general low end mud. Another benefit of this cut is it separates the bass from the mids and highs creating a more "hifi" sound without losing the mid warmth. Play with the q curve to dial in just how much you are willing to lose in the 160 range. I keep mine pretty tight so its really only notching out those specific frequencies instead of a wider curve. 4. Line one and two i use for guitar/vocals.. I add just a pinch of compression for instrument (10% post preset), slightly more (20%) for vocal inputs. This helps keep it tasteful without sounding overly "squashed". (It's important to note that the presets selections on each channel modify dynamics, eq, compression already tailored for the input type, so those adjustments should be relatively minor after the presets have been assigned on the editing page.) Reverbs are quite decent. My preference is concert hall soft dialed back about -15 per channel. Now notice their are presets in the bottom right of the app for each channel. Here you can choose from a variety of modeled eq and settings for condenser or dynamic mics, acoustic guitars, bass, etc. It is very handy and choosing a tailored mic preset here can really make vocals shine while cutting out feedback and low end plosives. 5. Finally.. I leave the the rest of the eq mostly flat. In some situations ill boost some mids or highs 1 decibal for fine tuning. Depends on the room, situation.. loudness levels. One thing to note. the input signal from channel 3 seems to have the treble boosted already to the point where i have had to lower it specifically like -3 decibals when using the 1/8" stereo input as the source, but the built in EV bluetooth sounds fine. This could be an issue with the input device and not the input itself. Further testing is required. Hope that helps mate. PM me if you have any questions.

Thanks for the detailed response!@@tomorrowtech

I'm a drummer with ears affected from decades of 100dB+ so here's my EQ: My EQ settings emphasize bass/mids. Still trying to figure out how to get some more high end sparkle without lowering the bass/mids which I am happy with. Main Speaker EQ: Bass 0dB, Mids +5dB, Treble +4dB Main GEQ: 63Hz +12, 160Hz +11, 400 +8, 1K +10, 2K5 +8, 6K +12, 12K +10

I like the slim design of that power pack. Also good track!

I had the Plus and returned it. For my use, I didn't need the upgraded features and the S1Pro sounded just as good and the Everse 8 beats them all! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fRoGRZHV1js.html

Great video!

Will do

Good question! I have been on a quest to find the best battery PA to play tracks outdoors. I soon found out outdoor play needs decent volume. As any addiction it was hard to stop. I think I'm good now because anything better than these are heavier and my limit is about 27 lbs.

Many happy customers agree with you!

Thanks, never opened up the back.

Thanks for pointing that out!

I've heard good things about the Mobile 8 but have never actually heard it. At the current price of over $600 the fact that it doesn't have a user replaceable battery is a deal breaker for me.

until the battery dies in a year and you have to send it to canada and wait a month without a rig. Also.. not better than everse 8 by any means. Decent yes. not better.

True! Even if you can find the battery on Amazon, you have to unscrew it to open it up to get to the battery. Everse 8/JBL Compact/Mackie, thumb nail release for hot swapping during gig.@@tomorrowtech

Just found out, Yamaha Stagepass 200, when you link a pair, they transmit dual mono not stereo. Deal Breaker!

They should stress only while using Bluetooth. Cover makes the unit IP43 water resistant to splashes/light rain. They never advertised, "waterproof". You are right though, as soon as an input is plugged in, the cover can not be used.

No argument here. Especially on the new Plus model the Tone match library is really good for vocals and acoustic guitar, without the need for a mixer.

Maui 5 outdated, no App $1,000. At that price JBL Eon MK2 next level!

Kickback mode works great on the everse mate. no stands needed.

Facts @WWeiss-nv5vz I literally just got a brand new mk2 with instructions and power cord still in the bag for $600 from a guy who was trying to get one everse 8 😮. I already had one and didn’t need another one but I couldn’t pass that deal plus it absolutely kills any of my smaller battery powered speakers (I have all of these except for the behringer and Alto).

Deal of the Century! MK2 is my #1 battery PA!@@anewk9868

In my case I use the App to adjust independent gain for an Aux speaker or subwoofer. In the past I would had to bring a mixer that required A/C. Game changer for my application!