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how many watts is enough to be heard over a drum kit?
marshall.amps said:how many watts is enough to be heard over a drum kit?
And the amp too. 30 watts from a class A tube amp is enough but if it were a solid state amp then it wouldn't probably.dgatwood said:Depends on the efficiency of the driver.
That depends on the amp,type of speaker,position of the speaker,proximity to the drum kit,type of drums,and how hard the drummer hits. Other factors would include,the size of the stage,carpet or bare floor,and the reflectivity of the walls. How many watts that you need is relative to your specific situation. There is no magic wattage calculator. Also if you are playing loud enough to be heard "OVER" a drum kit then you are playing too loud.marshall.amps said:how many watts is enough to be heard over a drum kit?
gremlin said:I find i can get a better sound from a smaller tube amp (because to get THE TONE from a big amp it has to be so loud its painful)
I think this is true. I play with a four pice group (drums, bass, keys and guitar) and my 25 watt tube amp is almost too loud. My solid state amp (100 watts) definately is up to the task but at about the same volume setting on both amps.Lt. Bob said:And the amp too. 30 watts from a class A tube amp is enough but if it were a solid state amp then it wouldn't probably.
Do you want to electrocute him, or just administer 'behavioral reminders'?marshall.amps said:How many watts should you have when playing with a drummer?
You need at least enough watts to get his eyes to twitch and roll back in their sockets. That will teach him not to speed up the tempo.Farview said:Do you want to electrocute him, or just administer 'behavioral reminders'?
ocnor said:You need at least enough watts to get his eyes to twitch and roll back in their sockets. That will teach him not to speed up the tempo.![]()