DarkImage4 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Looking for a way to amplify our metronome, BUT an actual Long Ranger is NOT in our budget. Any suggestions for an alternative solution that is inexpensive yet still able to take "a beating." Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actucker Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Looking for a way to amplify our metronome, BUT an actual Long Ranger is NOT in our budget. Any suggestions for an alternative solution that is inexpensive yet still able to take "a beating." Thanks! Staff member + pink jam block + metronome + headphones. Another option would be bringing an instrument amplifier to the field, but there are several issues with that, such as getting power run to the field, and getting enough volume out of the amp (depending on your band size). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHSnare Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Have recently discovered this little guy. It may not be loud enough for a whole ensemble but has worked well for full battery/sectional rehearsals. http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/EPA40.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbass598 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 If a power source is not an issue, a guitar amplifier can be sufficient. a decent one of those can be had for under 100.00. The downside is that they are not battery powered unless you get a tiny practice amp but if you have an outlet nearby that you can plug into, it can work pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I used a small keyboard amp, but it couldn't cut through my small drumline. A buddy of mine used a small portable like the one in the CHSnare's post, it worked for a small group. I actually went to radio shack and they talked me through this: marine battery (deep cycle and rechargable), power converter, amp, loudspeaker and a few connecting parts. I never put the system together, but if you don't mind lugging the thing around it would essentially be the same as a Long Ranger for a very small amount of $$$. I wanted to just put all the parts on a small dolly and roll with it. You could skip the battery if you had a nearby plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Wouldn't a megaphone held in front work pretty well? I can think of worse things for an alternate to do during practice. Battery powered to last quite a while, too. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMCK Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Get the Block Rocker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamarag Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Get the Block Rocker My wife has one of those that she uses with her color guard, and it's crazy loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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