Happy Jammers Kit

Happy Jammers know that a great band can sound awful when they don’t have the right sound reinforcement setup. Yet for bands to carry such a wide range of kit is often impractical or unaffordable. And simply being louder is not the answer, it is the clarity of individual instruments/vocals along with the right mix that creates the best possible sound in a given venue. And this is what today’s audiences expect

The same is basically applicable for musicians on stage with the monitor / foldback systems. And here different musicians often need different mixes, with emphasis on vocals or drums, etc. Again, the right gear will allow for different mixes with either large or small systems dependant on the venue.

Below we have listed sample elements of the kit we have:

PA speakers and amplifiers

  • HK Audio Contour series pro touring PA using Lab Gruppen digital 10k amps. This truly outstanding system is configurable from 2kW up to 15kW
  • Turbosound 6kW rig using QSC amps
  • Mackie Active 3kW rig comprising of 2 x SWA1801 subwoofers and 2 x SA1521z tops. Further 1kW can be added using Mackie SA1530 cabs
  • HK Audio ELIAS (2.5kW) suitable for small venues, disco’s, and sidefills
  • 2 x HK Audio LUCAS systems (1kW each) suitable for small venues, disco’s, and sidefills
  • Studiomaster 600 watt powered desk with RCF speakers for smaller events
  • Yamaha StagePAS 500 watt system for even smaller applications

Wedges/Foldback

  • 2 x Studiospares 600w using Yamaha amp
  • 2 x Behringer 1531 500w using Behringer amp
  • 4 x Carlsboro active 250w

Mixing Desks

  • 2 x Yamaha 01v digital desks (32 channel / 4 effects + 4 foldback mixes - specs)
  • Mackie CFX16 mkII 16 channel analog desk
  • Studiomaster 8 channel powered desk (700W)

Microphones

We have over 60 different mic’s , condensers and dynamic, suitable for a wide range of vocals and different instruments. Major makes include Shure, Seinheser, AKG and Red 5. We also have a selection of radio mics and numerous DI boxes.

Recording

2 x Alesis HD24 24 track hard disk recorders, with digital optical links to the Yamaha 01v desks. Please talk to us about recording and the processes we use / can offer.

Lighting

We have a wide range of conventional lights (i.e. parcans , cabaret lights, spots, etc.) as well of a good number of moving head/effect lights that we run from conventional / DMX light controllers. However, these lights do require very large numbers of amps to run which is often an issue. Hence we are currently replacing most of our lights with LED technology which requires virtually no amps at all.

We have recently acquired Martin LightJockey, a computer based controller as used by top theatres and other professional lighting engineers. It is becoming the industry standard. Lightjockey is capable of delivering the most incredible light shows. We have just got to get the hang of it!

Outside Power

  • 27kVa generator
  • 10kVa generator
  • all necessary cabling and sockets

Marquees / staging

  • 9m x 24m frame marquee (Hoecker) white
  • 6m x 9m frame marquee (green / white stripped)
  • Coconut matting (red)
  • Linings available on request
  • Dance floor
  • Staging (8’x4’ sections with 1/2/3’ lift options

Other stuff

Over the years, we have built up good relationships with all kinds of people and companies that may be able to contribute to your event and that we would be happy to recommend. These include:

  • Caterers including BBQ’s and Hog Roasts
  • Outside bars
  • Bouncy castle / rodeo bull / inflatable fun suppliers
  • Magicians
  • Artists
  • Local venues

Unsurprisingly, we also have good relationships with a few really big Sound PA companies who specialise in huge festivals and top pro tours. If your requirements are too much for us to cope with, we would obviously recommend them to you.