Topmusicanswers
- Can I use PA speakers as stage monitors?
- What is the difference between stage monitors and speakers?
- What are monitors used for on stage?
- Can I use powered speakers as monitors?
Can I use PA speakers as stage monitors?
Your PA speakers are aimed at your audience, so they will not serve double duty as monitors. If you plan to play venues where you provide your own PA gear, stage monitoring will be an essential part of your setup.
What is the difference between stage monitors and speakers?
Monitor speakers are speakers that play the plain sound without distortion through the frequency range. They are designed to allow you to hear exactly the electronic sound. "Monitor" is a specialist type of loudspeaker. Most loudspeakers do not provide such a uniform frequency response.
What are monitors used for on stage?
The monitor system reproduces the sounds of the performance and directs them towards the onstage performers (typically using wedge-shaped monitor speaker cabinets), to help them hear the instruments and vocals.
Can I use powered speakers as monitors?
In short, no. PA speakers cannot be used as studio monitors. It's not possible to get a great sounding mix using PA speakers as you would using studio monitors. That's because PA speakers don't have a flat frequency response that is required for a good mix.
