To lighten my load, I purchased a pair of these a couple years ago. DJing weddings, they have been a Godsend with ease of setup. I have a 12" powered sub that is more than enough to give the system some punch when needed in larger crowds. They have worked flawlessly. My ONLY complaint is I wish they would have came with carry bags for the subs. I've tried a few different ones and nothing fits quite right.
not sure if they've changed the design, but the 12" sub on the bottom has a handle on the tops to make them easier to carry. They are quite heavy, so having a bag wouldn't really help carry these, IMO, but maybe would be good for protection. Or if you had something with wheels that would be helpful too!
There is a handle on the back top. Just like the EV ones similar to this design. Those have slipcovers. With openings for the handles. But, they don’t fit. And they’re like $120 each. Just the powered sub is shy of 35 pounds. I wouldn’t consider that heavy. I usually carry one in each hand with the array bags around my shoulders. The bags would be helpful to keep them from getting beat up during transport. I did follow a RUclips video with a guy making custom covers for his speakers. I had custom made the pattern for the L2, but I don’t sew. He tried it with fabric fusing tape but the hot sun just melts that away.
great video….I may buy for singing in rest home…my PA is just to much to carry around. 2 channels is all I need…for singing gospel and acoustic guitar playing… God bless….
One thing I do not see mentioned is whether the Sound Town on board mixer has Reverb effects built in? I have the Bose L1 Which does NOT have any onboard effects. This is a bit of a draw back in my opinion. Let me know, thanks.
The only "effects" are the different DSP settings, and I would not really call them effects, it's more like equalizer settings. But, I would never play straight into this; I run my guitar and voice through the Play Acoustic (by TC Helicon) before sending to the Carpo L2. If you are gigging, I highly recommend adding something like this to your performance. The ability to add reverb, chorus and other effects to both your guitar and voice are pretty cool.
> Thank you for your video, you always do an excellent job. • Unfortunately, we the listeners are limited by the speakers on our devices, so no true evaluation of the sound can be experienced out here on RUclips.
So would you say this works for a wedding of around 90 people? First to provide sound for the ceremony (probably wireless lavalier mics through a mixer because of number of channels needed) then for Spotify playlist music during the reception. I'm providing sound for such a wedding and considering alternatives to my old-school PA system of Peavey lunchbox powered mixer (must weigh over 30 lbs) and pair of passive 12-inch 2-way speakers on poles. I'm over 70 and lugging this old stuff is getting old as I am! Also: You said the system was plenty loud with all controls at full volume. Does it sound OK with the volume turned down? And I don't think you talked specifically about whether bass module has any power.
It would depend on size of venue. For the wedding itself, I think you'll be fine. But, one of these will definitely not be as loud as 2 x 12 inch speakers at the reception. And if the reception is a big hall, or outdoors and you need to get the dance floor hopping, I'd say no. I'm envisioning 90 people to mean a very large venue. And I think for a reception that big, you need two speakers. I'd even consider an extra subwoofer depending on the playlist. You can always by two of these and pair them. But, if you are still lugging around your mixing board and now two sets of these, I don't think that would solve your problem. The specs say this thing weighs 45 pounds! Two of these might give you plenty of sound and pretty good quality too... but now you have more gear, not less.
@@DaveGoodrumMusic Thanks. I believe it's going to be outdoors with a tent in case of bad weather. There is no big hall at the mansion where the wedding is happening. Since my current PA has been plenty loud enough for different sized bands at venues large and small, indoors and out, I guess that's what I'm going with. Also, if I went with the L2, then I'd need my mixer and my current one is a moderately heavy pre-digital Behringer - so, as you point out, I don't end up reducing weight or setup complexity. Thanks for helping me think this through.
Hey so I just turned on the speaker and when I have level 2 mic on it spits out a pop sound as the blue screen blinks by its self. Do you know what can be a cause of that
I think what you are trying to say is that you have something plugged into Line 2. There is no ON or OFF switch for each line. The LEVEL for Line 2 controls volume. What are you plugging in to Line 2? Is this a XLR or TS cable? What is the cable connected to? Cables attached to nothing can create sounds when the other ends touches ANYTHING else and you should never do this. Also, when you plug in, hopefully you have the LEVEL turned all the way down, and then you can slowly turn the LEVEL up as you test your input volume (whether it's a guitar or a microphone, etc). That would be all my suggestions for diagnosing popping sounds. The Blue screen blinking definitely seems unusual. Maybe you're shorting it out? Try a different cable. Does it blink when you have nothing plugged in? Have you contacted support yet?
I was just about to order a pair of these until i read in the description on Amazon these are battery operated. Im afraid the battery may go dead or may need replaced in the middle of my DJ set. Can anyone help me out with this. Thanks!
You must be looking at something different. Mine is NOT battery operated. And I just searched for CARPO L2 on Amazon and no where in the description does it say battery operated. I think you're looking at the wrong thing.
It all depends on how big the area is and type of music. If you are looking for that body shaking bass, I'd go with a dedicated subwoofer type system. Or if it's a larger indoor area and they want the music to be deafening, then this won't do it. Though you could buy two and pair them, which I have not tested. Or if you are outdoors, I think you would need something bigger. I have a different system for outdoors. But, I do still think this could work in many situations still. It just depends.
dude, starting with your levels cranked? …not how it’s suppose to be done. Amateur move….Invalidates your review immediately. You’re a really nice guy who’s well intentioned and wants to be helpful to other consumers. Please take some time to educate yourself on sound design. Also, setting up a stereo interface on a single speaker is pointless. you’ll get much better clarity and volume going mono. I’m not an expert lou trained technician, but i’ve played 100+ professional performances (meaning I was paid) every year since 1998. I learned by f’ing up a lot, so please don’t take it personally. i’m still learning. Just encouraging you because your reviews can be a valuable resource. You’re the first hit when i searched Soundtoen Carpo L2. Wish you the best.
Thanks for the feedback. Just FYI, it's not a stereo setup. It's mic out and guitar out, so that I can control volume levels for each input. Maybe you didn't read the full description of why I'm doing this test? In the last paragraph I explain that I had read reviews from other people that the other version just wasn't loud enough, even with the volume cranked. They said it was clipping constantly. So, that's really what I wanted to test... is it loud enough. You'll notice that's the only thing I really talk about, over and over, doing multiple tests.... is it loud enough? For me, the answer is yes.
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I keep saying soundcloud instead of sound town. Oof. Sound Town!!!
To lighten my load, I purchased a pair of these a couple years ago. DJing weddings, they have been a Godsend with ease of setup. I have a 12" powered sub that is more than enough to give the system some punch when needed in larger crowds. They have worked flawlessly. My ONLY complaint is I wish they would have came with carry bags for the subs. I've tried a few different ones and nothing fits quite right.
not sure if they've changed the design, but the 12" sub on the bottom has a handle on the tops to make them easier to carry. They are quite heavy, so having a bag wouldn't really help carry these, IMO, but maybe would be good for protection. Or if you had something with wheels that would be helpful too!
There is a handle on the back top. Just like the EV ones similar to this design. Those have slipcovers. With openings for the handles. But, they don’t fit. And they’re like $120 each. Just the powered sub is shy of 35 pounds. I wouldn’t consider that heavy. I usually carry one in each hand with the array bags around my shoulders. The bags would be helpful to keep them from getting beat up during transport. I did follow a RUclips video with a guy making custom covers for his speakers. I had custom made the pattern for the L2, but I don’t sew. He tried it with fabric fusing tape but the hot sun just melts that away.
I'm bout to buy!!!!
I have 1 so far so good. Given the price and the performance. I like it.
A great review.. I do have a Bose LT1 and would use this as a second speaker for my mixer Thank you
Excellent review. Hidden gems 👍🏾
great video….I may buy for singing in rest home…my PA is just to much to carry around.
2 channels is all I need…for singing gospel and acoustic guitar playing…
God bless….
One thing I do not see mentioned is whether the Sound Town on board mixer has Reverb effects built in? I have the Bose L1 Which does NOT have any onboard effects. This is a bit of a draw back in my opinion. Let me know, thanks.
The only "effects" are the different DSP settings, and I would not really call them effects, it's more like equalizer settings. But, I would never play straight into this; I run my guitar and voice through the Play Acoustic (by TC Helicon) before sending to the Carpo L2. If you are gigging, I highly recommend adding something like this to your performance. The ability to add reverb, chorus and other effects to both your guitar and voice are pretty cool.
sounds good, it may be a good deal for 2 and separate sub like the qsc ks112
> Thank you for your video, you always do an excellent job.
• Unfortunately, we the listeners are limited by the speakers on our devices, so no true evaluation of the sound can be experienced out here on RUclips.
So would you say this works for a wedding of around 90 people? First to provide sound for the ceremony (probably wireless lavalier mics through a mixer because of number of channels needed) then for Spotify playlist music during the reception. I'm providing sound for such a wedding and considering alternatives to my old-school PA system of Peavey lunchbox powered mixer (must weigh over 30 lbs) and pair of passive 12-inch 2-way speakers on poles. I'm over 70 and lugging this old stuff is getting old as I am!
Also: You said the system was plenty loud with all controls at full volume. Does it sound OK with the volume turned down? And I don't think you talked specifically about whether bass module has any power.
It would depend on size of venue. For the wedding itself, I think you'll be fine. But, one of these will definitely not be as loud as 2 x 12 inch speakers at the reception. And if the reception is a big hall, or outdoors and you need to get the dance floor hopping, I'd say no. I'm envisioning 90 people to mean a very large venue. And I think for a reception that big, you need two speakers. I'd even consider an extra subwoofer depending on the playlist. You can always by two of these and pair them. But, if you are still lugging around your mixing board and now two sets of these, I don't think that would solve your problem. The specs say this thing weighs 45 pounds! Two of these might give you plenty of sound and pretty good quality too... but now you have more gear, not less.
@@DaveGoodrumMusic Thanks. I believe it's going to be outdoors with a tent in case of bad weather. There is no big hall at the mansion where the wedding is happening. Since my current PA has been plenty loud enough for different sized bands at venues large and small, indoors and out, I guess that's what I'm going with. Also, if I went with the L2, then I'd need my mixer and my current one is a moderately heavy pre-digital Behringer - so, as you point out, I don't end up reducing weight or setup complexity. Thanks for helping me think this through.
Great singer !!!
Hey so I just turned on the speaker and when I have level 2 mic on it spits out a pop sound as the blue screen blinks by its self. Do you know what can be a cause of that
I think what you are trying to say is that you have something plugged into Line 2. There is no ON or OFF switch for each line. The LEVEL for Line 2 controls volume. What are you plugging in to Line 2? Is this a XLR or TS cable? What is the cable connected to? Cables attached to nothing can create sounds when the other ends touches ANYTHING else and you should never do this. Also, when you plug in, hopefully you have the LEVEL turned all the way down, and then you can slowly turn the LEVEL up as you test your input volume (whether it's a guitar or a microphone, etc). That would be all my suggestions for diagnosing popping sounds. The Blue screen blinking definitely seems unusual. Maybe you're shorting it out? Try a different cable. Does it blink when you have nothing plugged in? Have you contacted support yet?
Great review
Nice
I was just about to order a pair of these until i read in the description on Amazon these are battery operated. Im afraid the battery may go dead or may need replaced in the middle of my DJ set. Can anyone help me out with this. Thanks!
You must be looking at something different. Mine is NOT battery operated. And I just searched for CARPO L2 on Amazon and no where in the description does it say battery operated. I think you're looking at the wrong thing.
Are you able to plug in to separate common guitar/ mic wires into the speaker at the same time?
It has two 1/4" / XLR combo inputs. If you need more than two, then you need a mixing board.
@@DaveGoodrumMusic I see but can you also plug in common guitar plugs into this speaker?
@@gavinnadeau5603 Yes, that's 1/4", sometimes also called a TS cable/plug. The Soundtown has two combo plugs, accepting both XLR and 1/4" (TS).
@@DaveGoodrumMusic excellent thank you
Lo recomiendas para dj
Do you recommend these speakers for dj
It all depends on how big the area is and type of music. If you are looking for that body shaking bass, I'd go with a dedicated subwoofer type system. Or if it's a larger indoor area and they want the music to be deafening, then this won't do it. Though you could buy two and pair them, which I have not tested. Or if you are outdoors, I think you would need something bigger. I have a different system for outdoors. But, I do still think this could work in many situations still. It just depends.
Sound Cloud or Sound Town?
Yes, as I mentioned in my pinned comment, it's Sound Town.
dude, starting with your levels cranked? …not how it’s suppose to be done. Amateur move….Invalidates your review immediately. You’re a really nice guy who’s well intentioned and wants to be helpful to other consumers. Please take some time to educate yourself on sound design. Also, setting up a stereo interface on a single speaker is pointless. you’ll get much better clarity and volume going mono. I’m not an expert lou trained technician, but i’ve played 100+ professional performances (meaning I was paid) every year since 1998. I learned by f’ing up a lot, so please don’t take it personally. i’m still learning. Just encouraging you because your reviews can be a valuable resource. You’re the first hit when i searched Soundtoen Carpo L2. Wish you the best.
Thanks for the feedback. Just FYI, it's not a stereo setup. It's mic out and guitar out, so that I can control volume levels for each input. Maybe you didn't read the full description of why I'm doing this test? In the last paragraph I explain that I had read reviews from other people that the other version just wasn't loud enough, even with the volume cranked. They said it was clipping constantly. So, that's really what I wanted to test... is it loud enough. You'll notice that's the only thing I really talk about, over and over, doing multiple tests.... is it loud enough? For me, the answer is yes.
Dude, fyi sound design isn't about pa or live sound. As far as I know It is about doing music /themes for movies, tv etc,