$100 vs. $1000 Busking Amp
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- Опубликовано: 5 май 2024
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Mackie ShowBox (Amp/PA): amzn.to/487pj9q
Samson Expedition Explor (Amp/PA): tinyurl.com/23cnkwx2
Michael Kelly Acoustic: tinyurl.com/5xct7psz
AKG D5 Dynamic Microphone: amzn.to/3P7Qf2Y
Zettle Card Reader 2: amzn.to/3qDfz6W
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Hand Trolly: amzn.to/47o4CXK
Portable Charger: amzn.to/44VYZyo
Gooseneck Clip: amzn.to/3YmtFGz
GoPro Camera (this is a slightly better one than mine!): amzn.to/3Quqv1j
Canon M50 Camera (this is also slightly better than mine!):
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Waterproof Bag Cover (Rainy Busks!): amzn.to/3T09Imw
Microfibre Towels (Rainy Busks!): amzn.to/48DBc7l 
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Thanks for the kind words and our next tattoo idea. 😎💚
YES! 🧡😃🙌
Having that SD card recording feature is so valuable
It's such a game changer eh!! Salute to whoever came up with that idea! 😃🙌
Mate, you’ve been such an inspiration to me - I still only busk as a hobby but thanks to your videos I’ve been doing alright, and I’m able to use the money I make busking to pay for a new guitar, amp, microphone and a few meals 😂
This is so cool! I think this is a perfect way to go about it! Nothing cooler than being able to buy music gear by using music gear! 😃🙌
Busking in Cologne. Only had a beanie to catch a few euros. Didn't even have a strap! And look at you now.
🤣🤣it's wild to think eh!! The buskers journey...!
man im a busker and id kill for a mackie showbox, they are beyond what normal amps can do and its like a P.A fused with a guitar amp, you cant beat that..
It's so good! As I said, you'll never need anything else as it covers everything from busking through to gigs! 😃🙌
Awesome video! (And it was cool seeing the ol’ Gibson again)
Can't lie. Really like the new one but that Gibson does have a sweeter sound to it.
Haha! Stoked you noticed the Gibson! Thank you dude! 😃 🙌
Maybe I'll get it back out from time to time...! 🙌
Music and the busking life is crazy! I'm the same as you, i'll play with something until it no longer works. Well, today was that day. I asked some people to watch my stuff as i thought it was just the batteries that were dead. After the new batteries weren't working, the led light was blinking and the amp kept cutting out mid song I knew today was the day my amp died! i've had it for 8 years but I only started using it busking full time a few months ago. I found the whole situation hilarious, people listening took pity on me, I played an improvised farewell song to my amp as it was cutting out and then as I packed up a guy gave me €50 towards a new amp!! So grateful, I'm a big fan of your channel. What are the chances the day my amp dies, this video comes out? :')
Dang! I'm sorry to hear about your amp, 8 years is strong going! 💪 I love how you had a proper busking experience with it's final day though... folk are so kind and it's rad to hear! Stoked there was some synchronicity with this video too 🙌 Thank you for sharing this and I hope you're able to sort a new amp! 😃
@@AugustRadioProject I actually got the mackie showbox! Let’s see how it works out 🥰
@@jamesmonkmusic This is SO cool!! 😃🙌🏻 I hope you enjoy it!
Great video, I was planning to buy an Acus Oneforstreet 10 but now reconsidering because I also play in gigs with small bands
Thank you!
Having something that can do both gigs and busks is a game changer. Especially as you get to know it so well 🙌🏻😃
My God. This is exactly what I was looking for!
So good to hear it’s helped! 😃🙌🏻
I went for EV Evolve 30M for my accordion. Still trying to find the best adjustments to make sound even better, but so far I have heard only good things from audience. Sounds really good. I Can do places where normally I wouldnt play. Like noisy crowded streets. Gives more options. Downside is that setup is quite heavy also needs external batterry which makes it even heavier. I Can use only when travelling by car. Not weather proof.
Looks like a serious piece of kit! That's rad it gives you more reach and therefore more places become options! 😀 🙌 I've always said that being a musician is 20% playing music and 80% carry equipment everywhere...! 😂 Part of the game eh!
What accordion are you using? I’m busking with a Roland fr-3x through a Roland cube street ex, and the sound is awesome.
Hohner Atlantic 3. Akg mic for base, shure for Melody.
Yo that mixer panel seems actually OP that can better carve out the quality in the music, apparently it even has compression effects! Hahaha that's mad! I use the Roland Cube Street Ex like a lot of people but I'll keep the showbox on my wishlist for future upgrades.
Also ARP, I've been busking for about 3 months now and just the other day, I hit 3 figure donations for the first time!!! I reside in Australia and do beatboxing in the style of hip hop and EDM and do a few covers and originals with it and busking has been such a surreal experience, man. Thank you for these wonderful videos ❤
This is so cool to hear!! 😃🙌🏻 so stoked for you! 🇦🇺 rad to know that folks like street music down under top 👀 I very much like to do a trip that way!!
@@AugustRadioProject absolutely ❤❤❤
Thx my friend! Great video!
SO kind! Thank you so much for this, this is support is incredible! 🙌 😀
@@AugustRadioProject Very welcome! I thought about buying the AER amp since over 10 years again and again.
Then I wanted to buy it 1 year ago, but was so unhappy about the fact, that it has just 2 channels (1 of that as mic) and all effects are for both together. Then I thought about buying the bigger one without a battery + an external with solar panels (just this would be another 4-figure sum).
So now ... I ordered the Mackie and am so excited to use it!
You saved us literally 2.000 bucks (minimum) and gave me such a big excitement to make music on the streets and everywhere else with an amp!
So thank YOU for that!
You really inspired.
I busked over 3000 days, over 90% without an amp, so I'm really excited!
10% of 3000 is still a lot of days with amp, but it's a new adventure, especially because it's such a new feeling now, while we focus on making us known through the music and getting the money as a byproduct of the worth that we create - instead of the money in the head. I'm sure you know what I mean.
It would be really interesting to connect. Maybe we can share some knowledge.
Just send me a text via WhatsApp if you like :)
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Whish you all the best!!!
Another inspirational video, thanks Ben!!
Thank you! 😃🙌
Love your content. Great personality and editing. Nice music too. You’re pushing me towards the showbox for meycrooning side career.
Thank you dude, I appreciate it 😃🙌🏻 the Showbox is incredible. It’s comes with my full approval 😊
Brilliant video Ben. I’m still going to buy myself an Everse 8 for my sax solo act. It does everything I need and the reviews are excellent. Thanks for the videos and your enthusiasm.
Hey man, I'm selling my EV8 plus bag (expensive accessory but worth it!).
Practically new, used twice, selling because I use and prefer the Bose S1 for what I do.
Hit me up if interested.
@@Certif1edBusking yeah I’m interested, how much ?
@@Certif1edBusking I did reply but it’s not showing. I’m interested, how much ?
Great video. Whether or not they asked you to do a promo for them they got one. And a great one at that. That sounds like an awesome rig. Especially the live stream capability. Maybe you can set up a trial run for the patreon members. Just tell us when and we'll be there. We can give you real time feedback on how it working. Btw to anyone reading this. If you are able to support through patreon you won't be disappointed with what you are getting. Not only are you supporting a talented singer songwriter /musician, you get some early releases and behind the scenes stuff. I know he'd appreciate it. Keep up the great work.
Thank you John! I appreciate this so much 😃 🙌 I think a livestream for Patreon is a great idea, especially as a trial run where the mistakes don't matter so much! I'll get on it!
I just use a Kingsman 40w little thing atm it cost me £65 on ebay 2nd hand - it got me going though to be fair and it's plenty loud enough. It has everything I need inc a 3.5mm input plus XLR mic and gain and the sound quality is certainly good enough. my guitar goes though an Behringer acoustic driver/ compressor to reduce that 'quacky' acoustic tone and my vocals go through a TC Helicon MIc Mechanic which is amazing. But the amp still plenty okay enough without the stomp pedals as when their batteries are flat!
That’s so cool! I think a 2nd hand buy when it comes to gear is a really good idea as long as it’s in working order! 😃🙌🏻 stoked you’ve found a set up that works - that’s the most important thing!
Nice One as ever Ben , the Showbox does have a nice full sound with nice mids and Bass production ! Looked up its current price, now almost 800 pounds , well above my pay grade !
It's such a dream to have one! I'm so stoked! It does require saving up those donations but I can firmly say it's worth it! 😃🙌
People wondering what to buy Try to vocal star pa system. I love it
Iv'e had it a few years now and its better than the street cube and coolmusic for me the coolmusoc for tracks was too basy and tinny for me and my cube street stopped working after 2 uses!
In the process of fixing it.
Vocal star is big but wirth it as entry pa system. For vocal and track mainly. Digital display on back takes sd cards and chargable and usb bluetooth too.
vocals are clean music clean. Around 200 40 mark. Maybe 300 some places.
Done well with it for past few years but last time i only git one pound all day haha😂
Been ill for a year and came back voice isnt the best but nit bad enough for only one pound haha😅😂.
I wont give up busking though im after upgrading only cause my amp has been beaten up now but im deffo going to rebuy the vocal star pa system as i love the quality of the sound for vocal and tracks it doesnt have guitsr distortions though ir anything fancy. You'd have to add other things to it.
I'm after trying some new amps but cannot choose as i want a smaller one.
Cool amp mate! I just bought the "Boss Cube Street II" for 340 Euro and I'm very happy with It. So far...
A great piece of kit from what I hear! Super light too! 😃🙌🏻
Amazing video as always! Is that just a regular sack truck you use to transport your gear? I lug mine around by hand which keeps me fit but it’s getting tiring 😂 keep it up mate, good to catch you in person one day!
Thank you! 😃🙌 yes it's just a hand trolley I got from B&Q (DIY store)... it makes SO much difference having it to carry the gear around. Carrying by hand is hard core, definitely a good work out - especially as the weather warms up!
Mmmmmm better save up ❤
It's so worth it! 😀 🙌
Hi Ben . I started busking again after a very long break ( Many years) and started out with a budget amp . Although its ok ,a busker friend said to me that if i upgrade my amp ,my takings will go up beacuse people hear the differnce in sound quality. i also think that physcologically a better amp makes you play better or at least when the quality of the sound is better you feel more comfortable. id be interested to peoples thoughts on this. Thanks for the great content as always Ben
Hi, the better the sound the more people will enjoy it. That probably will translate to higher donations. As for it influencing your performance I can tell you for sure it will. When you hear higher quality sound coming back at you you will almost automatically play better and definitely sing better. I know for me personaly, whenever I have a great audio I push myself to articulate a bit more and can really get into the song. Whereas with a dry tinny audio I'm struggling hear myself through the mix and tend to rush a bit. I think the better quality gives more confidence in what you are doing. Hope that makes sense to you. Hard to explain. But I hope it helps you some.
Hey! So rad you've started busking again! I think on the whole better quality sound means an increase in donations. You can definitely still do well on a budget amp and there are still days that don't go so well even with a top notch amp... the nature of busking! 🤣 but as for the confidence in your performance - this is without question! I'd say this boost in confidence is another reason donations increase on the whole. The other thing worth mentioning is that a high quality amp introduces more opportunities as you can play gigs/events with it 🙌 thank you for the kind words! Stoked you're back out busking!
I too recently upgraded to what looks like a knock off showbox, from ebay its called the Cool Music Street Professional or something cheesy hahaha
Its 120W, 2 speakers + 2 tweeters and ive never turned it past more than half volume otherwise it just gets huge. It was 350$ aud. Me and the mrs have been listening to your songs on RUclips and you sparked my interest in actually listening to music again 😅
I use the smaller Coolmusic BP40D and I really like it (well, except my charger failed). It plays tracks off USB which is helpful.
@LonePigsyAndCub yeah the bp40 looked decent but I already had a 40 watt joyo that wasn't cutting the mustard for my shit
@@astonsweeney Well, it's actually 80 watts, I guess they could have named it better! 😂
@@LonePigsyAndCub chinese engrish translations ? 🤣
Haha I love it! Stoked you've been listening to the songs too! 😃 🙌
So obviously you like the SB the best, but what do you think of the Samson? Sam Ash is closing so they have some great deals now. Give me your thoughts please.
The Samson is the perfect middle ground. It’s high quality sound and can hold its own in a noisy area/when playing a gig as it’s 200w. It didn’t have any fancy features like the Mackie but if you’re style is to keep it simple then it has a great sound! It’s nice a durable too and comes with a soft case for when you’re carrying it around. I’d say if you’re not overtly worried about the additional features and also you’re cool with a 3 way EQ for the overall mix then the Samson is a great option! Especially if the deal is good! 😃🙌🏻
Guildford was my hometown! What did you think of it? I found that it's slim pickings sometimes and we have lots of buskers locally 🎵
I busked in Guildford and found it hard going.
Total wasn't bad, but only because one guy gave me a £20 note towards the end of the 2nd set. Otherwise yeah, slim pickings. Lots of other buskers in town, so less to go around.
I've had one really good day in Guildford and one not so good day, in terms of donations that is! Both days were enjoyable. The "good" day was in the middle of summer, plenty of folks out enjoying the sunshine! The other was in the middle of the winter with a lot less folks out! I've heard from other buskers that the pickings are often slim 😆 either way, it's a beautiful place to be. Found it to be super friendly too! 🙌😃
How does it handle distortion pedals and effects, I dont sing I just jam out tunes with a multifx board. This would be a nice addition.
This is a good question. I don't run and FX so I can't say from first hand experience but the sound quality is so good I'd imagine it works well. The quality of sound overall is like any high quality PA so I think you'd be fine. The in-built FX sound good too! Maybe I'll do a little experimenting! 😃🙌
@@AugustRadioProject Thanks mate
I'm going to get out more and do more live stuff. Just need to get a half decent battery powered amp for the guitar and Mic. Loving your Channel lots of good info.
Can i have your old amp please? Or can Mackie please send me one as well 😂 Stay safe dude and have fun
🤣🤣 I’m sure one day I can do a give-away! Thank you for the kind words on the channel, I appreciate it so much! 😃🙌🏻
@@AugustRadioProject I'm really enjoying the videos, I went and brought a Bose SP1 pro yesterday (refurbished)that's the impact of your channel 👍🎵🎶😎 just couldn't justify the Mackie show cost and a little overkill for me, but looks a great bit of kit. Nearly brought the Thump but got sidetracked and got the Bose. Keep strumming 👍
@@PepeandtheBandits This is so cool! Enjoy the Bose, I know many buskers who swear by it! 😃🙌
What resolution does it record? If it's not 48k it won't sink with video. It looks like it's working
It records to a WAV file - 24 bit/48kHz 😃🙌
That Mackie has a great sound or is it the Guitar? ....I'm busking with a Boss acoustic singer pro. I don't think it would like getting wet 😂😂
The Mackie's sound is incredible but the guitar is also super nice. So I guess the combination is where the magic happens! 😃 and I hear you about not letting things get wet! 🙌