AER Compact 60 amp for voice?

nereide · #1 01-31-2012, 08:40 AM

Hi,
for a while now I am trying to figure out which amp would be a good choice for me. I have a jazz guitar (Epiphone Casino) and a classic guitar and I also sing so I need an amp for both. Since I dont have a car I need something that is not too heavy to carry around using public transportation. So I will not try to carry around a PA.
So far the only option that makes sense to me is the AER Compact 60. I was just wondering, what adjustments to the voice channel of the aer compact 60 can be made, if any adjustments can be made. From what I have read, I understand that the effects like reverb are only for the line that is meant to amplify an instrument like the guitar, not for the xlr line. Does anyone here use the AER Compact 60 also for voice? Would it make more sense to buy two AER Alpha instead to use one for voice, one for guitar? Not that I have the money for that now...
Thanks for your help!
Nereide

kris · #2 01-31-2012, 08:48 AM

AER Compact 60.
Yes it is great amp for guitar and voice.
I used it comping vocalist -guitar and microphone.
It is great for small gigs with vocals.
I think two Alpha's will be much better because of two small speakers.

Jazz_175 · #3 01-31-2012, 05:42 PM

I used several times with singers.
I never paied attention if the effects would work only for the guitar channel.
One thing I remember is that if the singer would scream really loud through it, the guitar volume was depressed.

pingu · #4 01-31-2012, 09:22 PM

The reverb works on both channels
Its a good unit its like a little PA
mind you a few companies are doing these type of amps now

Loudbox Mini - Fishman Transducers, Inc.

Roland UK - Amplifiers » Guitar » AC-60

kris · #5 02-01-2012, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazz_175

I used several times with singers.
I never paied attention if the effects would work only for the guitar channel.
One thing I remember is that if the singer would scream really loud through it, the guitar volume was depressed.

I have the same expierience.

nereide · #6 02-06-2012, 08:19 AM

Thanks for your replies! I ordered an aer compact 60 and an alpha plus. There are more options to adjust the two lines on the compact. Also, I find it has a better sound, somehow warmer, so I think I am going to keep it and send back the alpha plus. I am really happy with the sound. At home, I cant really turn the volumen up to try out if it is enough for performing at a club, but I have the impression that there is a lot of power in that small box. Hoping to use it soon performing somewhere! :-)