Sonar x for PA use. Why not?

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Gary McCoy
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2013/04/10 16:15:03 (permalink)

Sonar x for PA use. Why not?

Is there any reason Sonar could not be used as a PA?  Of course, you would have to have a multi-input interface, maybe a Tascam US1800.
 
What are the pitfalls?  Is it feasible?  Practical?  Foolish?
 
Anyone tried it?
 
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    John
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    Re:Sonar x for PA use. Why not? 2013/04/10 16:41:49 (permalink)
    A mixer would be a far better choice.

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    Re:Sonar x for PA use. Why not? 2013/04/10 21:06:34 (permalink)
    the latency issue would be a nightmare

    A real musician knows the difference between the music and the notes.
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    Re:Sonar x for PA use. Why not? 2013/04/10 21:17:37 (permalink)
    Especially with a Tascam.

    Talk about things that could go wrong at a gig. I prefer good reliable equipment when facing a crowd of drunks. 

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    Re:Sonar x for PA use. Why not? 2013/04/10 21:35:43 (permalink)
    the most i've ever gotten away with live is six-in/six-out into a mixing console.  multiple mics running through fx processors and a couple of people playing midi over about 8 channels - while recording.

     
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