I have been working on getting my Johannus Rembrandt 3000 remote passive speakers working but they play only on a very low volume. I am running HW V on an IMac 32GB Ram into a PreSonus Studio 1810C with the Main Output to the internal J amp for the 15-inch subwoofer, then Output 3&4 to two intermediate 8-inch speaker internal J amps, then 5&6 to two smaller cabinets amps which have 5-inch + tweeters. I get no help from the local J dealer (have not tried the factory thinking the dealer would have better luck) as to how to add volume by using the internal volume control device in the organ so I am looking at three other options with a fourth cropping up today.
Option 1 - go around the J amps with a new multi-channel amp. (too much $ at this point so pretty well ruled out)
Option 2 - put a preamp between the Studio 1810C and the J amps (not very sure how this is done and also $$$? would I use a microphone preamp?)
Option 3 - eat the cost of the existing 10 speaker cabinets and add 4 Behringer B3021A active speakers then get a separate amp to power the Sub. (not cheap either for this option)
Option 4 - I went into Guitar Center with my problem (an organist in a Guitar Ctr you say? Desperate people do desperate things!) and the guy there thought a mixer with an internal preamp adding about 64dBLs(?) might do the trick.This seems to be the least costly of the options at this point if it will work. I have no idea what would constitute a mixer for this as I see "powered mixers', "Bluetooth" (don't need that) and other unknown specs for mixers so if commenting, keep in mind I know very little about audio gear.
Why I have the PreSonus 1810C with only 6 channels is a long story but I will have to settle on two sets of speakers with one sub in lieu of having more channels. $$$ are sparse when you are retired!
Obviously, I am interested in any ideas, comments and solutions. Thank you in advance!
Player10
Option 1 - go around the J amps with a new multi-channel amp. (too much $ at this point so pretty well ruled out)
Option 2 - put a preamp between the Studio 1810C and the J amps (not very sure how this is done and also $$$? would I use a microphone preamp?)
Option 3 - eat the cost of the existing 10 speaker cabinets and add 4 Behringer B3021A active speakers then get a separate amp to power the Sub. (not cheap either for this option)
Option 4 - I went into Guitar Center with my problem (an organist in a Guitar Ctr you say? Desperate people do desperate things!) and the guy there thought a mixer with an internal preamp adding about 64dBLs(?) might do the trick.This seems to be the least costly of the options at this point if it will work. I have no idea what would constitute a mixer for this as I see "powered mixers', "Bluetooth" (don't need that) and other unknown specs for mixers so if commenting, keep in mind I know very little about audio gear.
Why I have the PreSonus 1810C with only 6 channels is a long story but I will have to settle on two sets of speakers with one sub in lieu of having more channels. $$$ are sparse when you are retired!
Obviously, I am interested in any ideas, comments and solutions. Thank you in advance!
Player10