Newbie question

[Stratokin]

Hi everyone,

      I’m sure this question has been addressed before, but I can’t seem to find the answer anywhere.  I’m using an HX stomp XL and I’m running direct to front of house and using in ear monitors. My question is when I’m setting up patches at home would it be best to use an FRFR to get the most accurate tone so that I don’t have to do a lot of tweaking when I get to church?  Will the FRFR accurately replicate the sound coming through the front of house? 

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer   
Tom

[pianoguyy]

I think the keyword is accurately. 

Let's turn it around... will the church pa system accurately replicate your FRFR? 

 

 

 

In theory, yes, they are one and the same. But we all know that they are not. My FRFR is different than your FRFR which is different than his FRFR. 

And then we throw in a 3rd party system at a church, which are usually a hodge podge of donated items vs a professionally tuned system... 

 

So, all that to say - yes, an FRFR will be fine. 

 

 

 

I will also say this - Don't fall into the "I must buy an overpriced FRFR system because it is designed for guitar modeling". 

There are numerous "bland" systems out there. Acoustic guitar amps. Keyboard amps. PA Systems. Even home stereos. All of these can be had far cheaper than anything listed as FRFR. 

[Stratokin]

Thank you piano guy.  I get what you’re saying and it makes perfect sense.  Unless I actually set my presets up at church there are no guarantees.  So I’m going to take your advice and go with an alternative.  That being a Fender acoustic amp that I already own.  I’ll set up my presets through that and see how it translates at church. 
At least a good inexpensive starting point. 
Tom

[silverhead]

As described above, there’s really no way to get identical sound for a multitude of reasons, including the large space of the church vs. the much smaller space of your home setup. But the best way to get as close as you can is to use FRFR at home.