Originally Posted by: PRSplayaIf the powered mixer has enough power and outputs to power your speakers, then you won't need a separate power amp, since the mixer has built in power amps. Or, if you wanted to be able to have more options at hand, you could get a non powered mixer and a separate power amp. That way, you can get the mixer based on your mic and input needs, and get a power amp based on the speakers you get.)

I talked to the dude at the music store today. He had a powered (250watt per speaker =500watt) mixer w/2 moniter outputs for about $350 I think.

They also showed me Yorkville 15' speakers for $500 each.

He said we won't need to mic the drums, but everything else can go into the pa.