EddiePlaysBass Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Edit: nevermind "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by getz76: You are considering two 8x10" cabinets? What type of gigs do you play? Indoors, you can often be effective with a 1x12" or 2x10" cabinet when you have sound reinforcement. Sometimes you can do so even without sound reinforcement. I have never played a venue where a 4x10" or a 2x12" without sound reinforcement was not enough. I have played venues that had a backline provided that was either an 8x10" or a 4x10" + 1x15" (or 1x18"). However, the beauty is that the set up isn't moved. You do realize that the Behringer 8x10" cabinet weighs in at a whopping 176 lbs. and is 52"x26"x16". Transporting this will be less than easy. How do I know? I owned the original 8x10" cabinet, the Ampeg SVT. But, if it makes you happy, it can't be that bad. I could play all my gigs with a 1X12 with no PA if I had to. With PA, 1X12 is plenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by SteveC: I could play all my gigs with a 1X12 with no PA if I had to. With PA, 1X12 is plenty. My drummer is too loud for just the 1x12" without PA support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Start playing smoov jazz then ; } ...OK, seriously now - I don't think a 112 with tweeter would even do me WITH PA support in the rock, truthfully. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Likewise. I was hitting my Low-B2 2x10" with 900W last night, which was enough to go louder than the drummer or guitarist, so I could lighten up my tough and play with true dynamics. But in a gig situation, even with PA system, I'd rather take the second 2x10" as well, and have 1800W to play with. There's a guy on talkbass who's determined to create a low budget, public transport friendly rig, for a rock situation and he's an inexperienced player (this matters a lot in getting the most out of your gear) playing with a pick. It's really painful watching him chop and change - and kill cabs... Trying to use a 1x10" in a rock band, and surprise, he's blown the speaker! Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I've used the Bergantino HT112 to good effect with PA support; it is "loud" for its size, and I have a feeling it has something to do with the nice response in the midrange area. I like using the HT112 and EX112 together, though, partially for looks and since they sound so much better together than separate (read, "louder and more even"). I haven't busted the Acme's out in a while. Nice cabinets, but my current gigging does not require them. I think my next show without a backline is going to see them come out and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 The places I play regularly are not that big. The smooth jazz is basically "background" music around here. Not many people are sophisticated enough to really appreciate it as a "featured" thing. The drummer uses "rods" for almost everything. Even the "acoustic rock" group is pretty soft. I had to carry the room last week with that group as I couldn't go into the FOH. It actually worked pretty well. The Eden had to work but she held her own. I realize that most people need more "umph" than I. Although, I played an outdoor wedding reception (jazz) and the Eden/Bergie held up just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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