Pirellithecat

Looks like you're sorted 🤞 Which is good as I've never had to source a new one for mine. Good Luck..

As I've only had a digital mixer for a relatively short time, EQing "the Room" hasn't been an option without the complexity of additional Graphic equalisers (and for pub gigs they're just impractical). Until now I've been trying to get the channel EQ's and Monitor EQ's sorted and have only had a basic EQ on the "Mains" to deal with the two things that are always an issue (harsh peak at 1.8kHz and HPF low end). Now I need to move forward and concentrate on the "room" ....... which should irritate the band less and be relatively simple (🤣).

You may say that, I couldn't possibly comment 🫢🤣🤣

Excellent - thanks all! I'll up my "Mains" EQing from now on! Cheers!

Sadly a fair bit of "noise" comes from loud drums and backline. But it's a journey ...... Bass now quieter on stage, as is 2nd guitar, as these are " augmented" via the PA. We now use triggers on the drums so there are fewer mics on stage which helps a little too. But, there are things you can affect and things you can't ..... Reports from fellow musicians suggest we sound great, so perhaps I'm stressing unnecessarily 🤣

Before I bought the CQ18T, I borrowed a pair of Peavey Graphic Equalisers, for a big gig, in a notoriously difficult venue. Worked a treat, as I could tweak the settings whilst the first band were on. By the time we were on everything sounded good. But far too much hassle for routine gigs where I'm playing and trying to do the sound. With the CQ18T, it's easier to do, but as few people seem to do it I thought there might be a good reason not too . I'll percevere!!

Been tinkering with this ...... Have a fairly good mix sorted out where the Kick and Bass complement each other, the Vocals aren't too harsh, and guitars pretty much work with the rest. And then we play another busy pub, with its unique boomy resonance or shrill upper frequency peaks. So why not use the "Baseline" mix and EQ the Main PA speakers to take account of the room's "specialness"? Particularly important where time is tight and a sound check is a one song opportunity....... Using GEQ rather than PEQ on the mains, and adjusting sub volume as necessary. Is this Heresay or potentially a good idea?

Baku?

Update, ..... Used theo Monaco at several gigs and rehearsals now. It's definitely the best cab I've owned. I'm an old git though and have a pretty rounded sound. Did a double header recently. I used my PA for both bands, and due to time constraints, the bass player for the first band used my rig ( Trace Elliot 1200 plus Monaco) . Uses a pic, unlike me, and plays more " modern" rock than my band. Usually uses a 500W Mark Bass Head plus a new 4 x 10 MarkBass cab. He sounded Fantastic! Best I've heard him. PHENOMINAL sound and plenty loud enough with the tiniest amount of PA support. I've done their sound before and this was the best ever! He contacted a friend of mine the next day to ask " What was that cab, where can I get one , and how much are they!" Put me to shame.... But certainly showed what this cab can do ....... So, short summary. Bloody Great!

I have recently bought a Monaco, which is being used for rehearsals and weekly gigs. So far used in smallish Pubs, Largish Pubs, Wedding venues, and 2 Festivals. Used with with an Ashdown ABM 600 and a new Trace Elliot TE1200 with varying amounts of PA support. I still have my Barefaced SuperTwin. Once I get my head round the use with the Trace Elliot, I'll write a proper review. Key findings to date; Played on its own, (without the band) the Monaco has a better tone than any cab I've had previously. (Ashdown, Vanderkley, Mesa Subway, 12's and 15's and Barefaced). It's even across the frequencies, rich and natural. Smooth, I guess, but remarkably clear and articulate. (going to have to work on my technique!!). It doesn't have the "trouser flapping" bass of the Barefaced, which is a benefit, as most of the venues I play are prone to boominess!! I can hear what I'm doing and so can the band, even when the bass isn't really loud enough for the audience. This is quite difficult as it's so different to feeling the bass but with little clarity about the notes I'm playing. Just a case of learning the new order! The Monaco is (unsurprisingly) quieter than the SuperTwin for the same amp settings. (8 vs 4 Ohm and one 12inch speaker vs 2). Because I don't like driving my amps too hard (8 vs 4 Ohm) I bought the Trace which fits better, size ways, and should have more than enough power to drive the Monaco to the volumes I need. Playing live whilst trying to do the sound for my (LOUD) band AND trying to get the bass stage-volume/EQ, the PA bass volume/EQ, and the Monitor volume/EQ "right" is "challenging". Since the Monaco arrived I have not used my Barefaced ONCE! (yet .....).

Interesting. What would you say is the main difference between the BF and the LfSys other than volume??