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Well, if it's this one it definitely uses velcro to stick to the carpet on the MB cabs: https://www.markbass.it/product/mark-stand/ I find that mine sometimes tips the cab too far back too, so it can fall backwards - I often end up propping it up against something. I guess if you position the cab further back it might tip less, but without the velcro/carpet I'd assume it would slide all over the place. It is pretty rigid though.

The markbass thing only works with carpeted cabs, as it uses velcro to stick, so you'll need to attach velcro to the bottom of your BF cab (in case you didn't already know that).

For everyone but the singer, why not use a Behringer P1/P2? Drummer isn't going anywhere, presumably the bassist (you?) and guitars aren't leaping about, so those are easy to sort out with a wired connection. Both allow for a stereo IEM mix too, the P1 being slightly easier to use. You can also drive an IEM setup via the headphone out by fiddling with the routing matrix in the XR18, so you can end up with 6 mono aux outs and a 7th stereo out. For the singer, I'd have thought anything but the absolute cheapest-on-amazon setup would do? Look for a stereo input - that tends to suggest it's a bit better than el cheapo (IME).

I would hope not - it was a primary school hall! Sounds like that must be it though. Hmm, could be, but if so I would have expected an issue like that to have occurred earlier in the same space (we’ve been using it for 4+ years with no noticeable issues).

Thanks Bill, but I already did all of that - the noise was coming from the amp with nothing plugged in, hence my question.

So, I was fully prepared to come on BC today and rant about how I had reached my wits' end with Mark Bass stuff, problem after problem etc. Yesterday I had a rehearsal with an orchestra I play with. I play both electric and DB (sometimes in the same tune!!) and also occasionally need effects, so I have a fairly complicated setup. The rehearsal was at the same venue we always play, using my usual set up, but this time I was experiencing a really loud humming. I tried adjusting the EQ, but even with everything muted, or just going bass direct into the amp (i.e. with no effects in line at all) it was still doing it. I tried plugging the amp into a different socket, but had the same issue. We'd played in there for years without any issues, but the only difference being we'd set up in a different layout, so I was in a different part of the hall. After endless problems with the CMD121P cutting out, having been sent to Real Electronics, them charging me £160 and the problem coming straight back, I ended up dropping an LM3 head in instead. I'd assumed this had finally given up and developed yet another problem, so I was about to post seeking alternatives to MB gear. However, it seems I owe it an apology - I tried it at home and it's almost entirely silent - no humming at all. All I can think is that it was dodgy wiring on that part of the hall and even though I tried a different socket, it was on the same circuit. The one I usually use is the other side of the hall, so I'm assuming it's on a different circuit. Anyway, I'm aware you can get rack mount power conditioners, but I was wondering if it's possible to get something like a single socket thingy that would do the same job - like those RCD or surge protectors you can get? Something that I could plug into the mains end of things at different venues? A vid of the noise (ignore the rest of the orchestra running through parts!): IMG_2834.mov

And a good price for an 12MTK here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/492238494192273

This looks like a decent option: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1271824040214866/ https://www.presonus.com/products/studiolive-ar16-usb I was looking at Signature 12MTK before I ended up just getting a Scarlett interface and Saffire via ADAT and they looked like great mixers. I had the Signature 10 (which was only stereo USB) and the mixer side of it was great - quiet preamps and really good effects.

Silly question, but are they both active? Or is one active, one passive (powered off the active)? If both active, have you got the input set to line or mic? If it's set to line, try changing it to mic - it might make a real difference as the amp in the monitor when set to line is expecting a louder signal. TBH though, if you're using them for bass monitoring, I'm not sure 10" floor monitors (and in particular Sub Zero, being G4M's budget brand) would necessarily be up to the job. I'd say their specs would be *very* optimistic in terms of both bass response and overall "power" (see infinite threads here about RMS, power etc etc). They'll probably be fine for reproducing vox or guitars, but probably not powerful enough to accurately reproduce your bass.

I ended up with a separate audio interface simply because derigging my setup from my old XR18 each time I had a gig was a PITA. Though my setup is a large, close-mic’d drum kit. If you’re only running one or two things, it would be less of an issue. Also depends on whether your desk does 1in/1out or just stereo in/out. But if you’re happy setting it up each time you want to record at home, then it makes ample sense to use a suitably capable mixer.

My dad has music/volume-induced hearing loss, so sometimes wears hearing aids. He has said that they tend to amplify everything, so it can be hard to distinguish signal from noise (so to speak) in some environments - such as a bar with lots of hard surfaces.

“Those who know, know”

Yep, I saw one 70’s Jazz advertised as all original, but it had been refinished, the pickups rewound, the pots replaced, oh, and potentially the neck wasn’t original either. 🙄 The thing was basically Trigger’s Broom…

I took one of those wire cable ties and wrapped it round a few times. Works fine on both sets of my IEMS. You can still slide it up and down to change the tension too.

Let us know how you get on!

Basically, now you have asserted you are the legal owner of the bass, as a matter of civil law, Cash Generator can’t legally sell it and give good title to any purchaser. You need to be clear with them that they need to hold on to it, and that if they do sell it, or try to deny your title (I.E. your right of ownership) you will sue them for conversion (essentially the civil name for handling stolen goods). Make sure you give them full details of how it was stolen from you so they can’t try to say that they were unaware it was stolen. I would also notify the police and, if you can afford it, speak to a solicitor about how best to recover it.

So I did try them last weekend; the isolation was much better than the large size, but ultimately I still ended up going back to the Etymotics with the 'christmas tree' triple flange tips. I do think that the 'stage' volume (and in particular the bass - I was playing drums) was just too loud, so I was having to turn the IEMs up and I was worried about the volume levels. The actual sound was brilliant though - noticeably clearer and 'more present' than the Etymotics. Going to try to get some flanged tips which, if I can find some that fit, should deal with the isolation issue for me.

It hasn’t so much fixed it, as reduced it’s so it’s less of an issue. It’ll still feedback, but the point at which it does so is higher volume and it’s less affected by hollow stages. I have still ended up turning the bass down on my preamp but less so.

Make sure you document the condition closely before sending it back so as not to find the seller suggesting some of the damage was caused in the returns process...

I ended up with a digital desk with a smallish physical control surface - I found trying to adjust on an iPad while playing next to impossible. I replaced my XR18 with a QSC Touchmix which has all the features of the XR18 but IME/O easier access to the controls while playing. It also does the iPad/phone control if required. Definitely.

I've taken a more benevolent approach now and release it back into the wild....

Chris, I have a feedback destroyer which I *think* used to be @Happy Jack's which is not in use any more, if you'd like me to send more details over?

Looks like my rock covers band is about to implode so this weekend will be our last gig. I thought I'd put myself out and about to the fine members of Basschat as a drummer in case anyone's looking. Lots of experience in many different styles - pop, rock, blues, jazz, funk, soul etc. Have own pro gear and reliable transport, home studio/recording facilities. I also play bass, so I know where you're coming from! Looking for rock covers, blues, soul/funk bands but happy to consider anything. Vids etc available on request.

It depends what it is. If it's a genuine masterclass, i.e. small numbers, actual teaching, then I think that's more than reasonable. If it's just a performance, then perhaps a tad steep.