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  1. [quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1366023089' post='2047314'] Yes I'm very anal about cables.. [/quote] I've drawn coloured diagrams of our cable runs, snakes and stage setup - that's anal! But it has helped me go from zero experience to understanding this stuff fairly quickly - in a band full of technical imbeciles! Oh, and you guys answering my endless questions has helped too!
  2. [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1365812377' post='2044962'] We also have some Speakon couplers so we can join cables together if we need to. [/quote] Fantastic idea, thank you - I ordered 5's, 10's and couplers last night. Cheers!
  3. Thanks everyone, this is very useful information, appreciated. I feel far more comfortable now. In the past, I've only had consumer stereo system tothink about, but now I'm the 'sound guy' in our band, playing with all these watts, DB's and expensive kit has made me a little nervous to say the least! My Yammy S115V's arrived (local ebay seller) - one of the tweeters is silent, so I'm negotiating. Quick question - If I swap the tweeters over I'll be able to check that it isn't the x-over circuit in the speaker that's causing the problem - is that a good way to check? I've found a replacement tweeter on Thomann, but if the x-over is the problem, I'll send them back! Thanks again guys, Chris
  4. [s][b]For Sale: Genz Benz [u]2nd generation [/u]Shuttle 9.2 (10 months old)[/b] [size=4][color=#B22222][b]Photos in post below[/b][/color][/size] £575 posted to UK. Purchased from Bass Direct 10.6.2012. I have the original receipt from Mark and the original shipping box. As new, limited home use only, probably seen about 6 hours playing in total! I also had a Streamliner but I bought this because for me, the Streamer was a bit of a one trick pony - IMHO! I feel this can get the Streamer tone and a lot more too. Anyway, I've moved over to Ampeg (for now!) and this is just sitting in my office doing nothing! Grab your self a good saving on a new one. Cheers Chris ++++++++++++++++++ [b]FEATURES[/b] • Ultra Lightweight 4 lb Design • 500W/8 ohms; 900W/4 ohms • Analog 12AX7 Tube Preamp • High Current Class D Amp & SMPS • 3DPM™ Power Management Circuitry • Patent Pending P.H.A.T.™ topology • Active EQ w/Parametric Mids • Speakon® Speaker Outputs • Variable Speed Internal Fan Cooling • Full XLR Direct Out Interface • Optional Footswitch available [b]DESCRIPTION[/b] Genz Benz continues its industry leading innovations in bass amplification with the SHUTTLE 9.2, 2nd generation of these popular bass amps, delivering 900 watts of power in a mere 4 lb compact package. The SHUTTLE 9.2 includes the addition of our proprietary 3DPM™ power management circuitry for overall increased headroom and thicker "heft" of the individual notes played. The 12AX7 tube preamp also features increased available gain for enhanced versatility from warm, articulate tone to all out aggressive overdrive. Power Output: 500W/900W - 8 ohm/4 ohm Preamp Type: 12AX7 Tube Weight: 4lbs Dimensions: (HxWxD) 2 1/2" x 10" x 10 1/2"[/s]
  5. Phot's as promised, excuse my scruffy workshop - this cab normally lives in our (not scruffy) practice room, but I brought it to the house for the photos. Chris
  6. [s]As new, bought from eBay recently to shape and switch between upright and jazz bass tone and for a clean boost, but I'm now using a VTB deluxe to do the same job. £90 posted (in UK) [b]Programmable EQ Features & Specification[/b]s[/s][list] [*][s]+/- 18dB range over seven frequency bands.[/s] [*][s]Four independent programmable user presets easily recalled via the Footswitch.[/s] [*][s]Octave Extend Function: optimizes the EQ for bass with an additional freq band at 62Hz.[/s] [*][s]Small Footprint: A compact, rugged, cast aluminum housing.[/s] [*][s]12dB of clean boost.[/s] [*][s]Auto-scrolling function: automatically scrolls through all four presets to create unique and dramatic effects similar to sequencer or tremolo units.[/s] [*][s]Hardwire “True” Bypass: utilizes a small-signal relay for improved reliability and remote switching capabilities.[/s] [*][s]MIDI input: recall presets, engage/bypass remotely via MIDI.[/s] [*][s]State-of-the-art DSP — our proprietary 56-bit Digital Signal Processor, the SA601 and crystal-clear 24-bit converters.[/s] [*][s]Dimensions: 4.5 in/11.4cm (Length) x 2.5 in/6.4cm (width) x 2 in/5.1cm (height)[/s] [*][s]Runs on a 9V battery (included) or power supply (not included).[/s] [/list] [s][/s]
  7. Gus bought my Ampeg Combo - great guy, no problems at all - good to meet you Gus! Chris
  8. [b]How far should I turn my PA amps up?[/b] Our new PA system is arriving in a few days, it consists of:[list] [*]2 Yamaha P7000S amps (each capable 750w x 2 @ 8 ohms) [*]2 Yamaha S115V Tops (500w PGM / 1000w peak @ 8 ohm) [*]2 x EV SB112 Subs (800w PGM / 1600w peak @ 8 ohm) [*]DBX X-over [/list] I went on a live sound course last year and the tutor said run you amps at full volume and control FOH volume on the desk. But he was talking about his lovely matched Martin rig. With my system above, how do I determine the volume the amps should be run at so I won’t damage my speakers? Thanks very much, Chris
  9. [quote name='barkin' timestamp='1365776902' post='2044382'] It's surprising isn't it, even in a smallish pub, how several metres of cable can disappear once you start running things sensibly [/quote] Absolutely true! Thanks for the reply
  10. Afternoon gents, I need to sort some speaker cables for our PA. 2 x tops and 2 x subs. Will I be OK with 10 - 12 metre cable runs? Or is that too long? Cheers Chris
  11. Tom bought a Zoom B3 - easy transaction, great comms - just perfect. Hope you enjoy the B3! Chris
  12. For sale... Our Yamaha Stagepas 500 PA system. Wonderful, suprisingly loud and crystal clear PA - we've used it for 150 people wedding / party / pub gigs, but we are not a loud rock band, just a regular covers band, but we get lots of compliments on our sound and clarity. Some use the Stagepas 500 for monitoring or keys in larger venues. Lots of bigger detail photo's here: [url="http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/products/pasystems/stagepas500/photos.jsp"]http://www.yamahapro...s500/photos.jsp[/url][list] [*]Dual 250-Watt amplifier (500w total) [*]Versatile 10-channel Mixer with Monitor and Record Outputs [*]Phantom Power for High-performance Condenser Microphones [*]Built-in Channel Compression/Limiting, 2-band Channel EQ and SPX Digital Reverb [*]High-performance 10" 2-way Passive Speakers [/list] [url="http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/products/pasystems/stagepas500/downloads.jsp"]Brochures and manual PDF's here.[/url] Great condition, includes the mic stand adaptor. £450 (it's in Swansea, south Wales)
  13. Still available - all that 'full o' tubes' Ampeg tone in a lightweight 1U package.
  14. Will bought a pedal from me, easy to deal with, quick to pay - a real gent, thanks Will! Chris
  15. Gents, thanks for the interest, sorry for the delay, I've been away with my family over the Easter holidays. I'll get some photos taken on Sunday. Cheers Chris
  16. Thank you for your help with this everyone.
  17. [s][b]For Sale: Ampeg BA-112 bass combo £100 £100 picked up from Swansea (or thereabouts).[/b] Up for sale is my Ampeg BA-112 bass combo. I've been using it for monitoring but I'm going over to IEM's. They are known for rattling, but this has been heavily reinforced with Titebond woodglue (as per Ampeg tech's instructions) and it's also had lots of extra batting introduced. It's a fantastic sounding little combo and I can hear myself no problems playing a foot away from our bloody loud drummer! [b]From the Ampeg site.[/b] Whether you’re looking for a small, high-quality combo for personal practice and rehearsal, or a highly portable alternative to your main rig, the BA-112 packs a lot of Ampeg into its compact frame. The most lightweight and portable of the Bassamp Series, the rugged BA-112 features a 50-Watt output section and a single 12” Ampeg speaker. Tone is the name of the game, and no matter what you’re looking for, the Style Control puts absolute tone at your fingertips. With five presets to choose from, and the tone-sculpting capabilities of an onboard 3-band EQ, you’ll find your sound night after night, gig after gig. Innovative, versatile and great sounding, the BA-112 combo incorporates a tilt-back, monitor-style enclosure, making it perfect for the stage and the studio. The RCA inputs are ideal for playing along with an MP3 or CD player, and you even can plug in headphones for "silent-running" mode. The BA-112 —solid Ampeg, through and through.[/s][list] [*][s]Tilt-back Design[/s] [*][s]¼” Line Out[/s] [*][s]CD Input[/s] [*][s]Headphone Output[/s] [/list] [s]RMS Power Output: 50-Watts LF Driver: 1 x 12" Custom Ampeg Speaker Preamp: Solid-State Power Amp: Solid-State Tone Controls: 3-Band EQ Mid Tone Control: Style and Ultra Mid Line Out: Unbalanced Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 17.25 x 18 x 13 Weight: 39 Pounds[/s]
  18. A very good question actually! I used to have a suitcase and a 4B, amazing rig! I can only imagine what the 8B would sound like! If you email Phil Jones at PJB, he'll answer straight away, he's amazing at direct customer service. I emailed him a couple of weeks ago and he was going to Ethiopia for a holiday, but should be back now. [email protected] He'll let you know for sure Cheers Chris
  19. BTW, I'm away until the end of next week, so will be able to get photos sorted then. Cheers Chris
  20. BTW, I'm away until the end of next week, so will be able to get photos sorted then. Cheers Chris
  21. [s][b]For sale: Zoom B3 £110 posted in UK[/b] I need to fund some subs for our PA. Cheers Chris[/s]
  22. [s]ON HOLD £300 (plus a bit of postage) for quick sale! Sorry... UK only. I need to fund some subs for our PA. Cheers, Chris[/s]
  23. [s][b]£300 for quick sale![/b] UK only. I'm selling by beloved PJB 8B to fund some subs for our PA.[/s] [s]If you are looking at this, you know all about PJB stuff. This is my second PJB rig and I'm sad to see it go.[/s][list] [*][s]Model - 8B[/s] [*][s]Type - compact,lightweight,vented bass loudspeaker,Speakon connectors[/s] [*][s]Sensitivity - 97dB/W/M[/s] [*][s]Impedance - 4 ohm[/s] [*][s]Frequency Response - 30Hz - 15KHz[/s] [*][s]Power - 400W[/s] [*][s]Size - 15.8 x 17.7 x 28.4 inch ( W x D x H)[/s] [*][s]Speakers - 8 x PJB NeoPower Type A[/s] [*][s]Net Weight - 54 lbs / 24.5 kg[/s] [/list] [s][b]From the PJB site...[/b] For three years, Phil Jones researched materials that could offer lighter weight cabinets but still retain the clarity, punch and power needed to deliver Pure Bass Sound. As with every Phil Jones Pure Sound product, we design and manufacture every speaker including our new Neodymium speakers in the Neo-Power 6B, 8B and 12B cabinets. Our speakers are developed to fit the exacting requirements of acoustic loading and demanding frequency range of bass instruments. These cabinets are powerful and rugged but at a greatly reduced weight…even with ¾” Baltic birch plywood. We just improved your sound...and your payroll. “Best all-around cabinet I've ever used for upright bass and electric.”– 6B Registered Owner Review: [url="http://www.philjonespuresound.com/about/reviews/390.pdf"]http://www.philjones...reviews/390.pdf[/url] Review: [url="http://www.philjonespuresound.com/about/reviews/389.pdf"]http://www.philjones...reviews/389.pdf[/url][/s]
  24. [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1364982173' post='2033514'] The best compact subs I've come across have been EV, either the old passive SB122 or the active ZXa1. Both built round 12" so the footprint is very good and for your band they don't have to be LOUD which I don't think they will do anyway. The 15 and 18" subs should give a completely different level of sound..but then you'll pay for that in terms of size and weight. [/quote] Just had a quick look at the Electrovoice Sb122's - they look perfect! I'll do some more research, but after an initial 10 minutes reading reviews, it looks like they'll definately make a short list. Thank you.
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