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@thebassist, referencing your other recent thread , where you explain that you play in stereo: won't you need a stereo power amp - or are you planning to get two separate head units? Apologies if I've mis-extrapolated and that is not relevant here, or I've misunderstood, etc.

Yes, the Barefaced FR800 was indeed discontinued.

Just going on the numbers: the 200W is split between each of the two cabs, so that's 100W to each cab, which is fine. This is the best advice really.

The RAY CA models ("classic active") have the 38mm nut: the current 24CA or the discontinued 34CA.

There is the discontinued SB14.

Anything with Dave Holland, either as a leader or sideman. E.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbP709Cn4mE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUTHF0lUtLY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0viwipxHAk

No, because the 100W will be split between the two cabs: 50W each.

Bill Evans with Scott La Faro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCGsXx6WF6I Harold Mabern with Christian McBride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpLJywSOpJs

Presumably you've already seen now, but they also claim "Power: 600 RMS" for their 1x12".

Thanks Bill. I'll never know if I made the most optimal decision in purchasing the 732 over the 712, since only after using the 732 in real life for many months did I know for sure it could do everything I needed it to. I'm not about to repeat that experiment for the 712 but if someone else could volunteer (who is in exactly the same scenarios as I find myself in) I would be interested to know the results.

The 712 crossover is at 1600Hz, whereas the 732 is at 700Hz, due to an upgraded compression driver in the 732. My layman understanding is the 12" woofer in the 732 now has an "easier" job, as it only has to go up to 700Hz, and therefore is able to do that job "better". Please, someone correct me if I'm talking rubbish.

Is it though? It's designed for live sound, to reproduce whatever audio signal you feed it... On the limiter front, this is the best I could find (perhaps you already saw it): "controlled by a DSP that takes care of crossover, equalisation, phase control, soft limiting and speaker protections" https://www.rcf.it/en_US/products/product-detail/art-732-a-mk4/210081

There are two good solo handovers in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k94zDsJ-JMU (Milestones), at 1:50 and 3:15.

There is no user-controlled DSP on the RCF. I assume there is a limiter somewhere in there but don't actually know for sure. FWIW in my setup, I don't chain the RCF and the desk. Instead my pre-amp has a DI out which goes straight to the desk, and a separate line out which goes to HPF and then to the RCF. The separate line out also has its own volume control, which is useful. I have complete faith in the RCF, but I suppose not chaining it to the desk means that if it were to malfunction during a gig, FOH would remain unaffected.

Make sure the sub has two inputs and two high-passed outputs, as some (many?) only have one. @Teebs what are your current speakers and mixer?

I think the issue is that the cab which comes as part of the Walkabout Scout system is already 4 ohms. Therefore a second cab cannot be used without taking the amp below the official minimum of 4 ohms.

Not sure if this is exactly what you're after, but iReal Pro has a numbering mode.

As for cables, it looks like you'll probably need a stereo mini jack (3.5mm) to mini jack. I'd avoid the cheapest ones, which cost only a few quid, as I've found them to be of the poorest quality; they develop crackle, or only one side works. I usually go to Designacable.com - either their website or their ebay store; here's a link to a mini jack cable - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Van-Damme-Stereo-Mini-Jack-Lead-3-5mm-Car-iPod-iPhone-AUX-Headphone-Cable/161775144057 However, do check which size you need before ordering - for example if your playback device only has a standard (1/4") jack output, then you'll need a 1/4" jack to 3.5mm jack, etc.

What amp do you have?

Yep, you've done it completely correctly. For info - each cab is 8ohms, and you have indeed connected them in parallel.

That was a promotional video, not a review.

"Imitate, assimilate, innovate" Start by transcribing the improvisations of your favourite players.

I'm also doubling and my previous setup was quite similar: a Zoom into a Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2 into one or two Barefaced cabs. The wedge format of a powered speaker is really great, and one of the reasons I'm glad I switched over from separates. The powered speaker is slightly heavier (18kg) than any other single component of a separates system, but the handle placement is really good so overall I prefer hauling it vs my previous setup. Also I pocketed some money by switching, as an RCF 732A is about £650 new whereas my separates rig was sold for about £1000 used. I think for your situation, I'd avoid any 8" or 10" unit and go for a quality 12" or 15" (I see RCF or QSC most often recommended). Some online retailers (e.g. gear4music) have a generous returns policy (30 days instead of the 14-day statutory requirement) so that might be long enough to decide if the new setup works in your situation.

Right, exactly - everyone has the following signal chain somewhere: 1.pre-amp ⟶ 2.power amp ⟶ 3.speaker. There are four ways to combine these three elements: all as separate units = a touring rack system combine the pre-amp and power amp = a head & cab setup combine the pre-amp, power amp, and speaker = a combo combine the power amp and speaker = a powered speaker The first three are established form factors, whereas the fourth is less so. Each has its pros and cons; I don't think any particular form factor is inherently better than any other. Completely distinct from the form factor, all of the above may or may not be "FRFR" (full range, flat response).