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They usually just boost the volume. Though there are those that can do both.

It depends on what power the amp is going to put out. If it's a 600 watt amp, then it could send 300 watts to each of the cabs. 300 going to your 600w cab & 300 going to the 150w cab (which is obviously more than it can handle, but if the amp & ears are used sensibly, then it can still be used). Think of it like having 2 balloons & a tank of air with 2 pipes that will split the air evenly. One balloon being able to take all that is in the tank & the other being 1/4 the size. Both balloons can be used if you only turn the air on partially, but the small balloon isn't capable of taking 1/2 of what is in the tank, so would burst if the tank was opened fully for any amount of time. The big balloon would still take it's fill. Hope I'm not just talking wind here!

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1321473544' post='1439695'] They are completely different. The first is a greatly cleaner signal, unless you added some effects or noise or something with the Alesis. [color=#282828][size=4]Are you serious that you can't hear a difference? [/size][/color] [/quote] My hearing is pretty bad in my left ear & the top end has gone in my right. Too much loud music & grew up in very noisy environments. No effects on the Alesis, just set flat. So if that's the case, sack buying an interface - you get a good clear signal through the line in on an iMac!

Got the recording I did uploaded to Soundcloud. http://soundcloud.com/bassg/line-v-mixer-bigroom Says it all in the description. Can you tell the difference?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1321352688' post='1438038'] [b]Powering active pickups from your head:[/b] Sorry, I just couldn't resist. I'll get me coat. [/quote] See! That's exactly what I was thinking of prior to opening the thread & even once I opened it, I was still thinking the same thing. Edited to say, I can't help but giggle at the expressions on their faces!

What you need to do is see if you can do an extended soundcheck/practice in one of your venues where you'd gig. What sounds good on your own usually sounds gantin in a band mix.

Your assumptions are correct. You can get a [s]Parallel[/s] Series cable made from someone like Bassic Bits (OBBM on here).

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1321445502' post='1439151'] Yep, both good points, but the (potential) different loudness of different cabs is due to different sensitivity/efficiency of the cabs rather than their power handling as such. A 400W cab won't necessarily be louder than a 200W cab. Just clarifying the point, because the OP only mentioned ohms and power ratings. Sensitivity is an additional consideration. [/quote] Very true.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1321442377' post='1439082'] Problem is, when mixing cabs, that one could be much louder and handle more power than the other, and drown out the noise of the other one being upset. [/quote] & that's why you're usually better having 2 of the same cab.

Oh, & to answer your Q, the "link" on the cab is just the same as using the other speaker out on your amp.

It depends how many ohms your cabs are & how many ohms your amp will go down to. If you are using 8 ohm cabs it's a 4 ohm mon load on your amp, then 2 8 ohm cabs is the max (or 1 4 ohm/4 16 ohm cabs). If it's a 2 ohm min load then you'll get 4 8 ohm cabs (or 2 4 ohm cabs). If it's a valve amp then there may be a switch to make it match the load.

Like Flyfisher says, use your ears & if it sounds bad, turn it down/back the lower frequencies off.

The Platfoam ended up costing £17 odd with postage. I know the Grama pad also has some V foam under it too (you could pop some eggbox between the strips of foam). If you take this into account & the cost of some board, carpet, glue & staples (for the carpet), then the Grama pad is better value. However, if like me you have all but the foam to hand, then it's a no brainer. I might make mine a fold up one so it fits in my bag.

They're 4 foot long by 4x2 inch. I bought a strip of Platfoam last week & cut it in 1/2 & put it straight under my cab. Did the job. I was gonna glue it to a bit of chipboard that I have & carpet it, but it was easier to carry the 2 strips in a bag with all the cables. I'm gonna complete the project later (maybe tomorrow).

Like bartleby says. I A/B'd the results & I'm too deaf to tell the difference between a usb mixer & the mic socket. I'll upload the A/B recording later today.

Aguilar, EBS & so on all make great amps, but if you get something custom made then that's gonna make your sound unique. I'd go with the custom jobby.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1321364319' post='1438216'] I will set Pete Academy on ya! [/quote] Sorry. I shall retract what I said.

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1321364325' post='1438217'] Any top tips for someone who's been playing fingerstyle for (mumble) years and wants to try a pick? [/quote] Buy one & try it. I tend to go for .74mm picks, but will play with any thickness. Same advice as to playing using any other method, start simple & then do alternating strings & so on. The pick is a useful tool to have.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1321361524' post='1438166'] Your all wrong! All music should be played with a slapped thumb only [/quote] Oi! Anymore of that & your "dislike" button shall be clicked!

The video plays perfectly fine here too (can't play them on the iPhone though ).

[quote name='tonyf' timestamp='1321359483' post='1438129'] As far as I know, EBS cabs only come in 4ohm versions. Calling Mr EBS_Freak.... T [/quote] I think you could be right there actually.

My style is the opposite of Muzz's. I play a lot with fingers & a couple with pick. It depends on the style of song really. The songs I use pick on, I have tried finger style & just don't work. It needs that clang.

Just a thought, I believe YouTube now allows you to upload mahoosivee sized files with no probs.

The other option that no one has come up with is sell your EBS cab & get an 8 ohm version. On another note I wouldn't mix speaker sizes. Yes, you can mix them, but whether it'll sound any good or not will vary from venue to venue. Also, I'd not go with the 6x10 (or 4x10) unless you normally use PA & just want the rig for your own monitor as it has a lower diepersion than 2 2x10s (or 2x12s) stacked vertically.

[quote name='merello' timestamp='1321124816' post='1435684'] Best of luck mate! [/quote] Cheers. It went well. Had a really good sound too! We recorded some of the pre rehearsal, so if it's came out ok, I'll post it.