Balcro

[quote name='D.I. Joe' timestamp='1348845410' post='1819070'] I've been thinking about trying these. Who is supplying them? [/quote] Somebody must be wholesaling them, because I simply e-mailed the info line at stringbusters, and the "Brite Flats" I was after were delivered in 5 days. Just because they're not listed on the web-site, doesn't seem to mean that they can't quickly get product. Balcro.

A speaker, a port and an enclosure are one system. If you randomly change one or another, then you will have an effect. It could be a boomier effect and initially sound different, but whether that's an improvement is doubtful. The chances are, you'll dramatically reduce the power handling of the speaker drive unit in the very low bass, rendering it potentially more susceptible to damage. To maintain control you would need to lengthen the port as you widen it. But without knowing the physical paramenters of the existing loudspeaker and running the modelling software you won't get the balance right. Back to square one. Balcro.

I was given one a few years ago. Amusing as a toy, but whether it's really got any medical benefits I can't say. I hurt my forearm/hand indulging in 10 pin bowling with the grandson a few years ago. It took 9 months to heal. I tried the powerball for 5 minutes after about 4 months into the recovery. It seemed to free up the stiffness in the wrist in an odd sort of way. After that I tried it about once a month for the next 3 months with no ill effects. So overall it might help in a subtle way, but like a lot of things don't use it to excess. Balcro

Hello apa, Just had a look on the ghsstrings web-site. They do a five string version of the Pressurewound strings - ref: M7200-5, and a a 5 string set of "Precision Flats" - ref: M3050-5. They claim that these are "long scale plus" and will fit up to a 36" scale bass. That looks to be the answer, Unfortunately not available in Brite Flat. Oddly, no five string sets for the Brite Flats. My set is coded ML3075 and is for a 4-string and is described as standard long scale for 34" basses. Balcro.

My long scale "Brite Flats" - straight out of the packet, so unstretched, have a measurement 37.75" (95.8cm) from the underside of the ball to the start of the ribbon. However, the ribbon over the thick part of the string extends to just over 38.75" (98.6cm). After that there's a step down to narrower section of silk covered string that's about 11mm long. I got mine from "stringbusters". Although not shown on the web-site, they were able to get the Brite Flats to me in 5 days. Make an e-mail enquiry to [email protected] Balcro.

After having another look at the figures, I'd agree with other posters. In general with two 4" (200mm) ports it will be fine. If however you're going to regularly give it lots of "welly" and put over 150 watts into it (good for 115 decibels- deafeningly loud), there is always the option to make the ports wider. With ports 12.5cm in diameter, you could still use two and never notice any port noise. Come to think of it at that sound level you probably wont be able to hear the port noise! Anyway, lets get those accurate measurements onto the forum and we can give you the best possible advice. Until then, don't cut or drill anything. Balcro.

Strange that you should mention drain-pipe....... Assuming that neither enclosure has any internal panel-to-panel or cross-bracing, here are my findings:- With the Ashdown cab you'll need to do some work. As it is, with those ports you'll get a steady roll-off in the bass below 150Hz and a large amount of port noise. However, power handling at any point will exceed 325 Watts. If you open out the the rear ports to about 10.0cm and add an additional third port the same size. Then you need to have a port length of (Edit - about 280mm). Plastic drainpipe cut to length should be OK. With the Warwick, as I said before, the advantage is the greater number of ports. But, the enclosure is oversized and it shows in the potential power handling. Way down at 260 Watts, with the potential for the back & forth cone excursion (xmax) to exceed it's limit at about 38Hz! So full whack on the amp plus low "B" and using an octaver could be ..er undesirable. If the enclosures do have extra internal bracing that you can't see at the moment, then there will need to be a quick recalculation. [u]This will also be needed once you accurately measure the internal dimensions and account for three longer ports.[/u] My advice would be to go with the Ashdown, but you'll have to accept the lack of very deep bass extension. Balcro.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1347888342' post='1806152'] I'm not sure where I am in the list [/quote] See Post #50 Balcro

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1347890985' post='1806196'] If you can give us the internal dimensions of the cabs you have and the sizes of the ports then we will calculate the sizes of the new ports for you. The Mag looks to be about 100l and the Warwick 150ish so either will be possibilities. You should end up with a good sounding speaker. Phil. [/quote] Ha! It looks like we're working in parallel. I've done the same calculations and get volumes of 90-95 litres for the Ashdown and about 150-155 for the Warwick. The advantage for the Warwick, if I assume correctly, is the existence of 4 ports. That might save on the woodwork. This driver does seem to like a lot of ventilation in order to keep the port noise down! Balcro.

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1347728336' post='1804416'] thanks Bill im not going to find anybody round here with the time or inclination TBH! Ive ordered the kappalite 3015LF and im gonna bung it my old ashdown 115 deep mag cab or my warwick wca 115 and hope for the best! Trial and error on this one im afraid! [/quote] Actually on this forum you would have done. Patience, patience. I assume you've checked out the following page. [url="http://www.eminence.com/pdf/Kappalite_3015LF.pdf"]http://www.eminence....lite_3015LF.pdf[/url] So to the basics - you want an enclosure between 99 and 195 litres. Work out the internal volume of both the boxes and select the one that's the best fit in terms of volume. Then I can tell you what woodwork you need to carry out. Balcro.

All being well and post permitting, the book should now be with "tauzero". Balcro.

Okay, let's have another try. No responses from munkonthehill or crag42. Mickeyboro tells me he's read it elsewhere since this started, so now it looks like tauzero's turn. PM to tauzero. Balcro.

Hi Dood, http://www.avonply.co.uk/Stocks.aspx 2500mm x 1220 x 15. -- £52.73 + Vat. Balcro

ALL the replies have just proved you're a lot better than you think you are. Your very smooth style complements the song. I wish I could keep my fretting hand as easy and controlled as you do. Well done. Get up sausage! Well look at you girl. High fives! Balcro.

Here are some other options. Copy them into you address slot.. The GHS flats range comparison - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE5R3rUoU58 and, a variety of string and bass sounds at a click. Scroll down the page to view. http://www.atkinsonbasses.com/multimedia.html There may be others on youtube as well. Balcro.

That cardboard idea sounds a simple but effective tuning aid as you've got a bit of flexibility with this driver. You'll find that as you shorten the length of the ports you will get a little more "warmth" to the sound. Not a lot, but a little. Starting at the port length of 130mm, try varying it down to 85mm. Good luck. Balcro

Hello dognofski, Which Celestion Neo is it? The BN200x or the BN220S? You already have 2 ports built in? Balcro.

[quote name='Balcro' timestamp='1342431263' post='1734605'] Monday Bump!! [/quote] Next bump! Calling crag42. If I don't hear from you in the next 7 days I'm going to be sending a pm to Mickeyboro. Balcro.

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1343072133' post='1744866'] The license did not specify 'sound insulation glazing' it specified double glazing , the spec of the glazing was irrelevant to the license as long as 2 pieces of glass were there , Ironically , the pub window frames were/are glazed with 6.4 lam , so stretching a point they already were double glazed. we fitted 6mm tough secondarys with a 100mm space anyway , the techies thought it would be a good job. and everyone seems happy . [/quote] Well, it looks like you triumphed despite the uninformed - not really idiots. The person who wrote "double glazing" was definitely in the category of the uninformed. It could have been the Licensing Officer or it could have been, I'm sorry to say, an Environmental Health bod acting as adviser. Either way the spec words are WRONG and misleading. "Double glazing" which is commonly 4:20:4 in a domestic setting only has a small acoustic effect whereas your "sound insulation glazing" / double window, is exactly what is required. With a 6.4:100:6 system you will probably achieve a full 20dB sound reduction. Balcro.

[quote name='ashevans09' timestamp='1342973420' post='1743298'] Just out of interest/for a bit of a laugh, anyone got some examples of some really stupid cabs? I'm talking things like 8x15s and things like that. It's a sunday and I'm bored [/quote] I can't find the link to it but I've come across a gear collector with a curved display of vintage cabs. I think the biggest was a 6x15 Kustom brand cab from the late 60's/early 70's. Balcro.

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1342979300' post='1743378'] I am not so sure about this , I recently did a contract installing secondary sound insulation glazing to a pub in Crewe, apparrantly the terms of the music license included double glazing, and the last inspection noted that the place was single glazed . I was half way through some getting all the sound info to present to the brewery when I realised there was no stipulation of noise levels to work on , the spec was purely 'double glazed' . It cost a lot more than £1K and the brewery were happy to sort it out. [/quote] I should have emphasised that Environmental Health can't specify precisely what is to be fitted or installed when they are taking action for "Nuisance" under the Environmental Protection Act. It's one of the legal niceties that get in the way of quick action. If however the EH people meet with the owners/managers and or a noise consultant for the venue, then the terms of the Notice can be agreed and drafted accordingly. In the case you mention, you refer to both "secondary sound insulation glazing" and "double glazing" in the Licence. Can you tell me what precisely was fitted? One type is good and the other could be a waste of money. Balcro.

[quote name='musophilr' timestamp='1342969068' post='1743243'] Like the people who moved into our village, then complained about the church bells ringing on Thursday evenings. Now there's just the noise of HGVs being driven through the village ... [/quote] This sort of thing really annoys me. If it had been me working there, I'd have stressed the importance of that "moderate level of noise" that must be accepted under the law. Sometimes I really wonder of some of these Environmental Health Officers and their senior management really know what they're doing. Or maybe someone knew somebody who knew etc... As for aircraft noise, nothing can be done directly. If the airlines/airport keep within an agreed time frame or noise control plan etc, then all they might get is a verbal slap on the wrist. Balcro.

Most of those limiters have been fitted long after the local authority have become involved because of complaints. They are often the only practicable way (from the venue owners point of view, not the band's) of keeping the noise level under control. It's cheaper to fit one of those than do a proper noise insulation job by installing double windows and extra lobbies. The local authorities can't instantly tell the venues to do a specific job such as "you must build double windows on the front wall" or "you must build an extra entrance lobby beyond the existing one". The owners always have the option to do what is called "alternative works that will achieve the same effect". The building work could cost thousands, a noise limiter probably costs a little over £1000 for a simple installation. Wiring the alarm up to openable doors or windows probably only costs a few hundred more. By-passing the circuit by looking for sockets not on the control circuit is a short sighted thing for the venue to do; it could cost them their entertainment licence. Post no.3 from BigRedX - I agree. The trouble is the venue owners/managers want to push the boundaries of what they can get away with, they also want the business, so the band is stuck as piggy-in-the-middle. As BassBunny says, "most of the issues with noise limiters are poor installation". I'd add to that poor setting-up and poor level setting. Oh, and chewing gum over the noise level sensor. Post No. 5 BRX. The legal position. It's more likely these days to be the on-call Environmental Health person - that used to be me! If they find you've bypassed the control circuit then you don't get it in the neck. It's the manager or owner who holds the Licence and it's up to them to control the noise level. If you've by-passed the circuit without the management's knowledge, then the chance are you won't get booked again. E.H people don't normally have the power to shut down the gig on the spot. I've never heard of equipment being seized from a live gig. That's usually confined to nutty serial domestic offenders who've been served with legal notices and ignored the conditions. I've done it from one of those temporary shops that wouldn't stop it's noisy promotion. The other exception is unauthorised raves in woods or barns. It could happen at a pay-party, but only after a notice has been served and the problem had persisted. Chrismuzz. Sorry, it doesn't work like that. The law (or rather case-law) says the opposite and has done for over 100 years. True, there are plenty of idiots about, but before they move in, did they see the venue in action? Quite possibly not. If you move in next to a pub or similar venue then you have to expect a certain [u]modest level of noise[/u] - that's the law & case-law too. To make matters worse, that householder is entitled to leave a window a few inches ajar for ventilation and still be entitled to complain about an excessive level of noise. Only when the noise exceeds that "modest" level of noise, does the law kick in. Balcro. P.S. Rayman, don't wreck your Stingray on the little black box. You ought to blame the multitude of idiots who forced it's introduction and then didn't do a thorough job on making it work as effectively as it can do.

ET beat me by 2 hours. By coincidence I was reading that very wikipedia entry just last night, having had a short video session on youtube. Leon Wilkeson is even featured on the 'find a grave' link lower down the page. Balcro.

[quote name='Balcro' timestamp='1341662040' post='1722394'] Calling crag42, You have a P.M. Balcro. [/quote] Monday Bump!!