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In the US Tonefactor are marvellous - but the Pound isn't that good against the dollar at present In the UK check out Effect Power Supplies and Hotrox UK (Google will get you straight to both)

Or you could use a twin stereo amp that can supply 300W into 4 ohms, or you could buy a quad power amp... All you've got to do is link the inputs. You could also make up some cables to allow you to mix serial/parallel (8 ohms combined) , but I wouldn't recommend it.

Here's one of many appropriate recent threads: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49671"]Compressor thread[/url]

Yes, indeed - Hi aardys ! (I'd be interested in a Brighton event/ Barefaced audition of some description...)

Distinctly overcast... Warm though

Aye - Amphetamine Annie is a cracker!

Elixirs do last very well. I like them, but (to me) they do lose something in attack. I can't abide Rotosound roundwound (I like their rather strange Tru-Bass though...) - I always seem to get at least one 'dead' string, but others are obviously happy with them. For your requirements I think I'd probably go with Elites stainless roundwound. But given infinite time, you'll receive an infinite number of recommendations!

I don't think you'll be disappointed

RCF ART310A - Sonically easily a match for the SRM450s, lighter and smaller. I paid about £380 quid each a few months ago.

Generally I just have my rig as close as possible to as many walls as possible (within a few inches in a corner suits me very nicely). Then there's EQ - I really don't use much, but any I to cater for the room rather than to generate 'my tone' (probably because I don't have one:) ) I have a 10m lead, so I can go for a wander... I also use a hint of compressor - which might help you if any of those 'high spots' is due to peaks in the pickup response or any EQ/pedals in use. Multiple sources (such as when you're using a loudish rig *and* going thriough the PA can be even harder to deal with. I doubt there are any 'quick fixes' that would apply in most cases though - it's always a compromise.

If you can afford a couple of hundred pounds or more, I would recommend a DBX 160A (mono) or Focusrite compounder (twin channel) For much less (as long as you don't want heavy compression) Behringer aren't at all bad. I'd steer clear of Alesis compression personally. (edit: 2 Focusrite recommendations in two consecutive posts! )

I bought 3 x RCF ART310A active, and I'm very pleased with them. Very light, a surprising amount of bottom-end for 10"-based units, and the top-end is very smooth to my ears. People have commented that it sounds very 'Hi-Fi'... They're only generally used for vocals and occasional acoustic guitar, though a couple of weeks ago they did a reasonable job with an upright acoustic bass through an SM57 I bought three so I'd have one shared monitor for two singers in the 4-piece (or a spare). In the 7-piece they're all used as monitors (the band has a pair of SRM450s). With a couple of subs they'd be capable of handling an entire band in medium-sized (large pub) venues I reckon. In an ideal world I'd prefer not use actives for monitors (mains wiring over the stage front), but: There's probably mains there anyway (effects power supplies) You'd otherwise need another U or two of rack amp and a fair quantity of speaker cable...

[quote name='ashevans09' post='486193' date='May 12 2009, 05:52 PM']Quick question though, say you had a rack compressor, where would this go in a live set up? Bass --> Compressor --> Preamp/poweramp--> Cab or Bass --> Preamp --> Compressor --> Poweramp --> Cab ? [/quote] The second option almost invariably Primarily because rack compressors are generally built to operate with signals around 0db (somewhere approaching a volt) - more than most basses put out, and also because they won't (necessarily) be a good input stage for use with passive basses. Most amps these days have an FX loop for the purpose, others have preamp out and power amp in - either should be fine.

I'm very happy with the DBX 160A (so far - I've only had it a couple of weeks...) I gigged with it last weekend (in the effects loop of my Gallien Krueger 1001) and it really firmed things up nicely - I was only using about 1:2.5, but it sounds very pleasant at higher settings. Nice LEDs too Focusrite compounder is also very nice. I've happily listened to it compressing already very dense dance music on my 'stereo' - it invariably sounds as good or better with a good bit of compounding! It gets used on the vocal PA at the moment...

Yes, I can see it on the larger picture. Don't know... how do they attach? I'd have imagined that they'd swivel freely, but perhaps not.

They all look in-line with the strings to me, as I'd expect.

Have a look at this first: [url="http://wiki.basschat.co.uk/info:amps:impedance_and_wattage"]Wiki entry[/url]

Just bought a DBX 160A compressor from Alan. It was actually on its way within a couple of hours of payment (at the weekend too)! Good communications throughout, it arrived in fine condition, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Yet another good 'un

Parchment or Mint Green Nah - Tort really

This site has some nice designs (quite a few with PCBs available to order): [url="http://sound.westhost.com/projects-1.htm"]ESP Projects[/url]

Another option would be a pair of 8 ohm 1 x 12's (or 1 x 15's) - that gives you a smaller/lighter rig when you don't need more

It might have sounded more impressive without the Phil-(I-didn't-do-it)-Spector-Wall-of-Sound reverb/delay mush- who knows...?

Mary Had a little Lamb - SRV

[quote name='KASH' post='463687' date='Apr 16 2009, 09:57 AM']Are u sure? These are the dimensions: 19"W x 3.5"H x 8"D what are the alternatives as for more 'traditional' flightcases?[/quote] I'm sure that the SKB shallow case will be too shallow. I don't have details of any other makes, but Google is your friend...