EBS_freak

Great review dood. Also worth mentioning that a set of standard single drivers in a set of standard earbuds (think iPod headphones ones) are usually dynamic drivers, not balanced armatures - which naturally develop more bass than balanced armatures - That's why I would always recommend bolstering the amount of bass drivers. That's not saying that balanced armatures are lacking in the bass... it's just for plentiful bass and headroom, you need a bit of safety in numbers in the lows. (Two is enough - they'll quite happily rip your head off with more than enough bass - any further drivers in the low is a bonus).

If you like loads in reserve, the 750 no question. The 250 is deemed to be a loud amp - and it is - and in most situations it will be plenty... but if headroom is your thing, you'll enjoy the extra breathing space offered by the 750 - £180 is a small price to pay for the upgrade.

Gosh - you reckon the OP is still there quaking with his credit card, still waiting to pull the trigger?

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1463234257' post='3049798'] The trick to using a stereo rig in any environment is really knowing what to put in your left and right channels and whom is going to be receiving it and where best to use it. Armed with that knowledge, I'd used a full stereo bass rig for years. Not once did I ever have an engineer (worth their salt) have an issue with it and never did my 'sound' suffer. [/quote] That's cos an engineer will just go "meh" and sum to mono.

Speak with Zilla - http://www.zillacabs.com/custom_cabs.php They do plenty of head and cab conversions. To echo others on here, I would be tempted to build a new cab and new head than butcher any existing combo cabinet.

Man, it's not a long time to have been missing - but if the alarm has been raised and it's hit the news.... well, I hope it ends well and she just needed some me time. :-/

[quote name='NickD' timestamp='1463418957' post='3051226'] How long has it been? [/quote] It's been seven hours and fifteen days.

I'm sure that I've read this somewhere already but can you change patches via Midi or is the MIdi functionality just for programming via the editor?

Yeah - was pink noise - now it's a 1-2 pitch sweep.

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1463269457' post='3050125'] Just remember that we could save settings from regular gigs in the same rooms. Also using the mic/analyser we could set the eq fairly quickly to get it sounding okay. Bearing in mind we did the sound ourselves from onstage with no out front sound guy so was good to know the system was tuned to the room (especially before the guitarist started messing with the mix.....) Sorry I can't offer more technical help. [/quote] Yes - this mic/analyser is the intriguing bit. 2-4 measurements of a couple of seconds each and a tuned (ish) room sounds great. Certainly eliminates those hot frequencies.

Thanks for your input. Yes - I've been toying with the idea I think it ultimately has limited use to me although the RTA section does appeal for quick tuning of the room... however.... You aren't the first person to mention the boosting of the lows either... as for the sub harmonic feature, yes, asking for trouble. Ive got that on the GLD80 and it's destined to cause much worry to any subwoofers!

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1463263694' post='3050096'] Used a Driverack a few years ago with a JBL system in a function band. I remember it being a useful bit of kit, enabling quicker setups and sound checks which were appreciated when time was at a premium. Was reliable too. Have no idea now whether they are still worth getting, or have been superseded by more recent advances. [/quote] What was it specifically that allowed for quicker setups and sound checks?

Reading about Schaller - about time I reposted this - http://basschat.co.uk/topic/70420-schaller-strap-locks-and-how-to-fit-them-properly/

As the topic title really. Driveracks- all this useful EQing of the room and the like - who realistically uses them in a band situation, I'm intrigued how widespread their popularity is...?

[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1463099630' post='3048667'] Agreed. Some of the 'new' stuff in PMT Birmingham is either covered in a years worth of dust or looks like it's been gigged heavily. [/quote] Ah, the good old PA section.

[quote name='Jimmybass1978' timestamp='1463092631' post='3048628'] if I have to just play with myself [/quote]

Go see ACS and ask to demo their Live system. Buy the top end inear monitors they sell (as you'll need the bass response) and the Live system and you'll have the best ear plugs you can hope for. In a nut shell, they are headphones that have mics built into them. You can then dial in the amount of signal that comes from the mics into your ears. You don't have the loss of frequencies that you get with traditional earplugs. If you ever go to using an inears system, you can also blend the mix from say the desk and the mics. It will be expensive but it will keep you playing and enjoying music again. Seriously, well worth the trip - and Andy the MD there is a big believer in keeping your ears safe.

Stroborack with expansion module. Input A/input B. Output A/Output B. No summed mix. Foot switchable selections decides which input is currently being tuned. You're welcome.

[quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1462884306' post='3046600'] I would get a price from another sound company and make sure they quote for loading and unloading and see how it compares with what you currently pay him [/quote] But what you also need to factor in, is that competitor company staffed by bell ends? Will they do as good a job? Sometimes its good to stick with what you know.

It depends how much you like him as a sound guy. If he does a great job, then helping him load in and load out is not too bad. If you still wanted to use him but weren't prepared to help, then expect to cover the expenses of one of his mates who will do nothing all night apart from when gear needs to be shifted or packed up. A decent sound guy is hard to find - so maybe being accommodating to a one man operation who seems to be doing a good job for you may be the answer.

I don't blame you. Unless you are set up to do loads, things like that are very time consuming! Why Behringer put the auxes in upside down I'll never know. Guessing it's to do with the way that stuff is mounted on the PCBs (and the clearance required from the sides of the case) inside.

Here you go - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-XI6doQWIM

Hopefully you should be OK with the wifi - guess you'll find out in time. If things go pear shaped, I suppose you always have the option of moving the stageclix to the other side or mounting an external router inside with an external aerial that you can mount further away from the stageclix. Hopefully, the Stageclix should be able to negotiate a free channel when it's searching for free channels. Also, with regards to right angled XLRs - beware, Behringer have mounted the auxes upside down - so the XLR cables will be going up towards the inputs... which could mess everything up. You could do with some really fine XLR cable - like that found in multicore, to get the angle from the back of a straight plug. If you are handy, you could make low profile XLRs where you can choose where the cable comes out from. Rather than me explain it, let me see if I can find you a video on youtube as it is likely to be clearer.

Re Tolex Araldite it. It will outlast the cab.