Most extended hi-end 410, 210, & 212 when horn /tweeter is non-existent or turned off

[savinggrace]

If you play a larger show where a cab needs PA support and you always mic the cabinet (like I do as I run a bunch of effects), then the tweeter or horn doesn't have as much of an impact to the audience.

I am curious as what 410, 210, & 212 cabinets have the most extended hi-end when the horn / tweeter is non-existent or turned off?

[KJung]

I'm very impressed with the upper mid and lower treble response of those Eminence 3012 and 3015 neo drivers. Nice extension into the 'bright grind' area. A 212 with no tweeter and the non 'LF' 3012 models would probably kill for you (LDS makes them).

Also, the Bergantino AE410 just grindsup top with the tweeter off... very bright. The TecAmp 'M' series cabs are the same way in the upper mids, but are very expensive.

I would think the Genz Benz NeoX212 would sound quite bright and grindy with the tweeter off also, and possibly the current GK neo line of cabs (although I have not tried those).

[bgavin]

Originally Posted by savinggrace

If you play a larger show where a cab needs PA support and you always mic the cabinet (like I do as I run a bunch of effects), then the tweeter or horn doesn't have as much of an impact to the audience.

Adequate micing of a multi-driver cab requires the mic be back far enough to hear all the drivers.
This means it will also hear much more stage wash and muddy your sound.

Use a DI.

[IvanMike]

+1 on the DI. if you can (good luck) get a soundman to take a pre and post DI for two channels and mix to taste.

ps, don't turn your horn all the way off, many are not designed to be run like that for long, you can do damage to the crossover or other components.