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Double Bass AI Series III Coda Combo has arrived!

#21
I have to admit that I am mildly interested in these. I had a series I Coda and then tried a series II for a while but decided not to stick with it. The downfiring woofer just didn't work for me. However I do wonder if nowadays I could use one of these for small room gigs as the weight, footprint, and convenience would be so great. I'd absolutely have to retain my forward-firing speaking (UL110) for other situations. If only:

a) One could EASILY (and regularly) remove and install the head from the cabinet so that you could pull it out and use it with a separate speaker.

b) They had retained the controls on top. That's what I liked about the series II heads (which is what I have now).

c) There was a single centrally mounted handle. I don't understand why they went for two handles on the sides. It seems to me that the thing should be light enough to carry with one hand. When you have the bass in one hand and want to carry the amp in another, it seems the only way to do it with a series III cab is to have the thing dangling off at an angle. The soft case also seems to have two handles although I assume there is a shoulder strap.
 
#22
(a) The Series III (Coda) is so small and light weight that carrying an extension speaker when you need it is not that big a deal. For me, having the Coda (500w with ext. spkr) AND my Acme B1 gives me better coverage and definition than I could ever get with a front firing combo alone. I love that combination for big band jobs.
(b) I agree that the Series I top mounted knobs were easier to use with than the front angled ones on the Series III, but like everything else, you get used to it.
(c) To me, the handles on the side are a non-problem. I find it less awkward to carry the Series III Coda with either of the handles than my old Contra with the handle in the center. Being off center, there is less of it to hit you in the legs while your are carrying it one handed. However, I have the Mooridian padded case that has a strap if you want to carry your bass and amp in one trip. There are two handles on the Mooridian case, but they come together so you can carry it with one hand in the center. Unfortunately, I use a stool so that I've got to make 2 trips anyway.
(D) You really should try one. It's a great amp and a definite improvement over series I and series II. With the spring loaded tilt legs, you might find the down firing speaker would work better for you than it did with your previous models.
(E) It (Coda) works great with my AMT S25B and Full Circle .
 
#23
Is it possible to compare the sound of the CODA... versus the sound going thru just the ACME alone?
I have Clarus 2R sii with ACME cabs and love the sound.
However the weight is getting to me sometimes,especially after continuous days of gigging with the B1. (I had a major right hip dislocation last year)
Is it sound advise for me to go from the B1 to the series 3 cabs for weight concern?
I double on electric bass, usually fretless on the AI occasionally.

Thanks Bob,
Brandon
 
#24
brandonwong said:
Is it possible to compare the sound of the CODA... versus the sound going thru just the ACME alone?
Brandon
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I have not been able to figure out a way to do that, but that doesn't mean it can't be done . Send an email to Rick Jones. He will quickly answer that and any other question you have about any Acoustic Image product. Please let me know what he says.
 
#29
The following is the reply I got from Rick Jones about the possibility of a Coda driving an external speaker without driving the internal speaker.

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You can disconnect the internal speaker but it involves removing the rear panel. It's not something that I would recommend.

If the external speaker is more efficient than the Coda's speakers, then most of the sound will be heard from the external speaker. That may work for some of the situations. In particular, if you need a lot of extra volume and connect something like a 4x10 to the Coda, then not much will be heard from the Coda. Most of the sound will be coming from the 4x10.

Rick
 

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