Right, I basically said that with the last third of that postpartially true. you might end up with multiple ak cabinets.
The right amp? Good luck there. Now you'll be able to hear every nuance of the amps though
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AudioKinesis Cabs Part VI...
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The right amp? Good luck there. Now you'll be able to hear every nuance of the amps though
I haven't found an amp yet that doesn't sound good with these cabs. Now, my choice of amp is dependent on which bass I intend to use b/c some amps work better with certain basses. With these cabs, you can hear the difference. I tend to use my Aggie TH500 most of the time but the LMKIII also gets a fair amount of use.
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Duke, not only did the cab far exceed my expectations, now I gotta get MORE cabs from you!!!!!
Trust me, I know the feeling! And I will say again that two 1203's is one of my most favorite rigs, for sure!
Well guys, it arrived today! My H1203!
My H1203 showed up yesterday as well. When I saw the size of the shipping box, I thought there must have been some kind of mistake. My suspicion continued as I got the cabinet out of the package. I was immediately having buyers remorse, thinking something that small would never come close to replacing what I currently have. Fast forward three hours of A/B testing later, using multiple switch settings. OK, my first hint was that it was three hours, and I realized I had been playing non-stop without a break. I had played so much, my fingers were literally burning. The definition and articulation sucked me in. Played up the neck, heard the fat Motown thumb groove. Back down to the bridge, brought on the funk. Let's get real- by itself, it's not going to replace a 4 ten cab. That stated, the thump to weight ratio of this box is quite surprising, and the balance and flexibility of the switching is very well executed. I bought this cab for moving up and down stairs easily to band practices and small gigs, and as a monitor onstage with PA support for larger spaces. I suspect that due to the articulation, one of these will probably cover 80% of the gigs I am doing. I am going to take it to practices Monday and Thursday with two different moderate volume rock four piece bands, and then a gig on Saturday in a place that probably maxes at 200 people. That should give me a realistic view of what this little guy can do.
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Yeah! Like he said!
What amazed me was how much thunder the cab produces. I removed the back plug because the amp I'm using is pretty low powered (GK MB200) and that changed the character from solid very defined low end to a very thumpy bottom with the port open.
I'm using the cab with the top switch off and the bottom one on. The settings on my GK MB200 are nearly flat except the low-mid is at 2:00. When I push the voume to about 12:30 the amp and cab produce an old fashioned growly sound that's very nice to the ears.
What I forgot to mention is that the cab dramatically changed the character of two of my Ibanez basses. I was surprised by the results. On my Ibby SR500 active, which is my main gigging bass, the sound was clear, articulate, and very modern sounding. My Ibanez GSR100EXL is the surprise performer. For those of you who don't know, the GSR100EXL is a black, MM style pickup with passive electronics. One volume and one tone. Solid black. I bought it as a backup to my SR500. It's a poor man's Ibanez imitation MusicMan bass. Well, with the H1203, the bass sounded HUGE! Deep lows, very present mids and crispy highs. It may well be doing more duty from now on.
I guess my thoughts are-- it's amazing when you come across a product that dramatically changes your views. Audiokineses is one of those products. It makes me question what other speaker manufacturers are doing wrong--but at this point I don't care anymore-- I got my Hathor!
Like Guitarodeo said, you don't realize the time flying by until you check the clock and it's been 3 hours since you started, you're loving the sound so much!
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Thank you sir! You put a huge grin on my face!
Crossovers and switchology are where I earn my nickel, in my mind at least, so very glad my geeky little cab can still bring the funk. We need the funk. We gotta have the funk.
Has anyone regularly used a Thunderchild cab with keyboards?
A bandmate is looking for a bass cab and two-input head. Cabs in the "studio monitor quality" camp appeal to him, so I recommended checking out the TC112 and an EA iAmp micro.
He uses a Nord 5 and Roland GAIA synyh running through fuzz, overdrive and delay pedals.
I guess another question would be about tonal compatibility between the iAmp and TC cabs. Any ideas (speculation welcome)?
Would anyone consider the rear-firing tweeter a no-no with keys?
For what it's worth, here are examples of his various tones and his volume needs (track 7 is pretty keyboard heavy):
A bandmate is looking for a bass cab and two-input head. Cabs in the "studio monitor quality" camp appeal to him, so I recommended checking out the TC112 and an EA iAmp micro.
He uses a Nord 5 and Roland GAIA synyh running through fuzz, overdrive and delay pedals.
I guess another question would be about tonal compatibility between the iAmp and TC cabs. Any ideas (speculation welcome)?
Would anyone consider the rear-firing tweeter a no-no with keys?
For what it's worth, here are examples of his various tones and his volume needs (track 7 is pretty keyboard heavy):
Yes I've used keyboards through Thunderchilds and they are A-MAZING! Just warn him that nothing will sound as good once he truly hears himself through a Thunderchild. I can't comment on the EA amps but any powerful neutral-voiced head would work well.
I'ev run my Korg M3 (88 key) through my Axe-Fx -> QSC -> TC118 setup many times. It sounds ridiculous tasty. Grand piano to raunchy, synthy all comes through amazingly well. It kind of makes my keyboardist in one of my bands jealous, though I almost have him sold on just getting a TC112 for himself to use.
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Given the much greater energy content in the mids and highs, I would want to do a keyboard-optimized version of the Thunderchild 112v3 that uses the higher-power-handling compression driver from the Thunderchild 115. I did a cab like that for someone back in the Version 2 days.
I would definitely recommend the rear-firing tweeter for keyboards unless cost is a major factor.
Hear here! Also, if you're looking for a dual independent channel system, like @Selta says, the TC118 sounds like a monster solution. Also the TC112 x 2 with this amp. Dual 500 watt independent amps and two separate footswitchable channels:
Warwick LWA 1000.
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The DIY amp I mentioned upthread ended up with a very different look once I sussed the finer points of what the digital printer at the case vendor's shop can and can't do. This is just a test fitting while I wait for the last parts to straggle in.
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The DIY amp I mentioned upthread ended up with a very different look once I sussed the finer points of what the digital printer at the the case vendor's shop can and can't do. This is just a test fitting while I wait for the last parts to straggle in.
Sharp!
Well guys, it arrived today! My H1203!
I only had a chance to try it out for a few minutes before heading for other activities. But I can tell you this: It is the most incredible cabinet I've owned. The cab it replaced was a big brand name 115" in a 17" deep cabinet on wheels. It looked impressive, but it didn't have half the output as my new 1203!
I only played with the controls a few minutes but wow talk about versatility. I think there's enough crispness and sizzle as well as outstanding low end that these could even be used as full range pa speakers.
I did some tweaking on my little MB200 head and actually got a nice, round, bottomy sound out of the amp.
I'm taking the cab to a jam session tomorrow night and I expect to amaze my friends.
This is one of the best investments I've made in many years and I'm excited to have it!
@DukeLeJeune you have created a customer for life!
Oh... pics to follow-- I know, no pics no new cab!
Duke, not only did the cab far exceed my expectations, now I gotta get MORE cabs from you!!!!!
I really feel I've found the cabs I'm going to want forever. I have the 1203 next to me just admiring it by my recliner as I type.
You know, I can easily see at least three more cabs and I believe due to their versatility I'll be very capable of any situation.
Now, I'm on to finding the right micro-D amp for my Hathor....
I had the same reaction when I got the first 1203; bought one off the classifieds here and after trying it, immediately ordered a second from Duke. Just wait 'til you have two of them!
By the way, it's badass that you piloted an A-10. Much respect, sir.
Super Hans, thank you so much but I'm only an Army Vet. I champion the A-10 as much as I can because the Air Force is trying to retire them. Our men and women on the ground will have no close air support without them. But thank you though.
One of my favorite drummers is a Reserve Air Force Col. He not only flew A-10's in combat but trained others on them. Though he's now a commercial aviation captain, he still believes in them. ...and he's a heck of a drummer
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The DIY amp I mentioned upthread ended up with a very different look once I sussed the finer points of what the digital printer at the case vendor's shop can and can't do. This is just a test fitting while I wait for the last parts to straggle in.
Very nice setup... Hey, where did you get the logo? Here's another thought... I would be proud to place "Made in USA" sticker on my cab.
