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AudioKinesis Cabs Part VI...

#6,921
loopee said:
Hi Mark.....thanks......Happy New Year to you too and all other TBers.......the reason I don't use them is that the jams I go to have rigs there already, to bring my rig would be superfluous though I'd prefer using my AK's. Also, I'm not getting any younger and have enough trouble carrying my bass and pedal board which is getting heavier by the day as I keep buying more pedals to make the jam space amp sound better. But, yes, I do play at least once a week with friends at a jam space......but haven't had a band in almost a decade now.....at first I missed it but then it was nice not having to carry tons of equipment every weekend.....I have arthritis and a bad back (many whiplashes) so the Tots were just perfect for me....I think they weigh 22 lbs each with my head and bass my rig came to 56 lbs, but my board weighs almost half of that now...lol....but still.....a rig of doom for less than 50 lbs. Hard to beat. Musical dating....now there's a thought....lol.....yep, lots of crazies and weirdos out there, I've met a few already doing audition for bands or selling stuff (effects, amps, instruments) locally......
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Wierdos.... You must mean my wife...
I am sure I was charming.. Plus I brought a Fodera for you to try.
 
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#6,923
emjazz said:
If you ever think about selling one of them ley me know! :)
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My memory isn't all it used to be;
But maybe I remember Duke starting a thread about small, cheap DIY bass cabs that might meet your needs?
I think they were single 10's, no tweet or mid, and prettybwell recieved.

I could be wrong.
 
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#6,927
Hey All,

Question for the few fellow Changeling owners out there (and really, for Duke).

First off, I'm loving my C153333 (I don't think that's the official name of it but it makes sense to me - if I could only get those last two 3s backwards..). But I'm still trying to figure out the rear 3s. At home I have the cab placed pretty close to a wall (6-8") and I've found that I prefer to have the read mid switch down (cutting by 7db). With it up the high mids dominate a bit much for my taste.

So my question is whether this perception is due to it being close to a wall. Should I NOT have it so close? If I am playing a with the band, should I try to have it pulled out a bit? Normally at a gig, I put my cab by a back wall very close to the drummer. With the rear-firing mids, I hope it'll bounce off the wall and help the drummer hear me. Or should I try to place it so the back is facing the drummer? Basically, what is the ideal placement of the cab that best utilizes the rear-firing 3s?

This all also leads me to a design-based question/idea for Duke. Would 1 rear-firing 3 be enough?

Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

-Steve
 
#6,928
Yeah;
I find placing a cab right up against a wall less than optimal and often creates weird tonalities.
Personally, I like having the rear firing tweets all the way up but I don't think there's a right or wrong there; just what works for you.

QUOTE="strost, post: 20801895, member: 127862"]Hey All,

Question for the few fellow Changeling owners out there (and really, for Duke).

First off, I'm loving my C153333 (I don't think that's the official name of it but it makes sense to me - if I could only get those last two 3s backwards..). But I'm still trying to figure out the rear 3s. At home I have the cab placed pretty close to a wall (6-8") and I've found that I prefer to have the read mid switch down (cutting by 7db). With it up the high mids dominate a bit much for my taste.

So my question is whether this perception is due to it being close to a wall. Should I NOT have it so close? If I am playing a with the band, should I try to have it pulled out a bit? Normally at a gig, I put my cab by a back wall very close to the drummer. With the rear-firing mids, I hope it'll bounce off the wall and help the drummer hear me. Or should I try to place it so the back is facing the drummer? Basically, what is the ideal placement of the cab that best utilizes the rear-firing 3s?

This all also leads me to a design-based question/idea for Duke. Would 1 rear-firing 3 be enough?

Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

-Steve[/QUOTE]
 
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#6,933
loopee said:
Hi Mark.....thanks......Happy New Year to you too and all other TBers.......the reason I don't use them is that the jams I go to have rigs there already, to bring my rig would be superfluous though I'd prefer using my AK's. Also, I'm not getting any younger and have enough trouble carrying my bass and pedal board which is getting heavier by the day as I keep buying more pedals to make the jam space amp sound better. But, yes, I do play at least once a week with friends at a jam space......but haven't had a band in almost a decade now.....at first I missed it but then it was nice not having to carry tons of equipment every weekend.....I have arthritis and a bad back (many whiplashes) so the Tots were just perfect for me....I think they weigh 22 lbs each with my head and bass my rig came to 56 lbs, but my board weighs almost half of that now...lol....but still.....a rig of doom for less than 50 lbs. Hard to beat.
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Hey, hey, Loopee. Nice to hear that you're still getting out to play with friends.

Would one of your Tots handle the jam space? Maybe you could, at the risk of seeming snooty (but only a little), bring the one and your preferred head. If there are any other bass players, you could share with them, which they will appreciate if they're at all open to new things. If not, you're bringing good tone with you to share with others -- like bringing a bottle of wine or snacks to share at a party -- which is a generous and friendly thing to do.

Still, I can relate to trying to get a sound I like out of a rig I don't. You might try swearing -- I find that helps. If swearing at the amp doesn't help, try glaring at the other players like they're doing something wrong -- barking at the guitarist to turn down the lows on his or her amp sometimes helps, but, if it doesn't, say something deceptively complimentary to get them to do what you want. (I haven't actually tried this -- I just read about it in Miss Manners -- so, if you do, let me know how it works.)

You could also just roll in with the 'Tots, be honest, and say, You know, I have these lovely cabs at home that I rarely get to play with others. I wanted to bring them along to enjoy them here and share with you. You could even introduce them to the Tots and tell the story of how they got their name and how they were made by a Duke in the faraway land of Texas.

Okay, I'm being silly. You're the one actually going there -- you'll know what's best to do, whether it involves bringing a Tot or two or making the best of the graciously provided rig. I'd be sorely tempted to bring my cab, but I think that shows!

Speaking of rolling, if transport is difficult, you might try finding a nice, lightweight folding cart. There's at least one thread about them on TB -- I even posted in it, asking for advice on which cart to get (I still stubbornly transport bigger amps on occasion), but I never got around to picking one up. I worry about stuff sliding off and adding bungee cords and more wheels to my life seems complicated -- I'm sure that it doesn't need to be, though -- heck, I know an area player who uses one for his rig and small PA -- but I guess I'm just used to grunting and bracing my core.

If you did put one of your Tots up for adoption, I'm sure that emjazz would take care of it and take it out for regular exercise (if I recall correctly, he gigs in New York), but, if you are enjoying the two, well, he'll just have to get a puppy or something. ;)

with apologies to emjazz, Miss Manners, people hosting jams, and puppies everywhere​
 
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#6,934
HaphAsSard said:
Euros to donuts Snaxster meant "postmodern". :bookworm:
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Snaxster said:
You're off the hook, Mark. Accidentally omitting the hyphen, I should have written "po-mo":

po-mo informal

adjective
short for POSTMODERN: po-mo literary theory.

noun
short for POSTMODERNISM: po-mo has become mainstream.​

I'm sorry for subjecting you to that. But now we know how to say "help" in Finnish!
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Gah. I strained a hip-muscle. Even without the hyphen, I'm slightly embarrassed not to have made that leap. Pomo!
 
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#6,938
Chef said:
My memory isn't all it used to be;
But maybe I remember Duke starting a thread about small, cheap DIY bass cabs that might meet your needs?
I think they were single 10's, no tweet or mid, and prettybwell recieved.

I could be wrong.
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I've never been a fan of 10's, but that could certainly be a good low volume solution. I'm in no hurry. Going to wait to see what Duke may come up with for a single 112 cab.
 
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#6,940
engedi1 said:
cool. thanks.
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