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AudioKinesis Cabs Part VI...
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The way I remember the switches is the top switch is for the hi freq and the bottom switch is for the mid (or lower) freq. With the switches away from each other (top switch up and bottom switch down) is the flat or natural setting.
Put the top switch down and you lower the highs.
Put the bottom switch up and you raise the mids.
I only received two plugs with mine. The only time I take them out might be outdoors when I'm not on a raised platform. Otherwise they are always in. Plenty of bass with two in and the low end seems easier to control.
Put the top switch down and you lower the highs.
Put the bottom switch up and you raise the mids.
I only received two plugs with mine. The only time I take them out might be outdoors when I'm not on a raised platform. Otherwise they are always in. Plenty of bass with two in and the low end seems easier to control.
Yep, here's the info straight from Duke:
The upper switch toggles between fullrange (12+ kHz) and a gentle roll-off kicking in at about 3.5 kHz. The lower switch toggles between a somewhat aggressive upper-mid voicing and more smooth upper-mid region. UP is LOUDER in both cases, so max SPL is both switches UP, but the most "hi-fi" setting would be top UP and bottom DOWN.
I've been so busy trying to get caught up after vacation and getting ready for the gig (which is tonight), I haven't had as much time to really experiment with the 1203 cabs like I want to. After this weekend, I hope to spend more time with them. I've got the switches figured out and like what they do. For instance, with my TH500, I can toggle the mid switch and the high switch up and it sound great. With Monique, it really depends on which bass and what type of music I am playing. It seems much more sensitive to the switches.
The 1203 has one port, so I'm sure it is quite different. I would assume you would have to be playing and a higher volume to notice a significant difference. I haven't really been able to really push it here at home. Haven't had any time where no one is home but me to twist the volume much.
Tonight's gig will be interesting. First gig with the H1203s. I'll be playing a P Bass through Monique. Using both cabs with them stacked horizontally. Should be fun!
So far, I haven't found a setting that I like with the TH500. It just doesn't seem to be a good match.
I loved the 1203/Tone Hammer match. However, to be honest, it takes me a while to "re-tune" my ears when I get a new piece of gear. I think we get used to the tone we currently have and when we try something new it wonks us out for a while. I used the Tone Hammer with one cab at practice and loved it. The EQ and drive were set total different from when I used it with the GS112.
The real tale will be today at sound check in a real stage setting. Could be interesting!
To my ears with the ThunderChild cab, opening and closing the ports has a much greater impact on the sound than the mid switch. To be honest, I have a hard time hearing any difference with the mid switch. At least at bedroom levels.
This morning before I plugged in, I checked to see where I had the switches from last night. I had them set in opposite directions so that means flat. I think that works for me. The GK 800RB sounds really good with this cab.
The funny thing is that I actually turn up the treble with this cab. I'm usually turning the treble down or off.
The funny thing is that I actually turn up the treble with this cab. I'm usually turning the treble down or off.
I guess there must be a great deal of difference in the two cabs. The switches make a real, substantial difference on the 1203 cabs. But at bedroom levels, I think that's a different story.
With my GS cabs I was having to boost the high and mid, while dialing back the bass. With the 1203s, I can actually add some bass (especially with Monique) and it sounds great. Much more flexibility!
Oh, and on a side note, similar to your GK 800RB, my Thunderfunk's sound like different heads with the 1203 cabs!
Just got back from sound check. Man, I am digging these cabs. Load in is so much easier. Got a great driving tone with the P bass and Monique. No lack of bottom end on these things. I was concerned that they might be a little thin in the low end department. Not so. Very round and solid. In fact, I'm able to use a lot more sensitivity and even back off of the bass (around 11:00). Good, solid tone in the mix.
I do have them stacked horizontally. Not a problem at all. Of course, being the house band, we sit during the show, so I'm getting plenty from the cabs.
I do have them stacked horizontally. Not a problem at all. Of course, being the house band, we sit during the show, so I'm getting plenty from the cabs.
I played an outdoor gig last night using my TC and my new Demeter head (I've only played it on two gigs). Sound check went well and the gig started fine. I noticed part way thru, I was hearing a sound that wasn't right. Could have been a blown speaker or maybe something was distorting with the new head. The stage volume was getting louder as the gig progressed.
Today in my basement, I could duplicate the sound. I check the batteries in the bass and they were fine. I tried a different (smaller) head. It didn't sound as bad but not perfect. I took the amp off the cab to see if something in the head was vibrating but that didn't help.
Along the way, I moved the head off the hard floor onto a carpet and the sound went away. I tried putting down the tilt back handle on the bottom and the sound went away. Sure enough, it was the handle vibrating. It was the combination of not extending the handle and playing louder than normal.
If only all the fixes were this easy.
Today in my basement, I could duplicate the sound. I check the batteries in the bass and they were fine. I tried a different (smaller) head. It didn't sound as bad but not perfect. I took the amp off the cab to see if something in the head was vibrating but that didn't help.
Along the way, I moved the head off the hard floor onto a carpet and the sound went away. I tried putting down the tilt back handle on the bottom and the sound went away. Sure enough, it was the handle vibrating. It was the combination of not extending the handle and playing louder than normal.
If only all the fixes were this easy.
I have had a problem with the Aguilar GS handles (spring loaded) vibrating at very high volumes. It happens mostly with me goofing off in the music room playing along with music through the PA at high volumes. Never had it happen live in a band setting.
The spring loaded handle atop one of my (non-AK) cabs vibrates at high volume. I've found that sticking a glove, small towel, or whatever in there (I pull up the handle and let it come down on the "damping object" like a mousetrap) stops it completely, but that's kind of a janky solution. Leland at Speaker Hardware suggested that I buy some of those small, adhesive-backed, felt circles that people sometimes get for furniture slides and stick them right under the pivot point next to the hinge on the handle. Might try a couple where the handle comes down, too, between the plastic cylinder and the metal cup. I haven't been industrious enough to apply this simple advice, yet, but it seems sound and your post made me think of it.
It's a spring loaded handle on the bottom of the cab. It's used to tilt the cabinet up on an angle.
It was never a problem in the past. But I've never played as loud as I did last night.
It was never a problem in the past. But I've never played as loud as I did last night.
3 sets outdoors this AM at the local farmer's market. This one is pretty well attended - probably a couple thousand people wander through over the 3 hours we're playing. Yet another new lineup, though fairly traditional (sax, keys, bass, drums). Must have been doing something right as someone came up after the 1st song and bought a CD - ended up selling about a half dozen CDs and had the seating area filled up the whole time. Had one guy come up and ask if I did session work and asked for a card, and a few other cards handed out along with a few questions about the rig (Monique/Minnie/H1203) and unsolicited, "that sounds great" (was playing the Smith 5 today).
Some low B nonsense (still trying to find my way after just playing 4s the past few years)
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