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[steubig]

i keep my tc112 wide open. no plugs.

no static has one plug in the middle position on the tc212. i had him take it out almost immediately. made it sound bigger

 

[DukeLeJeune]

I just got an inquiry about what happens to the box tuning and low-end behavior when port plugs are installed on the TC212. The cabinet has three 3" diameter flared ports in a vertical line on the back of the cab, with the top and bottom port right behind the woofers and the middle port centered between them.

No plugs = 48 Hz tuning frequency, -3 dB @ 56 Hz, "flat" upper bass region (sounds "big").

One plug (middle one to maintain symmetry) = 40 Hz tuning frequency, -3 dB @ 60 Hz, a little bit less upper bass energy (medium bigness, a little tighter).

Two plugs (top and bottom) = 29 Hz tuning frequency, -3 dB @ 70 Hz, even less upper bass energy (starting to get lean, and tighter).

Three plugs = sealed box (Qtc = .54 ballpark), -3 dB in the lower 90's (definitely on the lean side of the spectrum).

I may not have included three plugs with all of the TC212s that went out, so if anyone with a TC212 needs more plugs, shoot me an e-mail or private message and I'll take care of it.

 

[Mike Arnopol]

I've been sending mine out with one plug because I didn't think the cabs sounded good with two---but also because of the possibility of asymmetrical loading on the woofers---likely not a real issue.

I'd also be happy sending extras---let me know.

 

[DukeLeJeune]

I've been sending mine out with one plug because I didn't think the cabs sounded good with two---but also because of the possibility of asymmetrical loading on the woofers---likely not a real issue.

I'd also be happy sending extras---let me know.

My bad - I told Mike to do that, and I did it too.

 

[Mark Sacchetti]

I know it has been mentioned before:
Looking to order a cover for my Hathor any suggestions on who makes the best cover?
Thabks

 

[Mike Arnopol]

Le Cover is near me and really good. Tuki is also good. Make sure to spend the extra dough and get the vecro straps on the bottom---stays on really nicely.

 

[Mark Sacchetti]

Thanks!

 

[Mark Sacchetti]

I don't see the Velcro option on the LeCover site. Am I missing something?

 

[Bassist30]

I don't see the Velcro option on the LeCover site. Am I missing something?

LeCover may had Velcro to attach the strap which held the bottom of the cover to the cab. I have one of their covers and they use a plastic buckle type snap to keep it snug for my TC15AF. They make a very good cover and well worth the money and protection.

 

[nutdog]

no static has one plug in the middle position on the tc212.

Not anymore.

 

[Chef]

He still has one plug in the middle position.

If ya follow.

 

[nutdog]

He still has one plug in the middle position.

If ya follow.

Are we still talking cabs?

 

[Chef]

Maaaaaaybe.
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe not so much.

 

[nostatic]

I can neither confirm nor deny the status of my ports at this time.

 

[ricosego]

Some good news on the neo-speaker horizon!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...hold-on-rare-metals-with-sea-mud-bonanza.html

 

[Lia_G]

Some good news on the neo-speaker horizon!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...hold-on-rare-metals-with-sea-mud-bonanza.html

I've seen you post this in two threads so far. It seems like it's worthy of its own thread. Have you posted it separately?

It's good news if neodymium is included in the rare earth metals they've found.

Cheers,
Liam

 

[PDGood]

Even though I like the bigness of all ports open on the TC cabs, I'm finding increasing uses for plugging the ports. In rehearsal situations in untuned or odd shaped rooms you have more control over the sound and it can help reduce boominess.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Even though I like the bigness of all ports open on the TC cabs, I'm finding increasing uses for plugging the ports. In rehearsal situations in untuned or odd shaped rooms you have more control over the sound and it can help reduce boominess.

I like two plugs in the TC115 when using acoustic bass. Decreases the boom and tightens the sound.

 

[steubig]

after the cabpalooza with no static this last weekend is started jonesing for something along the lines of a hathor that's a 1x10 with a 4-inch mid/high driver.

seems like a no-brainer for subway culture . . .

just saying.

 

[PDGood]

after the cabpalooza with no static this last weekend is started jonesing for something along the lines of a hathor that's a 1x10 with a 4-inch mid/high driver.

seems like a no-brainer for subway culture . . .

just saying.

I thought the same thing but have been told that there are better choices of 8s being manufactured right now than 10s.