Auralex GRAMMA...wow

[Passinwind]

Thread resurrection here.

Decided I was tired of my foam kneeling pads. But, was having a hard time figuring out what size to get. With stage space being a premium in some of the clubs, I didn't want a whole lot of platform sticking out taking up space. I ended up ordering a couple of the 15"x15" AmpDudes to put under my Berg 12's. Seems the feet will fit on that platform dimension. anyone else using the small platforms?

Yep, I have one that I use with my Thunderchild 112 pretty often. They were still called the SubDude when I got it. I have a regular size one for my 15 cabs too.

 

[bucephylus]

Thanks!

 

[coldwater]

So how would this compare to having your cabinet on casters?

 

[Passinwind]

Thanks!

I've been messing with kneeling pads I found on Ebay too. The Grammas definitely do a little more in my home playing situation, but I cut down one kneeling pad to make two to go between my amp rack and cabs, and they're a lot more convenient for that. I was finally actually able to find a dark grey+ black kneeling pad, looks much nicer than the standard issue blue camping foam I'd been using for years.

 

[Big String]

I've been using gramma pads for years.

 

[bucephylus]

I've been messing with kneeling pads I found on Ebay too. The Grammas definitely do a little more in my home playing situation, but I cut down one kneeling pad to make two to go between my amp rack and cabs, and they're a lot more convenient for that. I was finally actually able to find a dark grey+ black kneeling pad, looks much nicer than the standard issue blue camping foam I'd been using for years.

Big +1. I've had the same issue. When they are on the stage, no one notices. But, they do come in the craziest colors.

 

[grey area]

i've been using mine for about a year now, and as well as the isolation it offers, it keeps my TC RS cabs( that have a painted on finish) off the floor and keeps the finish damage free.

 

[grey area]

repeat.

 

[dincz]

So how would this compare to having your cabinet on casters?

Casters don't compress or isolate so there is no comparison.

 

[Baird6869]

I have been using Grammas for a while now. Good product IMO.

I get that some believe Auralex pads are all smoke and mirrors, but after dozens of gigs, my thoughts are:

- The gramma is definately great for isolation/decoupling on hollow stages. Noticeably better tone which is NOT just in my head.
- I don't have side feet on my Berg cabs and stack them vertically (on their long sides), so the Gramma helps me avoid tolex damage from asphalt, concrete or wood stages (I play a lot of outdoor/patio gigs). Also saves cabs from small floods (under 3") and beer spills.
- raises my entire rig a few inches.

Can you make something for less than the $50-70 a Gramma costs? Sure and it even might do the same thing if you use the right materials. Not worth the time and effort IMO.

 

[jmlee]

Let the zombie live! Took my new Auralex Gramma to two upright gigs yesterday, both in retirement homes. The first was on an engineered wood, standard wood joist floor; the second was on a polished marble floor in a Hilton-like institution. I've played both rooms multiple times. Speaker was an Eden CX112. I was expecting to be unimpressed, but the results were striking in both cases. More focussed, more "natural" sound. I was standing in both locations, so the extra couple of inches off the floor should be negligible. It's a hit!

 

[ricknote]

Same result here. Gets rid of the cloudy low end mud and makes the bottom Sound rounder and more audible.
Great cheap way to improve your sound.