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Bergantino NV212T
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In Ontario Canada, the long and mcquade in Markham near Toronto has one..
I'll postulate that if you have the room on stage, lay the NV212 on its side (horizontal) & stack the NV115 on top.
The 212 is more efficient & placing the 115 on top helps you to better hear its contribution to the result.
I picked up both an NV212 and NV115 for my practice space. The 15 is going to work better for me so my almost new NV212 is listed in the classifieds (no shipping) if anyone is looking for one.
Maiden voyage of the NV212T. It killed! Sounded amazing! I kinda wish it was a 4ohm cab though..
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I just got a NV212t a couple weeks ago, and I had the opportunity to gig it on some larger theatre stages this weekend with my Aerosmith tribute band. I can give some pretty good feedback about this cabinet after really taking it for a ride finally.
First of all, it's a killer sounding cabinet. It has the typical Bergantino super clear hi-fi sound, but a very unique flavor of it. It is definitely more mid-range punch focused, but it is still plenty deep. You will probably have to add a little bass to your EQ to get it thumping a bit more, but it's definitely capable of firing out deep clean lows. The tweeter on the cabinet gives you some nice flexibility in the high range to add a little edge to your tone, if the room calls for it, or you like sparkling highs. For me, anything much past flat makes this cabinet too bright, and almost contradicts its overall vibe. That being said, it's nice to have the tweeter to help dial in your tone.
Two surprises with this cabinet... First, I was playing an active Lakland 5-string with rounds through it, and it handled the low B string shockingly well. The cabinet's very quick punchy response somehow made the deeper notes seem even more articulate and almost fatter. Yet, I should be clear, that the overall vibe of the cabinet is very balanced across the frequency spectrum, and mid-focused more than anything, so if you want big fat deep lows, this cabinet might not be the one. Second, the dispersion of this cabinet is excellent. Playing in a hard rock band with just an 8 ohm 400ish watt 2x12, I was really taking it to it's limits in terms of volume. And, don't get me wrong, that was quite loud. So, this box can handle most gigs with ease. However, even though I may not have been "feeling" as much air as I would've really wanted on a larger stage, I certainly heard the cabinet very well all over the stage. There weren't any dead spots, and since the cabinet is not very boomy at all, it just had a nice smooth punch to it which sounded very consistent across the entire stage.
That being said, after playing two loud Aerosmith shows with it, it does leave me wanting to add a second nv212t. While one of these is enough cabinet to handle most any gig, I was definitely pushing mine right about to its limit, without hitting it I will say, on these two larger stages. A little more master on my Aguilar db751, and I would've been pushing it too hard. Nevertheless, if I do end up getting a second one, it would be ideal because one of these would be perfect for the smaller to medium sized stages and rooms, and when you really need to plough snow, I'm certain 2 would kill.
One last thing... I would rather have two of these than one nv412t. Even though the nv412t has tilt-back casters, it weighs nearly 110 lbs, and I've heard it's still a beast to lift and load. I got this cabinet to replace an older ht322, which was also a 100 lb beast. While the nv212t supposedly weighs 70 lbs, it feels mush lighter than that! The shape of the box and the positioning and quality of the handles make it VERY easy to move. It should also be noted that at only 15 inches deep, this cabinet can lay on it's back and fit in many car trunks that most 410s would never fit in. So, the portability factor on this cabinet is HUGE. For me, that really feels like the icing on the cake.
Anyway, I hope this helps anyone considering buying this cabinet get a better idea of what they're getting. Like anything you would get from Jim Bergantino, it sounds freaking amazing, and is a real gem. If you are on the fence, I would say pull the trigger and feel confident you wont be let down!
First of all, it's a killer sounding cabinet. It has the typical Bergantino super clear hi-fi sound, but a very unique flavor of it. It is definitely more mid-range punch focused, but it is still plenty deep. You will probably have to add a little bass to your EQ to get it thumping a bit more, but it's definitely capable of firing out deep clean lows. The tweeter on the cabinet gives you some nice flexibility in the high range to add a little edge to your tone, if the room calls for it, or you like sparkling highs. For me, anything much past flat makes this cabinet too bright, and almost contradicts its overall vibe. That being said, it's nice to have the tweeter to help dial in your tone.
Two surprises with this cabinet... First, I was playing an active Lakland 5-string with rounds through it, and it handled the low B string shockingly well. The cabinet's very quick punchy response somehow made the deeper notes seem even more articulate and almost fatter. Yet, I should be clear, that the overall vibe of the cabinet is very balanced across the frequency spectrum, and mid-focused more than anything, so if you want big fat deep lows, this cabinet might not be the one. Second, the dispersion of this cabinet is excellent. Playing in a hard rock band with just an 8 ohm 400ish watt 2x12, I was really taking it to it's limits in terms of volume. And, don't get me wrong, that was quite loud. So, this box can handle most gigs with ease. However, even though I may not have been "feeling" as much air as I would've really wanted on a larger stage, I certainly heard the cabinet very well all over the stage. There weren't any dead spots, and since the cabinet is not very boomy at all, it just had a nice smooth punch to it which sounded very consistent across the entire stage.
That being said, after playing two loud Aerosmith shows with it, it does leave me wanting to add a second nv212t. While one of these is enough cabinet to handle most any gig, I was definitely pushing mine right about to its limit, without hitting it I will say, on these two larger stages. A little more master on my Aguilar db751, and I would've been pushing it too hard. Nevertheless, if I do end up getting a second one, it would be ideal because one of these would be perfect for the smaller to medium sized stages and rooms, and when you really need to plough snow, I'm certain 2 would kill.
One last thing... I would rather have two of these than one nv412t. Even though the nv412t has tilt-back casters, it weighs nearly 110 lbs, and I've heard it's still a beast to lift and load. I got this cabinet to replace an older ht322, which was also a 100 lb beast. While the nv212t supposedly weighs 70 lbs, it feels mush lighter than that! The shape of the box and the positioning and quality of the handles make it VERY easy to move. It should also be noted that at only 15 inches deep, this cabinet can lay on it's back and fit in many car trunks that most 410s would never fit in. So, the portability factor on this cabinet is HUGE. For me, that really feels like the icing on the cake.
Anyway, I hope this helps anyone considering buying this cabinet get a better idea of what they're getting. Like anything you would get from Jim Bergantino, it sounds freaking amazing, and is a real gem. If you are on the fence, I would say pull the trigger and feel confident you wont be let down!
I just got a second one. Can't wait to try em both this Saturday! So far at home, they sound like a wall of tight thick bass capable of bulldozing small buildings.
I also have to say, these NV212t cabinets pair up with the Aguilar db750/751 incredibly well. If you are an Aguilar db750/751 player, you have to hear it through this cab. It just perfectly takes the Aggie's low end and focuses and tightens it up considerably, while adding some more mid presence in seemingly all the right areas for the Aggie's profile. Jim suggested the NV cabs to me for this very reason, and man was he right! I'm blown away.
I also have to say, these NV212t cabinets pair up with the Aguilar db750/751 incredibly well. If you are an Aguilar db750/751 player, you have to hear it through this cab. It just perfectly takes the Aggie's low end and focuses and tightens it up considerably, while adding some more mid presence in seemingly all the right areas for the Aggie's profile. Jim suggested the NV cabs to me for this very reason, and man was he right! I'm blown away.
That was fast!! Congrats. I had a major quandary when buying cabs and went with a cn212 for the weight factor, but makes me want to try the nv212 especially since I live my nv610t!!
This pic is from last weekend’s outdoor smaller stage gig. I was really curious to see if one of them alone would get the job done outside. It definitely did, although I must say I was pushing it about as hard as it’s meant to be pushed.
I’m still getting used to 12s, and they are really cool. I’ve only really played 10s and 15s my whole life, but 12s really are a nice compromise between the two. This cabinet is just really open sounding and easy to hear well no matter where you are standing relative to it.
I’m still getting used to 12s, and they are really cool. I’ve only really played 10s and 15s my whole life, but 12s really are a nice compromise between the two. This cabinet is just really open sounding and easy to hear well no matter where you are standing relative to it.
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These babies sounded awesome last night! First time gigging both. Just tight creamy low mid punch, with an excellent roundness. I’ve actually been toning the tweeter down a lot and I’m finding there is still plenty of high end. Now I have GAS for a BAmp so I can get some more flexibility in tones! But again, the Aggie and these cabs are fast friends for life.
