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#21
agedhorse said:
My suggestion is to actually sort out your PA problems BEFORE assuming that the problem is the subs. They may be PART of the problem, but the fact that it’s been going on for more than one gig tells me a lot more about your problem than what you are saying.

If you don’t even know what they are, how can you assume they are the problem?
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Well, we got new mains last year and it improved the mids and highs considerably. I'm not sure of his set up but I believe he has a main board that goes to an amp that goes to a crossover that goes to another amp that powers the subs. As I said, I'm not sure of his setup exactly - but that's my understanding of it from what I gather as I walk around listening to all of his issues while talking to the lead guitarist who helps him set the PA up. So even if it is not completely the fault of the subs and the blame may be shared with whatever amp he's using to power the subs, then I kill two with one with a powered sub. I let him know what I was doing and he agreed that it would cut his setup time in half or more and that it would probably sound amazing. We won't know unless we try so - I pulled the trigger on the purchase and we'll have 30 days to see if it was the right decision one it arrives.
 
#22
Have you considered that what he is doing may not be correct, that it's operator error rather than equipment error?

(I would say that in my pro audio service work, about 75% of the problems I troubleshot ended up being nothing wrong with the equipment but was a combination of incorrect hook-up, incorrect configuration and incorrect operation). Many service companies used this as an opportunity to soak the customer for new equipment (which when reconfigured with the system would also solve the problem) but that was for their benefit, not the customer's (obviously).

Do what you conviction tells you to do, but the odds are that the root cause is elsewhere.
 
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#23
agedhorse said:
Have you considered that what he is doing may not be correct, that it's operator error rather than equipment error?

(I would say that in my pro audio service work, about 75% of the problems I troubleshot ended up being nothing wrong with the equipment but was a combination of incorrect hook-up, incorrect configuration and incorrect operation). Many service companies used this as an opportunity to soak the customer for new equipment (which when reconfigured with the system would also solve the problem) but that was for their benefit, not the customer's (obviously).

Do what you conviction tells you to do, but the odds are that the root cause is elsewhere.
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And you may very well be correct. In fact, I'd put the odds in your favor. I don't doubt that he knows what he's doing - some. But the system he's running may be overly complex for his skill level. On the other hand, it may just be the system that has a problem. He's not incompetent, his day job is in network administration so he's not without a head on his shoulders. But in this way I am simplifying the whole setup for him. And he's decided to pitch in for the cost of the new sub, as well as my lead guitarist. So between the three of us, it's not that much of an investment into something that can potentially solve our problem. And he can always hang onto or try and sell what he has now so it's really no loss and little risk.
 
#25
DrB00M said:
Some good things to think about. My Carbine is in it's original case and I wouldn't change that. And I don't really use it anymore due to its weight.
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It's my new TT-800 that I already bought a gator case for, not too pricey so I would set it aside if I could find one that fits the new Mesa cabs better. I'm an old horse myself and I wouldn't mind the lighter cabs to go along with my 7lb head, that's for sure! Maybe that 2x10 Mesa wouldn't be so bad on its side to replace my Hartke. 2x12 on its side in place of the 1x15. Actually, what do you think of the 2x12 alone - ever use them? How do they sound? - hmmm - Ya got me thinkin, Stallion!
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personally if I were a rack mount guy and it wouldn't fit on top of my cabinets I'd get a stand designed to hold rackmount equipment. Takes up more room on a stage but the width of the cabinets wouldn't be a factor anymore.
 
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agedhorse said:
Ummm, well ok.
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I just wanted to let you know that whatever input you had in the design of the TT-800... Man, you guys nailed it. It's an outstanding amp. It's so versatile. I love the growl I can get out of it with no pedals whatsoever. I love how deep it can go, how bright it can get, and all points between. The pre-amp section and the high pass and the Symmetry control. The mid freq knob! And the two channels - brilliant! It's as if you guys read my mind and built it custom for me. Thank You!
 
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DrB00M said:
I just wanted to let you know that whatever input you had in the design of the TT-800... Man, you guys nailed it. It's an outstanding amp. It's so versatile. I love the growl I can get out of it with no pedals whatsoever. I love how deep it can go, how bright it can get, and all points between. The pre-amp section and the high pass and the Symmetry control. The mid freq knob! And the two channels - brilliant! It's as if you guys read my mind and built it custom for me. Thank You!
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Try playing a Thunderbird through it. Magical.
 
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MCF said:
Try playing a Thunderbird through it. Magical.
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My new Fender Am Pro II JBass doesn't sound too bad.
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