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Genzler Amplification Club
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I'm joining the club. 12-3 bass array cab is on the way.
Ive been playing out of a hartke hd112 for a while which is honestly a wonderful cabinet for the price but I decided why not go all out and just get the best stuff. Wonder how they'll sound together. Probably end up selling the HD112.
Ive been playing out of a hartke hd112 for a while which is honestly a wonderful cabinet for the price but I decided why not go all out and just get the best stuff. Wonder how they'll sound together. Probably end up selling the HD112.
Some action video of the 3x BA12-3 stack from a gig last night in Altadena, CA.
I was very happy with my tone all night. I had so much more to worry about, since I'm BL and this was our first gig with the current lineup. No, nothing to worry about, I'm absolutely in love with this rig.
As the camera person was not trying to take a pic of my rig during the song, thus you don't see much of it. But watch from the very first of the clip, it's there, and then kinda plays peek-a-boo thru the rest of the song.
this one from earlier in the evening, with a better angle for the stack ogling
I'm sure I was mixed into the FOH a bit from the DI, not mic'd. stage volume remained well in control all night.
I was very happy with my tone all night. I had so much more to worry about, since I'm BL and this was our first gig with the current lineup. No, nothing to worry about, I'm absolutely in love with this rig.
As the camera person was not trying to take a pic of my rig during the song, thus you don't see much of it. But watch from the very first of the clip, it's there, and then kinda plays peek-a-boo thru the rest of the song.
this one from earlier in the evening, with a better angle for the stack ogling
I'm sure I was mixed into the FOH a bit from the DI, not mic'd. stage volume remained well in control all night.
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I have a killer deal on brand new never out of box Genzler 800 head if anyone wants to save huge over the new price. Message me and I’ll tell you details.
For me, it’s on the gig and in the mix that the arrays really shine. I do love the tone solo, but it is the way that tone blends into the mix that is so special. It’s present always, but never overwhelming or out of balance. Perfect!
That explains the arrays and Genzler head perfectly for me too.
Man I wish I had the extra cash! I’d take the amp and the cab, even though I don’t really need them!
sorry I snapped them both up.
just so impressed with YouTube demos..I know this gear will own.
So when I record at my guitar players home studio I usually go direct with my Radial JDI and it always sounds good. Well this weekend I decided to use the DI on my MG350 post eq. I’m not sure why it sounded so much better, but WOW. Even my guitar player was like what the...
I always use post eq on the DI and get nothing but compliments from every sound guy I’ve worked with. I just use eq flat and contour B at about 11 o’clock. Clean channel.
I have 1 more brand new in box regular Genzler 12-3 Array I would offer for trade to a mint Genzler 10-2 Array and $250 cash. If anyone wanting to move up to the 12-3 arrays message me.
No need to apologize. In fact, congrats and a THANK YOU are in order!!
I already have 2 12-3 Arrays, and I have never wanted for more volume in any gig I’ve done. And while I would love to have another Magellan 800, I really don’t NEED it right now. So glad for you!!saved you from the money drain?
Hey all, quick question, and I apologize if this has been covered.
Does anyone know which individual EQ settings are “true flat?” You know how it is; for most amps, the knob set at noon isn’t actually “flat.”
Does this make sense?
Thanks!
Edit- this is for a Magellan 800
Does anyone know which individual EQ settings are “true flat?” You know how it is; for most amps, the knob set at noon isn’t actually “flat.”
Does this make sense?
Thanks!
Edit- this is for a Magellan 800
Jeff Genzler
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- Feb 9, 2007
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@flyingfinbar, thanks for your question, (a good question) and frankly this gets to a very specific design decision we made with the Magellan 800.
We DID want to have an absolute flat setting for this amp BUT also wanted to be able to provide some "flavor" to the response for those who prefer that.
This is the main reason why we developed the CONTOUR circuit as we did --- with 2 options for a starting platform --- actually 3 starting points. Contour OFF for FLAT, Contour A for modern vibe, Contour B for vintage feel---Contour A and B are dependent upon the control setting.
So the FLAT setting on the MG 800 is with the CONTOUR control all the way to the left "0" setting and all EQ controls at noon position. Now---as with all amp designs you need to know that there are tolerances with the circuit components (we're using approx +/- 5%) and then the tolerances for the pots (approx +/-10%).
So in a perfect world you would need to set your specific amp on the scope to find true flat --- but in the practical world, Contour OFF and all EQ at noon.
The practical setting would be what I call flat as a musical instrument amplifier.
I hope this is helpful.
- Apr 3, 2003
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In our technical review of the Magellan 800, it proved to be very close to "flat" with all controls at noon. Our "optimally flat" setting was a very minor deviation. We measured +/-0.546 dB variation in the 80Hz to 8kHz range with all EQ controls at noon and the Shape knob of the contour control turned all the way down, and this reduced to +/-0.138 dB in the 80Hz to 8kHz range with our "optimally flat" settings.
