"Just under 30Hz" is what I read once. Fixed point, not adjustable. That's way to low and inflexible for many boomy room scenarios.
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"Just under 30Hz" is what I read once. Fixed point, not adjustable. That's way to low and inflexible for many boomy room scenarios.
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Yes, the original MG-800 has a fixed HPF set just under 30 Hz. The new MG-800+ has a complex filter. While adjustable for frequency the filter also varies the slope in a few different ways as you raise the frequency. The goal is to make this filter still very musical while increasing the control -- rolling off the lower frequencies. We did not want this to filter to allow the lowest frequencies to just fall off a cliff as you raise it up to the higer adjustable frequencies.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Jeff, there's not a lot of room to work with with the smaller width, but are you envisioning an MG350+?
But still better than no HPF...
Some amount of protection for speaker cabs that are of a lower rated power, for instance (of course, you can destroy almost any driver if you are so inclined or are unknowledgeable about their safe operation).
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Thanks for the question. Not at this time. You are correct, there is just not a lot of chassis real estate to work with on this compact amp.
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As I pointed out, I was very pleased to find that the variable HPF proved to be very usable and musical at all of its settings. More commonly, I find a more noticeable lack of "heft" if I move a variable HPF to its most aggressive setting, and this was not the case with the MG-800+. Well done!
After buying my full Genzler rig nearly two years ago, I haven’t looked at or remotely considered another cab or amplifier. That is…until today.
Of course, I bought the 800+. No hesitation whatsoever.
Of course, I bought the 800+. No hesitation whatsoever.
Question for Jeff & the Genzler Borg/ hive mind:
It's impossible to know from simple freq response ranges, so from experience can any one tell me...
Will a bass array 112 (spec'd as going down to 38Hz) provide more low end girth than a Nu Classic 212 (spec'd at 45Hz- ) or Nu C 115 (43Hz) or MG-ULV 112 (40Hz)? The context here would be single cab/ small to medium room. B string.
It's impossible to know from simple freq response ranges, so from experience can any one tell me...
Will a bass array 112 (spec'd as going down to 38Hz) provide more low end girth than a Nu Classic 212 (spec'd at 45Hz- ) or Nu C 115 (43Hz) or MG-ULV 112 (40Hz)? The context here would be single cab/ small to medium room. B string.
It's been many a moon (like a year, at least)....but I brought my MG800/BA410 into the house yesterday afternoon and got my rig set up. Normally all my stuff stays in its spot in the garage and is used on weekends for the gigs, but I thought it was time to give it a quick run through to make sure everything was firing on all cylinders. I grabbed all 3 of my current basses (Sadowsky MX 5, Peavey TL-5 and Lakland 55-02) and spent several minutes with each one messing with my MG800 EQ and just making sure everything was spot on. I really spent my time listening to the cab. It was nice just listening to it in a quiet house with no crowd noise etc. and really hearing how musical that cabinet is. There is a depth to that cab that makes it sound massive, but also a punch to it that makes it cut through. Also with the small drivers it almost gives a 3D effect. All that explains why this cab shines on every gig I take it to, no matter what the style. I have said it before but I have owned many 4X10 cabinets and my BA is miles ahead of any of them. Once again I know I'm saying nothing new to this group, but as someone who plays not only for fun, but to help supplement the income it's nice having a piece of equipment you know is the best you can get for the job! Carry on.....
In the context mentioned, BA15-3, that what I have and it more than delivers.
Hey Jeff or anyone - Do you happen to know if the Streamliner 900 fits in the Magellan carrying bag? I need a new case.
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Thanks for n the question. A little hard to compare all of those. The NC-212T is going to have the feel of more depth because of cabinet size, impedance and the dual drivers. But for single 12" cabs the BA2-112-3 cab will feel like it has more depth, due to the cabs larger size.
And comparing the NC-115T with the NC-212T the 15" will have more roundness and depth in the low end. Again these are a wide range of cabs that will offer different LF signatures.
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Let n me check. I think it fits sideways actually. I'll report tomorrow.
hey Jeff. thanks a lot. I've been carrying it in a hard case for years, but would like to get a soft bag with a shoulder strap. I just had Andy go over it and it's a truly amazing amp.
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@climber --- Yes the current MG-KNX-800-BAG does work with the Streamliner. It fits either way but is a nicer fit if you slide it in sideways.
These bags are very padded. Hope this helps.
