Yeah man, the HD112 is an incredibile punchy cabinet, compared to the first series they feature more low ends and clarity as you noticed
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Yeah man, the HD112 is an incredibile punchy cabinet, compared to the first series they feature more low ends and clarity as you noticed
Two HD112 Cabinets and TX600. Small and powerful. Nice rig for sure. Here's my setup.
I agree with you guys, I think that is one of the most versatile and punchy rigs Hartke come out with, it sounds stellar. Have you ever tried to use the same cabs with the LH100?
It sounds stellar!!!!
It sounds stellar!!!!
My search for a good reliable Class D workhorse amp is over. This combination I will keep
I know there are Hartke 2x15" but are there Hartke 18" or bigger ? 'Cause I'm old and want them big and plenty ! Is there a Hartke 4x12" ?
Hi! I've recently purchased an Ampeg Portaflex 500 (500w rms at 4 ohms) with a Hartke 112b cab. Do you have any advise or tip to set up my bass head? From what i've been reading, even if the 112b is 300w at 4ohms native, it could handle a higher wattage head like the TX600.
It's my first class D amp and I am a little nervous about how it will work. Greetings!
It's my first class D amp and I am a little nervous about how it will work. Greetings!
Well this is a good question because the combination could be tricky.
First of all, I use some time bass heads more powerful of what the cabinet could handle, it's not risky if you work with low volume (max 9-10 o'clock of your volume control), for example in your studio room or even live, if the scenario don't need punchy volume.
In your case unfortunately your head is more powerful than your cabinet, because the Hartke 112b, is 300w but 4 ohm, and your head as you know is 500w at 4ohm. If the cab was the regular Hydrive, you would be more than fine because your amp would operate at 8 ohm.
The 112b was designed to be used with small-medium class D head to get the maximum power, because the combo "powerful cabinet/less powerful heads" (with certain limits of course) is a great match in terms of gain/volume ratio.
The Hartke TX600 can work with the HyDrive 112b because the head works like a guitar A class amp, delivering the whole power between 2 o'clock and the maximum value, so it's a bit versatile with this kind of combination.
I guess your Ampeg works like most of the D class amp, that delivery the whole power beyween 0 and 12 o'clock.
I hope this help you and if you need more just let me know.
Ciao. Enrico
Hey guys here we go a new video.
This time, back to the basic, a slap groove recorded with a passive jazz bass using the effect send of the LH1000.
Hope you will like it! Let's groove
This time, back to the basic, a slap groove recorded with a passive jazz bass using the effect send of the LH1000.
Hope you will like it! Let's groove
Hi Enrico, thanks for the great reviews/videos regarding the Hartke HD112. I'm thinking of picking up a HD112 to run my TC Electronic BQ500 bass head through. The BQ500 is 500 watts at 4 ohms. Sorry for a dumb question - you've probably already answered this in one form or another in previous posts here but since I'm no expert on head/amp pairings I just wanted to be 100% sure. If I select the 8 ohms setting on the HD112, I should be able to safely run my 500 watt 4 ohms head through the cab, right? I'm only practicing at home so will only be playing at very low volumes. In one of your videos you have the TX600 going through the HD112, so I assume the 500 watt BQ500 will be fine. Thank you very much!
Hey man, thank you for watching my videos, I'm glad you enjoyed. Someone once told me that the only dumb question is the one didn't asked ;-)
Well if you are planning to pair just one HD112 with your TC Electronic amp, then selecting the 8 ohm switch you will be more than fine, because usually at 8ohm the power of an amp become half or at least 1/3 of the regular minimum ohm supported, in this case 4.
In your case, you can also try to use the cab as 4ohm, with low volumes and that kind of power range you should be also fine.
If you have any other questions just let me know.
Ciao!
Thanks very much man, appreciate you taking the time to help me out! Good to know it'll be safe to run the cab at either 4 or 8 ohms.
Hey guys here we go a new video.
This time, back to the basic, a slap groove recorded with a passive jazz bass using the effect send of the LH1000.
Hope you will like it! Let's groove
I’m really digging all of your videos. I have a few questions for you regarding the HD cab set ups. I’m looking for a new amp and am drawn to the new LX8500. I was hoping to get 2 of the HD 112 cabs, but noticed they would be overpowered by the LX8500.
AMS is offering the same amp with the HD 2x10 and the HD1x15. Would that be the better match with the amp head? I’m in a few loud bands and was hoping for a louder, clearer sound.
I also know that mixing drivers is a bit of a TB sin, but was hoping for your insight. Thanks!
Good point, I currently use two 2x10s and have no complaints. Load in is easy and one cab for practice is nice.
Hey man, thank you so much, reading feedback about my videos always help me to improve the new ones.
You're right the HD112 would be to overpowered with the LX8500.
I just got the LX8500 last month, (soon a new video will be released) and that head is super powered, big time!
Probably after the LH1000 is the most powered head I ever had. The preamp sections is very similar to the TX600 but with a little improvement on treble and mid frequencies.
The HD210 and the HD115 will be fine with the LX, they're both 500w at 8ohm, so connecting it in bridge mode will give you the full power of the head at 4ohm. You should be fine even using separately, the LX8500 is rated 525w at 8ohm and that little difference wouldn't be a big problem if you don't push with high volume.
Reading about your band scenario, if you want a loud and clear sound you should probably considering the HD410, with the LX8500 is a great combination of punch, clean and defined tone.
About mixing drivers using multiple cabs, honestly I have to tell you, I love it!! I have on my LH1000 (even with the tx600) the two drivers full open and it sounds just great!!!!
If you learn how to use the Hartke preamps, remember they are tone stack, not cut boost, you can't imagine how great is the sound of two 12" with two horns.
If you have any other questions just let me know ;-)
First off, that passive Jazz playing and tone you have is perfect.
Second, thanks for taking the time and writing such a detailed and helpful reply. I’m going to think on the LX8500 with the (gasp) mixed 15 AND 2X10....OR the 4x10. It all depends on what I read up on the weight and dimensions of the 4x10 are. I loved the sound and power of my old 4x10 setup best, but I loathed lugging that thing around after a few years.
I’m more intrigued with having the 2x10 and 15 because I can haul the 2x10 upstairs easily to my practice room and have the great tone still. I know if I get the 4x10, it’s going to sit in my garage until gigs and I’ll be stuck with a practice amp.
Due to a bad back I am thinking of replacing my heavy 410 with 2-4 light cabs. I already own a LH1000 and I like the idea of a set of hD112's. The parameters look right but I do read a lot post about a low performance and effecency.
Because I do play rock music I wonder... would 3 of the 112's be loud enough?
Because I do play rock music I wonder... would 3 of the 112's be loud enough?
Hey man, I successfully paired two hd112 and a 112b on a couple of gigs with the LH1000 and I can assure you that was a blast even if this cab feature difference in tone and impedance.
After set the power amp in stereo mode, I connected two HD112 on one side for a total load of 4ohm and the 112B on another because it only feature 4ohm.
The final result is very powerful because at the end you had the same ratio of watt/power difference if you use use one 410 or 2x410 in bridge mode.
Anyway in my opinion, with two HD112, one by each side, it works already great for many scenarios, is very versatile. You can't get probably the same punchy tone you get with the 410, unless you don't connect 4 HD112, possible and killing
, even if the 12" speakers will always sounds less punchy than than a 10".Please let me know if you have any other questions. I would love to give my feedback!
Let's groove. Enrico
