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How to control volume of second cabinet only?

#22
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#23
I rephrased my second post for clarity. No, I do not think the lows are going to one and the highs to another. I thought the word "mainly" was descriptive enough, apparently it wasn't for some. I'm also not looking to turn down the bass frequencies either, just the cabinet providing the lowest frequencies.

If you actually have knowledge on the subject, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
#26
Wow, people are being really unhelpful here!

I get what you are trying to do, it's not hard to understand, and hey, we can't all afford to just go out and buy more gear.

Anyway, take a look at this : Invalid Link Removed

You can either buy a variable Lpad, or get a couple of power-resistors and build it into a suitable box. It's really an easy circuit.

Hope this helps!
 
#29
BritPicker said:
I doubt it's a biggie.
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It is a biggy. The size, and cost, of the resistors required is quite high. Personally I don't see the reason to have separate volumes with those cabs, but if the OP is determined to do so the only practical method is as already stated, with separate power amps.
 
#31
songghostwriter said:
No, I do not think the lows are going to one and the highs to another. I thought the word "mainly" was descriptive enough, apparently it wasn't for some.

If you actually have knowledge on the subject, it would be greatly appreciated.
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Easy. You need to keep in mind that you're talking to a group of people that have a fairly high technical understanding of what is going on. As well as a few people that build amps/cabs/loudspeakers for a living. If something doesn't make sense we will do our best to sort it out and get you on the right track. You may not like the answers, but they are correct.

I know you said you want to do this with the equipment you already own, but there isn't good way that makes any sense to actually do it.

There are three good options that have already been mentioned:
A) Use two separate amps, one to each cabinet
B) Use a stereo power amp, one side to each cabinet
C) Purchase 2 "like" cabinets. IE, two identical cabs. They will both get the same amount of wattage and put out the same amount of sound. There will be no difference in volume between the two cabs.
 
#35
Ok, I'd sell one or both cabs, and get some that have a sound you like, but in an atempt to answer your question here's a few off the wall ideas that may help you achieve what your seeking:

You could swap the speaker in the 1x15 for a less efficient speaker. That would effect the relative volume of the cabs in the way you are seeking, but isn't something most people (me included) would recommend, as you're deliberately making your rig "worse".

Have you tried placing your rig against a wall with the 1x15 facing the wall and the other cab facing the room? If so, does that fix you're problem?

Alternatively have the speaker in the 1x15 facing the floor! :)
 
#36
BritPicker said:
Wow, people are being really unhelpful here!

I get what you are trying to do, it's not hard to understand, and hey, we can't all afford to just go out and buy more gear.

Anyway, take a look at this : Invalid Link Removed

You can either buy a variable Lpad, or get a couple of power-resistors and build it into a suitable box. It's really an easy circuit.

Hope this helps!
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Excellent, this is very helpful.

Thank you very much!
 
#37
Keep in mind you have a powerful amplifier and you're trying to pad back bass, which you're probably mistaking for 100hz midbass.

An eq pedal with a selection of sliders between 20 and 200, or a parametric are other options.
 

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