Is a 212 the best one-size-fits-most cab?

[azureblue]

I have the GK MB212 and I love it. Way louder than expected and easy to carry.

 

[Doug Parent]

I've used a Bergantino CN-212 for a long time on a lot of different gigs. It's really hard to beat if you want a single cab solution. It's also light enough that I didn't mind taking it to rehearsals.

Yeah another nod to Jim Bergantino and his successful line of compact 212 bass cabs. If you like the CN212 wait till you try the NXT 212 sometime.

 

[Barry Vestal]

Love this rig for the last 3 years...

 

[Muttleybass]

I used a Schroeder 1212l for quite a few years. Amazing cab and never needed anything more. Then I decided to downsize even further to a Markbass 1x12 Combo. It's pretty sweet as well, but that 2x12 rocked.

 

[DoctorZee]

You're wrong!

Not sure about what exactly, but I'm sure it's something you hold dear; I'll get back to you on that.

Does that help?

Now that's the old TalkBass spirit!

 

[Jack Butler]

I used to have a Markbass 1x12 combo + 1x12 extension speaker that was modular, portable and had good power. After I received my new uke bass I bought a GR Bass Aerotech 212 Slim and have been very pleased with it. Deep crystal clear uncolored sound, beefy bottom, great volume that really lets the sound of the bass come thru. At rehearsals I am powering it with a Quilter BB800, so everything is small, powerful and light so I can carry the whole rig by hand in one trip. I was thinking about getting a 1x15 cab, but after taking price into consideration I would get another 2x12 Slim.
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That is pretty insane. They are expensive, but they have a 410 that weighs 33lbs!

 

[Ken R]

For me, I vote Genz-Benz 2x12 for the win.

Ya'll are wrong. Accept it.

This is Talk Bass, where every one of is right and everyone else is wrong!!!!

I kid, I kiiiiiiddddddd!!!!!!!!!!


Hope I don't get banned!

 

[Katoosie]

Well it better be the best, I just bought one 212!

 

[JW56789]

IF it were me, I'd have the W Subway head and single 12's.

First, I wouldn't want '2 x anything' cabinets, singles are far easier / lighter to move.

Second, I'm pretty sure Andy would tell me 2 single 12's would sound very similar to the double 12, save for eliminating one of the tweeters.

and Third, the head can drive FOUR of them if need be. This is gonna get LOUD. Stack 'em up vertically for a small-footprint line array.

I'm traditionally a 15 guy, but these new 12's have kind of replaced them for me.

 

[biobass]

For the last 15 years or so, I have been using the classic Berg mini stack: HT112 Plus EX112 and it has more than covered anything I have asked of it. I use 1 cab when called for, 2 when needed.

 

[Burwabit]

Yes. I ran Berg 212s for several years, first CN then HDN. Played some decent outdoor gigs with no support and it held up (HDN).

Not gigging much currently but now I have a 1x15 and 2x10 Subway setup. Will be interested to see how I like it once things pick up again.

 

[AtomicPunk]

My Genz Benz NeoX212 is the one cab I can use for everything and its super light. Never selling it.

 

[Clark W]

I've been wondering if I could get away with downsizing my total equipment by finding one cabinet that I could use for (basically) everything: rehearsals, small clubs, large clubs, outdoor with PA support, etc. I've never had anything with 12s before, but based on specs and research, I'm starting to think a single 212 could do the job, while having a decent enough form factor that I don't mind lugging it everywhere.

My current arsenal is a 1x15 and a 4x10 which I use interchangeably or (rarely) stacked. It works, but I often feel like the 15 is not quite enough, but the 410 is overkill. Of course I've considered a pair of 12s but I doubt I'd use a single 12 often enough to warrant having separates.

Any thoughts? Anyone doing the one-cab-to-rule-them-all approach?

(I'll mention that the GK Neo 212 or Ampeg 212AV are the ones that catch my eye as seeming to hit the right size, weight, quality, tone, and price for me.)

RevSound makes some of the lightest 212 cabs on the U.S. market. The RS212XT weighs in at 47.5lbs

I'm in the process of putting another rig together. I'm going with four, 8ohm, 112 cabs. That will allow me to run 8ohm, 4ohm, 2.67ohm, and 2ohm loads depending on size of venue and how many cabs I need. The majority of the time I'll be running two cabs, 4ohm load. If I need less I can run a single cab, and if I need more I can run 3 or 4 cabs. That's the plan for now. Just haven't decided who's 112 cab I want to buy.

 

[ad9000]

A Bergantino NV212T is my #1 most used cab these days and cuts it on all but the absolute loudest gigs. It's very musical and is punchy when it needs to be. It's not exactly lightweight, but it's manageable. For the louder gigs (infrequent these days) I bring out the Bergantino NV215, which is thunderous.

 

[57pbass]

I use a 2x12 but also have single driver cabs that allow me to scale up or down and mix cabs when desired.
The 2x12 is perfect for the bars and larger stages but too much for the small singer songwriter type shows. I also like to drive the single cab in these smaller settings and it's not as easy with the larger cab

 

[klejst]

Subjective question, but, I'll say in my experience, yes the 2x12 (or 2 1x12's) is a very solid choice of cab. The GK 2x12 is a solid of your choices too.

 

[monkeyfinger]

I am very happy with my Fearless F212. It is a good compromise of size, portability, weight, and performance. I also have an F112. I keep that one around because of its tilt-back feature or when I really need something small. I prefer to use the 2x12.

 

[getBAK]

I've been running a Fearless F112 (12" 6" 1") for a couple of years. I can't imagine any situation it wouldn't be loud enough.
Last show I did I unloaded it and got teased by FOH guy for brining such a small cab. I said, just wait, and hit the low b.
The room shook. The FOH guy asked where he could buy one.

 

[monkeyfinger]

I've been running a Fearless F112 (12" 6" 1") for a couple of years. I can't imagine any situation it wouldn't be loud enough.
Last show I did I unloaded it and got teased by FOH guy for brining such a small cab. I said, just wait, and hit the low b.
The room shook. The FOH guy asked where he could buy one.

Two words: constructive interference.

 

[TonyP-]

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