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Nice new sub for bass

#2
you actually like active PA subs for bass guitar? do you like when bands you're mixing use them for that? i've never had to deal with that but i would expect too much useless sub-lows coming off the stage.
 
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walterw said:
you actually like active PA subs for bass guitar? do you like when bands you're mixing use them for that? i've never had to deal with that but i would expect too much useless sub-lows coming off the stage.
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I only use the sub in rehersal and on gigs where there is no PA support.
Most gigs , I use only my top (L'Acoustic 108-P)

I've never come across a bass player with a sub as a soundman , can't be worst than a 8X10 ..... at least with a sub , you actually have low end , not just low mids :)
 
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Most of the sound frequencies in which a subwoofer shines (25hz-70hz) make for "mud" in the context of a live band. The sound of an electric bass, though subjective, is not at it's best in those lower frequencies. Want to shake some bones in your audience?, get a couple of really good 410 cabs, and a high powered head...even then, depending on settings, your soundman will probably be cleaning up some of the lows in the PA.
 
#7
Different lives , different experiences..... ;)


IME , mud is between 110-250hz.
Also IME , 4X10 and 8X10 are specially good at producing those Muddy frequencies and very bad at lower frequencies.
Also bass cabs are usually designed as short throw , the dispertion farther away and the coherence are very , very , very bad.

That'S the main reason I use Pro level PA stuff....

And like I said , I only use these in a context where it doesn't fight with another low end source (PA)
 
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fast slapper said:
How does that coax stack up to some of the other boxes you've had?
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It would not be a fair comparaison as this box is worth over 4K.
The overall quality , coherence , power is amazing.
Also very surprizing amount of low end for an 8'' box when I use it without the sub.

I have JBL LSR28P as my reference , and this one sounds better.

I had it for a lot less :)
 
#12
Yep , me too.

I have L'Acoustic all over @ work.
Working with their coax monitor is a charm.
High feedback rejection , and no EQ needed.

But they are expansive as heck...
 

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