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Shuttlemax through Acme cabs?

RoboChrist

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Jul 8, 2009
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Does anyone use this setup? I'm thinking of getting rid of my rackmount behemoth for a shuttlemax 12.0 ...The cabs are rated at 350 RMS, but the recommended power is more around 500 watts, due to the drivers and the low SPL. Does anyone see a probem here?

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I just got the 12.0, for the exact reason you are thinking about: drive my pair of 4 ohm B-2s. So far, I have only done one band rehearsal, and with just one cab. But initial impressions are great. I'll post more detail when I've got more time with it.
 
I just got the 12.0, for the exact reason you are thinking about: drive my pair of 4 ohm B-2s. So far, I have only done one band rehearsal, and with just one cab. But initial impressions are great. I'll post more detail when I've got more time with it.

That's great, I have the very same setup....I can't wait to hear what you think. :)
 
As do I. I need to go to a lighter power setup. I was thinking of MB but they cannot handle the two 4Ω B2s that I use every gig let alone if I want to use all four. I need an amp with two 2Ω capable channels each giving about 400W @ 4Ω. I believe one of the shuttle series might fit the bill.

Paul
 
So, I've just done my first gig with the 12.0 and two B-2s. First reaction: this is a match for the ages. All the lows I could ever want, as loud as I'll ever need, plenty clear in the mids. I've never had parametric mids before this amp, so I'm still working on dialing in the perfect sound, but I'm getting close (so far, I boost a few clicks around 2k, and cut a few around 200, LF boost around 12:00, all others flat/off).

I am still trying to work out the best use of the tube v. ss channels, but I find myself using the tube channel most often. When I want to stand out, I punch in a mix, with the volume of ss channel a little lower than the tube.

One little thing I noticed practicing quietly at home is a bit of tube rattle from the preamp tube. I slid a small Herbie's Grungebuster dot between the side of the tube and circuit board that it comes up through, and presto, no more rattle.
 
As do I. I need to go to a lighter power setup. I was thinking of MB but they cannot handle the two 4Ω B2s that I use every gig let alone if I want to use all four. I need an amp with two 2Ω capable channels each giving about 400W @ 4Ω. I believe one of the shuttle series might fit the bill.

Paul

Sounds like you need the Carvin BX1500...

BX1500

4Ω br/1500W
8Ω br/900W
2Ω/750W - per side
4Ω/450W - per side
8Ω/300W - per side

Weight: 10 lbs

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just sayin'...
 
Sounds like you need the Carvin BX1500...

BX1500

4Ω br/1500W
8Ω br/900W
2Ω/750W - per side
4Ω/450W - per side
8Ω/300W - per side

Weight: 10 lbs

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just sayin'...

As most of my gear IS from Carvin that's a darn good suggestion! I did look at their light series of power amps but they all offer way more power than I am comfortable with for my B2s.

Thanks for the tip.

Paul
 

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