Tiny amps...tiny power amps?

[Omega Monkey]

Why would anyone prefer having a 30 foot speaker cable instead of a 3 foot one? Miniaturization is kind of "neat" but beyond a certain point it almost becomes a pain because you have to figure out how to secure it so you don't yank right off your cab if you go a foot too far away from it. 5-10 pounds seems like the lower limit for a bass amp sitting on a cab, unless you have a convenient way to secure it (which will naturally add weight and adds cost which kind of defeats the purpose, right?).

 

[Passinwind]

I'm never happy unless someone looses and eye... and that someone is not me.

I'm never happy unless I have someone else's typos to correct...

 

[BadExample]

I'm never happy unless I have someone else's typos to correct...View attachment 2938107

Then follow me brother; be forever happy

 

[Stumbo]

Why would anyone prefer having a 30 foot speaker cable instead of a 3 foot one? Miniaturization is kind of "neat" but beyond a certain point it almost becomes a pain because you have to figure out how to secure it so you don't yank right off your cab if you go a foot too far away from it. 5-10 pounds seems like the lower limit for a bass amp sitting on a cab, unless you have a convenient way to secure it (which will naturally add weight and adds cost which kind of defeats the purpose, right?).

I just Wrap the bass cord through the cab handle.

 

[seamonkey]

Powered cabs are a modern way to go. FRFR, and good ones actually have some signal processing to optimize the amp to the built in drivers. The line out that goes to the FOH can go to the powered cab form on-stage monitoring

 

[Bassbeater]

I just Wrap the bass cord through the cab handle.

I have two velcro ties on each stage cable. One at each end. And the handles

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Well, I'm a GOF and I really don't want to be squatting on my stage changing settings. Thirty years ago-- I could stand on one hand and change settings on the floor. Not anymore! I guess I'm old fashioned, I like the idea of having my controls nearby where I can see them and make changes on the fly at eye level, or at least reachable level (my mini double-stack is about three feet high).

Still I'm subscribed as I find this thread interesting, I like it when people think outside the box... carry on.....

 

[Bassbeater]

I never twiddle knobs on stage, I don't think it looks "cool" to the audience. I'm trying to be cool for them, it's not easy.

 

[basscooker]

Shouldn't you be happy, actual progress is being made these days? Personally, I'm really happy to see that at least a few more of these are even legal in the US (i.e. FCC approved) now. If I were in the market that would always be the very first question I asked.

Happy... Yeah. Yet another thread proving that albeit small, there is a market for it. These threads just seem to remind me of how many "there's no market for it" and "the amp market is already too crowded" phone calls I had with contract manufacturers eight or so years ago. So many proverbial slammed doors when I was looking to bring something like this out. Time after time the same "power amps are plentiful, why try and reinvent the wheel" and "musicians want larger sturdier rackmount" blah blah. I went about 0 for 10 on the first try. Then about 0 for 20 the next round. Tried again about 4 years ago, and one of them actually remembered me and was like, " the micro market is too crowded, guess you were on to something. Sorry can't help you now, too many big players" ugh.

So, happy about the trend gaining some ground, yeah. Happy about being stonewalled nearly 10 years ago when I could have actually built on the concept, ... Maybe not, haha.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

I never twiddle knobs on stage, I don't think it looks "cool" to the audience. I'm trying to be cool for them, it's not easy.

I understand your position. However, in my world, every room has different acoustics. Small, flat sounding, large, well balanced, large, boomy. Some notes may resonate more than others in a particular room.

I start BEFORE the gig with the band and we do a sound check. I evaluate the room with my ears. Then I leave the stage and listen to the mix. I make adjustments to suit the band and room. Even then, when the club fills up, the acoustics change again. I need more volume and maybe a bit more bottom or mids. I don't know -- just examples.

I also run to the FOH and that signal is controlled by the board and is unaffected and I have no need to twiddle knobs for that.

I also think it's "uncool" to fiddle with knobs onstage. I'm a "set it and forget it" kinda guy. The band should fluidly go from song to song, prodding more participation out of the audience. By the way, once I do have my "knobs" set I have an active bass and can make tonal changes on the fly.

Coolness? Always have been, always will be... J/K

 

[bebass]

Do you know the dimensions of this one? Doesn't quite look pedal sized. Thanks

Ah...do not. But yeah, it is small bass amp size.