James Hart
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I'm running an Ashdown CTM-200r with a pair of Bag End D12 cabinets (2x12"). I'm looking to buy one of Bag End's self powered INFRA subs... Can I run it from the DI of my tube head?
From the Head's specs:
D.I.Output 420 ohms balanced - pre ground lift Level -20dbu nominal
"a tube-driven, transformer-derived DI output with an isolated ground"
From the Cabinet's specs:
Input Connector: 2 XLR summing inputs w/ one XLR male loop through
Input Impedance: 10K ohms
Input CAL Sensitivity: +4 dBu
I've never had a powered speaker... well bass wise, I do have a 12' powered PA sub but only ever ran it bluetooth (it is our out on the deck speaker). I only remembered that while typing, so I may test the plan on it tomorrow.
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I'm not looking for bar gigs or cover bands, I have one of my old drummers moving back to the area and we are looking to put a Blues/Jam/Jazz/Prog instrumental thing together with a guitarist (and maybe some keys) to blow chops and pretend we are teenagers again. We will be playing in an open 2000 sq/ft basement with 10 foot ceiling or out on my ground level deck. I already have a killer bass rig, but miss my old 4x12" + 1x18" mega rig from the mid 80s. I've got a pair of 2x12" cabs now... just need the 1x18".
I've been a Bag End artist since the early 90s and been discussing my desire with them (I want a discontinued old big box 18" in oiled birch like my D12 cabs). Jim suggested and convinced me that their IPD12E-I INFRASUB in an oiled birch cab matching the pair I currently use is what I really need... steeper price than I was looking for (internal power and processor), but I'm on board with the idea.
Picture of my current rig for interest
From the Head's specs:
D.I.Output 420 ohms balanced - pre ground lift Level -20dbu nominal
"a tube-driven, transformer-derived DI output with an isolated ground"
From the Cabinet's specs:
Input Connector: 2 XLR summing inputs w/ one XLR male loop through
Input Impedance: 10K ohms
Input CAL Sensitivity: +4 dBu
I've never had a powered speaker... well bass wise, I do have a 12' powered PA sub but only ever ran it bluetooth (it is our out on the deck speaker). I only remembered that while typing, so I may test the plan on it tomorrow.
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I'm not looking for bar gigs or cover bands, I have one of my old drummers moving back to the area and we are looking to put a Blues/Jam/Jazz/Prog instrumental thing together with a guitarist (and maybe some keys) to blow chops and pretend we are teenagers again. We will be playing in an open 2000 sq/ft basement with 10 foot ceiling or out on my ground level deck. I already have a killer bass rig, but miss my old 4x12" + 1x18" mega rig from the mid 80s. I've got a pair of 2x12" cabs now... just need the 1x18".
I've been a Bag End artist since the early 90s and been discussing my desire with them (I want a discontinued old big box 18" in oiled birch like my D12 cabs). Jim suggested and convinced me that their IPD12E-I INFRASUB in an oiled birch cab matching the pair I currently use is what I really need... steeper price than I was looking for (internal power and processor), but I'm on board with the idea.
Picture of my current rig for interest