Members gappa Posted January 25, 2008 Members Share Posted January 25, 2008 I've been looking for an affordable small cab to run my rack through and I thought why not PA speakers? I've heard here and there of people using them but I wanna hear pros, cons and advice. For reference, my rack is a pod pro ( as a clean preamp ) and a rocktron velocity 120 power amp. I use that along with pedals. It seems to me that PA cabinets would be similar to PA power amps in that they are voiced to be flat and clean rather than for a specific instrument such as guitar or bass. Since I have the POD and watnot that would be okay with me. anyway, have at it! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members django5 Posted January 25, 2008 Members Share Posted January 25, 2008 No, you'll blow your tweeters. There was a good post on this a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gappa Posted January 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 25, 2008 ah cool. I searched but couldn't find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ocnor Posted January 25, 2008 Members Share Posted January 25, 2008 No, you'll blow your tweeters. There was a good post on this a while back. The person that told you this is an idiot. The crossovers built into the speaker cabs distribute the correct frequencies to each speaker which protects the tweeters from blowing when used properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scottop1972 Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 this is an acceptable option.... take your little rig set up to a local music store, almost all of them carry passive PA speakers and a variety of 4x12 and 2x12 guitar cabs and try both side by side and see which you like better.... I have a similar set up but i have chosen to go with a detuned 1x12 cab in stereo. set up like this guitar-> digitech 2120->mosvalve 1160 (SS poweramp)-> cabs change up cabs to PA speakers and see how you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scottop1972 Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1709097 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members django5 Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 The person that told you this is an idiot. The crossovers built into the speaker cabs distribute the correct frequencies to each speaker which protects the tweeters from blowing when used properly. The large amount of harmonics inherent in gained guitar tones can blow your tweeters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ocnor Posted January 27, 2008 Members Share Posted January 27, 2008 The large amount of harmonics inherent in gained guitar tones can blow your tweeters. So then I guess you should never mic an amp and run it through PA speakers or the tweeters will blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SBF3000 Posted January 27, 2008 Members Share Posted January 27, 2008 It's been awhile since I've had my tweeter blown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members django5 Posted January 27, 2008 Members Share Posted January 27, 2008 So then I guess you should never mic an amp and run it through PA speakers or the tweeters will blow. FAIL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scottop1972 Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 i have done this and you will not blow your tweeters.... I have tried, PA speakers unpowered, JBL eons (powered PA), Keyboard amps, regular amps. alll of these i have tried with no detrimental effect on the equipment. THe modelling technology actually sounds best through a PA (FR FR setup) full range flat response setup. they are made to sound good this way.... for direct to PA use.... take your pod and go to a music store and try it all out.... you will be amazed at what you will find. it is my understanding that Weezer made use of pods straight into the PA for one of their tours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tats_dragon Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 The large amount of harmonics inherent in gained guitar tones can blow your tweeters. I guess this means no one should use a POD type device direct, live or in the studio.......the tweeters might blow. Jun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members django5 Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 FAIL. Also, the signature section is there for you to put your name in so you don't have to type it every time. DOUBLE FAIL. http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25437815&postcount=15From http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1830697&highlight=PA+speakers+tweeters I should point out that that is with cab modelling off. With it on it's fine, but lots of people say it sounds better through a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elric Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 The large amount of harmonics inherent in gained guitar tones can blow your tweeters. He's running it through a POD, renob. The cab emulation will severely attenuate the high frequencies. It's like miking a cab. It'll work great as long as the speakers can handle the amp's power capacity. In fact, PODs work better this way than through a guitar cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tats_dragon Posted January 29, 2008 Members Share Posted January 29, 2008 FAIL.Also, the signature section is there for you to put your name in so you don't have to type it every time.DOUBLE FAIL.http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25437815&postcount=15From http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1830697&highlight=PA+speakers+tweetersI should point out that that is with cab modelling off. With it on it's fine, but lots of people say it sounds better through a cab. IDIOT. arguing about different scenarios. Why would anyone turn cab sims off thru a PA? Jun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ocnor Posted January 29, 2008 Members Share Posted January 29, 2008 IDIOT. arguing about different scenarios. Why would anyone turn cab sims off thru a PA? tats it's no use arguing with this little troll. This is what happens when retards wander over here from the guitar forum and start quoting misinformation. Only a 12 year old kid would write "fail" and actually believe that he had proven his point. Sonny why don't you take your "fail", "teh", "brootalz" ,and any other mindless jargon that you punks use and go back to the kiddie forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tats_dragon Posted January 29, 2008 Members Share Posted January 29, 2008 You're right ocnor,Typical post from somebody reading something and only understanding half of it. The person that Django5 quoted admitted he doesn't even use a modeller!! GAPPA,The added benefit of using PA speakers is, by incorporating a small mixer, you can use it to amplify vocals, keys, drum machines, etc. for rehearsals. Last week out of curiosity, I plugged the original POD into a Carvin Legacy power section and cab. The effects obviously don't sound as pristine compared to using a PA but the resulting sound was inspiring. Jun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members django5 Posted January 31, 2008 Members Share Posted January 31, 2008 You're soo defensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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