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by Das Jugghead
Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Simplexx 110 Build
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Re: Simplexx 110 Build

Askia wrote: Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:11 pm Nice, very nice!
Thank you, thank you very much!
by Das Jugghead
Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: How to build Rack Panels and put together a rack
Replies: 38
Views: 5754

Re: QQ

Ok I am a bit confused here. Back when I ran a standard amp head and cabinet I had my wireless go to the amp and cabinet. The sound man would place he DI inline between the receiver of my wireless and the input of the amp. The XLR went to the stage snake. I am not sure how my current set-up is any ...
by Das Jugghead
Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:19 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: How to build Rack Panels and put together a rack
Replies: 38
Views: 5754

Re: How to build Rack Panels and put together a rack

Hey Bruce. Yes, sorry - I meant DI as in direct boxes. I would eventually like to have another quality DI (Radial) permanently affixed to my rig. At the present moment I have ART DI boxes which are okay in rehearsals but not sure how they are viewed by sound men in terms of quality. I had a Radial ...
by Das Jugghead
Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:41 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Simplexx 212 build w/ Pics
Replies: 200
Views: 16017

Re: Simplexx 212 build w/ Pics

@ Electric Wisdom, I read your post last night and wondered how loud it must be during your practice. You have a 2-12 which is not enough(?) and in another Build Thread a 1-10 was too much. Another update for the gentle reader. Today we had rehearsal after several weeks off. I had the speaker cabin...
by Das Jugghead
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Simplexx 110 Build
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Re: Simplexx 110 Build

Another update for the gentle reader. Today we had rehearsal after several weeks off. I had the speaker cabinets up on top of an old road case which placed them about 30" above the floor. Drummer commented that he could hear me "very well" and the lead guitarist asked me to turn down ...
by Das Jugghead
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:42 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: How to build Rack Panels and put together a rack
Replies: 38
Views: 5754

Re: How to build Rack Panels and put together a rack

I am drafting out all the possible configurations of my rack stuff. The one thing I do know is that I want to have a minimal amount of plugging and unplugging. My roadie is a pretty intelligent but even he can make mistakes in the dark under the gun on a stage - it happens. I want to make things ea...
by Das Jugghead
Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:31 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: How to build Rack Panels and put together a rack
Replies: 38
Views: 5754

Re: How to build Rack Panels and put together a rack

Bruce thank you so much for documenting this process - really amazing work and very well thought out. Any updates or any other rack projects you can share here? I've done several of these for local bands over the years. They all look pretty much the same with different rack gear. I am drafting out ...
by Das Jugghead
Sat Apr 14, 2018 5:08 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: How to build Rack Panels and put together a rack
Replies: 38
Views: 5754

Re: How to build Rack Panels and put together a rack

Well, it's buttoned up and ready to go to the venue. Router came in and it's all tested and ready to go. I tried to make this idiot-proof. I used an old slotted rack panel and added hooks to it for cable storage. I zip-tied the iPad cable, router cable, and external mixer cables in place for strain...
by Das Jugghead
Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:01 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Simplexx 110 Build
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Re: Simplexx 110 Build

I did that once for a guitar rig. Had a couple of drawers to hold everything and the cab sat on top. The problem I found is the the box acted like a passive radiator and make a mess of some low notes. Make sure and leave some spaces around the sides so that it can't vibrate. I had wondered about th...
by Das Jugghead
Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Simplexx 110 Build
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Re: Simplexx 110 Build

After that I am strongly considering building my own custom rack system to house my rack stuff, cords, pedal board, and associated gear sundries that I can set the speakers on and get them up off the floor. I did that once for a guitar rig. Had a couple of drawers to hold everything and the cab sat...
by Das Jugghead
Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Simplexx 110 Build
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Re: Simplexx 110 Build

Paint on the baffles is dry and I painted the ports black as well. I reinstalled the speaker jack plates, the speakers, and hooked everything up to play. I detected no air leaks around the flanges of the speaker jack plates nor the Speakon connectors. Rack positioned up top is not ideal. IMG_7994.jp...
by Das Jugghead
Sun Apr 01, 2018 3:18 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Simplexx 110 Build
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Re: Simplexx 110 Build

Glued the Speakon jacks to the jack plates with hot glue and also screwed them into place. Put some thin foam insulation along the flanges of the jack plates to help get them completely sealed. I applied two coats of black paint to the baffles while the cabinets were in the basement and have the cab...
by Das Jugghead
Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:45 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Simplexx 110 Build
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Re: Simplexx 110 Build

Discovered some air leaking out of the jack plates where the Speakon connectors are screwed to the jack plates. Going to see about sealing those up. The speaker jack plates are recessed plastic plates so I am wondering if hot glue it the best approach or if I can use the all amazing PL. Any thought...
by Das Jugghead
Fri Mar 30, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Simplexx 110 Build
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Re: Simplexx 110 Build

Discovered some air leaking out of the jack plates where the Speakon connectors are screwed to the jack plates. Going to see about sealing those up. The speaker jack plates are recessed plastic plates so I am wondering if hot glue it the best approach or if I can use the all amazing PL. Any thoughts...
by Das Jugghead
Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:50 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Simplexx 110 Build
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Re: Simplexx 110 Build

Yesterday was full rehearsal with the band for the first hour and we auditioned singer for the second hour. I was able to hold my own against two guitarists and the drummer with ease. The lead guitarist, with whom I have played in bands since the late eighties, said my bass sounded the best it has e...