Jack 112L First Blast

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NukePooch
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Jack 112L First Blast

#1 Post by NukePooch »

Well, I made four Jack 112L cabs, but only was able to load two (due to lack of fundage). Finished them Thurs, Aug 28 at 10PM, was able to squeeze in a short 20 minute EQ session indoors on Friday, then I ran them all day Sat for an outdoor church festival.

Long story short, I received one "it's too loud" complaint almost immediately, and several "sounds really good" and "sounds really clear" kudos throughout the day. Met one fine gentleman (even though he was a bass player, he actually was a gentleman :lol: ) who wanted to talk a little shop about the speakers. Once I mentioned BFM, he said he'd seen the website and got even more interested....

My verdict? Big thumbs up from me. I hate running live with untested gear, but the Jacks performed way above expectations. Outstanding design, Mr Bill.
Thanks.
:D


Now, for those so inclined, a bit more detail about Saturday's setup:
Behringer X32 Rack controlled by an Android tablet running Mixing Station, backed up with a laptop running X32 Edit
dbx Driverack PX
2 Jack 112L w/ melded piezo array and 3012HO driver
1 Behringer iNuke NU3000 for the Jacks
1 Crown XLS2500 for subs
2 Behringer B1800X Pro subs (awful, but I knew that going in...Titan 39's hopefully soon)
2 Behringer B215D's used as monitor wedges (awful, but I knew that going in...Wedgehorn's hopefully soon)
3 Kustom KPC12M wedges (awful, but I knew that going in...see above)

The Jacks completely killed the subs, which were flat out all day. Originally crossed the Jacks over @100Hz, dropped it to 80Hz and got more hit. I am going to set back up and see if the Jacks full-range will have more low-end than using the Beh subs....I'm betting it will be close.

I didn't get a chance to check voltage to the Jacks, but I do know the iNuke 3000 was running out of steam before the Jacks...

As far as the Jack build process, I'm an amateur woodworker...It took longer than I expected (of course) to build the four cabs, but the plans were detailed and precise. I really didn't have any issues other than the bent throat sheaths, which had me stuck for a day or so... My duratex application (rolled on) leaves something to be desired, I'm not great at painting. I'd like to get a spray gun and shoot the stuff in the future.

I've got to put handles on them, and possibly stacking corners, but other than that, I'm a happy camper.
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Built:
4 Jack 112L- 3012HO, melded array
17.5 wide AutoTuba with Infinity 860w
6 Wedgehorn W6 w/ Panel Mount Piezos
2 T48 Slims (15" wide) with 3012LF
4 T48 Fattys (32" wide) with 3015LF

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Re: Jack 112L First Blast

#2 Post by kekani »

Cabs look good. Handles and corners will serve you well.

Do I see clustered subs?
Wedgehorn 6 (x2)
Jack 110 Lites (x2)
XF212 (Egnater style)
DR200 ASD (Yes! Finally!)

NukePooch
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Re: Jack 112L First Blast

#3 Post by NukePooch »

Thanks.

Yeah, both subs are to the left of the speaker stand in the wide view pic. The amp rack is right behind them.

I forgot to mention that I ran off two Honda EU2000i generators. I probably could have easily run off of one, but...I like to have backups for my backups.
Built:
4 Jack 112L- 3012HO, melded array
17.5 wide AutoTuba with Infinity 860w
6 Wedgehorn W6 w/ Panel Mount Piezos
2 T48 Slims (15" wide) with 3012LF
4 T48 Fattys (32" wide) with 3015LF

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Re: Jack 112L First Blast

#4 Post by Tom Smit »

I guess one has to get up close and personal to see the defects in the Duratex.....the cabs look fine. :clap:
Glad to hear that it went well for you!
TomS

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Re: Jack 112L First Blast

#5 Post by NukePooch »

Two years later, still getting comments on the clear sound and unusual looks of my Jack 112L's. I now have all four working, and recently bought two more Jack 112's (non-Lite version with straight arrays).

The only problem I had was that I hot glued the PVC diffuser into the two original arrays...and due to heat, one became unstuck. So, reglued both with CA glue, and all is well. I did also rebuild my second two 112L's with melded arrays. I like the looks of the melded, and I wanted to be able to grab any of the four and have the same thing. (I was worried I might go out on a gig with one melded and one straight...)

They still continue to astound. Love these things.

Aren't they purty?
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Built:
4 Jack 112L- 3012HO, melded array
17.5 wide AutoTuba with Infinity 860w
6 Wedgehorn W6 w/ Panel Mount Piezos
2 T48 Slims (15" wide) with 3012LF
4 T48 Fattys (32" wide) with 3015LF

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Re: Jack 112L First Blast

#6 Post by Tom Smit »

Aren't they purty?
Very.
TomS

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