Speaker identification (cone codes) | The Gear Page
WEBJun 7, 2012 · The cone code refers to who built the cone, not the speaker. In England it appears there were few cone builders, so there's a lot of consistency in terms of an old Celestion, for example. In America, though, there were lots of competing manufacturers and the speaker builders used whoever could make the quality they needed at the prices …
Favorite mic position (s) on a speaker cone? - The Gear Page
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Only one of these mics fits the OPs topic so I'll start there and kinda gloss over the others. Close mic is most often an RE20 angled down 45 degrees, halfway down the speaker and mid-way between the dust cap and the outer edge of the speaker an inch or two off the grillcloth, although we may move it off by 6" or more.
Quick Guide: 3 axis to be aware of regarding Microphone …
WEBMar 4, 2022 · Every part of the speaker sounds different. The middle of the dust cap (dead center) is super clear but can sound slightly sterile sometimes. The edge of the speaker cone is bright but lacks significant low end if you need that. My favorite is where the dust cap meets the cone - smooth but still very defined.
Speaker Directivity - The Gear Page
WEBNov 30, 2008 · Speaker directivity is the bane of a consistent guitar sound. That much is generally recognized. However, there are several audio myths that continually get repeated, and they should be be corrected: 1. High frequencies come from the center of a cone speaker, and that's why they beam. Nope.
Break in time for hemp cone speakers - The Gear Page
WEBJan 30, 2013. #4. No experience, but I've been told that some hemp cones can take ridiculously long to break in, and can sound rather rough and harsh until they do. Unfortunate, as it seems like one buys a hemp cone in order to get something less rough and harsh. But, I believe that varies drastically by manufacturer.
JBL D120 speaker - The Gear Page
WEB17,897. Feb 2, 2015. #11. They're all D120F, whether they're Fender-branded orange frames or OEM grey frames. If there's no "F", it's an extremely old speaker and not the model that guitarists seek.The most important ingredient is the original single-ring cone with the "21032" code.
Celestion has solved the "2 Dimensional FRFR Sound ... - The Gear …
WEBJan 22, 2021 · The new F12M-150 Triple Cone is intended to provide a solution for players seeking a Full Range Live Response speaker that is more compact and lower cost than its big brother, the F12-X200. This is a 12" diameter speaker with 150W power rating at 8Ω and a sensitivity of 96dB, still using a traditional ceramic magnet.
Fender FR12 Tone master noob question. | The Gear Page
WEBMay 24, 2024. #1. Hello guys, noob question. I have a Fender FR 12-tone master, a Tonex, and a HD Effects. I was playing super low at room, but I will play with a band for fun in two weeks. How do I handle the volume to dont blow the …
Micing a V30 speaker... - The Gear Page
WEBNov 25, 2009 · However the other day was my first time micing a v-30 speaker in a 2x12 cabinet. The amp used was a '78 marshall JMP mkII 50watt and the guitar was a restored 1971 SG. Mic's used where a seinnheiser 609 one speaker and a 421 on another. Mixing these two mics has proved to be my favorite quailty studio guitar tone.
removing dents from speaker cones - The Gear Page
WEBMar 2, 2013. #3. If you're talking about the dust cap, you can try masking tape. Stick it on, pull it off, sometimes it pulls dents out. That said, dents in the dome, unless they rattle, won't change the tone. If they rattle, put some tape on it to stop the rattle. T.