Which bass cab for studio? 4x10, 6x10, 8x10?

[bchamorro]

Which out of these cab sizes would you recommend for a studio?

4x10, 6x10, 8x10?

[BOWIE]

4x10

[tomdarude]

a nice solid wood single 10" or 12" cabinet, from one of the custom builders ....then try different speaker models!!

combine that with a great D.I. (or D.I. -> mic-pre)


I don´t see a reason to use something bigger in a studio situation...and in combination with a D.I. signal (for defined low-end & and a more complete freq-spectrum) there´s no need to really close-mike the speaker.....you want room tone?? give the mic some room to "breathe"



a friend actually just bought an Ampeg SB-12...I´m really curious to hear that baby
(an even smaller, cooler brother of the "studio standard" oldschool flip-top model )

[Robert Randolph]

I'd go with a 1x10 for bass.

That said, I have a 4x10 I'd not wanna do without. It works great for guitars a lot of the time!

[octatonic]

A 4x18, just to see you try to lift it.

Otherwise, 1x15 and a 410 together seem to cover the most ground.

[Jax]

I somewhat agree with the posts above mentioning that a huge bass rig in the studio is overkill. But a mere 1x10 or the like? That only applies if you never record bands who play altogether in the same room, at the same time. Doesn't anyone record the sound of a live performance BY THE WHOLE BAND anymore? I do, and in those situations, a bass rig that can be heard within a band playing at full intensity is a must in the studio.

In that vein, Basson makes a 500W RMS 2x10 capable of pumping out low end down to 28Hz. I've been considering this cab for awhile because it could be great for drop tuned bass. My only concern is that it might be a little tubby sounding if it emphasizes low end and subs more than low mid solidity and definition. Wish I could find out without having the damn cab shipped over to try out, but nobody sells them locally.

[studiotte]

a nice ampeg 4x10 with a good DI works great for me.

[matt thomas]

it doesn't matter

it matters more what cabinet it is, brand/model etc..

I voted for 8x10 cos it looks cooler

narco

[Croaker]

Neither,
Ampeg 1X18 fliptop and DI for the studio.....nice

[ScottTunes]

A single 15 in a tuned & ported cabinet for when the band plays together, combined with a bass DI. Otherwise, an early 60s Fender Princeton or Deluxe amp through a sealed 2x12 cabinet (basically half of a 4x12 dimensionally), loaded with 2 Celestion Vintage 30s, mic'ing the upper speaker. Combined w/ DI, its a killer!

[frans]

2x 15", one of them with a mic in front of it when the whole band plays...with a SWR interstellar overdrive as a D.I. .... and if recorded alone, any speaker that sounds right. A 8x10" is really cool, because you don't need to go down on your knees, you just mic the top speaker. You can rest your elbow on it and look cool! No, any basscab HAS to be lifted, put on another speaker to stay away from reflections from the floor (as well from walls...) and that's a good excuse to go out and buy several 4x12", 4x10"... This is gearslutz, so you are expected to have ALL the cabs there are!
Frankly, a single speaker gives you less trouble with phase/delay you might get miked close from other speakers top or left/right... and a 4x10" might sound good from 5 feet away, all speakers combined. This is recording, it's an art, there is no right or wrong.

[tsvisser]

I feel neglected, my Demeter 3x10 is not an option on the list.

[frans]

... and my homemade 10" + 12" isn't either.... what about the TraceElliot 4x15" I once saw in a shop? That should be fun!