Iso-Cab Set
Iso-Cabs are designed for use in (home) studios and live shows; as well as use
purely as normal speaker cabs. This is achieved by splitting the box in two.
The lower half is a normal speaker cab, and the upper half contains the actual
isolation. The cabinet used in our iso-cabs is, compared to a standard cab,
slightly modified to ensure a very high level of sound suppression. The basic
speaker-cab can be used as a normal cab by removing the upper half.
The box can be set up vertically - the preferred orientation, which also uses
less space and is the best solution in the (home) studio; or it may be set up
horizontally. When used horizontally, it is recommended that the two halves
be fastened securely together, for example with a belt or with catches, which
can be mounted on the box during manufacure if desired.
The disadvantage of catches is that one section of the catch must be mounted
on the speaker cabinet, which may not be the best looking solution, but provides
a stable and firm connection. The loudspeaker connection itself is on the side.
The connection for the microphone is on the top (resp. back).
The Iso-Cab can be used in many ways. Not only can it be used for pure recording
sessins, where a tube amplifier is run at full power so as to produce the best
possible tone, it is also useful for live performances. The acoustically sealed
unit can be mic'd without any extraneous noise.
Furthermore, as in a recording studio, the amplifier can be run at higher volume
levels as normal without the backline being too loud and causing problems.
It is important to note that although the loudspeaker cabinet is modified on
the top side for a good connection with the isolating unit, but the loudspeaker
cab itself contains no additional isolation material, as this might change the
sound of the cab negatively when used standalone. If the cab is to be used without
the isolation box, then the loudspeaker half should not be isolated. If on the
other hand, the Iso-Box is to be used strictly for recording, then additional
insulation, leading to better suppression and lower volume outside of the box,
is optionally available.
Standard and ECO Versions
Aesthetics are important for some users, for others less so. For this reason,
the Iso-Cab is offered in a standard configuration as well as an ECO-version.
The difference is that in the standard version, the cabinet is covered with
Tolex, and the speaker baffle is covered with grill cloth, while the ECO version
is finished in a simple black color and the grill cloth is omitted.
Otherwise, the two versions are identical. The sound is also unaffected by the
presence or absence of Tolex and grill cloth.
Sizes
Three sizes are possible:
- Small: based on the TT 112 British, which is very compact and space-saving.
Recommended for pure recording uses.
- Medium: based on the TT 112 Studio, but made from birch ply. The cabinet
volume is larger than the small size, and is recommended when the cab is to
be used both live as a pure speaker cab as well as for recording sessions.
- Large: based on the TT 212 British, but with a single 12" speaker cutout.
This version is recommended when the Iso-Cab is to be used primarily as a
normal cab, and will be used only occasionally for recording.
Speakers and external cables are not included.
All other components, including the microphone stand (without a microphone),
are included.
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