I Feel Like Such A Traitor

[Kirby Ball]

Since we sold off 3 pairs of old speakers a few months ago, I've been pondering what I could get that would pair up nicely with my Carvin 12 channel powered mixer.

Didn't want to spend a lot of money as the basic use will be for outdoor ceremony and/or indoor cocktail 2nd system use. No thundering volume or the need for any heavy bass either.

I decided to go with a pair of Carvin TL12 speakers which were very affordable and do go well with the mixer that I already have.

Also picked up their speaker covers with velcro fastened "openings" for the speaker pole and in the back for speaker wire. The covers also have zippers on the front panel so you can leave them covered up and open up the fronts only. That may come in handy while using them outdoors?

Hooked 'em up and ran an MP3 player through the mixer for a quick test run tonight. Overall, I'd say they are decent sounding and after I tweaked the EQ a bit I was able to get a half-way decent sound of them (considering the source of the music). Will they come even close to any of my EV speakers? No, Hell No! But they'll do just fine for the uses we have in mind for them.

They're going to get their first outing on Saturday for an outdoor ceremony.

 

[Chuck The DJ]

So are you saying that you didn't buy them from Ben???!!!!!

 

[Kirby Ball]

Ummm, direct from Carvin.....:triconfused: He can't have all our money!:tribiggrin:

 

[jokerswild]

I'm right there with ya bubba.....

Nice.... "achem" small rig

 

[Loneavenger]

I do not have any experience with Carvin speakers, but they look nice. They design of them looks similar to RCF's speaker design

 

[Fred Wright]

Just what I needed this time of morning... another GAS attack.

Seriously, Kirby, those 12s should give you a decent vocal response and projection. They're marketed for stage wedge duty as well.

 

[Kirby Ball]

They had their "maiden voyage" on Saturday. I utilized them with the Carvin powered mixer, an MP3 player and electricity.

I spent some time tweaking the EQ on the mixer and was able to attain a very decent quality of sound.

Although Coreen did say that her purse weighs more than one of the speakers....:trirolleyes::tritongue::triwink:

 

[Jon Tuck]

so that means one thing. The Ball bank is in that purse and you can now offer to rid her of the weight with more gear per Carvin or atleast NLFX.

 

[Kirby Ball]

Sure wish that I had some similar speaker covers for my ZX5s.....

 

[Randy A]

Sure wish that I had some similar speaker covers for my ZX5s.....

I bet an upholstery company could hook you up. It would be pretty simple for them to cut the corners, hem them and add the velcro.

 

[Steve LeBlanc]

Kirby - Search on Ebay for speaker covers; there's a lady that makes custom covers out of moving blanket material.. Good quality....Can't remember her name right now...

 

[DJ JohnThe1]

Kirball. I love the products this company puts out. I have a set of their covers for all of my speakers and to date no rips, gashes or tears are on any of them. My subs are covered also. Check them out.
http://www.undercovernyc.com/

 

[TwinSpinDJ]

Thank, JohnThe1....

What type of padding? Less than 1/4"? Like the color in the pic on their website!

I've got all of my speakers and sub covered too. All look brand new. I do like the idea of the Zipper front in case of bad weather, but with powered speakers they could get a bit warm inside on the back side where the amp "fins" are located.

 

[DJ JohnThe1]

Hey Art.

They have 3 levels of material they use. I always went with the middle (F2). It's not too thick but still protects from bumps and scratches.

The only speakers that I did not buy covers for were my RCF 325's. They came with the zippered covers, there is also a section that unzips in the back for the cable connection. Honestly I would never leave the cover on during a gig on a powered box, passive yeah.

 

[prodjay]

Kirby,

I just wanted to check back and see how you like the carvin stuff. Have you used them anymore? What about volume? ( what do they sound like played loud )
Thanks

 

[Kirby Ball]

Kirby,

I just wanted to check back and see how you like the carvin stuff. Have you used them anymore? What about volume? ( what do they sound like played loud )
Thanks

Haven't used 'em since last weeks Ceremony. I seriously doubt that these would be all that great sounding turned up "loud." Now, maybe if I had gone up a couple levels in the Carvin line I'd be able to do that.

I'll try setting them up in the garage this week and try them out utilizing the mixer, etc. instead of an MP3 player.

Again, for what I used them for they worked great. Doubt that they're going to drive a dance floor though...But that's what I have the EV (Eliminators and ZX5s) for.