Operation + Performance
Changes in Specifications from previous models to the MK3?
Q: I own the zv28 mk1 and am looking at the newer version. The specs on max SPL are listed as a few different values depending where you look but the MK3 says 137 db when the MK1 said 142 db max SPL. Has this changed? If so, why? A: I always resisted ...
BASSBOSS Demo Tracks Playlists
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How to use the presets in MK3 line
How to Use the Presets Setting the low-pass filter frequency on the subwoofer to match the top cabinet’s high-pass filter frequency and balancing their levels will achieve the smoothest sound across the frequency range. There are no incompatible ...
Why doesn't the SSP218 cabinet have feet on the side?
Q: I see that the ZV28 has feet on the side. Why doesn't the SSP218 cabinet have feet on the side? A: The SSP218 cabinet has been in production since 2008, and was designed for large scale production work. There were design decisions that were made ...
Why doesn't BASSBOSS use foam on your grilles?
Q: Why doesn't BASSBOSS use foam on your grilles? A: We've found over many years that foam introduces more problems than it alleviates, so we do not use it for the following reasons: Foam on the grille causes noise when the cabinet is used at high ...
Where can I purchase replacement hardware for cabinet flypoints?
Q: Where can I purchase replacement hardware for cabinet flypoints? A: The original bolts are M10 x 25mm flat socket cap screws. To actually fly the cabinet, you should use an M10 x 40mm to 50mm button socket cap and a side-pull anchor or an M10 ...
Is there a formula to calculate SPL loss in relation to frequency?
Q: Is there a formula to calculate SPL loss in relation to frequency? For example, if a subwoofer can produce 140 dB SPL at 30 Hz, how many dB would it produce at 23 Hz? Alternatively, is there a formula to determine how much lower you can go in Hz ...
Why you don't need a drive rack with BASSBOSS speakers!
Q: What happens to my BASSBOSS speakers when I use a drive rack? A: Here are examples of what happens to the performance of your BASSBOSS speakers when you use a drive rack or similar filters. No improvements are made, and the performance is visibly ...
What Alignment Software does BASSBOSS Recommend?
There are many options for alignment software at a variety of complexity levels and cost. Here are a few that David Lee recommends: Smaart REW (Room EQ Wizard) Systune fuzzmeasure Check out this extensive article for more information!
Does the 120º dispersion of the DV12 cause interference or comb filtering if the speakers are too close together?
Q: What is the minimum width the DV12 speakers should be distanced from one another, and will being too close cause interference? A: The minimum width between a left and a right speaker is, in effect, the width between two ears, like headphones. The ...
I'm using a non-BB top. Can I use filters via external processing with BASSBOSS subs?
Q: I'm using a different brand of top with my BASSBOSS subs, and have 24dB/octave L/R filters set up between mains and subs, crossing over at 90Hz. I typically don’t put vocals, guitars, and other high-frequency instruments into the subs at all, ...
Can I add a small mixer to my signal chain?
It's never a good idea to add a small, cheap mixer between a DJ controller and a BASSBOSS system. It's a low-quality piece of equipment compared to a high-quality controller and your subwoofer and tops, and compromises your sound quality. In short, ...
BASSBOSS EASE GLL Files
BASSBOSS has the following models available for EASE GLL Files AT212-MK3 AT312-MK3 DiaMon-MK3 SSP118-MK3 VS21-MK3 ZV28-MK3 You can download them individually, or as a ZIP file below. More information on EASE can be found here.
Is the MK2 line louder than the MK3?
Q: My MK2 cab seems louder than my MK3 version. What are the MK3 vs. MK2 input sensitivity and output levels differences? The input sensitivity of the MK2 amplifiers and MK3 amplifiers of some models may be different. This doesn’t mean the MK2 are ...
CCM presets take a long time to change?
Q: CCM presets take a long time to change? Please check the ControlBASS page for firmware updates to the CCM-MK3 bassboss.com/software The presets within the CCM are very different, specifically between 2 and 3, between 4 and 5 and between 6 and 7. ...
Reducing a "Boomy" Sound
Q - What product suggestion you would have to decouple or isolate the sub off a hollow stage or concrete floor? I’m seeing isolation pads, pucks, spring isolator devices. What would you recommend to decrease that “boomy” sound? The short answer: ...
What is the recommended height at which a DV12 should be deployed?
What is the recommended height at which a DV12 should be deployed? Cabinet Height (in feet) Effective Coverage (in feet) (With the bottom of the cabinet level, measured from the floor to the bottom of the cabinet.) (Maximum distance at which High ...
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Best mixer connection strategy?
The biggest risk in adding another device in your signal chain is signal level clipping. I'll be brief and list the points to watch out for. Do not run line-level signals into microphone-level inputs. A DJ mixer can and will clip a microphone input ...
Best power strip option for BASSBOSS subs?
Q: From my understanding, it's best not to use a power conditioner for the BASSBOSS subs and tops. What would be an appropriate power strip option to connect power for BASSBOSS? Would a Furman SS-6B Surge Block be okay? I don't see that it says it's ...
Can I daisy chain multiple BASSBOSS speakers together?
Yes, you can daisy chain as many speakers as you want regarding signal, as that is simply a passthrough connection. It's recommended to daisy chain per channel, start with subs, and move to tops at the end. This is primarily for cable management ...
Can I use BASSBOSS subwoofers with turntables?
When turntables are used in conjunction with powerful subwoofers, significant steps need to be taken to stabilize and isolate the turntables. In the more recent decades, turntables have been largely replaced with digital media. This is because the ...
Heat issues for outside use in summer?
Heat is always the enemy. The amps in the subs don't tend to get very hot but if the amp plate is left in direct sun in the summer it would double the problem. Keeping the amps shaded would be a good idea. Only 2 to 8% of the amp's output is ...
How do I connect my speakers to my mixer? What order should I connect my speakers?
You can choose to run the signal through the subs to the tops because that's the easiest and most consistent way to get the signal to both sets of boxes. You won't forget to adjust the level of the subs when you adjust the level of the tops. (seen it ...
How do I couple subwoofers for best performance?
What is the best way to align the subwoofers for summing? The summing of the outputs of 2 cabinets offers the same benefits directly on-axis regardless of their orientation. It's off-axis that there are some differences. In a VS21, the lowest ...
How do I know when my sub is peaking (Pre-MK3)?
Q: Is there a way to tell when my pre MK3 BASSBOSS subwoofer is being pushed too hard or peaking? There are multiple, redundant stages of limiting in the processing and the amplifier. The amp won't clip. This means you don't have to worry about ...
How do I protect the back of my speakers for events?
In order to prevent access to the amplifier's controls and connectors, there are smaller, simpler and cheaper options than building a box. The simplest, from a customer's perspective, would be to cut a piece of plywood about the size of the back of ...
How do I set my gain structure /levels/input sensitivity for BASSBOSS systems?
For more info, check out this video by David Lee on this topic. Gain Structure and Setting Your Levels How to set the levels of Subs and Tops to achieve balanced sound and safe operation in 6 easy steps 1) Set up your mixer and speakers with all ...
How do I stop my BASSBOSS subwoofer from moving across the floor?
If you have a smaller BASSBOSS subwoofer, it may walk away from you during a gig from the intensity of the bass output. This is especially a problem with slick floors. Any rubber mat or carpet square will keep the sub in its place, and can be cut to ...
Is it possible to rotate the horns in BASSBOSS tops?
The SV9 allows for a 90° rotation of the horn diffuser to mount the speakers horizontally instead of vertically. If the cabinet were rotated 90 degrees to its side, you could then rotate the horn to maintain the 90 horizontal by 60 vertical pattern. ...
MFLA & DV12 Arraying (Coherence & SPL)
Q: Being that the MFLA is rated to sustain 136dB, would invert-arraying a pair of DV12's get me to 136dB from 126dB as a non arrayed DV12? Would arraying 2 MFLA cabinets together add 10dB and would adding 2 more MFLAs effectively double the volume ...
My bass sounds too heavy on some songs and too light on others. What do i do?
All of our gear is full processed to provide a very level and consistent sound across the frequency spectrum there are designed to cover. Because of this, our gear illuminates the quality or lack of track quality in a very apparent way. Considering ...
One sub in cardioid mode?
If you have only one sub it should always be used in Normal mode. In Normal mode, the sub is phase-coherent with the tops when they are facing the same way. When you add the second sub that's necessary for cardioid mode it does face the rear and it ...
Should I bother EQing the room I'm setting up in?
In short, you don't need or want to add an EQ. The system components offer you enough controls and options to adapt to various environments without additional processing. In addition, all but the very best (read most expensive) EQs will deteriorate ...
Should I process signals going into my BASSBOSS speakers?
Q: Can I use a DBX Drive Rack, or other signal processing gear in my BASSBOSS signal chain? A: All BASSBOSS subs already have all the processing built in, so they don't need, and should not have, any additional processing added to the signal chain. ...
Should I stack my subs or have them side by side?
The dimensions of the radiating area of your subwoofer(s) determine the frequency range of their directivity. It's often said that bass is omnidirectional, however that's only true to for wavelengths longer than the height and/or width of your ...
Sound in a swimming pool?
Q: I have another event coming up with an odd setup request... Inside of an abandoned "Olympic size" swimming pool. The depth isn't quite the same though. The venue mentioned that they set up sound and dance inside of the pool out of courtesy for the ...
Sound level issues for an overnight, outdoor festival.
Outdoor festival production faces many challenges but one of the most difficult to manage is noise pollution. Bass, aka low-frequency noise propagation, generates the most complaints from local residents. Festivals don't tend to invest in the ...
What are the pros, cons, and theoretical tradeoffs of flown subs?
Q: I'm wondering the pros, cons, and theoretical tradeoffs of flown subs as well as what's possible with BASSBOSS subs. Boundaries and proximity are the relevant points here. Subs on the floor are near the boundary that is the floor. Outdoors, subs ...
What is a long-throw subwoofer?
In technical terms what we're describing with the word "throw" usually is a matter of SPL at distance. Barring reflections and interference, sound loses energy at a rate of 6dB per doubling of distance and that affects all subwoofers equally. ...
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