Operation + Performance
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. ...
What power extension cords are best?
Q: I need help understanding what power cords are best! Especially when traveling long distances. I have been using crappy power extensions not considering proper power. Thinking about getting 10 gauge extensions. Is that necessary? Will 12 gauge ...
What presets should I use?
The preset configurations shouldn't be pre-planned. They should be tested on site because the relative levels, the environment, which models of subs and tops, the musical genres and personal tastes will all influence which preset combination is ...
Where can I get information on best practices for using BASSBOSS Gear?
Got questions about using your BASSBOSS gear to the best effect? We've got a ton of videos, articles and advice on how to make your events crush. Use our Operation + Performance Knowledge BASS for answers to your audio questions. Check out our ...
Which high-pass filter should I choose when combining tops and subs?
Any combination of BASSBOSS subs and/or tops are pre-aligned. Different settings are meant to adjust the relative balance of highs to lows, but no adjustment to crossover settings are required regardless of chosen preset.
Recent Articles
How Long Should A Woofer Last?
Under normal, aka moderate use, a woofer can last a very long time. Decades, even. A lot of things can affect their lifespan, though. A woofer living in a relatively persistent rain of spilled drinks will not live as long as one kept in a nice, cool, ...
My BASSBOSS subs don't seem loud enough, or are not as loud as other manufacturer's subwoofers. What do I do?
In comparison to other speakers with very high input sensitivity, the BASSBOSS subs can seem to play at a lower level. This is because when a high sensitivity input and a low sensitivity input are sent the same signal, the high-sensitivity input will ...
Side pull anchors for horizontal installation of AT212 and AT312 cabinets
Looking for hardware to horizontally fly AT212 and AT312 cabinets? M10x30mm - 4pcs (2 in the top, 2 in the bottom) M10x40mm-Button-Socket-Screws-Stainless Hanger Climbing Anchor - 4pcs (2 in the top, 2 in the bottom) ...
How can I combine BASSBOSS subwoofers for maximum impact?
BASSBOSS subs include processing that allows any combination of cabinets to be combined (on the same plane) and their output to sum coherently. This provides an increase of SPL in their common passband. A cabinet that doesn’t contribute energy below ...
BASSBOSS Video Library
David Lee's Philosophy Youtube Understanding Input Sensitivity Youtube Why You Need Deep BASS Pt. 1 Youtube Why You Need Deep BASS Pt. 2 Youtube Power Requirements Youtube Who is David Lee? Youtube BASSBOSS Subs and Tops for A 20 Amp Circuit Youtube ...