alexclaber Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) I now have lots of these in stock. 12"x4"x2" - two for £10, £5P&P (obviously zero P&P if you're getting a cab at the same time). They're made of Auralex PlatFoam (as used on the GRAMMA). Two are sufficient to float a rig up to about 150lbs in weight, and thus mechanically isolate it from wooden stages/floors. If you want to tilt your cab back yet still isolate it then use one 2" high at the back and one 4" high at the front, or use one 4" high at the front to tilt and partially isolate. Keep them in your gigbag with your bass, they'll fit neatly next to its neck and they weigh almost nothing. Handy problem solvers, you never know when they'll come in useful! Email us at [email protected] if you want some. Alex Edited December 3, 2009 by alexclaber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 ooh... good timing! How stable would a pair of Berg 2x10s stacked end-on-end with an amp on top be? Would you recommend it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 End on end would be quite a narrow footprint for such a tall and relatively heavy stack, so I think I'd want to double up on them to prevent wobbling. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 So 4 would be £20 + £5 P&P? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 No P&P if I pop on over and pick em up meself though I hope That way you can show me all your lovely new ideas, mad inventions and naked wood (errr, maybe not the naked wood... ) How many would be required for my Berg + rack?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-Bass Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 It's too late/early for maths, so, how many would I need for Dimensions (W x H x D): 17” x 25,5” x 16” Thanks Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Any pics? Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='660482' date='Nov 20 2009, 07:20 PM']So 4 would be £20 + £5 P&P?[/quote] Yes, good sums! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='660437' date='Nov 20 2009, 06:31 PM']I now have lots of these in stock. 12"x4"x2" - two for £10, £5P&P (obviously zero P&P if you're getting a cab at the same time). They're made of Auralex PlatFoam (as used on the GRAMMA). Two are sufficient to float a rig up to about 150lbs in weight, and thus mechanically isolate it from wooden stages/floors. If you want to tilt your cab back yet still isolate it then use one 2" high at the back and one 4" high at the front, or use one 4" high at the front to tilt and partially isolate. Keep them in your gigbag with your bass, they'll fit neatly next to its neck and they weigh almost nothing. Handy problem solvers, you never know when they'll come in useful! Alex[/quote] I have been toying with the idea of getting a gramma but this might be a better way On the gramma pads the platform pads run left to right and extend the full width of the cab ie they are 24 in wide give or take Do you suggest the 12 " lengths are run left to right supporting the middle of the cab only or front to back assuming you are not tilting Does that make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'd run them front to back unless you're using them to tilt the cab. With a lighter rig I believe these will work better than a GRAMMA as their smaller csa means there's more give, so the reduced mass of a lightweight rig is more proportional to the blocks' compliance. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmpires Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hmm I like the idea... where can I order them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='davidmpires' post='663677' date='Nov 24 2009, 01:12 PM']Hmm I like the idea... where can I order them?[/quote] Email me! [email protected] Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 How many would I need with two BF Compacts and a MB SA450 sitting on top? I've been toying with the Auralex idea for a while but hate the idea of carrying yet something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='Rowbee' post='664488' date='Nov 24 2009, 10:58 PM']How many would I need with two BF Compacts and a MB SA450 sitting on top? I've been toying with the Auralex idea for a while but hate the idea of carrying yet something else.[/quote] One pair will be fine. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='Rowbee' post='664488' date='Nov 24 2009, 10:58 PM']...two BF Compacts and a MB SA450 sitting on top...[/quote] Hey Rowbee, I've got the exact same setup! How you getting on with yours? I love the combination and sounds coming out of it. Cheers, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='664717' date='Nov 25 2009, 08:40 AM']One pair will be fine. Alex[/quote] Then I think I'll be in touch soon to order. [quote name='jonthebass' post='664762' date='Nov 25 2009, 09:40 AM']Hey Rowbee, I've got the exact same setup! How you getting on with yours? I love the combination and sounds coming out of it. Cheers, Jon[/quote] Hi Jon. I currently have the one cab but am picking up the other one next week. To be honest I'm happy for most gigs with just the one but worry that there may be occasions on larger gigs where I might just need that little bit more. In terms of sound, I think the combination of amp and cab is superb and the fact that I can carry all the kit I'll need for the night from car to venue in one go is a huge bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='Rowbee' post='664900' date='Nov 25 2009, 11:52 AM']Hi Jon. I currently have the one cab but am picking up the other one next week. To be honest I'm happy for most gigs with just the one but worry that there may be occasions on larger gigs where I might just need that little bit more. In terms of sound, I think the combination of amp and cab is superb and the fact that I can carry all the kit I'll need for the night from car to venue in one go is a huge bonus.[/quote] Oh, I see. In that case you won't be disappointed! The 2 Compacts stacked on top of each other are great. The output power is truly trouser flapping Back on track with this topic - I think I may need to get some of these Iso blocks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebasshead Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hi Alex, My bass port points diagonally at the floor because I have a Mesa Boogie wedge combo and the port is on the 45 degree angle bit underneath (does that make sense?) I know the Auralex blocks will isolate mechanical vibrations from a wooden floor but do you have any idea how much that will be negated because the port is firing bass vibrations just inches from that same floor? Cheers, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='stevebasshead' post='665081' date='Nov 25 2009, 01:57 PM']My bass port points diagonally at the floor because I have a Mesa Boogie wedge combo and the port is on the 45 degree angle bit underneath (does that make sense?) I know the Auralex blocks will isolate mechanical vibrations from a wooden floor but do you have any idea how much that will be negated because the port is firing bass vibrations just inches from that same floor?[/quote] The downfiring port will be little or no worse than the acoustic output from the woofer(s) or any other port, when it comes to acoustically exciting the floor. Bass vibrations don't get 'fired' so much as they swell outwards like a massive expanding balloon, they're very big waves indeed! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebasshead Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Cheers Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 [quote name='jonthebass' post='664907' date='Nov 25 2009, 11:54 AM']Oh, I see. In that case you won't be disappointed! The 2 Compacts stacked on top of each other are great. The output power is truly trouser flapping Back on track with this topic - I think I may need to get some of these Iso blocks...[/quote] I got my second cab today and only turned the SA450 up to 9 o'clock but I genuinely feared I would be causing structural damage to my house! These Compact cabs really are amazing - I think I've finally found the cabs I've been looking for! Also back on track, I will definitely be getting hold of some of these blocks too very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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