Using the Vetta live...

[jgcable]

I Figure this was as good a place as any to pose a question about using the Vetta live. In the past, I have just had the soundman mic a speaker, and call it a gig. In the future I plan on running stereo. What would be the best configuration for this? I was thinking using the 4x12 for my stage monitor, and running the stereo outs to the soundboard. If this is the way its usually done, do I need direct boxes or anything, or do I just go directly from the head to the board?

I'm tired of playing my recording patches into my recording machine, full stereo, thicker and heavier than shit, then plugging into my mono rig. It still sounds great, but nothing compares to that stereo signal. It totally smoothes the tone over. The difference is night and day.

Which leads me to my next question; why in the hell are two 2x12's so much more expensive than 2 4x12's? I was thinking about losing my 4x12 for two decent 2x12's so I could practice in stereo as well, but after some basic research I cant believe the price difference. I thought about just getting another 4x12, but I am trying to lighten my load just a bit.. so lugging around a full stack isnt what I had in mind. Maybe someone can suggest some cheaper, yet decent 2x12 cabs? Keep in mind, I am currently using a B52 400 watt 4x12. It sounds pretty nice for what I paid, but I spose that has a little something to do with the fact a meticulously tweaked Vetta II is the driving force behind it.

Any suggestions are completely appreciated.

As long as your speakers aren't blown and you are using a closed back cabinet.. the Vetta sounds great. Its not very picky when it comes to speaker selection. The trick is to run either 2 closed back cabs right and left or run an open and a closed in stereo. Stereo is the key.

[Robotechnology]

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I agree with that! I have one of those and it hangs with the other cabs in my arsenal (Bogner, Mesa, EarCandy, etc.).

Another good sounding (and light) 2X12 is the Vox AD212 which is now discountinued. You should be able to get 2 of them for about $600. I think it'd sound pretty good with a Vetta too. They come loaded with Vox Neodogs, which are essentially rebadged Celestion Century Vintage speakers.

[tseegert]

Howza bout, since it will be a bit before I can afford 2 2x12's, and I still want to run in stereo at a gig. What would be the way I want to run it? Would I use my 4x12 as a stage monitor, and run the stereo outs to the board? Or bypass the speaker cab altogether?

As it stands, I have a nice recording channel in stereo that I would be using. It would probably require minor tweaking going thru a PA, but its a very good base to work from.