Difference between revisions of "Ampeg PR-1832HE Bass Cab"
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The PR-1832HE specifically features a single, 1x18", 400-Watt, flat sub speaker, two 10", 150-Watt, low frequency speakers, two 6,5", 75-Watt closed-back mid-frequency speakers, and a bullet horn tweeter. The cabinet is bi-ampable between the 18" sub and the 2-10" low frequency components. It also features casters and a rear bar handle aswell as self-retracting side handles, making it easier to move. All-together, the PR-1832HE produces 600 watts of power. The cabinet weighs about 170 pounds. | The PR-1832HE specifically features a single, 1x18", 400-Watt, flat sub speaker, two 10", 150-Watt, low frequency speakers, two 6,5", 75-Watt closed-back mid-frequency speakers, and a bullet horn tweeter. The cabinet is bi-ampable between the 18" sub and the 2-10" low frequency components. It also features casters and a rear bar handle aswell as self-retracting side handles, making it easier to move. All-together, the PR-1832HE produces 600 watts of power. The cabinet weighs about 170 pounds. | ||
Chris used the cabinet in conjunction with the [[Ampeg SVT-II Pro]] head during the Showbiz tours and (probably) in the studio aswell. Upon improoving his setup for the Origin of Symmetry era and the addition of the [[Marshall DBS 7400]] heads, the cabinet was replaced with several other [[Marshall]] cabinets; the [[Marshall 7215 Bass Cab|Marshall 7215 2x15 cabinet]], the [[Marshall 7115 Bass Cab|Marshall 7115 1x15 cabinet]] and the [[Marshall 7410 Bass Cab|Marshall 7410 4x10 cabinet]]. | Chris used the cabinet in conjunction with the [[Ampeg SVT-II Pro]] head during the Showbiz tours in 1999, and (probably) in the studio aswell. Upon improoving his setup for the Origin of Symmetry era and the addition of the [[Marshall DBS 7400]] heads, the cabinet was replaced with several other [[Marshall]] cabinets; the [[Marshall 7215 Bass Cab|Marshall 7215 2x15 cabinet]], the [[Marshall 7115 Bass Cab|Marshall 7115 1x15 cabinet]] and the [[Marshall 7410 Bass Cab|Marshall 7410 4x10 cabinet]]. | ||
=== Specifications === | === Specifications === | ||
Revision as of 12:19, 9 January 2021
The Ampeg PR-1832HE is a bass cabinet, made by US bass amplifier manufacturer, Ampeg in the 1990s. The PR-1832HE is the larger brother to the PR-1532HE. Both amps feature a 4x10/2x10 speaker designs that are slightly slanted and sit on top of an 18" subwoofer. The cabinets are designed for high-SPL and low distortion. These cabinets were inspired by and co-designed with the well-known US bassist Victor Wooten, originally designed for Steve Bailey, who was Vooten's touring keyboardist and bassist.
The PR-1832HE specifically features a single, 1x18", 400-Watt, flat sub speaker, two 10", 150-Watt, low frequency speakers, two 6,5", 75-Watt closed-back mid-frequency speakers, and a bullet horn tweeter. The cabinet is bi-ampable between the 18" sub and the 2-10" low frequency components. It also features casters and a rear bar handle aswell as self-retracting side handles, making it easier to move. All-together, the PR-1832HE produces 600 watts of power. The cabinet weighs about 170 pounds.
Chris used the cabinet in conjunction with the Ampeg SVT-II Pro head during the Showbiz tours in 1999, and (probably) in the studio aswell. Upon improoving his setup for the Origin of Symmetry era and the addition of the Marshall DBS 7400 heads, the cabinet was replaced with several other Marshall cabinets; the Marshall 7215 2x15 cabinet, the Marshall 7115 1x15 cabinet and the Marshall 7410 4x10 cabinet.
Specifications
- 600W/1200W of power
- Switchable "Full Range" and "Biamp" operation
- Full-range frequency response
- Rugged carpet covered cabinet with extensive internal bracing, tuned low frequency section, and internally enclosed mid and high frequency sections
- Slanted front to accommodate both near and far field use
- Road-tough 16GA perforated steel grill
- Neutrik SpeakOn connectors