DuB-EnG: SAMSystems Integral - Analogue Close Cab Miking System for acoustic, bass, electric guitars

[@DubiousEngineering]

Hey folks, it's occurred to me that I could have easily fitted the XLR connector inside the cabinet with the connector facing outwards so the engineer can plug into the socket. I will make that modification shortly. Then the socket isn't at risk of being knocked or bashed. Also note, there is a through hole type XLR connector included in the kit so you can fit it to a closed cabinet using a hole saw. ... Silly me! 😂

[@JackBealeGuitar]

It's a great product and the inventor is a hell of a man. Especially for those of us who still love valves and speakers. Some sexy guitar playing Howard

[@DubiousEngineering]

Richard is indeed lovely!! This project encouraged me to dust off my old amp and actually play some music!! Great fun making this video. Cheers Jack, hope to see you with one of these fitted next time I see you playing on a stage somewhere!!

[@JackBealeGuitar]

@@DubiousEngineering I keep asking you to send me that one! I'll have to give you the big puppy dog eyes some more

[@DubiousEngineering]

😂❤😂 ​@@JackBealeGuitar

[@tooleater3562]

You're a man of many talents Howard! Good plan to move the jack internally... it's just begging to be knocked off there!

[@DubiousEngineering]

Exactly that!!! Silly me!! Hope you had a great weekend!!

[@ralphhathaway-coley5460]

If you have a single speaker the phase does not matter really, it only effects things when you have multiple speakers, then it is vital to ensure they are all connected in phase.

[@DubiousEngineering]

Absolutely agreed 🙏 ... I laughed when I found it had a 1/4" jack!!!

[@ramsien]

Very cool, the only thing that genuinely felt a little dubious is the mounting of the XLR chassis outside of the frame of the amp. I know my tendency would be to catch myself in the leg or rip it off on a doorway (or have some such happen to a roadie/helpful friend).

[@DubiousEngineering]

I agree, There's an option to drill a hole and slide an XLR chassis mount in place... All of that is included the kit.

[@samsystemsclosemiking3644]

No worries because it`s your decision where to mount the XLR. There is space between the two back panels it could go so that the XLR faces outwards. Probably easier to do that once you`ve put the speaker back before the panels are replaced. There is also in the package an alternative mount making it a flush fit. Choices...

[@50shadesofbeige88]

Interesting... I prefer to just go line out and let the sound man mix it.

[@DubiousEngineering]

If you have a specific sound that you're looking for, unless you join the sound man and tell him what you're looking for, what the public hear out of the PA will be totally different from what you're hearing from your amp if you use line out. This system copies exactly what your hearing on your amp into the sound desk. That's why sound engineers continue to mic up cabinets!

[@samsystemsclosemiking3644]

That`s OK if you have a line out. It`s usually only a feature on bass cabs. However, a line out is a simulated sound not a speaker sound moving air.. A lot of guys actually blend the two... best of both worlds.

[@JackBealeGuitar]

You're using some kind of cabinet emulation though?