Headrush Cabinets
2X12 AC BLUE
Inspired by Vox® AC30 (Celestion Alnico Blue)
2x12" Speaker
The 2x12 AC Blue it is inspired by classic cabinets Vox AC with Alnico Blue speaker, characterized by:
- Sound bright, open and rich in harmonics
- Strong presence in the medium-high range
- Natural and musical compression
- Ideal for British rock, indie, pop and clean chimey
Controls
Axis (Y/N)
Microphone position:
- Y (On-axis) -> brilliant, direct and sharp
- N (Off-axis) -> softer and more musical
On-axis enhances the typical “chime”
Breakup (%)
Simulate Alnico cone saturation:
- Bass -> brilliant clean
- Medium -> compression and heat
- High -> Typical Vox vintage breakup
This cab has very distinctive and musical breakup
Out Gain (dB)
Check the output volume:
- Negative -> attenuation
- 0 dB -> neutral
- Positive -> boost
Amp Gain (dB)
Check the input level:
- Negative -> less thrust
- 0 dB -> neutral
- Positive -> More response and compression
It interacts a lot with breakup
Suggested Microphones
Pro Tips
CABINET BEHAVIOR
- Bright and “chimey” sound
- High averages very present
- Natural compression (Alnico feel)
- Sweet and musical breakup
- Advice:
- Medium breakup → Vox sweet spot
- Dyn57 → attack and definition
- Cond 87 → clean brilliant
- Ribbon → sweetens the highs
Advice
- Medium breakup → Vox sweet spot
- Dyn57 → attack and definition
- Cond 87 → clean brilliant
- Ribbon → sweetens the highs
Final advice
- Breakup 25–40% → true Vox sound
- Dyn57 On-axis → rock/indie
- Condenser → clean brilliant
Setup Examples
Clean chime / Vox style
MicTypeCond 87
AxisY
Breakups20–25%
Amp Gain0dB
Out Gain0dB
Crunch British / indie rock
Mic TypeDyn57
AxisY
Breakup35–40%
Amp Gain+1 dB
Out Gain0dB
Vintage/soft lead
MicTypeRibbon 121
AxisN
Breakup45–50%
Amp Gain+1 dB
Out Gain+1 dB