Headrush Cabinets
8X10 BLUE LINE
Inspired by Ampeg® SVT “Blueline” (Towel Bar)
8x10" Speaker
The 8x10 Blue Line it is inspired by classic cabinets Ampeg SVT 8x10, characterized by:
- Sound tight, punchy and very defined
- Controlled and fast bass
- Aggressive mids → perfect in the mix
- Ideal for rock, funk, metal and loud live bass
Controls
Axis (Y/N)
Microphone position:
- Y (On-axis) -> more attack and definition
- N (Off-axis) -> softer and more natural
On-axis = more “punch”
Breakup (%)
Simulate cone saturation:
- Bass -> clean tight
- Medium -> slight growl
- High -> more aggressive saturation
Breakup here is more controlled and modern
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 attack and saturation
It has a great influence on the “punch”
Suggested Microphones
Pro Tips
CABINET BEHAVIOR
- Very tight and fast sound
- Great definition on the notes
- Controlled bass → perfect live
- Aggressive but manageable breakup
- Advice:
- Dyn421 → modern bass
- Dyn7 → balanced
- Medium breakup → sweet spot
- On-axis → maximum punch
Advice
- Dyn421 → modern bass
- Dyn7 → balanced
- Medium breakup → sweet spot
- On-axis → maximum punch
Final advice
- Breakup 20–35% → sweet spot bass
- Dyn421 On-axis → professional live sound
Setup Examples
Clean modern/slap
Mic TypeDyn7
AxisY
Breakups15–20%
Amp Gain0dB
Out Gain0dB
Punchy rock/bass
Mic TypeDyn421
AxisY
Breakups25–30%
Amp Gain+1 dB
Out Gain+1 dB
Aggressive drive/bass
Mic TypeDyn421
AxisY
Breakup35–40%
Amp Gain+2 dB
Out Gain+1–2 dB