ReValver Cabinets
Angel Retro 412 Straight
Inspired by Engl® Retro 4x12 (Straight)
4x12" Speaker
There Angel Retro 412 Straight And:
- Straight 4x12 case (not slant)
- Vintage voicing
- More medium
Characteristics:
- More compact bass
- Averages highlighted
- Less aggressive highs
- Type Vintage Marshall / Greenback vibe
Controls
Gain (dB)
Mic volume
The timbre does not change
Mic Dist (inch)
Distance from the cone:
- 0–1” → aggressive
- 2–3” → natural
- 4”+ → more room
- sweet spot -> 2”
Mic Axis (On/Off)
- On-axis → brighter
- Off-axis → warmer
VERY IMPORTANT about this cab
Low (dB)
- Negative → tight
- Positive → more body
High (dB)
- Negative → less harsh
- Positive → more attack
Delay (ms)
It is needed per phase
0 if single mic
Ambience (Y/N)
- Y → environment
- N → direct
Amb Level (dB)
Room volume
Amb Size (ms)
Room size
Suggested Microphones
- SM57 → attack and cut
- MD421 (LC1) → more body
- SM7 → softer
live choice: SM57 / MD421
perfect for this cab
- U87 (C) → detailed
- 414B (Card) → versatile
- 4047 SC → hot
- Rezio → aggressive
- CMT55 → neutral
Setup Examples
CLASSIC ROCK (perfect)
MicSM57
Distance2"
AxisON
Low0
High+1 dB
AmbienceOFF
Mix-ready
HARD ROCK (top)
MicMD421
Distance2–3”
AxisOFF
Low+1 dB
High0
Fuller
VINTAGE LEAD
MicR121
Distance2–3”
AxisOFF
Low+1 dB
High-1 dB
Soft
MODERN ROCK
MicSM57
Distance1.5”
AxisON
Low-1 dB
High+2 dB
More defined