ReValver Cabinets
Peavey 6505 212 Combo
Inspired by Peavey® 6505 2x12 (Combo)
2x12" Speaker
2x12 Peavey Style Combo 6505/5150 Features:
- more big and full of the 1x12
- less “wall of sound” than 4x12
- answer balanced between punch and definition
- typical character aggressive 6505
- SOUND CHARACTER
- aggressive midrange
- controlled but present lows
- high with 5150 grit (controllable fizz)
- answer dynamic and less compressed than 4x12
- in practice perfect for modern metal, hard rock, direct recording, defined rhythms
Controls
Gain (dB)
Mic volume
- ↑ more output
- ↓ more headroom
Mic Dist (inch)
KEY PARAMETER
- 0–1” → tight and aggressive
- 1–2” → balance
- >3” → more natural
- this cab -> very flexible works well between 1–3”
Mic Axis (On/Off)
- Hon → attack + presence
- OFF → more controlled
- here -> OFF often better ON for technical metal
Low (dB)
- negative → tight
- positive → more weight
- this cab: balanced bass → small boosts ok
High (dB)
- negative → less fizz
- positive → more presence
- VERY IMPORTANT -> often -1 / -3 dB
Delay (ms)
Signal delay.
- 0 ms → direct
- 1–5 ms → depth
- 5 ms → phase
- useful for -> simulating larger cab
Ambience (Y/N)
- OFF → close mic
- ON → room
Amb Level (dB)
- low → natural
- high → ambient
Amb Size (ms)
- 20–40 → small room
- 40–80 → study
- 80–120 → large
here: it helps to give depth
Suggested Microphones
This cab is:
- aggressive but more balanced
- less “boxy” than 1x12
- less compressed than 4x12
- SM57 → standard metal
- MD421 (variants) → more body
- SM7 (variants) → lead smooth
- Rezio → modern and balanced
BEST MATCH:
here they reduce fizz and make the sound more “studio”
often best choice for recording
very detailed here and can emphasize the highs
Usage: OFF-axis longer distance
Setup Examples
MODERN METAL (TOP)
MicSM57
Dist1”
AxisOFF
Low0
High-2
AmbOFF
tight and defined
METAL STUDIO
MicR121
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
Low+1
High-2
AmbHon
more natural
HARD ROCK
MicMD421
Dist1–2”
AxisON
Low+1
High0
LEAD
MicSM7
Dist2”
AxisOFF
High+1
AmbHon