Cab Lab – Genzler Bass Array 12-3

The black, perforated 18 gauge steel grille is held on by eight screws. The grill has a pleat, where it wraps around the line array, and then the metal is bent down (by the force of the screws) into a slight curve. It presses against nice, thick gaskets, for a vibration-free, solid connection. The cab is covered in tolex, which wraps around and extends all the way to the recessed front baffle (which is, in turn, covered by black carpet). The effect is very professional and pleasing to the eye. The front baffle, itself, is recessed a full 3.5” to allow room for the line array. The black metal corners are of the non-stacking variety. There are four rubber feet on the bottom of the enclosure, but the single strap handle is located on the side of the enclosure, which makes for an uneasy feel of possibly damaging the tolex on the opposite side whenever you set the cab down. My preference is to have feet on the opposing side when employing a side-mounted handle, but perhaps some folks prefer the cleaner look of not having “extra” feet. [Note: Genzler™ Amplification does offer a heavy-duty padded cover that should eliminate this concern.]

The mid/high array consists of four 3” Faital Pro 3FE22 drivers. These little guys employ a neodymium ring magnet and a 19mm aluminum voice coil, and their response extends all the way up to 20kHz. The array, itself, is really its own enclosure, which is curved on the backside, entirely wrapped in tolex, stuffed with insulation, and is fully detachable from the rest of the enclosure. Two screws on each end hold it in place, and the electrical connection is made via a ¼” jack on the front baffle.