that modeling nay-sayers have been groaning out jacks, that carry digital audio and preset where Powercab 212 Plus takes the “best in
about for years. IMHO, mission accomplished. data from Helix, with the ability to daisy chain class” ribbon. With 128 user-definable presets,
a second 212 Plus. The128 user-definable creating and/or recalling classic combinations
DOES IT REALLY FEEL LIKE AN AMP IN THE ROOM? presets can be edited and/or controlled via the of speaker models like a Greenback and a Blue
The better question to ask is do any two amps onboard interface, Powercab Edit, MIDI, or L6 is super easy. Another great feature is the mic
behave the same, and the answer to that is Link if your using a Helix with v2.8 software or emulation you can apply to the speaker models
no. Tube amps tend to be heavy, sensitive to higher. when routing the sound via the main outputs.
the rigors of travel, and can sound markedly
One of my favorite ‘hacks’ is using the Deluxe
different not only from amp to amp, but also over TONE ON TAP Reverb model on my Helix, the ‘Jarvis Pair’
the life cycle of your tubes. Add the myriad of Since the Powercab 212 plus comes loaded speaker models on the 212 Plus, and selecting
guitar speakers and enclosures on the market, with twelve iconic speaker models as well as a Shure SM57 mic model on one speaker and
the options really go through the roof. That some great sounding IRs there are tons of a 121 mic model on the other for the main
said, I’ve owned a Vox AC30 for over a decade, great options for bringing your favorite modeler outputs.
and if there is one amp that is the litmus test to life. The 500-watt stereo amp is more than for what a great worship amp is or should be, capable of delivering the goods and can be that would be it. My AC30 sports both an EF86 easily adjusted via the Volume control on the and a 12AX7 channel, and features a pair of top of the unit. Since the Volume control does iconic Celestion Blue speakers. It also has three not affect the main outputs, you can adjust handles on the top – three! Why, you might ask? your stage volume to taste without driving your Because the thing weighs a ton and there is no sound team batty!
easy way to move it. The point being, that for all
the things I love about this amp, it doesn’t leave STEREO OPTIONS
the house much anymore, and that’s the whole I am a stereo fanatic, especially when it comes
point. While Powercab 212 Plus can load IRs, to worship music. A stereo guitar ‘image’
the built-in ‘Blue’ speaker models sound and tends to feel more ethereal than a mono one
feel great, and at just under 50 pounds, is not and is ideal for framing the lead vocalists in a
a back breaker. mix. Rather than competing ‘center channel’,
the guitar cloaks the worship leader’s voice is
I/O FOR DAYS a bed of guitar goodness. With the why out Powercab 212 Plus also has an extensive array of the way, the how is really the key to this THE WRAP
of I/O, giving you a ton of analog, digital, MIDI, conversation. As a stand-alone unit, the biggest In addition to all we’ve covered thus far, features
and USB connectivity. There is a stereo pair benefit any Powercab delivers is the ability to like the foldout kickstands and the ability to
of of ¼” / XLR ‘combi’ input and output jacks hear what your guitar actually sounds like when also have the 212 Plus as a stereo monitor for
for analog audio feeds. The USB jack can be amplified. Whether you’re tweaking tone on tracks and so on make this unit a great choice
used as an audio interface, updating firmware, your Helix (or any modeler), or just getting a feel for worship guitar players looking to climb out
uploading IRs, as well as preset management for how your guitar really feels in the room, this of the virtual box!
via Line 6’s Powercab Edit software. In addition unit does a great job, but that is really just the to MIDI in and out jacks, the 212 Plus also start of the awesomeness, for me at least. The features Line 6’s proprietary Line 6 Link in and ability to ‘natively’ load two speaker models is
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