Wavemark
Cab Building
Step-by-step guidance for building sound system cabinets that sound right, survive the road and stack safely.
Best Wood for Speaker CabinetsThe best wood for speaker cabinets compared: birch ply, poplar ply, MDF and OSB for PA and sound system cabs, with thickness, weight and durability advice.
Bracing and Sealing Speaker CabinetsHow bracing and sealing speaker cabinets stops panel buzz and air leaks: window braces, dowels, glue lines, internal sealant, gaskets and leak checks.
Finishing Speaker CabinetsFinishing speaker cabinets for PA and sound system use: textured polyurethane paint, tolex and carpet, grilles, corners, handles and castors explained.
How to Build a Scoop BinHow to build a scoop bin from a published plan: choosing a design, cutting panels, assembly order, gluing and screwing, and mounting the 18 inch driver.
Loading and Stacking Speakers SafelyLoading and stacking speakers safely: team lifting heavy sub cabs, stable stacks, ratchet straps, van loading and why rigging needs qualified people.
Speakon Wiring GuideSpeakon wiring explained: NL4 and NL2 pin conventions (1+, 1-, 2+, 2-), wiring sub cabs, parallel link sockets, 2-way cabinets and getting polarity right.
Testing a New Speaker CabinetTesting a new speaker cabinet before its first gig: impedance sweep and tuning check, polarity test, low level listening, and finding leaks and buzzes.