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Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
stigzler:
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There are alternatives to custom 16:6 displays. Think there's an LG monitor out there ("ultra-wide"?) which, whilst not quite marquee dimensions, is close - there's been a recent build with one - search the forums.
Now, the most cost effective way with an OND cabinet would be to mount a regular monitor on the underside of the top panel and then use a mirror to reflect the top-half of it towards the marquee. Kinda like below:
Obviously - in the sketch - the monitor image is the wrong way up and the mirror at totally the wrong angle - but you get the idea....
EDIT: No - hang on - that'd look crap! You'd see the monitor when looking up. Maybe like this:
and maybe with half-silvered perspex on the front? just spit-ballin.
vaderag:
I notice people have used Black primer on most these threads, but I'm struggling to find in anything but spray can... Did you all use spray cans or do I just need to search harder??
vaderag:
Can I ask what speakers people are using?
I've just bought some Logitech 2.1's and I'm really not happy with them (crakly at high volumes) so wondering where to go now...
stigzler:
Primer - just google/search on priming mdf (or whatever you're using). most people don't use black primer. If you're going for a dark topcoat, use grey. If light, white. I used a spray gun, but you could use a foam roller. Depending on how precise you want to be - some sand between coats for a mirror finish (e.g. OND often gets the finish of a Steinberg, whereas mine, on the other hand, is that of a teenager's face).
Speakers: my setup's ridiculous - car stereo, car speakers and an amped sub. Wouldn't do this again - back in the days of "hey... I could do this cheap!" Some people use a small amp (forgotten what it's called - lepai?) and 2 speakers - just search the forums. I've never figured sound properly. Different possibilities. I'd try go for some kind of separate sub. If I was doing it again, I'd go for powered DC amp with Sub Out and an A/C floor-standing sub (welded to the bottom of your cab).
:applaud: Keep on trucking - yer in up to yer nuts now! :)
vaderag:
Lol, too right!! Thanks for the advice! Just ordered the next model up of the Logitech speakers in the hope that works!!