Blackstar Debut 212V 100-Watt 2 x 12-inch Vertical Extension Cabinet, Black
The Debut 212V is purpose-made to sit under a Blackstar Debut 100RH head. Vertical rather than wide, it houses two 12-inch Blackstar Anthem 50 speakers in an open-back cabinet, which is the part that changes the sound most.
- 2 x 12-inch Blackstar Anthem 50 speakers: rich midrange, clear lows and well-defined highs.
- 100W power rating: matched to the Debut 100RH head it was designed for.
- Open-back design: a clear and open bass response, as opposed to the tighter push of a closed back.
- 4 and 16 ohm inputs: lets you run it with a variety of different heads rather than only its intended partner.
- Vertical format: a smaller stage footprint than a horizontal 2 x 12, and the upper speaker sits closer to ear height.
- Basket-weave grille: finished to match the companion Debut heads.
If you already run a Debut 100RH, this is the cabinet it was voiced against. The dual impedance options are the reason it is also worth a look as a general-purpose 2 x 12. This one is the black version.
Purpose-made to pair with Blackstar's Debut 100RH amplifier head, the Debut 212V is a vertical extension cabinet that adds a real stage presence to a Debut rig. Two 12-inch Blackstar Anthem 50 speakers do the work, and they kick out a rock-ready roar full of rich midrange, clear lows and well-defined highs.
Why vertical matters
A vertical 2 x 12 takes up around half the stage width of a horizontal one, which is worth something on a crowded stage. It also lifts the upper speaker closer to head height, so you hear more of what the room hears instead of aiming the whole cabinet at your ankles.
Open-back voicing
The open-back design delivers an open, enveloping sound that makes the most of the Debut 100RH's hard-hitting voice. Compared with a sealed cabinet you get a wider spread and a clearer, more natural bass response, which suits the Debut's full-range clean tones.
Impedance options
The 212V carries both 4 ohm and 16 ohm inputs, which accommodate a variety of different heads. That means the cabinet is not locked to one amp for its whole life. It is a small line on a spec sheet and a large thing when your rig changes.
Finish
Complete with captivating colours and basket-weave grilles to match their companion amplifier heads, the Debut 212V is built to look like part of a set rather than a spare cabinet. It makes a visual statement as much as a sonic one.