If bet the harshness is coming from using the wrong HF selection switch.
The VRX rig has been around for almost 15 years, there is alot of Love & Hate with this rig. Out of the box without the proper DSP settings, it’s less than desirable; but throw some basic Harmon DSP settings and the rig smooths out.
I have started working at a brand new venue with a brand new VRX rig, which is being processed by BSS and powered with Crown. Each show its slowly getting better, couple tweaks here and a couple tweaks there.
Good to have you back, Matt. (better late than never...)
I know what you mean, when working with a given rig over time, with a little smarts and patience, one can whip *nearly* anything into shape. When facing a one-hour gig on someone else's rig, one makes the best lemonade with the ingredients immediately available.
It seems much more controllable with external amp and processing than an internal DSP (or lack thereof) and how the speaker comes set from JBL. A whip and a little time to tame the VRX lion.
They do seem to be a favorite
love-to-hate-but-makes-copious-money-so-i'll-buy-more type of box.