High numbers hit at Mardi Gras Nationals!

William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 2:50 pm

Here in New Orleans was held the yearly Mardi Gras Nationals. Though I did not attend, a pair of people hit some HIGH numbers on the new TL mic.

Wesley Blanchard hit 181.5 dB in port wars!!! (super port)

His son, Justin Blanchard, hit a 180.7 in a mini spl vehicle.

http://www.carsound.com/UBB/ultimatebb. ... 8;t=007304

Now, FYI, New Orleans is 5 feet below sea level...

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:04 pm

Hm..did i read single 10? I wanna know what was used in his vehicle..

Justin from Detroit1 · Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:18 pm

Being below sea level, doesn't that make hitting higher db easier?

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:25 pm

Not sure about that..but it was metered from the port..basically a BS number. I'm sure it would be respectable on the dash though.

William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:37 pm

Justin from Detroit wrote:Being below sea level, doesn't that make hitting higher db easier?

Yea, but it's still not easy.

It's not a BS number, but it's still isn't at the dash or kicks. It is the highest number ever recorded on a TL mic though.

Mercedesbends69 · Post by **Mercedesbends69** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:38 pm

You gotta think that 5 feet below sea level isn't really that much, so I would say that number is still impressive.

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:53 pm

William from NOLA wrote:Yea, but it's still not easy.

It's not a BS number, but it's still isn't at the dash or kicks. It is the highest number ever recorded on a TL mic though.

I'm sure their could have been higher numbers if the Top SPL guys competed in "super port". Don't get me wrong, its loud..damn loud. But, i don't really see the point of metering from the port. As an SPL competitor..wouldnt you want it to be as realistic as possible? Just my thoughts. The part that impressed the most was not the number, but that it was hit with a single 10. That's impressive. With that said, I wonder what the actual difference between the dash and the port are. I'm gunna have to guess its a world of difference. Well over 10dbs would be my guess..i duno though.

William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:00 pm

Yea, definately a huge difference. I think I read that he had hit 154 at the dash, but that may have been for a different year or vehicle.

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:17 pm

William from NOLA wrote:Yea, definately a huge difference. I think I read that he had hit 154 at the dash, but that may have been for a different year or vehicle.

I'd say that sounds pretty honest for a dash score..154 is insane anyways. A single 10 doin it..wow. What 10" did he use? I'm guessin he threw gobbs of power at it.

William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:11 pm

I dunno, I've been trying to find out. I'll have to ask a guy that was there if he ever comes online.