L1® PackLite® A1 Amplifier / FAQ: Difference between revisions
Can you use 2-wire Speakon® cables to connect the A1 amplifier to B1 bass modules? |
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Yes. Unlike the L1™ Power Stands (Classic, Model I, Model II) there is no sensing circuit that determines the number of B1s attached to a PackLite® so there is no specific need to use the 4-wire Speakon® cables instead of 2-wire Speakon® cables. Note however, that the B1s are supplied with the blue 4-wire cables and these work fine. | Yes. Unlike the L1™ Power Stands (Classic, Model I, Model II) there is no sensing circuit that determines the number of B1s attached to a PackLite® so there is no specific need to use the 4-wire Speakon® cables instead of 2-wire Speakon® cables. Note however, that the B1s are supplied with the blue 4-wire cables and these work fine. | ||
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No. Only 4-wire Speakon® cables are to be used with the A1 amplifier. The additional 2 wires (<nowiki>+</nowiki>2 and -2) in the connector are used for sensing purposes. Upon connection, the signal is automatically adjusted (EQ and level) for 0, 1 or 2 B1 bass modules. | No. Only 4-wire Speakon® cables are to be used with the A1 amplifier. The additional 2 wires (<nowiki>+</nowiki>2 and -2) in the connector are used for sensing purposes. Upon connection, the signal is automatically adjusted (EQ and level) for 0, 1 or 2 B1 bass modules. | ||
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=== How can I tell if I<nowiki>’</nowiki>m using the correct Speakon® cable? === | === How can I tell if I<nowiki>’</nowiki>m using the correct Speakon® cable? === | ||
If you plug in a 4-wire Speakon® cable to the Bass Module Out connector with music playing through, you will clearly hear the L1™ Model II system mute for a moment. If you are using an incorrect cable, such as a 2-wire Speakon® cable, the momentary muting will not occur. | If you plug in a 4-wire Speakon® cable to the Bass Module Out connector with music playing through, you will clearly hear the L1™ Model II system mute for a moment. If you are using an incorrect cable, such as a 2-wire Speakon® cable, the momentary muting will not occur. | ||
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=== Is there any pro audio gear that this is not compatible with? === | === Is there any pro audio gear that this is not compatible with? === | ||