ampeg 61' B12 transformer

BG6654 · #1 12-29-2011, 05:35 PM

I used the old B12 on a session this week with split signal D.I. and noticed the right side transformer was quite warm while left transformer was cool? only channel two was used..

Thoughts???
Thanks

Alex1984 · #2 12-29-2011, 05:42 PM

Well, they do completely different things, so I think that's perfectly okay.

JimmyM · #3 12-29-2011, 05:42 PM

Right side transformer is the power transformer, left is output transformer...business as usual IMHO.

BassmanPaul · #4 12-30-2011, 09:39 AM

You did have the amp connected to a speaker i hope!

BG6654 · #5 12-30-2011, 11:32 AM

I'm a bit techee dumb so I do appreciate the responses.

At this studio I usually play thru a 70' B15 split w/D.I. But on this session I wanted to try my old rarely used 61' B12. the speaker WAS miked and split signal to SVTMP.

I'd also contacted a couple ampeg vintage techs and they seem to concur that power transformer heats more than input trans.

Thanks guys!!
Bryan

BassmanPaul · #6 12-30-2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BG6654

I'd also contacted a couple ampeg vintage techs and they seem to concur that power transformer heats more than input trans.

Thanks guys!!
Bryan

You're welcome BUT make that the OUTPUT transformer!