Connect combo to powered cab?

tbplayer2 · #1 11-06-2011, 03:16 PM

I found a Peavey 210hp powered cab for about $50. I have a Peavey Max115 combo now. Could I connect the combo EFX out (post eq/pre-amp) to the 210 powered cab?

Rick Auricchio · #2 11-06-2011, 08:04 PM

Yes, but you won't have much control over the volume of the powered cab. You'd have to play around with pre- and post-gain in the combo to achieve a balance. Doing so may change your tone, because most PV amps achieve different tones as you adjust both controls.

tbplayer2 · #3 11-06-2011, 08:27 PM

I see what you mean. I suppose I could go straight a mixer first, then to the powered cab? That would allow guitar and mic to share the cab as a small PA?

Thanks for the reply!

scottfeldstein · #4 11-06-2011, 08:30 PM

I thought you were supposed to go straight from the DI. Presuming it has one. Not sure how these powered cab things are supposed to work..

tbplayer2 · #5 11-06-2011, 08:35 PM

I'm not sure either. That's why I thought I'd ask someone who knows more than I do. Maybe I can learn something here!

scottfeldstein · #6 11-06-2011, 08:36 PM

Well, hell. I didn't know I'd have to learn something. But, ok. I'll take one for the team.

I seriously did think they were supposed to be hooked up through the DI, though.

**B-string** · #7 11-06-2011, 08:40 PM

Effects send (post EQ). The input gain will affect the slave unit as well as the EQ you have chosen.

tbplayer2 · #8 11-06-2011, 08:44 PM

Sorry, Scott, I didn't mean it that way. The DI makes perfect sense. My amp doesn't have a DI out, and I'm new to this stuff so I'm just asking questions. Thanks for takin the time to reply!

scottfeldstein · #9 11-06-2011, 08:48 PM

I'm just horsing around. Didn't mean to sound grumpy--certainly not how I meant anything.

Effect send, huh? I wouldn't have guessed! Makes sense though. You can use the input knob to control volume of both units and the EQ effects them both, too.

tbplayer2 · #10 11-07-2011, 06:51 PM

Peavey's response...

Hello,
The 210HP is only supposed to receive a higher frequency range for bass guitar bi-amping purposes. Since the MAX 115 doesn't provide a high crossover output then I don't recommend to use it this way. When it was designed then many Peavey combo amps provided a 200Hz or higher ( adjustable ) crossover high frequency output.
Thanks,
Aubrey
Peavey Customer Service

I learn something new every day.
Thanks for your input guys!