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07-27-2011, 10:28 AM
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OK, I feel like I should know this answer, but I guess I'm looking for confirmation. I LOVE my new (to me) WalkAbout. The 300 watts is more than fine for now, BUT I might need more power for an upcoming outside gig. I currently use the WA with a 410/115 GK stack (each 8 ohms).
Now, IF I would need more power, I could also utilize the Direct Out to a power amp that would feed another 1-2 cabs? This is while also driving the current two speakers? I have another 8 ohm cab I could use and borrow a power amp. I have a potential gig where the PA will be mainly used for vocals; thus,needing enough power from the stage to audience.
Or, I am able to DI out of the WA to a higher powered power amp (500 watts) to my GK cabs as they'll handle the wattage.
I know I could go down to 2 ohms with the WA, but I don't have any 4 ohm cabs that I could borrow, etc. I'm trying to utilize what I have access to without buying new stuff.
I hope I have explained this well enough...
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07-27-2011, 11:22 AM
|  | passionate hack | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Malone, NY/ Montreal, Quebec | | | Yes you can DI out of you WA into a beefier head, but the result will not sound exactly like your WA. It has been tried by many.
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07-27-2011, 11:29 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: KCMO | | What's the main difference I'll notice? Loss of bottom-end? Quote:
Originally Posted by lomo  Yes you can DI out of you WA into a beefier head, but the result will not sound exactly like your WA. It has been tried by many. |
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07-27-2011, 11:31 AM
| | | The DI will woprk fine on another power amp to handle other cab. So probably you won't have any problem, anyway waht kind of other out line do you have on your head?
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07-27-2011, 11:53 AM
| | passionate hack | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Malone, NY/ Montreal, Quebec | | Quote:
Originally Posted by chubrocker What's the main difference I'll notice? Loss of bottom-end? | No, it'll sound fine. It's just that if the goal is to get the SAME sound as your WA, but louder, you'll only get the louder part :-) May as well leave the WA at home.
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07-27-2011, 12:18 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | You could also run the poweramp from the preamp out jack, and still have the DI to go to the board.
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07-27-2011, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by chubrocker OK, I feel like I should know this answer, but I guess I'm looking for confirmation. I LOVE my new (to me) WalkAbout. The 300 watts is more than fine for now, BUT I might need more power for an upcoming outside gig. I currently use the WA with a 410/115 GK stack (each 8 ohms).
Now, IF I would need more power, I could also utilize the Direct Out to a power amp that would feed another 1-2 cabs? This is while also driving the current two speakers? I have another 8 ohm cab I could use and borrow a power amp. I have a potential gig where the PA will be mainly used for vocals; thus,needing enough power from the stage to audience.
Or, I am able to DI out of the WA to a higher powered power amp (500 watts) to my GK cabs as they'll handle the wattage.
I know I could go down to 2 ohms with the WA, but I don't have any 4 ohm cabs that I could borrow, etc. I'm trying to utilize what I have access to without buying new stuff.
I hope I have explained this well enough... | What is the other cab that you have, or what else can you "borrow" ?
The combo of a 1X15 and a 4X10 is pretty poor as the 1X15 can only keep up sonically with a 2X10. It is the weak link in your chain.
Also, since you head can go down to 2 ohms, you can add your other 8 ohm cab. It will bring your ohm load down to 2.67, and the power will be spread evenly between all three 8 ohm cabs.
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07-27-2011, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chubrocker I currently use the WA with a 410/115 GK stack (each 8 ohms).
I have a potential gig where the PA will be mainly used for vocals | If the drums will not be reinforced in PA, you will be more than fine with your rig - you can drown the unmiced drums any time - you might be told to turn down.. 
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07-27-2011, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bass_Pounder
What is the other cab that you have, or what else can you "borrow" ?
The combo of a 1X15 and a 4X10 is pretty poor as the 1X15 can only keep up sonically with a 2X10. It is the weak link in your chain.
Also, since you head can go down to 2 ohms, you can add your other 8 ohm cab. It will bring your ohm load down to 2.67, and the power will be spread evenly between all three 8 ohm cabs.
| Do this. That head gets even louder at 2.67 or 2 ohms.
Run the 2 15"s together stacked on each other, then the 410
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