Chaining Two Ampeg SVT Micro-VR Stacks

[officespace2]

So I am in love with the new SVT Micro-VR stack but I can't imagine it could hang in with a full band playing, even with the extension cab. To compensate, I'm thinking about buying 2. =) That would be two heads and two cabs. Before I do this, I gots me some questions. Riddle me this:

1) Would two SVT Micro-VR Stacks hold up with an average funk/r&b band on stage?

2) How the heck would I chain these cabs together? The rear schematic from Ampeg looks like this:

How would I chain off of this?

3) Should I buy 3? =) Once I'm up to 4, I'll just bring out my '73 Blackline and 810 cab.

 

[fuzzy beard]

I dont want to give bad info but dont you slave one by running out of the send to the input of the second amp?

 

[Selta]

Just get a 4x10 to go with it and it'll be plenty loud.

 

[shannons]

ABY pedal?

 

[JimmyM]

ya, aby pedal. or even a simple y cable like you get at radio shack will do the trick. or pf500 instead of the micro vr

 

[blastjv]

Effects send from amp 1 to effects return on amp 2?

-JV

 

[punchclock]

I was thinking the same thing, basically to have enough juice (and I've had some bad experience with class d - so I'm avoiding the portaflex stuff, as tempting as it is!)

 

[tsunami1052]

+1 on the PF500 and two svt-210av cabs.

 

[JimmyM]

I was thinking the same thing, basically to have enough juice (and I've had some bad experience with class d - so I'm avoiding the portaflex stuff, as tempting as it is!)

class d is a solid technology at this point. it's been around close to 30 years. and any amp can break.

 

[onestone]

Has anyone here actually tried this? How did you connect and how did it work/sound?

 

[T-fonk]

Yes! This is a killer rig. Far better than a pf-500 to the two 210av's. I've tried it. And better than using one head with the two cabs. Efx send to Efx return on the other head. Perfect gain match, and the second head becomes a slave, with only the master volume working. So gain and eq is set by nr1 amp. And is followed by nr2. Punchy as hell. Wonderful x2!

 

[honeyiscool]

So I am in love with the new SVT Micro-VR stack but I can't imagine it could hang in with a full band playing, even with the extension cab.

It all depends on your band. I've never had a problem with my Micro VR being heard, with one or two cabs.

 

[tjh]

to me, getting that second cab on top of the first is pretty important, and makes a big difference ... much preferred over side by side on the ground ... JMHO

 

[wolfkeller]

These are cool I've wanted to get one for home to jam, I think I little stonehenge in front would look cool, really!

 

[T-fonk]

Ok. Sometimes I'll stack them, but mostly I have them side by side. It's more stable and it gives more bottom to the overall sound.

 

[telecopy]

So I am in love with the new SVT Micro-VR stack but I can't imagine it could hang in with a full band playing, even with the extension cab. To compensate, I'm thinking about buying 2. =) That would be two heads and two cabs. Before I do this, I gots me some questions. Riddle me this:

1) Would two SVT Micro-VR Stacks hold up with an average funk/r&b band on stage?

2) How the heck would I chain these cabs together? The rear schematic from Ampeg looks like this:

How would I chain off of this?

3) Should I buy 3? =) Once I'm up to 4, I'll just bring out my '73 Blackline and 810 cab.

I would ABY switch with one amp set deep and clear, other amp with treble and grit. My plan for two G-K heads and two cabs.

 

[JimmyM]

Yes! This is a killer rig. Far better than a pf-500 to the two 210av's. I've tried it. And better than using one head with the two cabs.

How about a PF800 then?

Or maybe a V4B?

I don't care if it looks odd or not...you gotta give it up for the V4B

 

[Tim1]

How about a PF800 then?

Or maybe a V4B?

I don't care if it looks odd or not...you gotta give it up for the V4B

V4B and 2 210AVs is my current fave rave. Puts a huge smile on my face every time I plug in.

 

[T-fonk]

I would love to try the V4 with those cabs! The pf 500 was fine, power-wise, but I think the tone, character and response wasn't as fine as the micro. I think the pf 350 would be better for my taste, but by chaining two micro's I think is the best option. Lots of clean push, still easy to transport and carry.

 

[highboltage55]

Yes! This is a killer rig. Far better than a pf-500 to the two 210av's. I've tried it. And better than using one head with the two cabs. Efx send to Efx return on the other head. Perfect gain match, and the second head becomes a slave, with only the master volume working. So gain and eq is set by nr1 amp. And is followed by nr2. Punchy as hell. Wonderful x2!

Just wanted to bump this thread, this looks really interesting to try out. Timmy C is one of my favorite players, and he runs iirc 3 SVT heads with one channel clean, one dirty, and one semi-dirty. Or maybe it's two, one clean, one dirty. Would running two heads, each into their own 210 only provide around 300 watts ( obviously not the full load ohm/watts available).

I currently have a PF-500 and two of the 210AVs with a newly purchased Micro VR on the way. I could always entertain the idea of letting the PF500 go for another Micro VR and try chaining, but I am well aware of the differences between the Amps ( class D vs. MOSFET, 500 watts vs 200, etc.). As of right now I'm just going to hang onto the PF500 for jams, and use the micro for more recording/practice